The impact of silver metal technology has driven the development of modern furnishings throughout the 20th century. The transformation of a chair into a sculptural statement, for example. Interior metal objects have not always been at the forefront of modern design within a multi-function. With the emphasis on warmth and comfort in the home, the scope for a wide range of metal products for this domain is not there.Read More →
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 – 1912) was a Brazilian architect and designer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He studied architecture at the National School of Fine Arts, Rio de Janeiro.Read More →
Gunilla Jung was a Finnish designer (1905–1939) influential in glassware, lighting, and silverware, embodying Scandinavian Modernism through her innovative, functional aesthetics and timeless elegance.Read More →
John Eberson, known as the “Father of Atmospheric Theatre,” was an American designer who created over 500 unique and elaborate theatre décors.Read More →
Allan Walton (1891-1948) was a British artist and textile designer known for innovative designs in the 1930s, contributing significantly to interior decor and fabrics.Read More →
Arne Jacobsen, a Danish designer, pioneered Functionalism. His notable works include the iconic Swan seats, Ant chair, and Cylinda Line tableware.Read More →
Lucien Falize (1838-1897), a French goldsmith and jeweller, influenced by Oriental art and reviving enamel techniques, expanded the family business, Bapst et Falize.Read More →
In 1752, Georges-Michel Bapst became King Louis XV’s jeweller and took over the direction of his father-in-shop, law’s Georges-Frédéric Stras. (Stras invented ‘strass,’ a colourless glass paste commonly used for jewellery in the 18th and 19th centuries.)Read More →
Margareta Aberg, a Swedish designer, studied at Konstfackskolan and co-founded an architecture studio. She specialized in interior architecture and designed the Salabim cupboard for Swedfun.Read More →
By Michael F. Ashby and Kara Johnson
Best-selling author M. F. Ashby guides the reader through selecting materials based on their design suitability. Materials Selection in Industrial Design by Ashby and co-author Kara Johnson is published by Thames & Hudson, priced £16.99, available from http://www.thebookshop.co.uk.Read More →