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Parker 51 Fountain Pen – The World’s Most Wanted Pen

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Frog Design: A Pioneer in Humanising the Artificial Environment

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Exploring the Pedagogy of the Bauhaus: A Typical Lesson

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Plateelbakkerij Ram (1921 – 1969) Arnhem-based Dutch Ceramics

LC2 chair - The Square and Furniture Deisgn

The Influence of the Square in Furniture Design

AIGA Design Conference 2023
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Mid-Century Modern Design Cover Art

Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook

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Armand Point (1861-1932), French Algerian painter, and designer

Jewellery in the Age of Modernism

Jewellery in the Age of Modernism 1918-1940: Adornment and Beyond

Bernard Instone (1891-1987) Superb Arts & Crafts Demi Parure

Bernard Instone: Master Silversmith and Enameller (1891-1987)

André Hunebelle - Ashtray

André Hunebelle (1896-1985) Designer French Decorative Arts

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Otto Wagner: An Architectural Colouring Book

Constructed Head by Naum Gabo

Naum Gabo: A Titan of Constructivist Art

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Ernest Chaplet (1835 – 1909) French ceramicist and studio potter

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slipware pottery

Slipware Pottery – what is it?

Japonisme style of decorative arts

Japonisme – a French interpretation of a Japanese aesthetic

Suprematism Russian abstract art & design style

Neon Lighting Dictionary term

Neon Lighting – Dictionary – Design Term

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Minimalism – Less is More

Milan Design Week 2023
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150 Years of Design

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Exploring the Pedagogy of the Bauhaus: A Typical Lesson

Ornamo Book of Finnish Design

The Ornamo Book of Finnish Design

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Pop Art – Hardcover – Coffee Table Book

Aesthetic Wall Collage Kit Posters - Bauhaus Exhibition Posters, Set of 6 Rare German Art School Prints/Geometric Prints Mid Century Art Print

Abstract Geometric Bauhaus Prints and Wall Art

Neon Lighting Dictionary term

Neon Lighting – Dictionary – Design Term

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Brandewijnskom – brandy bowls for birth ceremonies

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International Silver Company (ISC) American Silversmiths

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Discovering the Wonders of Metalsmiths Around the World

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J.M van Kempen Dutch Silversmith

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Bertel Gardberg (1916 – 2007) Finnish Jeweller and Metalworker

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Julius Olaf Randahl (1880 – 1972) Swedish silversmith

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Parker 51 featured image

This sleek, aerodynamic design with its recognisable hooded nib was the result of a research programme finished in 1939, and it was promoted as “a pen from another planet” and “ten years ahead of its time.” It was released to mark the Parker Company’s 51st anniversary in the United States and quickly rose to the top of the company’s best-selling models list (nearly 120 million units sold).Read More →

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Frogdesign made a global impact in the 1980s by virtue of its products’ visual expressiveness and ergonomic success, traits that attracted an extensive and prestigious client listRead More →

Mid-Century Modern Design Cover Art

This comprehensive mid-century modern design encyclopedia is a treasure trove for collectors, design enthusiasts, and vintage aesthetics enthusiasts. It covers furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, graphic arts, posters, interior design, and architecture. With over a thousand illustrations, the book features nearly a hundred principal creators, including Dieter Rams, Robin Day, Isamu Noguchi, Lucie Rie, Charles and Ray Eames, Alvar Aalto, and Oscar Niemeyer. The encyclopedia is organized into three parts: Media and Masters, Houses and Interiors, and an extensive “A-Z of Designers and Makers.”Read More →

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Armand Point (1861-1932) was a Symbolist painter, engraver, and designer from France, one of the Salon de la Rose + Croix founding members.

