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Mid-Century in the 21st Century
Posted on 2014-11
Is it possible we’ve reached peak Eames? Think about that the next time you’re chair shopping. The Mid-Century aesthetic has never been more popular — probably not since the middle of the last century…..
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Thos. Moser Teams with an Emerging Designer
Posted on 2014-08-25
Last year, the company launched a new tradition by inviting emerging designers to collaborate with Adam Rogers, director of design at Moser’s workshop in Auburn, Maine. The first fruit of this novel program is the FLC…
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Thos. Moser Introduces the Fahmida Chair
Posted on 2014-07-22
While at Dwell on Design, we spotted the brand new Fahmida chair, a design collaboration between Thos. Moser and Brooklyn-based designer Fahmida Lam.
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Trend Recap: Dwell on Design 2014
Posted on 2014-06-25
The FLC | Fahmida Chair is the creation of Fahmida Lam, an emerging residential furniture and accessories designer and 2013 Pratt graduate.
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Thos. Moser Shop/ Lounge Seating
Posted on 2014-06-19
The design of the Fahmida Chair is influenced by the Mid-Century Modern style, specifically, Danish Modern. Although admittedly inspired by the furniture born of the style, this piece – like any Thos. Moser piece or collection – has its own perspective and is a unique interpretation of its historical antecedents, through the lens of designer Fahmida Lam. Read more…
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Furniture Focus – Dwell on Design 2014
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Dwell Scenes / City Modern 2014
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City Modern 2013 – The Apprentice: Furniture Making with Thos. Moser
Posted on 2013-10-03
As part of City Modern presented by Dwell and New York magazine, Thos. Moser invited two aspiring furniture designers to our workshop in Maine where they experienced first-hand, the techniques and philosophy that has defined the Moser aesthetic for 40 years. Watch Here…
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The Apprentice: A City Modern Preview
Posted on 2013-09-18
Dwell and New York magazines’ second annual City Modern is kicking off in just a little over a week and we’re already looking forward to the home tours and panels featuring some of New York’s great design minds. This year, one of those panels will include young designers just beginning their careers. Chosen to take part in a week-long apprenticeship with Thos. Moser designer Adam Rogers, emerging furniture designers Willy Chan and Fahmida Lam … Read More…
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Winners – PRATT / UMBRA Student Competition
Posted on 2013-05-07
“Fahmida Aguayo Lam (1st Place Winner)…. This is the 8th consecutive year that Umbra and PRATT students have collaborated. Our goal is to find new ideas from emerging talented designers. The competition is unique in that we collaborate with the students to develop the ideas, pay royalties to students to help spring board them into their careers and in turn donate to the schools to make the program truly sustainable.” Read More…
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Pratt students explore “Body and Mind” with Herman Miller
Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
“Body and Mind”, a collaboration between Herman Miller and the Pratt Institute was presented during ICFF. The exhibition highlighted furniture designs by both undergraduate and graduate students from Pratt’s Department of Industrial Design. The year-long project challenged students to create designs that balance the body and mind for potential health benefits and to elevate the mood. Read More…
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Pratt Institute’s Exhibit Shows How Furniture Can Balance Body and Mind
by Lloyd Alter
“For those of us who love to sit on the floor but want to be more social, Fahmida Lam designs a chair where we can sit cross-legged at eye level with our peers on chairs.” Read more…
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Body and Mind by Pratt Design Students & Herman Miller
by Harry / May 18, 2012
The nine most successful projects, as selected by a team of esteemed designers from Pratt and Herman Miller, will be on display at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair from May 19 to 22, 2012, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Read More….