Friday, February 19, 2021

Artist of the Day, February 19, 2021: Nolen Niu, an American Industrial Designer (#1211)

 Nolen Niu (1975) is an American Industrial Designer recognized for his holistic approach to design and clean, provocative aesthetics. After receiving his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Design from the world-renowned Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, California, Niu developed private furniture lines, custom one-of-a-kind pieces, mass production furniture, residential and retail spaces for corporate, private and celebrity clientele.

In 2005, Niu ventured out globally and began developing a collection of upholstered goods under the Nolen Niu brand. He was one of only a few American designers to achieve selection and awarded the opportunity to exhibit at the 2006 Salone Satellite Milan Furniture Fair where he debuted his first collection, which received enthusiastic reviews from the international community. In conjunction with his selection for the Salone Satellite, he was one of ten designers chosen to be showcased at the ICFF Studio / Bernhardt Design joint venture exhibit, a juried event aimed to support emerging talent. Niu has also completed the sixth rendition of the Annual Esquire Magazine House, where he was one of four designers chosen to design a room in a 7,000 square foot ultra modern mansion, located high atop Hollywood Hills, which hosted celebrity driven charity events for multiple organizations.

In 2011, he opened his own production facility, specializing in upholstery and carpentry, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This makes him one of the few American furniture designers who are completely vertically integrated, with the ability to competitively design and manufacture his products all in America.

Born and raised in the Washington D.C. metro area, Niu moved to Los Angeles, California in 1996 to attend Art Center College of Design, Pasadena where he is also an active faculty member today. Niu’s corporate office is located in Beverly Hills with a private studio and production facility in downtown Los Angeles.


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 Nolen Niu

Mirror Sofa, 2006

 Mirror Sofa, 2006

 Mirror Sofa, 2006

Zero Chaise lounge, 2006

 Zero Chaise lounge, 2006

Zero Chaise lounge, 2006

 Evo Armchair, 2007

 Evo Armchair | Ottoman, 2007

 Evo Armchair | Ottoman, 2007

  Evo collection, 2007


  Evo sofa, 2007

 Evo sofa, 2007

Evo sofa, 2007

 Xo Sofa, 2007

 Xo Sofa, 2007

 Lox Armchair, 2008

 Lox Armchair, 2008

  Lox Sofa, 2008

 Lox Sofa, 2008

 Arro armchair, 2010

  Arro armchair, 2010

  Boa armchair, 2010

 Laso barstool, 2010

 Laso barstool, 2010

Oblique bookcase, 2010

 Oblique tower, 2010

Topic barstool, 2010

Yo armchair, 2010

Yo armchair, 2010

Yo bedsofa, 2010

Yo bedsofa, 2010

FOLD bed nightstand, 2011

Herd, 2011

Herd, 2011


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