The Bookseat http://www.fishtnk.com/bookseat the bookcase that became a chair Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:32:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Bookseat and the 2013 colour collection! http://www.fishtnk.com/bookseat/2013/03/11/bookseat-and-the-2013-colour-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bookseat-and-the-2013-colour-collection http://www.fishtnk.com/bookseat/2013/03/11/bookseat-and-the-2013-colour-collection/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:15:45 +0000 fishtnk http://www.fishtnk.com/bookseat/?p=411 web-cover_colours

Our latest collection for the Bookseat is out!

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We are excited to announce our new US sales partner, Resource Furniture!
Our clients and customers in the United States will soon be able to buy directly from Resource Furniture.

Visit their website for their latest collection, release dates and other details.

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Bookseat is a true multifunctional chair with over 12 linear feet (3.6m) of shelving space.

Click here for more photos of the Bookseat in use! 

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Fishtnk’s special edition Bookseat made with 20% recycled felt fiber and Canadian Birch for RAW design.

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This limited edition of the bookseat is now in production with American Walnut finish.

For pricing and other details please contact us at bookseat@fishtnk.com.

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We have started processing our orders and before our re-launch during IDS 2012 you can get a bookseat right here.

email us at: bookseat@fishtnk.com
For wholesale and distribution contact us at: sales@fishtnk.com

 

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Special edition, white-washed maple Bookseat for Cutler and Gross of London

 

This edition of the Bookseat was special order by Cutler and Gross of London for their Toronto flagship boutique, at 84 Yorkville ave. Toronto, Canada. Currently placed as the signature window piece on yorkville to showcase the latest collection of Cutler and Gross’ design.

This special edition was crafted with white-washed Maple and Birch, to blend with the conceptual design of the space and keep the language of material finishes in the space. This edition was released with optional white leather upholstery.

More on the architecture of the Yorkville stores: www.fishtnk.com
Visit: www.cutlerandgross.com

 

 

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#1/100; 1st piece of a 100 pieces manufactured in this run.

We are dedicated to Canadian craftsmanship and our pieces are handmade one by one in our factory near Toronto area. All materials are locally sourced and we are proud to use the support of our local resources and craftsmen.

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”We cannot revise the plans for contemporary houses effectively unless we take a new look at the furniture question…Furniture, apart from chairs and tables consists almost entirely of storage space.And existing storage units generally have the wrong dimensions and are practically unusable. I condemn such waste of space.” Le Corbusier, 1930

 


The Bookseat, a simple bookcase that playfully curves and becomes a seat, is a creative design responding to the advent of multifunctional spaces in today’s urban living. Noted as one of the “ten must sees” at Toronto Interior Design Show, and awarded for best Design at Montreal’s International Design Show (SIDIM).

The Bookseat is locally sourced and hand-crafted within 100 miles of Fishtnk’s studio in Parkdale, Toronto and is available with a felt cushion in customizable colors and a limited edition leather cushion. The current production of the Bookseat is limited to 100 pieces, uniquely numbered and tagged.
dimensions: 600x920x843 mm
Design: Mani Mani.

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Bookseat , at work! fishtnk studios in Parkdale, Toronto.

Part of the upgrades include FSC certifications for LEED applications and 100% Canadian material sourcing!

Our brand new felt cushion design will bring extra comfort + a touch of colour to your space. Stay tuned for our updates…

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