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CLASSICON Collection 2013/2014

CLASSICON Collection 2013/2014
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CLASSICON Collection 2013/2014

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Overview: The document is a catalog for the Classic Contemporary Design Collection 2013/2014, focusing on the Munich Series by ClassiCon. It highlights the brand's philosophy, product offerings, and collaborations with renowned designers.
Philosophy and Architecture: ClassiCon emphasizes quality, individuality, and timeless aesthetics. The headquarters in Munich, designed by Joachim Jürke, symbolizes the meeting of past and future with its modern architecture and panoramic views.
Designers and Inspirations: The catalog features biographies of prominent designers like Konstantin Grcic, Eileen Gray, and Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby. It highlights their contributions to the collection and their influence on modern design.
Product Collection: The collection includes a wide range of furniture and accessories suitable for both home and office environments. Key product categories include seating, tables, shelves, lighting, and accessories. Notable pieces include the Bell Side Table by Sebastian Herkner and the Adjustable Table by Eileen Gray.
Quality and Authenticity: ClassiCon is committed to producing high-quality, authentic pieces. The Classic Collection is produced under license from Aram Designs Ltd., ensuring adherence to original designs and ecological standards.
Living and Working with ClassiCon: The catalog illustrates how ClassiCon products integrate into various settings, promoting a seamless blend of living and working spaces.
Designer Biographies: Detailed biographies of designers provide insight into their backgrounds, design philosophies, and notable works. This section underscores the collaborative nature of ClassiCon's design process.
Conclusion: ClassiCon's 2013/2014 collection showcases a blend of classic and contemporary design, emphasizing pieces that are both functional and aesthetically enduring. The catalog serves as a testament to the brand's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation.
Overview: The document provides a detailed overview of various designers and their contributions to the field of furniture and product design. It highlights the works and achievements of notable designers such as Clemens Weisshaar, Sauerbruch Hutton, Sebastian Herkner, Eileen Gray, Otto Blümel, and Eckart Muthesius, among others. The document also includes descriptions of specific furniture pieces and their design specifications.
Designers and Their Contributions:
  • Clemens Weisshaar: Born in 1977 in Munich, Weisshaar studied product design and founded his own studio in 2000. He collaborates with Rem Koolhaas’ research firm AMO and works on various projects including exhibition architecture and product design. His works are part of permanent collections in several prestigious museums.
  • Sauerbruch Hutton: Founded by Louisa Hutton and Matthias Sauerbruch, the studio is known for its holistic approach to architecture, merging functionality with environmental sustainability. Notable projects include the Federal Environmental Agency in Dessau and the Brandhorst Museum in Munich.
  • Sebastian Herkner: Born in 1981, Herkner focuses on objects and furniture that integrate diverse cultural contexts. He founded his design studio in 2006 and has received multiple awards, including the 2011 German Design Award.
  • Eileen Gray: A pioneering designer known for her tubular steel furniture, Gray's work is considered a classic in modern design. Her Adjustable Table E 1027 is part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection.
  • Otto Blümel: Known for the Nymphenburg Coat Rack, Blümel was a significant figure in early 20th-century interior design.
  • Eckart Muthesius: Known for his Art Deco style, Muthesius designed the Manik Bagh palace and contributed to furniture and lamp design.
Furniture and Design Specifications:
  • Munich Lounge Chair (2009): Designed by Sauerbruch Hutton, features a base of oak or walnut with a steel tubing frame and rubber webbing. Upholstered in polyurethane with polyester fiber, available in fabric or leather.
  • Bell Side Table (2012): A contemporary piece known for its distinctive design.
  • Adjustable Table E 1027 (1927): Designed by Eileen Gray, features a chromium-plated steel frame and is considered a classic piece.
  • Nymphenburg Coat Rack (1908): Designed by Otto Blümel, a notable piece from the early 20th century.
  • Day Bed (1925): Another classic by Eileen Gray, featuring a chromium-plated steel base and beech frame.
Conclusion: The document showcases the rich history and innovation in furniture design, highlighting the contributions of various designers who have left a lasting impact on the industry. It emphasizes the blend of functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability in modern design.
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and descriptions of various furniture and accessory designs by renowned designers such as Eileen Gray, Konstantin Grcic, and others. It includes tables, rugs, lighting, and other accessories, highlighting materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Furniture Specifications:
  • Adjustable Table E 1027 (1927): Designed by Eileen Gray, features a chromium-plated steel base and a tabletop available in clear crystal, smoked glass, or black lacquered metal.
  • De Stijl (1922): A design by Eileen Gray made from multiplex, solid beech, and MDF with a black and white matte lacquer finish.
  • Consus (1998): Designed by Albert Heer, this piece includes a chromium-plated steel base and a removable MDF shelf.
  • Diana Series (2002): Designed by Konstantin Grcic, these tables are made of powder-coated sheet steel and available in various colors.
  • Bell Side and Coffee Tables (2012): By Sebastian Herkner, featuring a hand-blown glass base and a metal top frame.
Rugs:
  • Various rugs designed by Eileen Gray between 1926-1935, made from 100% pure wool and hand-knotted with natural vegetable dyes.
Lighting:
  • Orbis (1994): Floor and desk lamps by Herbert H. Schultes with a matte or chromium-plated finish.
  • Roattino (1931): A floor lamp by Eileen Gray with an S-shaped steel tubing design.
Materials and Colors: The document lists various materials and color options for furniture, including classic and premium leather, high-gloss lacquer, and wood finishes.
Production and Craftsmanship: ClassiCon emphasizes its commitment to craftsmanship, with products handmade in Germany, ensuring long-lasting quality and environmental sustainability.
Showrooms: Locations include Munich, St. Petersburg, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, and Zurich-Baden.
Conclusion: ClassiCon's products are celebrated for their design and craftsmanship, with pieces featured in museums worldwide, reflecting their cultural and artistic significance.
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Classic Contemporary Design Collection 2013/2014

