Contemporary designer Evan Fay blends imagination with utility, most evident in his Lawless seating collection. For each Lawless creation, tubular cushions woven into a gridlike metal frame form a distinctively knotted seat — its function as furniture not fully apparent until closer inspection. Here, Fay rides the line between craft and art, bringing the two disciplines together with masterful skill.
Fay was born in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1989. He earned a BFA in 2014 from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, where he studied furniture design, and went on to earn his MFA in three-dimensional design from Cranbrook Academy of Art, which was a go-to art school for the masters of mid-century modernism.
After finishing grad school in 2016, Fay and Ayako Aratani cofounded the design studio Aratani Fay in Detroit, where the two operate independently but often collaborate and assist each other in their work.
Aratani worked for seven years as an industrial engineer in Tokyo before also attending Cranbrook. Fay and Aratani met in their first year of their master’s program and quickly hit it off. They went to the Netherlands together to intern for Kiki van Eijk, and there, they both honed their own distinct philosophies on design.
Fay continues to create fascinating furniture at his Detroit studio, along with Aratani.
On 1stDibs find Evan Fay lounge chairs, sofas and benches.
Lawless Fauteuil by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Fauteuil by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 111 x 80 x 120 cm Materials: Steel pipe, brass connections foam, scuba knit ...
Brass, Steel
Lawless Side Chair by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless side chair, signed by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand sculpted creation Dimensions: W 432, D 559, H 686 mm. W 17”, D 22”, H 27” inches. Materials: Steel, brass, foam, sc...
Metal
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch appeal ...
Brass
Pair of Lawless Stools, Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of lawless stools, Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: W 19” D 19” H 25” inches and W 19” D 19” H 20” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, ...
Brass
Vertigo III Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigo III Sculptural Chair by Pol Quadens Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 80 x W 120 x H 300 cm. Materials: Polished stainless steel. Pol Quadens was born ...
Stainless Steel
Woven Armchair With Armrests by Max Lipsey
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Armchair With Armrests by Max Lipsey Dimensions: D 86 x W 95 x H 90 cm. Materials: Steel, Kvadrat canvas, and fabric. Custom with Kvadrat Canvas and RAL colors. Custom lengths...
Steel
Lolo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 10.1" -Chair made of 38 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use on...
Plywood
TAMBU Lounge Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU Lounge Chair was born from a desire to create a super comfy yet elegant seating piece. We believe...
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Prototype Rocking Chair by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chicago, IL
Prototype hand-forged, steel rocker designed by Arturo Pani and executed by Telleres Chacon, Mexico City. The piece has been reupholstered in hand-stitched, Edelman leather with custom piping. This piece was acquired from Telleres Chacon upon the retirement of Manuel Chacon, master metalsmith in the 1980s. This design is based on a Maison Jansen rocker...
Steel
"Logan" Contemporary Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Flavio Franco
By Flavio Franco
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This lounge chair was made by Flavio Franco, one the best known Brazilian contemporary designers, works with straight lines and angles to create dynamic compositions, full of movemen...
Iron
Rosa Lounge Chair by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
35"W + 33 1/2"D + 26"H OAK + DOWN + PERFORMANCE FABRIC + INDUSTRIAL STEEL HARDWAX OIL + POWDER COAT FINISH Inspired by the serene landscapes of Santa Rosa, the Rosa Lounge Chai...
Wood
Soave Rocking by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Rest Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Soave Rocking Rest Chair is a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort, designed to provide the ultimate relaxation experience. Crafted with precision, this chair boasts a sleek,...
Plywood
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