In common parlance, “modern” is often taken to mean anything that relates to the present or that falls within recent history. When spoken in relation to art and architecture, it takes on a very different connotation. In this context, “modern” refers to the mid-19th century movement that sought to revolutionize all aspects of culture, which its founders determined had become outmoded, with the ultimate intent of drastically remaking art and architecture.

Modernist designers and architects of the time, such as Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret) had very pragmatic perspectives on the purpose of architectural form. As a result of this pragmatism, Modernists often focused less on adornments and more on the materials and geometrical forms and lines of their art form. This perspective was reflected in modernist design, the end-result being Modern Furniture that emphasized a simple aesthetic and clear form and diminished the appearance of clutter.

This view, often referred to as a belief in the “machine aesthetic” for its belief that the material and function predetermined outcome, led to modern furniture that is unadorned and simple in its construction, with clean lines and organic shapes resulting in the ultimate combination of form and function.

Likewise, the Modern Chair is the pragmatic expression of this aesthetic. A structure meant with the particular purpose of accommodating the human shape, Modern Chairs combine the two essential requirements for a quality chair, comfort and durability, into an almost minimalist construct that straddles the line between furniture and art.

With today’s considerable improvements in manufacturing, the rest of us no longer have to suffer the pains of mass-produced, uninspired chairs. We all have access to the modernist designs of Le Corbusier, Harry Bertoia, Marcel Breuer, Eileen Gray or Hoffmann thanks to these revolutionized manufacturing processes. And with the Internet, purchasing one of these fantastic chairs is as easy as doing a search for “Modern Chairs” and landing on this very page. Modern designs, great improvements in production, and the Internet all intersect at Comcore21.com

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