DESIGN STORY: TELFAR LOUNGE
A broad movement of positivity and change, the ragtag-inclusive crowd that orbits designer Telfar Clemens — both his extended creative family and the bonafide kin who have inspired a line of alt-mannequins — are as strikingly diverse as the season’s standout lounge offerings.
Jean-Marie Massaud, Byron chaise longue (2018); Brushed steel, polyurethane foam, ebony-stained ash wood, and leather. Available through POLTRONA FRAU.
Keiji Takeuchi, Clivio chaise longue (2018); Upholstered seat and tubular steel structure. Available through LIVING DIVANI.
Keiji Takeuchi, Clivio chaise longue (2018); Upholstered seat and tubular steel structure. Available through LIVING DIVANI.
Shiro Kuramata, Progetti Compiuti chest of drawers (1970, produced 1977); Black-stained ash, matt white lacquer finish, and brushed steel knobs. Available through CAPPELLINI.
Piero Lissoni, Eda-mame sofa (2018); Molded foam, stretch fabric, and pewter-painted rounded steel. Available through B&B ITALIA.
Clockwise from top left: Michael Anastassiades, Overlap Suspension 2 light (2018); Steel, resin diffuser cocoon, and polished, gold-plated “Galvanic” finish. Available through FLOS. Parasite 2.0, Ugly-ism chair (2018); Metal and sponge. Available through OPERATIVA ARTE CONTEMPORANEA Gallery, Rome. Odd Matter, Guise coffee table (2018); EPS foam and spray paint. Available through NILUFAR Gallery, Milan.
Odd Matter, Guise coffee table (2018); EPS foam and spray paint. Available through NILUFAR Gallery, Milan.
Maarten Van Severen, MVS Chaise recliner (2000, re-editioned 2018); Polyurethane foam and stainless steel. Available through VITRA.
Photography Thomas Albdorf
Set Styling Cameranesi Pompili
Telfar Art Mannequins available through pentherformes group GmBH. Special thanks to John Penther. Photography assistant: Daniela Trost.
Taken from PIN–UP 25, Fall Winter 2018/19.
