Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic in his Munich studio. Photo by Oliver Mark.

Artek's first collaboration with Konstantin Grcic, who designed a flexible home/office chair that references the pressed plywood language of Alvar Aalto.

Chair Necessities The couple’s four Chair One dining chairs by Konstantin Grcic for Magis are among their most prized possessions. They had been given their dining table as a wedding gift but couldn’t afford enough chairs to surround it, so they opted for a wooden bench on one side and the Grcic chairs on the other. Davor says he’s pleased they purchased the chairs early in the design process before the budget got really tight. magisdesign.com

Munich-based Konstantin Grcic's new Parrish chair (shown in walnut) will be at the center of the Emeco booth this year.

Grcic had another hit in 1999 with the Mayday lamp for Flos.

Another seating win: the Miura barstool for Plank in 2005. Reinforced polypropylene / 18.5" W x 15.75" D x 32" H with 30.5" seat height.

The secret to a successful design collection is showcasing a range that is not limited to a single decade or style. Konstantin Grcic's Chair_One, designed in 2004 and available from Herman Miller, is a stackable staple often seen in contemporary houses, restaurants, and bars.

A raised dining nook furnished with Konstantin Grcic Ones for Magis makes outdoor dining a breeze.

SCP will share the Pasha lounge chair by internationally renowned designer Konstantin Grcic.

SCP will showcase six sofas by six designers, including the Pasha sofa by Konstantin Grcic. See it at the Rho fairgrounds, Stand D43, Pavilion 16.

A bona fide classic of contemporary design, Grcic's Myto chair for Plank is a winner in the injection-molded plastic chair camp.

OK by Konstantin Grcic for Flos Inspired by Achille Castiglioni and Pio Manzù’s 1972 Parentesi lamp, Grcic created an updated LED version that swivels 360 degrees and can slide from floor to ceiling.

Parrish chair by Konstantin Grcic for Emeco.

Stool_One by Konstantin Grcic for Magis, $838 for a set of two One of the most recognizable and emblematic pieces of early-aughts furniture design, Grcic’s die-cast aluminum stool is not just iconic, it’s comfy.

Inside, the spare, monastic wood interior includes a lofted space, suitable for a sleeping area. The open, tiny floor plan makes for a flexible, no-frills retreat.

Dekleva Gregorič Arhitekti, along with resident Robert Stroj, designed most of the furnishings in the house, including the speakers, wall cabinet, and dining table. The beanbag pouffes are by Slacker Sack and the Chair-One dining chairs are by Konstantin Grcic for Magis. The stucco used on the walls was custom made from a mixture of white concrete, coral sand, dune sand, and lime.

Rival task chair by Konstantin Grcic for Artek. This birch chair, available in a high and low-back version, is a great pick for home offices, adapting to any task at hand.

Panorama at Konstantin Grcic’s “Panorama” exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum By playing with ideas of modular living, and setting the Public Space of the exhibition at an offbeat space near an airport, Grcic challenges how we think about our future living spaces. “At a certain point, it challenges a rethinking of how we look at our homes, our values and customs and rituals. I want to question them in a soft way, since we’ll need to think about how to adapt. Think about 100 years ago -- nobody would have thought living in a loft or a factory building would be desirable. Now it ranks as one of the most desirable living spaces. I want to bring up these ideas in order to create a discussion. I’m making a proposal, more than just scenery.” Photo by KGID.

Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic designed the Accento series for Italian kitchen and tableware company Serafino Zani. The designer noted that the company exposed him to a culture that is "especially attentive to contemporary design and technology while at the same time having strong links with artisan traditions." From left to right: Servine Lifter, Cheese Knife, and Risotto Spoon

Designed by the renowned Konstantin Grcic for Maharam, the Tube Bag sports a tough polyurethane shell and padded ripstop nylon interior. Two front pockets and a zip compartment will keep its contents organized and secure.

Konstantin Grcic and “Panorama,” at the Vitra Design Museum “With dematerialization and customization, we need to create a focus again on physical things, personal things, things that you keep for a long time, rather than things that keep changing all the time and keep getting updated.” Photo by Markus Jans

The Monza Chair, designed by Konstantin Grcic for Plank.

Lucia DeRespinis was among only six female students to graduate from the Pratt Institute in 1952.

Takagi's Washington DC studio "is basically just part of my house." Amidst the various stages of 3D models and prototypes, "I'd say I don't make that much of a mess."

Life Space at Konstantin Grcic’s “Panorama” exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum By playing with ideas of modular living, and setting the Public Space of the exhibition at an offbeat space near an airport, Grcic challenges how we think about our future living spaces. “At a certain point, it challenges a rethinking of how we look at our homes, our values and customs and rituals. I want to question them in a soft way, since we’ll need to think about how to adapt. Think about 100 years ago -- nobody would have thought living in a loft or a factory building would be desirable. Now it ranks as one of the most desirable living spaces. I want to bring up these ideas in order to create a discussion. I’m making a proposal, more than just scenery.” Rendering by KGID.

The deck of H House, which has incredible views, includes chairs by Konstantin Grcic.

Barbara Hill's Dancehall/House in Marfa, Texas September 14, 2010 Misty Keasle

Industrial designer Andrew Jones is known for his furniture and lighting designs.

With a footprint of just 106 square feet, this Muji Hut prefab unit by German designer Konstantin Grcic makes a case for tiny, vertical living. The exterior is made from aluminum and wood.

Konstantin Grcic’s Venus chairs for ClassiCon surround a table by Poliform in the formal dining room. Hill selected the Flos chandelier designed by Marcel Wanders for its "Old World reverence." The sleek fireplace mantel was designed by Hill and cobbled together onsite from three solid slabs of limestone.

A tight construction budget informed the choices Sean Guess made as he designed a house for a couple in Austin, Texas. Budget-minded materials, like the James Hardie fiber-cement siding, helped hold construction costs to $130 per square foot. Sherwin-Williams’s Cyberspace hue colors the exterior and Parakeet coats the custom kitchen cabinets by Austin Wood Works. The planter is made from Cor-Ten steel.

The modern addition sits on a concrete platform that extends past the house’s envelope, creating welcoming patios on each side. “From any space within the home you are no more than a few steps from one of the outdoor spaces,” Busick says. On the west-facing back porch, Green Kite Chairs by Karim Rashid and a poppy-red hammock offer ideal spots from which to take in the sunset.

The industrial designer wearing her chops. Photo via Isabella Olsson.