Point’s first paintings were orientalist scenes of markets and musicians and scenes from his childhood in Algeria’s streets. In 1888, he moved to Paris to study under Auguste Herst and Fernand Cormon at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Read More →

Jewellery in the Age of Modernism

This study explores the relationship between jewellery, modernism and modernity from the ‘jazz age’ to the second world war, exploring the importance of representation and display in creating a modern ‘jewellery culture’.Read More →

Bauhaus building

The Bauhaus School, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, revolutionized art, architecture, and design by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training. Students completed the Vorkurs, followed by specific workshops, theoretical instruction, and interdisciplinary projects, fostering unity across arts and crafts.Read More →

Bernard Instone (1891-1987) Superb Arts & Crafts Demi Parure

British silversmith Bernard Instone, born in 1891, revolutionized jewelry design with his enameled silver work, blending traditional techniques with individual creativity. His legacy continues to inspire artisans today.Read More →

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Plateelbakkerij Ram (1921 – 1969) was an Arnhem-based Dutch ceramics company. Ram was founded in 1921 to produce high-quality ceramic bodies. At Ram 1921—25, Thomas A.C. Colenbrander was the designer for whom the company was established at the age of 80. Ram wares were sold at exhibition auctions as art rather than craft.Read More →

LC2 chair - The Square and Furniture Deisgn

Squares have influenced furniture design, enhancing aesthetics and functionality, with their roots in ancient Greek architecture and modernist furniture. The square shape is a timeless influence in furniture design, offering versatility, modularity, and sustainability through its equal sides and right angles.Read More →

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This lamp features a high-quality metal lampshade and base that is heavy-duty, long-lasting, and attractive, brightening your living space, bedroom, or study room.Read More →

Institut d'Esthétique Industrielle French promotional organization

The Institut d’Esthétique Industrielle, founded in 1949, is a crucial institution in French design, promoting good design and fostering innovation. It emphasizes functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic value in industrial production, contributing to the rich tapestry of French design and enhancing user experience and quality of life.Read More →

Exit Sign - Ubiquitous Design

Discover the vital role of the ubiquitous exit sign in our everyday safety. This blog post illuminates how these often overlooked signs, engineered with precision and backed by stringent regulations, guide us to safety during emergencies. Unveil the science, legalities, and evolution behind the humble exit sign, our unsung hero.Read More →

A facsimile edition of Kazimir Malevich, SUPREMATISM 34 Drawings, was published in 1990 by Artists Bookworks, accompanied by an introduction to the drawings by Patricia Railing;Read More →

Île-de-France ocean liner

The Île-de-France, launched in 1926, was a grand dame of French ocean liners, showcasing elegance and craftsmanship. Designed by top designers, it showcased French decorative arts, opulence, and practicality, making it a symbol of the golden age of transatlantic travel.Read More →

André Hunebelle - Ashtray

André Hunebelle, a French creative artist, studied mathematics at École Polytechnique and worked in glassware, lighting, and metalwork. He transitioned to media and film, producing and directing successful films like “Feu Sacré” and winning the Prix du Meill.Read More →

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By the time the Viennese architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918) began publishing the drawings included in this colouring book, he had already spent much of his career designing historicist-style buildings. But his attitude was changing, and he completely ignored those early designs in time.Read More →

Constructed Head by Naum Gabo

Naum Gabo, a Russian sculptor, was a pioneer in constructivist art, studying at Munich University and teaching at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Architecture. His life and work exemplify artistic innovation and the power of art to shape societal structures.Read More →

International Symposium "Art Sciences on the Border of Science and Art: GAKhN and Aesthetic Experience of the 1920s"

The GAkhN, active from 1921 to 1934, was a crucial chapter in Russia’s intellectual and artistic history, fostering artistic culture and innovation. It served as an academic hub, fostering innovative thinking, and shaping public understanding of the arts.Read More →

slipware pottery

Slipware is pottery known by its primary decorating method in which slip is added before firing by dipping, painting or splashing on the leather-hard clay body surface. Slip is an aqueous clay body suspension that is a combination of clays and other minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.Read More →

Kyohei Fujita Glassware

Kyohei Fujita, born in 1921, gained exposure to glass art through apprenticeship with Toshichi Iwata. He developed a unique style and established the Japan Glass Artcrafts Association in 1972. Kyohei Fujita, a prominent Japanese artist, combines traditional Japanese elements with modern spirit, creating a lasting legacy in the international studio glass movement.Read More →