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.
$10,372 / 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
$23,680 / 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
$3,995 / set
H 36 in W 18.75 in D 26.5 in
Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
Aluminum
$4,639 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
Hide, Maple
Suelo Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushi...
Hardwood
$6,790 / item
H 33 in W 24 in D 34 in
Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school and then immigrated to Mexico to become one of the most successful and sought after furniture designers of the 20th century. The Line chair has a distinctly Latin American flavor with its curved legs whilst honoring the international style...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
Wicker, Rattan
Juniper Stool
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
A simple, versatile stool, designed to function as both accent and traditional seating. Its simple silhouette belies intricate construction, with 10 through-tenon joints used in the ...
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant and in excellent vintage condition. Naugahyde remains in top condition and is quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
Naugahyde, Walnut
$1,200Sale Price / set|59% Off
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 30.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming pair of streel-frame arm chairs built in 1965 by Steelcase Inc. Chairs feature angular, black-painted steel frames, walnut armrests and new saddle-brown vinyl embossed with a classic, western-inspired, paisley motif. With their architectural lines, unique upholstery...
Metal, Steel
$1,200 / item
H 18.51 in W 19.3 in D 13 in
Hand-Crafted Sculptural Teak Wood Stool in Organic Modern Style
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood stool featuring a curved seat. The mix of wood textures and shades adds to its charm. Its neutral color and minimalist shape make it suitable for a...
Teak
Chile Modern Side Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. This specific wood species is for indoor only; please contact for outdoor options. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Shown here in leather for additional cost. This chair is for indoor use! Please contact us or find our other Suelo® listings for the outdoor version. Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low-key, simple, and comfortable. The wood isn't refined, it just IS. I envision this furniture used for indoor/outdoor spaces or any room that needs some comfort or relief. The Chile chair...
Hardwood
$580 / item
H 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
Sculptural Teak Wood Stool, Hand-Crafted, Organic Modern Design, 35 cm
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural teak wood stool with a mix of textures and shades. This stool features wonderful elongated legs that are slightly curved. The legs have been sanded down meticulously to ...
Teak
$3,200
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Sculptural Wrought Iron and Astrakhan Wool 'Arcature' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural 'Arcature' stool (or side chair) by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with Astrakhan wool seat. Pair available.
Steel
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