Edward Barber

Edward Barber and Jay Osbergy run an admittedly multidisciplinary practice, combining art and design in projects ranging from industrial design to pieces of buildings. Most of their output, or at least what jumps off the pages of this coffee table book, falls in the realm of furniture. It's hard to pinpoint an overriding thread or approach in their work, as it is simple yet diverse, as if each problem deserves its own unique solution. The Filo Sofa is probably my favorite piece of furniture by the duo; a simple wooden frame is draped with quilts, becoming what they call "a deconstruction of the traditional sofa."… (meer)