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...summary of the century's style eras. Whether that will be possible, Lervik cannot say for now: — So far nothing has been decided about production for any of the stools. I am still in discussions with several manufacturers; things take a long time in this industry. When it comes to commercial production, by the way, I have the most faith in the 90s stool. It is simple, practical, and inexpensive to produce.

MILAN SUCCESS

Even if there is no production, the stools have already given the young man an exceptionally flying start. Alexander Lervik passed his exams with flying colors in 1998, and he has received an award and several scholarships for his stools. In addition, he had the opportunity to exhibit them at the major furniture fair in Milan this spring. Best of all: the venerable Milan fair itself has invited him to participate next year. So in his spare time, he is working on a new project that he does not want to say too much about yet, except that the source of inspiration is — the weather!

Spare time, for that matter, is not something there is much of. Since he graduated from school a good year ago, he has started his own company, in addition to running the company Designkontor1 together with four colleagues, with commissions in interior and industrial design. Through his own company, he is currently working on sourcing products for a furniture store that will operate via the Internet.

And in the middle of all this, he is also busy designing a new furniture line for the stool... the 1930s... will be joined by a chair, table, and armchair. If only a manufacturer steps forward.

1910-1920:

The collaboration between architects, artists, and industry is in full bloom, and mass production gathers speed. The stool is primarily inspired by the Dutch architect and designer Gerrit T. Rietveld, who constructed his light, airy forms using planes. His Red/Blue Chair from 1917 became a role model for many designers of the 1920s. Material: Lacquered birch and oak. Prototype made by Swedese.

1920-1930:

Tubular steel was used in furniture for the first time in this decade. The Bauhaus school set the tone, and a new style, functionalism, saw the light of day. Sources of inspiration are Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. All created furniture with simple, beautiful forms, classics that have become collector's items and are still produced today. Material: Chrome-plated tubular steel and black-lacquered, laminated wood. Prototype made by Lammhults möbler.

1930-1940:

Tubular steel furniture is still popular, and molded wood makes its breakthrough, partly due to Alvar Aalto's furniture. Aalto's furniture inspired this stool, in addition to furniture created by René Herbst, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Louis Sognot. Material: Chrome-plated tubular steel and red-lacquered strip steel. Prototype made by Lustrum/Zero.

BHF 87

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