Furniture Design

The selection of blog posts and articles about furniture design offers a wealth of information for those interested in the field. From the history of furniture design to contemporary trends, these resources cover a wide range of topics. Some articles focus on using sustainable materials in furniture production, while others explore the intersection of technology and design.

Blog posts offer insights into the creative process behind furniture design, from concept to finished product. Additionally, some pieces delve into the psychology behind furniture choices and how they can impact our well-being. With so much to explore, this collection is an excellent resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of furniture design.

Yellow VISIO armchair designed by Simo Heikkilä and Yrjö Wiherheimo in 1980

Yrjö Wiherheimo: Finnish Furniture Designer and Interior Architect

Yrjö Wiherheimo is a Finnish furniture designer and interior architect known for structurally expressive chairs, economical construction and experimental collaborations with Simo Heikkilä.Read More →

Modern living room with transparent glass chair, console table, and garden view

FIAM Italia: Pioneers of Curved Glass Furniture

Discover FIAM Italia, the Tavullia manufacturer founded by Vittorio Livi in 1973 and celebrated for its innovative one-piece curved glass furniture.Read More →

Fallingwater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright above a Pennsylvania waterfall

Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture, Furniture and Organic Design

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture, Prairie houses, furniture, interiors and enduring influence on modern American design.Read More →

Model DKR 2 wire chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951

Model DKR 2 Chair (1951) by Charles and Ray Eames

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951, the Model DKR 2 chair combines a welded steel-wire shell, Eiffel Tower base and removable upholstery in a landmark of post-war furniture design.Read More →

Design News Weekly: Costume, Craft and the Meaning of Home

Five design stories exploring Freddie Mercury’s costumes, Paul R. Williams, architectural memory and contemporary timber craft.Read More →

Blue Lotus Atelier mushroom-shaped Bauhaus-style table lamp

Lotus Atelier Blue Bauhaus-Style Lamp: Colour and Curves for a Modern Interior

The Lotus Atelier blue Bauhaus-style lamp uses saturated colour and a rounded mushroom silhouette to make compact lighting feel sculptural.Read More →

Red Kroehler open-end sofa in a 1954 American living room advertisement

Kroehler Furniture Advertisement, 1954

A 1954 Kroehler advertisement showcases affordable luxury in post-war American furniture, emphasising comfort and style while encouraging middle-class aspirations through accessible design.Read More →

Modern interior vignette with designer furniture, sculptural lighting, seating, textiles and home accessories

100 Essential Furniture, Lighting, Seating and Accessories Companies

A curated directory of 100 important furniture, lighting, seating and accessories companies, from modernist design houses to contemporary manufacturers and homeware brands.Read More →

Piero De Martini La Barca ash dining table produced by Cassina in Italy in 1975, shown with plank top, panel supports, and minimalist table setting.

Piero De Martini furniture designer

Piero De Martini is an Italian architect, industrial designer, and furniture designer born in Milan in 1939. His work belongs to the intellectually disciplined currentRead More →

1952 Widdicomb Furniture living room with striped sofa, orange lounge chairs and mid-century brick floor interior

Widdicomb Furniture Catalogue, 1952: A Vision of the Contemporary American Home

The 1952 Widdicomb Furniture catalogue showcases mid-century American interior design, emphasising comfort, colour, and coordinated furnishings for informal domestic living environments.Read More →