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Classic Contemporary Design

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Design, function and quality at the highest possible level, with a touch of emotion for good measure. The result could only be ClassiCon. Product overview The ClassiCon building in Munich A summer evening on the rooftop terrace ClassiCon and tomorrow's classics ClassiCon and value that lasts for generations The Classic Collection by ClassiCon Classic Contemporary Design ClassiCon and a passion for craft Living and working with ClassiCon Greeting, waiting, discussing, developing, planning, meeting, negotiating, contacting, organising, advising, presenting Feeling good, unwinding, communicating,...

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A place for views and vision The ClassiCon building in Munich If we were to go o in search of the ideal place where future and past can meet in order to communicate about the present, the ClassiCon building in Munich would be one of our rst choices. The modern building, designed by Joachim Jürke, is made of glass, concrete and wood and features a rooftop terrace with a magnicent panoramic view of the Alps. The company headquarters, including oces, warehouse and showrooms, have been located here since 2003 – a place oering both views and vision.

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Modern design with a timeless aesthetic ClassiCon and tomorrow’s classics The ClassiCon brand stands for quality, individuality and a timeless aesthetic – regardless of passing fashions. From the outset, we have aspired not only to oer pieces by established gures such as Eileen Gray and Eckart Muthesius, but also to foster contemporary design and present selected examples in our programme. That’s why ClassiCon has always been open to new design ideas that display the kind of quality and advanced form that can measure up to our classics. More important than the degree of fame achieved by the designer...

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True quality stands the test of time ClassiCon and value that lasts for generations Our modern classics are collector’s items − not only the masterpieces of yesterday, but of tomorrow as well. We aim above all to produce individual pieces of great originality and formal perfection – products that in decades to come will still be every bit as exceptional, suitable and up-to-date as the day they left the drawing board. Displaying the kind of value that lasts, these pieces are destined to become coveted investments for future generations. ODIN 2005 ADJUSTABLE TABLE 1927 NYMPHENBURG 1908 MARS 2003...

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Responsibility for masterful designs The Classic Collection by ClassiCon ClassiCon produces and markets Eileen Gray designs under licence from The World Licence Holder Aram Designs Ltd., London. In the 1970s Eileen Gray began working with Zeev Aram to put her furniture, rugs and lamps into series production. In 1975 she granted the worldwide rights to manufacture and distribute her designs to Aram Designs Ltd., London. We pay respect to the historical signicance of these design classics by producing them in rst-class quality, absolutely true to the originals. As testament to their quality, each...

