The first, and ultimately the last, attempt at mass-producing the Hive began in mid-2001 by the manufacturer who produces all of Herman Miller's molded plywood pieces, which includes the Eames' LCW, DCW, molded plywood screen, and Lounge Chair to name a few. Unfortunately, in 2002, the project was scrapped due to a long series of manufacturing disappointments and financial restrictions.
Fast forward to today: we have 2 Hive Shelving Unit prototypes left after private sales and our most recent sale in Sotheby's auction of "Important 20th Century Design" held on June 19th, 2007 which realized $8400. These are the remaining 2 of a total of 10 Hive Shelving Units ever produced from this run. There will be no more produced from the original mold. Each Hive is signed and numbered by the designer. This is a great opportunity for collectors of design to own a piece of design history.
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Design - Chris Ferebee, 1999-2001
Dimensions - 48" L x 12" W x 42" H (as shown)
Materials - Molded plywood/walnut face veneers, turned solid aluminum legs
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"Boasting both sensual curves and sleek lines...the Hive proved to be a highlight of the 2000 ICFF...Ferebee's use of simple materials and manufacturing techniques has drawn some comparisons to Charles Eames."
- Katrina Schwarz / Monument Magazine, Australia
"The whispers about the next Charles Eames are already beginning. [Chris Ferebee's] lithe, bent-plywood modular shelving units and coffee tables wink at the legendary Mr. Eames, but they have their own amazing presence. Mr. Ferebee explores aluminum, felt, composites and more."
- Rob Brinkley / The Dallas Morning News
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Exhibitions :
2010 - American Design in Paris, Triode, Paris
2004 - 100% Design, London
2004 - Scandinavian Furniture Fair, Copenhagen, Denmark
2003 - "Young Designers Showcase", Clockwork Apple, NYC
2001 - "New Design New York", Totem Gallery, New York City
2001 - T.A.G. Team curated by *Surface Magazine and Totem Design, Milan / NYC
2000 - ICFF - International Contemporary Furniture Fair, NYC
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Bibliography :
Sotheby's Important 20th Century Design catalogue
June 2007
Ultimate New York Design
teNeues, 2006
Young Designers Americas
Daab, 2006
Bent Ply : The Art of Plywood Furniture
Princeton Architectural Press, 2003
Furniture Design
teNeues, 2002
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Design Awards :
2006 - Nominated for the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's People's Design Award.
2001 - Design Distinction Award : I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review
2000 - Good Design™ Award : Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
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More design work by Chris Ferebee can be seen here:
http://521design.typepad.com
http://www.coroflot.com/chrisferebee
Photos courtesy of:
Sotheby's New York
Laurice Parkin
Triode Gallery, Paris
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