NEW COLLECTABLES

Curator and design editor David Clark (left) is an expert in the field of furniture design and creator of the National Trust’s recent At Home: Modern Australian Design exhibition. Here, he nominates a contemporary piece that’s bound to become a collectable.

“There are many factors that might cause a piece of design to become a collectable, but if we’re talking about a classic for the home, comfort is paramount; it needs to feel good around your body. The Fri easy chair by Jaime Hayon for

Fritz Hansen does just that. Comfortable both in physicality and scale, it’s the perfect size for a compact apartment or a generous living room. It is formally beautiful. The chair captures the essence of Danish design in shape, but has lines and curves that make it a 21st-century piece. It’s crafted by one of the best furniture companies in the world, while at the same time capturing the distinctive signature of the designer who created it. A classic should have a good pedigree; Jaime Hayon is a Spanish wunderkind, known for his whimsical, playful works.” The Fri easy chair (right), priced from $5300, is available from Cult; cultdesign.com.au.