Designed by Studio Nucleo, the Presenze collection channels the glories of nineteenth-century Baroque through minimalistic resin shapes. The furniture, which includes consoles, desks, and bedside tables, is highlighted by terrific chairs. These have great presence, and through material manage to hold the physicality of the Baroque without maintaining the style’s weight.

More looks follow.

These odd chairs, more objects, are the result of a collaboration between architect/designer Sam Jacobs and a number of artists. The idea is to provoke some “lost in translation” elements as the design process moves from one step to another. First, Jacobs (who is co-owner of London-based Fat) made notes pertaining to the look of the chair. These went to artists who produced the sketches. Finally, those sketches hit 3D rendering. In the end, we get a series of chairs that have been distorted pieces that serve as physical manifestations of Jacobs’ intellectual project. (via Frame).

More Versioned chairs come after the jump.

Multi-media artist Sam Durant combines a few different elements into his “Porcelain Chairs” project. First, he tackles the ubiquity of the plastic outdoor chair. Second, he gives the near indestructible object an aura of vulnerabilty by reconstructing the chairs in porcelain. The material choice allows for a beautiful glazing and a tremendous pop of color. (via Today and Tomorrow).

More direct views of “Porcelain Chairs” follow.

Gudmund Bladh is an architectural student at Lund University in Sweden. His furniture design has a decidedly industrial edge – utilizing concrete, heavy metal piping, and thick wood plank. Comfort, some might believe, is a secondary concern to aesthetics, though by the look of the angles the seated position has more potential than the material choices suggest.

A full look at the chairs can be found on Contemporist.

Further look at the range of Bladh’s designs after the jump.

Dealing since 1970, Thomas Schwenke specializes in furniture of the American Federal period. A key moment in the development of American arts, the Federal period (1785 to 1820) brought larger homes and more distinct refinement to the former Colonies. The furniture takes from English and French design, but adds twists of national motif and emblem.

Schwenke is recognized as on of the foremost experts in American Federal furniture, reflected in his inventory. Early and late neoclassical styles are well represented. Additionally, European (particularly English) pieces of the period intermingle with the furniture of American origin. For example, the set of carved mahogany Regency chairs above were produced in England ca. 1820.

Thomas Schwenke’s shop is located in Woodbury, CT.

A few selections from current inventory after the jump.

Keith Haring’s art is being translated to all sorts of objects. We’ve shown Vilac’s Haring inspired domino set, and these chairs serve as follow-up. Again produced by Vilac, the playful seating furniture is sized for children and built with the same exacting attention to detail as the company puts into all their wooden toys. Available now from UnicaHome. (via Retro to Go).

As a fan of the fine woodwork of Sam Maloof, there is a quality to Scott Morrison’s work that resonates immediately. Morrison works in Montana, where he spends his days sculpting hand selected wood into elegant joined chairs and stools. Among these, his Chair 11 (above) and the Rocker Cradle (after the jump) give unique, personal takes to traditional craftsmanship.

Singapore based Air Design Group show elegant utilitarian furniture at their local fair. The firm is headed by Nathan Young and Jerry Low who aim to create good design for an international client base. (via DB).

More of Air Design Group’s display from the Singapore Furniture Fair 2009 after the jump.

Fermob, a French firm specializing in outdoor furniture, has invited Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to reinterpret some of their most iconic offerings. He’s added romance and colored roundels to his chosen reference points. Some of the pieces will go on sale direct from Fermob next week, while some signed and numbered items will be auctioned off. Winners of the auction will be invited to join Jean-Charles at October’s fashion week. (via Viacomet).

Images of the collaborative effort after the jump.

The “Chubby Brothers” dinning set by Brian Lee is all about surprise. From the fully assembled chest-like form, chairs emerge. Better yet, Lee makes sure the piece can easily fit through tight doorways. (via DB).

See more after the jump.