The 923 Armchair
The 923 Armchair is inspired by mid-century Italian Architect & Designer Gio Ponti and the liveries of racing automibiles. The name of the chair has 2 specific references: 1) In 1923, Gio Ponti made his design debut at a Biennial in Italy. 2)1923 was the 1st year of the 24 Hour Le Mans Auto race in France. As of now the chair is offered in 2 color schemes, with more color varieties coming in the near future. GULF EDITION - based on the 1970 Porsche 917 Gulf. CW9 EDITION - based on the 1923 Chenard-Walcker that won the first 24 Hour Le Mans.
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The work of David Flynn is driven by the development of a contemporary visual design language that is driven by curiosity. His work has a strong emphasis on the interaction of color & simple, geometric forms that highlight the beauty of natural wood. With a playful & straightforward perspective on material and a strong value on quality craftsmanship, each piece aims to provoke a lasting & personal connection with the user. The idea of an “heirloom object” is also a driving force in the development of his designs; strong, clean & modern.
Currently David is based in Upstate New York and is attending Rochester Institute of Technology where he is working towards a master’s in furniture design.
His sense of color & material balance stems from his foundation in painting & sculpture. He earned his undergraduate degree at the School of Art & Design at Alfred University in 2012, and soon after became fascinated with the design & making of functional objects, specifically furniture. This curiosity lead him to the School for American Crafts at RIT in 2014, where he sense has been investigating ideas of contemporary design through an immersion in traditional woodworking.
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