DTLA LIFE MAG #24 | DECEMBER 2015 | Page 99

H O L I DAY G I F T G U I D E 2 015 25 fficult to find the perfect gift for the design lover on your list. That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of products that he’ll ome. With the Vitra Miniatures Collection, you can give him a small piece of design history, from the B3 Wassily Lounge Chair he collection also includes lighting and furniture from some of the world’s most revere d design brands. V I EW C O L L EC T I O N O N L I N E 1956 1959 Eames Lounge Chair Charles and Ray Eames Tulip Chair Eero Saarinen Marshmallow Sofa George Nelson Panton Chair Verner Panton This miniature Eames Lounge and Ottoman celebrates Charles and Ray Eames’ original design, which first debuted in 1956 on the Today Show. Now considered a modern design classic, the chair and ottoman were originally designed as a gift for the Eames’ friend Billy Wilder. Designed by Eero Saarinen, the Tulip Chair won the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1969, among others. This miniature rendering of the iconic chair is recognized by its defined pedestal base and shapely seat, which is accented by a contrasting red cushion. This Marshmallow Sofa is an exact miniature of the original 1956 design. The sofa was designed to provide joy and drama to a space—the 10inch “marshmallow” cushions provided a lighthearted yet striking quality to the piece that was atypical of contemporary sofas. This set of five miniature Panton Chairs pays homage to Verner Panton’s original design. The Panton chair is known for being crafted out of a single material and mold, and features a cantilevered design. This set of five miniatures can be stacked to showcase the chair’s distinctive stacking design. Vitra Miniature Collection Eames Lounge + Ottoman, $795 Vitra Miniature Collection Tulip Chair, $285 Vitra Miniature Collection Marshmallow Sofa, $795 Vitra Miniature Collection, Panton Chairs - Set of 5, $225