AMBER CHAIR

In the fast-paced society and throwaway culture we live in it is nice to see a piece of product design that counteracts all of that. The Most Loved item of week AnOther Fashion Director Cathy Edward’s Amber Chair designed by Jaeuk Jung, conserves a decaying antique chair whilst in turn making a new contemporary piece of furniture. “The time that has passed by has a sublime beauty that exceeds the object,” explains Jung on his creation. Layers of time are fossilised within the essence of amber whilst both preserving the object and memories.

In art we have had Damien Hirst’s formaldehyde animals and Marc Quinn’s frozen blood sculpture, however what this Amber Chair achieves over the previous examples is beauty and functionality. It acts as both and art object and piece of furniture, with a timeless quality. Here we speak to Edwards about furniture and if she could preserve anything what it would be.

Where did you find this Amber Chair?
I've been doing a few home improvements and was looking for good furniture sites and came across this.

Why did you decide to Love it?
I thought it was unusual and beautiful. I also think the picture of the girl sat with her back to us is lovely.

Created by designer Jaeuk Jung using amber as a way of preservation – if you could conserve anything what would it be?
I would conserve this freakishly nice Easter weather and make it last all summer!

An incredible chair design – what is your favourite piece of furniture (that you own) and are there any particular pieces that you want to own?
Probably a 1920s deco table I got on Craigslist that came from New York and has a wood effect tin top. Its a really great design and was only £100. I would like to get a couple of great armchairs. I don't think the Amber Chair would be comfortable enough though.

What is on your wish list for this season?
My wish list for the season is a pair of knee-high Prada boots and a Givenchy bomber jacket.

What was the last thing you bought?
A welsh blanket from Jane Beck. I'm obsessed with them.

What is your favourite online shop?
At the moment John Lewis for everything domestic and baby related.

Text by Lucia Davies

Lucia Davies is the AnOther Editorial Assistant and a regular contributor to Dazed Digital. She has also contributed to titles that include Dazed & Confused and Twin.