Category Archives: industrial design

arrow-modern credenza

By Michael James Armstrong | Published: March 15, 2009
one of my many vintage industrial design interests is that of the mid-century modern credenza (or side board). whether they be french, american, or the ever popular danish. there’s just something about this particular piece of furniture (from this specific era) that i’m in love with. with my recent move to a new apartment [...]
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arrow deco club chaira

By Michael James Armstrong | Published: January 14, 2008
ok, i’ve been lazy to upload lately.  however, as promised, here are the chair photos from the “subjects and thrones” chair show. i’ve included photos from the process of making the chair. since i was so crunched for time i didn’t get to document every step of the construction. i built the [...]
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subjects and thrones

By Michael James Armstrong | Published: December 18, 2007
here’s a video of the chair i made for the “subjects and thrones” show. the show was put on by adapta project and was located at basile studio, which is connected to the guild restaurant in barrio logan, san diego. this was shot on the day after the opening reception. the first [...]
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building a chair

By Michael James Armstrong | Published: November 19, 2007
i know, i know, it’s been awhile. but i’ve been busy trying to build this chair: (ignore the circle design in the top left corner – it has nothing to do with the chair) i should have it finished in 2 weeks, just in time for MY NEXT SHOW i’ll post the finished product and pics from [...]
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