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The ZigZag Ergonomic Chair by Randy Weersing Furniture Designs

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 31, 2012

How do you fit a zigzag line into an ergonomic chair design?

CustomMade artisan Randy Weersing of Randy Weersing Furniture Designs turned a back-and-forth Z-pattern on its side to create a flexible seating “membrane” for the “ZigZag” ergonomic chair.  Only three pieces of high-grade laminated maple plywood were needed to bring this eye-catching minimalist chair [...]

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“Clean Lines with Curvilinear Shapes:” Custom Furniture that Appeals to Women (and Men)

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on January 13, 2012

How do you create a space that will appeal to female buyers without alienating male buyers?

Interior designer Marlene Makowka’s model condominium suite for Tridel’s Argento in Toronto was designed to meet this challenge.  She shares some aspects of her approach with Lisa Van de Ven in the National Post article, “Curvy shapes and light [...]

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Forsythia Chair by DST Studio

Posted by Marcie in CustomMade Maker Sucess, For Customers, For Makers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on November 1, 2011

Well, peel me a grape. The beautiful custom made Forsythia Chair would have made Cleopatra envious!  I love the perceived movement in this unique piece. The ripple effect design forms an uninterrupted curve while structurally creating a natural, ergonomic arch (although I’m not sure if I want to sit on it, or simply run my hands [...]

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