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The coexistence of classic and contemporary is what gives our collection its special appeal. Past and future meet in constellations that evoke intriguing contrasts yet also give rise to surprising harmonies.

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Classic Contemporary Design Bell Table, Sebastian Herkner Adjustable Table E 1027, Eileen Gray All Eileen Gray products are authorised by The World Licence Holder Aram Designs Ltd., London

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Classic Contemporary Design Saturn, E. Barber + J. Osgerby Nymphenburg, Otto Blümel

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Living and working with ClassiCon Whether exercising our creative muscles or relaxing, kicking back or communicating, enjoying leisure time or working – today, areas that were once separate are increasingly converging. And so it is only natural that ClassiCon products feel just as at home in the living room as they do in the oce, dining room or conference room. Stefan Treuer, sales agent Christina Weinzierl, interior designer KONSTANTIN GRCIC

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ClassiCon Work greeting waiting discussing developing planning meeting negotiating contacting organising advising presenting SATURN 2007 MUNICH LOUNGE CHAIR 2009 ORBIS 1994 MUNICH COFFEE TABLE 2010 MUNICH SOFA 2010 PARIS 2005 E. BARBER + J. OSGERBY SAUERBRUCH HUT TON HERBERT H. SCHULTES SAUERBRUCH HUT TON SAUERBRUCH HUT TON E. BARBER + J. OSGERBY

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Martin Leitner, logistics Lothar Schirmer, publisher MUNICH LOUNGE CHAIR 2009 PARIS 2005 SAUERBRUCH HUT TON E. BARBER + J. OSGERBY

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MENTON 1932 BIBENDUM 1929 MONTE CARLO 1929 EILEEN GRAY EILEEN GRAY EILEEN GRAY

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PALLAS 2003 ROQUEBRUNE 1932 ROATTINO 1931 KONSTANTIN GRCIC EILEEN GRAY EILEEN GRAY

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VENUS 2009 ORCUS 1993 ORBIS 1994 KONSTANTIN GRCIC KONSTANTIN GRCIC HERBERT H. SCHULTES

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Joachim Jürke, architect SATYR 2006 DIANA C 2002 USHA 1932 FOR USE KONSTANTIN GRCIC ECK ART MUTHESIUS ORCUS 1993 ROQUEBRUNE 1932 NYMPHENBURG 1908 DOUBLE X 1928 SELENE 2006 KONSTANTIN GRCIC EILEEN GRAY OT TO BLÜMEL EILEEN GRAY SANDRA LINDNER

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Marc Ritter, author CHRISTOPH BÖNINGER

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ROQUEBRUNE 1932 MUNICH TABLE 2011 SATURN 2007 CONSUS 1998 SATYR 2006 NYMPHENBURG 1908 SATYR ARMREST 2008 NOTOS 1997 SELENE 2006 EILEEN GRAY SAUERBRUCH HUT TON E. BARBER + J. OSGERBY ALBERT HEER FOR USE OT TO BLÜMEL FOR USE THOMAS KÜHL + ANDREAS KROB SANDRA LINDNER ORCUS 1995 VENUS 2006 ORBIS 1994 KONSTANTIN GRCIC KONSTANTIN GRCIC HERBERT H. SCHULTES

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ClassiCon Living feeling good unwinding communicating moving inviting dining savouring entertaining gathering laughing relaxing BELL SIDE TABLE 2012 BELL COFFEE TABLE 2012 Natascha Schreiegg, political science student SEBASTIAN HERKNER SEBASTIAN HERKNER

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BRICK SCREEN 1922-1925 LOTA 1924 OCCASIONAL TABLE 1927 RIVOLI 1928 EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY

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Barbara and Dieter Zimmermann RIVOLI 1928 BONAPARTE 1935 TUBE LIGHT 1927 LOTA 1924 BRICK SCREEN 1922-1925 EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY

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TUBE LIGHT 1927 OCCASIONAL TABLE 1927 DAY BED 1925 ADJUSTABLE TABLE 1927 BONAPARTE 1935 EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN EILEEN GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY GRAY

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