Contemporary designer Evan Fay blends imagination with utility, most evident in his Lawless seating collection. For each Lawless creation, tubular cushions woven into a gridlike metal frame form a distinctively knotted seat — its function as furniture not fully apparent until closer inspection. Here, Fay rides the line between craft and art, bringing the two disciplines together with masterful skill.
Fay was born in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1989. He earned a BFA in 2014 from Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, where he studied furniture design, and went on to earn his MFA in three-dimensional design from Cranbrook Academy of Art, which was a go-to art school for the masters of mid-century modernism.
After finishing grad school in 2016, Fay and Ayako Aratani cofounded the design studio Aratani Fay in Detroit, where the two operate independently but often collaborate and assist each other in their work.
Aratani worked for seven years as an industrial engineer in Tokyo before also attending Cranbrook. Fay and Aratani met in their first year of their master’s program and quickly hit it off. They went to the Netherlands together to intern for Kiki van Eijk, and there, they both honed their own distinct philosophies on design.
Fay continues to create fascinating furniture at his Detroit studio, along with Aratani.
On 1stDibs find Evan Fay lounge chairs, sofas and benches.
$37,932 / item
Lawless Sofa by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, Knoll stretch ap...
Brass
$27,544 / item
Lawless Fauteuil by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Fauteuil by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 111 x 80 x 120 cm Materials: Steel pipe, brass connections foam, scuba kn...
Brass, Steel
$31,513 / item
Lawless Lounge Chair by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless lounge chair by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W60" x D36" x H42" Materials: Steel pipe, brass connections foam, scuba knit fabric Lawles...
Brass
$35,948 / item
Lawless Sofa Noir by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless sofa by Evan Fay. Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation. Dimensions: W 1676, D 863, H 1016 mm W 66”, D 34”, H 40” inches (can be made to order in other dimensions). M...
Brass
$25,163 / item
Lawless Collectible Large Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Collectible Large bench by Evan Fay Each Lawless item is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 122 W x 86 D x 48 H (cm) 48 W x 34 D x 19 H (inches) Materials: Ste...
Metal
$42,111 / item
Unique Long Lawless Bench Signed by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique long lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: 96 W, 24 D, 22 H (in inches) 244 W, 60 W, 55 H (in centimeters) Materials: Steel, bras...
Upholstery
$26,377 / item
Lawless Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: D 167.5 x W 58.5 x H 63.5 cm Materials: Steel, brass, foam, fabri...
Brass, Steel
$31,513 / item
Lawless Bench by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless bench by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation Dimensions: W63” D25” H18” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, scuba knit. Lawless ...
Upholstery
$10,224 / item
Lawless Side Chair by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless side chair, signed by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand sculpted creation Dimensions: W 432, D 559, H 686 mm. W 17”, D 22”, H 27” inches. Materials: Steel, brass, foam, sc...
Metal
$23,343 / item
Pair of Lawless Stools, Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of lawless stools, Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: W 19” D 19” H 25” inches and W 19” D 19” H 20” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foa...
Brass
$6,464 / item
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Modern Mel Boucle Lounge Chair, Velvet Pearl, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Mel Bouclé Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel lounge chair embodies the warmth and richness of nature’s purest and swe...
Brass
$50,000 / set
H 35.04 in W 33.86 in D 36.62 in
Superb 'Grand Prix' lounge chairs & sofa by Sculptor Maurice Calka, Arflex, 1960
By Arflex, Maurice Calka
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous, super rare, and monumental sculptural form 'Grand Prix' lounge set by prestigious French sculptor Maurice Calka (1921-1999) for Arflex, Italy, 1960. The upholstery on ...
Steel, Nickel
$8,753 / set
H 29.93 in W 81.11 in D 31.5 in
5 Piece Sofa Set for Reupholstering, Manufactured by Isa Bergamo in the 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The sofa set was designed and manufactured by ISA Bergamo in the 1950s. The set with gold lacquered cast aluminum legs consists of a curved sofa, two armchairs, and two smaller side chairs...
Aluminum
$10,866
H 34.65 in W 85.04 in D 30.32 in
Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
Leather
$2,400
H 36.23 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in solid oak. Handcrafted by Danish cabinetmaker Hans Dau in the 1950s. The overall im...
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Funky Sculptural Sofa made by Artifot
By Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super groovy well built sofa made by Artifort in the Netherlands. Fabric is original & in poor condition. Needs a basic recovering to be excellent.
Chrome
McGuire A-1 Rattan Lounge Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model A-1 lounge chair, and also a two or three seat sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
$4,785
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in
Suite de 3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage en cuir jaune moutarde
By Roche Bobois
Located in BESANÇON, FR
3 fauteuils chauffeuses Roche Bobois vintage des années 70, dans le goût du designer français Jacques Charpentier, en cuir jaune moutarde, pouvant être utilisés séparément ou assembl...
Leather
$49,500 / set
H 28 in W 82 in D 29 in
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani for Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976. This sto...
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 15 in D 97 in
Classic Ripple Wave Bench by Laurinda Spear for Brayton International Ca. 1970's
By Brayton International, Laurinda Spear
Located in New York, NY
Pure post modern style, executed with top quality craftsmanship. The wave , or ripple bench was designed by Laurinda Spear, and made by Brayton Industries, circa 1970's. This example...
Upholstery
$12,600 / item
H 23 in W 105 in D 31 in
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different colors, fabrics an...
Brass
Clara Porset Lounge Chairs
By Clara Porset
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of iconic arm lounge chairs by Clara Porset from an architect, really significant building designed by Ricardo Legarreta architect located in Emeryville, California.
Oak
Lawless Fauteuil, Unique, Sculpted by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Fauteuil - Unique, Sculpted by Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: 111 x 80 x 120 cm Materials: Steel pip...
Brass
Pair of Lawless Stools, Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of lawless stools, Evan Fay Each is a unique hand-sculpted creation by Evan Fay Dimensions: W 19” D 19” H 25” inches and W 19” D 19” H 20” inches Materials: Steel, brass, foam, scuba knit Lawless chair...
Brass