Robert Remer Seating

American

Robert Remer’s unique, biophilic approach to design incorporates organic forms into modern garden furniture, ornaments and sculptures, inspired by the evolving relationship between nature and civilization.

In 1992, Remer graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. While at Yale, he studied sculpture under American sculptor and installation artist Alice Aycock, known for her important contributions to the land art movement of the 1970s.

In 1994, Remer began his studio practice before founding the Opiary design and production studio in 2010 in Brooklyn, New York. At Opiary, Remer focuses on integrating natural elements into every design, from his concrete Echelon planter and modern, minimalist Ukiyo Saucer fountain to his distinctive Caldera coffee table.

Remer’s collection of hand-sculpted, nature-inspired furniture also includes the concrete Hoodoo standing lamp and the classic, yet contemporary, Queen Anne dining table. The innovative Eero center table features a tempered glass table top and open area to grow ornamental plants, flowers, or cooking herbs, or to house artificial plants.

Remer’s designs at Opiary have garnered critical acclaim at several exhibitions and art fairs. In 2019, Opiary won Best in Show at the New York Metro Architectural Digest Show Awards and Best Exhibition Booth at Boutique Design New York. The organic Drillium club chair was named Best Piece of Furniture by the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in 2021.

Opiary has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including Forbes, Interior Design, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Vogue.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of Robert Remer building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and more.

Creator: Robert Remer

Concrete Drillium Club Chair by OPIARY

$7,340 / item

Concrete Drillium Club Chair by OPIARY

By Robert Remer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Winner of the IFDA selects furniture at ICFF 2021 Show for “Best Piece of Furniture! Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This handcrafted club chair is clean, sensuous and weather defiant. The modern form references the organic shapes of bones and has pockets for nurturing live plants...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Cement

Concrete Drillium Chaise Lounge by OPIARY

$17,660 / item

Concrete Drillium Chaise Lounge by OPIARY

By Robert Remer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This handcrafted chaise is clean, sensuous, and weather-defiant. The modern form references the organic shapes of bones and has pockets for nurturing live plants. DETAILS Indoor/outdoor use and extremely weather-resistant. Includes a three-piece outdoor cushion set in Sunbrella (in a color of your choice) FINISHES Available in earth, white, light grey, grey, dark grey, and black GFRC Pricing varies based on finish. Please message before purchasing. Price listed is for our standard light grey option. Pictured here in our dark grey cement option. All Opiary pieces are handcrafted and made-to-order, and dimensions/finishes are approximations. Clients are welcome to visit our Brooklyn studio during the fabrication of pieces. MODIFICATIONS Client can source cushion fabric of their choice. Live or silk plants...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Cement

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

$7,000 / set

H 23.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of Sculptural Concrete Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning pair of outdoor chairs made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredibl...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Concrete

Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

$2,000 / item

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 18 in

Concrete Tulip Chairs by Merit Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Minimal concrete chairs with a tulip style base and a scoop seat. Handmade by Merit in Los Angeles. These chairs feature a lower seat back and a heavy base which gives them great bal...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Concrete

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard

$975

H 42 in W 25 in D 55.5 in

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Chaise Lounge Att. to Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish wrought iron and metal mesh adjustable chaise lounge attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The chaise has a reclining backrest, and wheels to easily move the piece. Pe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles

$3,500 / item

H 23.5 in W 30 in D 28 in

Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Concrete

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s

$6,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.5 in W 22 in D 70 in

Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan Bronze 'Waikiki' Rocking Chaise Lounge, circa 1960s

By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural bronze 'Waikiki' rocking chaise lounge by Walter Lamb for Brown Jordan. These collectible examples of functional art features curvy tubular bronze frames and rewoven with ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Bronze

Charles Zublena Fiberglass Pool Chaise Lounges, France

$1,500 / item

H 24 in W 65 in D 31 in

Charles Zublena Fiberglass Pool Chaise Lounges, France

By Charles Zublena

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Charles Zublena designed, mod, fiberglass, poolside, chaise lounges manufactured by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne, France, 1960, marked underside “LP/Club 41 Salbris.” Depending on how...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

Adjustable Chaise Lounge with Wheels, Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor

$1,800

H 22.38 in W 68.69 in D 27.55 in

Adjustable Chaise Lounge with Wheels, Garden furniture. Indoor & Outdoor

Located in Miami, FL

Timeless design elements and smooth styling make the Forge collection a must for those with a taste for classic decor. Offered in your choice of enduring finishes and fabulous fabric...

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2010s Spanish Rustic Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

$16,000 / set

H 20 in W 21.5 in D 30 in

Willy Guhl Concrete Loop Chairs, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic pair of concrete loop chairs by Willy Guhl. This pair of chairs were designed by Willy Guhl in 1954. Guhl watched as the Eternit fiber cement panels were fabricated with a mac...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Cement

French Patio Wrought Iron Chaise Longue

$1,450

H 31.5 in W 21 in D 53 in

French Patio Wrought Iron Chaise Longue

Located in Sheffield, MA

The undulating black patio metal garden chaise loungeis relatively light weight for easy movability. The seat peaks where the knee bends making it extremely comfortable. The mesh cou...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Robert Lewis Early Copper Chaise Lounge Center Brace Santa Barbara CA. 1930s

$6,400

H 41.5 in W 22.5 in D 71 in

Robert Lewis Early Copper Chaise Lounge Center Brace Santa Barbara CA. 1930s

By Robert Lewis

Located in Camden, ME

A Robert Lewis patinated chaise lounge hand crafted from copper pipe in the mid 1930s at his studio below the Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa ...

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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Copper, Steel

French Concrete Chairs

$4,800 / item

H 24.5 in W 16.5 in D 17 in

French Concrete Chairs

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique solid concrete chair with curved loop shape base and amazing patina. Priced individually. Wonderful find!.

Category

1950s French Vintage Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Cement

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

$10,644 / item

H 27 in W 28 in D 39 in

James de Wulf Concrete Lowboy Block Chair

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

The first chair design by James de Wulf. Weighing 750 pounds, the Block Chair is a grounded landscape fixture. High loft cushions are molded into the seat, removable for laundering. ...

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2010s American Brutalist Robert Remer Seating

Materials

Concrete

Robert Remer seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Remer seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Robert Remer seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by LAUN, Royal Botania, and RODA. Prices for Robert Remer seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,340 and can go as high as $17,660, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,500.