Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle, which was part of the exhibition at Ventura Lambrate 2012 in Milan. One of the exhibiting students, Judith Jacobi, showed her Kreuzband stool. Kreuzband uses the human “locomotor system” as a model for its construction. The human body’s bones and tendons are replaced by wood and rope, so the stool doesn’t need nails or screws. Because of the flexible design, Kreuzband can also be folded. This skeletal construction is covered with a leather-surface, allowing to sit comfortable and relaxed (isn’t that all we ask from seating, anyway?).

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Gravity Stool by Amsterdam-based designer Jólan van der Wiel is a project that if nothing else, it’s quite magical. Using a combination of gravity and magnetic fields, he’s able to sculpt these organically shaped stools that are unique and one-of-a-kind. So, how does he do it? Well, to begin with he’s concocted a mixture of liquid plastic and iron. He’s also designed a “magnet machine” that houses super strong magnets that basically lift the material up forming the unusual shapes that the stool becomes.
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Who doesn’t dream of cuddling up in a dark, cozy space and taking a snooze. Well, now you can do that in style. It may look like a chaise lounge, but the Sleep box offers an additional feature, an interior lined with a comfy leather. The fun design makes it a great piece for any modern home and the organic construction means that while you are lounging, you can sleep soundly knowing you are being kind to Mother-Earth.

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This wild, rustic and contemporary design has got us going crazy. The Bare Bones Ghost Chair combines the rustic elements of the natural woods used for the handles with the sleek, clean lines of the contemporary acrylic designed for the seat. The combination of the two created a powerful and functional visual element for any modern space. Check it out on Etsy!

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Hold It Contemporary Home is excited to announce a new line on our showroom floor, sohoConcept. sohoConcept offers sleek, contemporary styles and surprising pops of color throughout their products. But if you are looking for their specialty items, it has to be the chairs. With multiple base and fabric options, the fun designs fits perfectly into a hip office, dining or occasional space.

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It is said that lobsters mate for life. Can it also be said that one would want to spend the rest of their life with a Lobster Chair? The answer is yes! Beautifully designed by Olaf Lund and Eva Paarmann, and flawlessly crafted by Hjellegjerde, the Lobster Chair is a modern classic in the making. Its egg shape cocoons you in effortless comfort, while the wood exoskeleton delights your eye with its gorgeous lines. Move over Ray & Charles Eames, there’s a new crustacean in town!

See it now at Hold It Contemporary Home.

Chair – $4995

Footstool – $2495

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Join us on October 20th for the 3rd Annual Chairs for Chair’ity to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.

Southern California’s source for modern design is bringing together designers and local celebrities to create unique, one-of-a-kind chairs to be auctioned off for a great cause. The ending event will feature cocktails, appetizers, the close of the silent auction, as well as a live auction of the most popular chairs. If you’d like a sneak peak at the chairs before the event, stop by Hold It Contemporary Home starting on October 13th to view and bid on the chairs.

All proceeds from this amazing event go directly towards Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego. Last year’s event raised more than 10 thousands dollars and this year, Hold It Contemporary Home hopes to raise even more for the foundation.

For more info visit www.holdithome.com/chairs-for-chairity

Extra seating can always become a problem during parties, but Paul Menand has created a chair that can seat three separately. This creative stacking chair allows three chairs to line up seamlessly to be used as one, but by separating them, you’ve suddenly got more seating.

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The Mayans were very knowledgable people. They studied astronomy, built gravity-defying pyramids, predicted when the world would end, and weaved awesome hammocks. From this great pool of wisdom came the Acapulco Chair by Innit. The legend is that this style of chair was conceived of by a French tourist on the Caribbean coast of Mexico circa 1940’s, who was lounging in a solid back chair sweating her nalgitas off in the Caribbean heat. She asked herself, why with all these Mayan hammocks around do they not make a chair with the same technique. So fast forward a few decades, and Innit employs the ancient Mayan hammock weaving technique to create a modern marvel. Now, we can all benefit from advanced Mayan technology…at least until 2012…

Get Innit @ Hold It Contemporary Home

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Take your closet out of hiding and get some use out of those hangers. Check out this “Coat Check Chair” designed by Joey Zeledon. The chair was designed with your basic steel bar from the closet and plastic hangers. It is perfect for parties or everyday use and is so unique and creative, it is sure to be a conversation starter. Not only will your space look great with the multi-purpose design, but your clothes will never be wrinkled from laying on the floor again. After all, you can never have the excuse that you cannot find a hanger.

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