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.
$27,990 / 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
$32,022 / 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
$6,523 / 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
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
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
Organic Modern Rope Lace Lounge Chair by Jo-Liza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Organic Modern lounge chair in woven seagrass By Jo-Liza, "Rope Lace Collection" USA, 21st Century Measures: 28"W x 29"D x 29.25"H. Seat height 17". Very good original...
Seagrass
Organic Modern Rattan Wicker Lounge Chair by Lane Venture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome woven rattan wicker lounge chair or armchair made in the coastal organic modern style by Lane Venture. The chair has a large wood frame with an ergonomic curved back that gr...
Brass
$6,167 / set
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Stunning Mantilla lounge chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Italy
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Mantilla Lounge Chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1960s Removable Green Chenille Upholstery on Sculpted Padded Core Designed in the 1960s for Simon Gavina, the Man...
Velvet
Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Sheffield, MA
Distinctive vintage Louis XV style hand carved armchair having open and down swept arms and elegant cabriole legs. Upholstery shows wear and some staining. M...
Wood
Vintage Dark Brown Leather Canapés, Daybed, Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage dark Brown Canapés. Very supple and sturdy leather. Perfect for a play room, TV room or by the fireplace. Very comfortable. In good vintage condition. Feels like Buffalo Leat...
Leather
1950s Italian Lounge Set
Located in Paris, FR
Nice lounge set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs, Italy, 1950. Good original condition. The feet are in brass. Dimensions of the sofa Height: 3...
Brass
$3,890Sale Price|20% Off
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
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 1, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 1 (2x medium, 1x ottoman, 1x armrest): Measures: L 240cm / P 96cm / H 70cm / seating H 42cm Model shown on main...
Foam
Contemporary Lounge Sofa 'Lapis' Model E019
By Emanuel Gargano, Amura Lab
Located in Paris, IDF
LAPIS sofa by Emanuel Gargano x Amura Lab Model in stock: E019, Fabric: Ortisei (white bouclé).
Leather, Wool, Cotton
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