31.8.10
JENS RISOM: Danish Born – American Made/
MORTEN LØBNER ESPERSEN: New Work
In collaboration with Rocket Gallery, we are showing some pieces from the new re-issue of Risom’s classic designs from the 1950s and 1960s. These pieces have been made by Benchmark – with the close involvement of the ninety-four year old Risom himself.
Also new work by Danish, contemporary ceramist, Morten Løbner Espersen. His technique of re-firing and re-glazing his work (sometimes up to five times), gives his ceramics a unique beauty and a richness of colour rarely seen.
LONDON DESIGN WEEK 18-26 September 2010
JENS RISOM: Danish Born – American Made/
MORTEN LØBNER ESPERSEN: New Work
In collaboration with Rocket Gallery, we are showing some pieces from the new re-issue of Risom’s classic designs from the 1950s and 1960s. These pieces have been made by Benchmark – with the close involvement of the ninety-four year old Risom himself.
Also new work by Danish, contemporary ceramist, Morten Løbner Espersen. His technique of re-firing and re-glazing his work (sometimes up to five times), gives his ceramics a unique beauty and a richness of colour rarely seen.
30.7.10
'A good chair is the basis of many a long and magnificent evening'... The incredibly comfortable Tivoli chair certainly fits the bill. Introduced in the 1950's to the Restaurant Groften at Tivoli (the famous pleasure garden in the heart of Copenhagen), this chair has the advantage of not taking up much space – all the better for getting more people around a table.
In contrast, the Liggestolen Lounger, first made in the 1930's, was made for a different kind of comfort. Legend has it that it was produced for hospital patients who were convalescing. The lightness of the lounger, when folded, made it easy to take it in one hand whilst helping a patient with the other.
Both have now been re-isssued by a Danish company. The protoypes were made on the Danish island of Fyn by one of the last remaining basket-makers. They were then taken to Indonesia, 'the country of rattan', for handmade production.
The chair and lounger have already been shown in World of Interiors and Monocle. Contact Mar Mar Co. for more details.
The re-issue of Tivoli Chair and Liggestolen Lounger
'A good chair is the basis of many a long and magnificent evening'... The incredibly comfortable Tivoli chair certainly fits the bill. Introduced in the 1950's to the Restaurant Groften at Tivoli (the famous pleasure garden in the heart of Copenhagen), this chair has the advantage of not taking up much space – all the better for getting more people around a table.
In contrast, the Liggestolen Lounger, first made in the 1930's, was made for a different kind of comfort. Legend has it that it was produced for hospital patients who were convalescing. The lightness of the lounger, when folded, made it easy to take it in one hand whilst helping a patient with the other.
Both have now been re-isssued by a Danish company. The protoypes were made on the Danish island of Fyn by one of the last remaining basket-makers. They were then taken to Indonesia, 'the country of rattan', for handmade production.
The chair and lounger have already been shown in World of Interiors and Monocle. Contact Mar Mar Co. for more details.
12.7.10
We are now stocking the 'Canteen' hook. Designed by Ed Carpenter. Available in the following, powder-coated, colours: white, black, magenta, melon yellow, mint turquoise and yellow green. Beautiful and practical. Price 19.50.
Very Good & Proper Hooks
We are now stocking the 'Canteen' hook. Designed by Ed Carpenter. Available in the following, powder-coated, colours: white, black, magenta, melon yellow, mint turquoise and yellow green. Beautiful and practical. Price 19.50.
9.7.10
We're back...!
Over the past couple of months we've had a few internet problems.
You'll be pleased to hear that these have now been solved.
Over the next few days, we'll be updating our blog and our site (marmarco.com) with some new Summer products. Until then...
You'll be pleased to hear that these have now been solved.
Over the next few days, we'll be updating our blog and our site (marmarco.com) with some new Summer products. Until then...
6.5.10
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23.4.10
The Pallet Project
The Pallet Project by Studiomama is upcycling at its best. Designer Nina Tolstrup reclaims wooden pallets and transforms these rough pieces of discarded packaging into clean-lined furniture. The assembly guidelines for the pallet pieces can be ordered online for 10 pounds, so the furniture can be created from reclaimed pallets anywhere in the world.
Nina has also given the idea over to photographer, Cecilia Glik , who co-ordinates a charity project to teach unemployed workers in Lugano, Buenos Aires, how to make the pallet furniture. The furniture is then sold locally, creating a source of income.
Gavin Turk, Cornelia Parker and Rachel Whiteread have supported the charity, customising a pallet chair each, which has been auctioned off, with the proceeds going to Lugano. Nina has given Mar Mar Co. a limited number of the Pallet chairs, made by herself. These will be sold with a percentage of the proceeds going to her charity. Please contact us for details.
(MMCo. +44 (0)207 729 1494 or office@marmarco.com).
