Maker of boats, kitchens, lighting and more, woodworker Reed Hansuld creates sculptural furniture pieces with a monk-like reverence for their functionality and longevity. Though utility-focused, his pieces are also works of art. With a steel skeleton and graceful wooden curves, his modern Rocking Chair No. 1 breaks any stereotypes you had about the classic rocker.
Leaving the mechanics intact, J Rusten updated the traditional rocking chair silhouette with an oversized, slightly more free-form structure. Maple cantilevered rungs make up the frame, with a bent walnut base to rest your arms.
The iconic Ny chair, named for the phonetic pronunciation of designer Takeshi Nii’s last name, as well as the Danish word for new or fresh, is available once again. The classic 1958 design—which has a home in MoMA’s permanent collection—easily folds up to take on the road, but is just as great in a living room or anywhere you want to rock.
