One my “must google” items, that I draw a blank on describing in five or less words, is the look of this Corsica Chair by UK designers Ian Spencer and Cairn Young. When I was living in Costa Rica, the pattern of warm woods in a geometric patchwork was commonly seen in little shops consisting of cutting boards and salad bowls.

Corsica Chair. Designed by Ian Spencer and Cairn Young.

Merging the Modern and Rustic into an Asymmetrical Seat is the Corsica Chair by Ian Spencer and Cairn Young.

Although the history of this look is still a question mark in my mind that hasn’t been dug up for years, I’ve always loved the look. The color palette in its random placement draws you in just like a great pair of Desigual pants from Spain, but more than that, I find that its shape tests us to re-examine the symmetry we seek in furniture.

Contour and curvy, the space between the armrests and legs define the Corsica as much as the space between it being both modern and rustic. Its off-kilter style and natural charm would almost seem to be a desk chair from university lecture halls, actually. Imagine that – having a few hundred Corsica chairs as seats in a required course? High student attendance, non-distracting visual stimulation, and hopefully no gum under the seats. It’s a win-win-win for Spencer, Young, and all who experience its authenticity.

Via Trendhunter.