Artist Ryan Reggiani creates artwork that look and serve as functional furniture objects. Though shown in a gallery in Soho — Kate Werble Gallery — Ryan wants people to know that the objects are designed for use as furniture. The tables and chairs explore the conflicting ideas between mass production and one-of-a-kind uniqueness contained within the same object...
The "Classic" chair was the first object in this series. After making an initial version that was entirely cut by hand, Ryan liked the prototype look of the chair, where each piece appears to be made by an untrained hand.
Every chair is cut using a CNC router, but each chair is different. Ryan Reggiani's chairs and table can be seen at the Kate Werble Gallery in Soho at 83 Vandam Street.
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whaaaa... it must be obvious to the gallery and to the artist adn to everone who appreciates his work that it is absolutely unoriginal...so what is the appeal that i am missing?
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I missed it, too, Christie.
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ryan you are fantastic, the work is truely exceptional.
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I love Ryan's work...I have been dying for one of those chairs for a long time. And having seen that table in person I can tell you it's FANTASTIC. It has this lovely uneven, one of a kind texture even though its such a familiar, classic form. There's something organic about it, which is surprising given the style of the shape - which is usually such a finished piece.
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