Geometry was never one of my strongest subjects when I was still in school. I mean, I know that a triangle is a triangle, so why do I need to prove it? My geekiness lies in other fields. But that does not mean I do not appreciate geometric shapes, because I do. I like the clean lines and precise forms of geometric forms, including those seen in modern furniture such as that offered by the Austrian designer trio made up of Bernhard Buchegger, Michael Denoth, and Thomas Feichtner.

Their company, Buchegger Denoth Feichtner Design (BDF) offers über modern, starkly minimalist furniture and accessories. Let’s take a look at some of the chairs designed by this trio, all of which I think would fit in well as bar room furniture in modern hospitality settings.

First there’s the piece simply titled Public Chair, which as it name states is designed for public spaces. Made of granulated foam plastic, it measures 110 x 98 x 100 cm and comes in a riot of colors. Those will brighten up any restaurant’s reception area, I reckon.

Then there is the Axiome chair, which was introduced in 2006. Though its appearance is very eye-catching, I’m not too sure if your guests would feel too comfortable sitting in it for a long period of time. It just seems that it wouldn’t be easy on the back. Measuring 82 x 52 x 50 cm, it is made of powder coated aluminum.

Finally, we have the BDF Topless chair. No, it is not so called because it’s used in the adult industry (although there is no reason why it shouldn’t be). It simply is what the name says, that it doesn’t have any top or back. It’s just a chair without a backrest, but it is not a stool. Made of chrome and leather, it measures 47 x 42 x 42 cm.

Three modern chairs from three modern Austrian designers. Examples of modern furniture that are part of what the designers predict is a movement back to “manufactories.”