today we are introducing to you a new product in our ever growing collection. say hello to the 'cushion #9', a small cushion made to fit perfectly into your favourite chair or stool.
this cushion has been inspired by our recent addition to our furniture family, a beautiful 1960s Eames RAR Rocker. you might remember our excitement about this chair a few months back! since we love this chair (and indeed all of the Eames furniture and artwork that we have been pouring over since meeting the wonderfully knowledgeable people at Firefly House) we really wanted to make something that shows our love for great, lasting design. and this is where the 'cushion #9' comes in!
to some Eames fans, the name may sound a little familiar. we were 'researching' (okay, we admit, enviously looking at) the history of the Eames couple's products in a nice little book we have, when we came across the 'Case Study House #9'. this house was designed by Eames, for their friend John Entaza, from 1945-1949. the house was built in mind to promote the home as 'a returning place for relaxation and recreation through reading and music and work- a place of reviving and refilling, a place to be alone for preparation of work, and with matters and concerns of personal choosing'. this relaxing yet practical ethos fit perfectly with our idea of what the home should be, and how objects in the home should be used.
being big fans of relaxation AND of hard work ourselves, we wanted to create a product that would help you unwind when you needed, as well as aid you in concentrating on your work when it is due. each cushion is hand printed and 30cm by 50cm; the 'cushion #9' is made to slot nicely behind the small of your back in an armchair or even a work seat, and its firm feather pad filling makes sure it's soft and snug when you need it to be. we looked at the colour schemes of the house and at the many colours that the RARs themselves came in, and found that a recurring strong yet soothing palette was being developed.
we took this palette and ran with it, creating a colour scheme that paid a small homage to our beloved chair. so our inspiration for these cushions is becoming a little clearer now. with our love for our Eames RAR and functional yet endearing design, we decided to create a little family of characters that could encompass the charming and masculine ideals of the case study house and of our own likes. now in turn, i will introduce you to our three cushions- henry in the rain, wolfgang in the woods and our baby bird.
henry is a boston terrier who has gotten caught in a little summer shower. we knew he should have stayed under his owner's umbrella, but he wanted to have fun running around i suppose. who blames him! you can buy him here.
wolfgang is a wild wolf who has made his home in a beautiful woodland clearing. his hobbies include chasing leaves, sleeping in tree hollows and basking in the moonlight. here we see him singing underneath his favourite bright star. you can buy him here.
our baby bird design may be a familiar sight to you, if you have known us for a while. two little birds make their home in the branches of a peaceful tree. we can watch them enjoy their time with one another, growing up side by side. you can buy them here.
we wouldn't have been able to make this post or, indeed, these cushions without having met the lovely Jan and Russell of firefly house. their enthusiasm and love of all things mid-century has really sparked a great creative urge in us- we are addicted to their flickr! and they are (we can't say this enough!) just the most supportive and wonderful people. if you want to learn more about designers like the Eames couple and their contemporaries, or just talk to some great people, take a look at their blog. they have very interesting and educational updates about designers, furniture, and general goings on at their shop in North London, as well as news on furniture that they have. we'll be sharing news of another collaboration we've done with them very soon...so stay tuned!
we hope you will welcome these new additions into your home! as ever you can contact me with your comments or questions by e-mailing me at kimika@yukarisweeneydesign.com or by visiting our twitter, facebook or website. with so many ways to get in touch you have absolutely no excuse! we hope to see you soon.
Really like it ! good job !
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