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At Bklyn Designs: Wonder Collection by Argington

By Tanya Palta on Friday, May 9th, 2008

Image: At Bklyn Designs: Wonder Collection by Argington

Taj Chair. Designed by Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton. Manufactured by Argington.

When it comes to modern contemporary furniture for children, no one does it better than Argington. Run by Brooklyn-based design couple Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton, the duo will showcase their work at BKLYN DESIGNS and we suggest you have a look.

All products by Argington seek to adhere to the principle of “green design” and strive to be a part of the bigger picture. Additionally, with emphasis on family values, Argington creations tend to explore the inherent all encompassing love a parent feels for a child.

With the Wonders Collection, it is clear that Argie and Andrew Thornton want to gently and subtlety steer the young mind towards a path of self-learning and exploration. Steeped in history, the Wonder Collection transcends geographical and cultural barriers as each piece of furniture is named from one of the listed wonders of the world.

My favorite pieces from the Wonders Collection are no doubt the Taj Chair and the Giza Table. The Taj Chair may not be as magnificent as its namesake, however the designer duo have managed to capture the sheer purity of the TAJ. The chair is available in finishes like Birch, White, Walnut, Red Maple, Cherry, Birch/orange, Birch/blue and is suitable for ages 2 to 4.

Pyramids of Giza (left). Image courtesy of Majin KTM. Giza Table (right). Designed by Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton. Manufactured by Argington.

If the Taj Chair transports you to Exotic India then the Giza Table pays homage to the magnificent and awe-inspiring Pyramids. Suitable for ages 2 to 4, the tabletop measures approximately 30” x 30”.

Argington is the consequence of one couple’s vision that was nurtured into a reality… no pun intended. A dynamic presence in the modern furniture scene, all works by Argington mostly speak of family values and according to Argington their furniture “shares a common design aesthetic – clean, simple, and tasteful.”

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Tanya Palta recently completed her degree majoring in History. After trying to come up with a gazillion excuses to avoid work in the corporate world, she decided she might as well do something she loves. Hence, she dabbled in photography and also became a freelance writer. She has always been creatively inclined (so she says), and in particular, the contemporary design scene is of great interest for her.

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by Sue May 9th, 2008

I just think Tanya is in love with any product inspired by International influence, in particular India :) BTW - does anyone really see the relationship between the products and the historical/cultural reference? Like does that chair look like the Taj Mahal. Its a beautiful chair, and if I had a child I’d be happy for he (or she) to sit in it, but I just don’t see the ‘connection.’

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