Paris, a hub of artistic creativity in the 1950s, attracted intellectuals and tourists. Parisian motifs influenced fashion and design, while films and jazz clubs depicted its vibrant culture.Read More →
Taxile Maxmilien Doat (1851 – 1938), a French ceramicist, conducted pioneering research on ceramics and exhibited his work at the 1900 ‘Exposition Universelle’ in Paris.Read More →
Brian O’Rorke was a New Zealand architect and interior designer. He was professionally active in Britain. He studied architecture, Cambridge University and Architectural Association, London. His style was uncompromisingly Modern. The 1932 music room he designed for Mrs Robert Solomon in London included a swirl-motif rug by Marion Dorn. Read More →
The article highlights ten elegant grille designs for Indian home windows, emphasizing their role in enhancing beauty while providing safety and ventilation.Read More →
The RAR was designed by Charles and Ray Eames to be manufactured of metal before being sprayed with neoprene (a synthetic rubber) to make it more comfortable. However, by the time the chair could be manufactured, Herman Miller had developed the technique to build the seat out of polyester bonded with fibreglass strands. Read More →
CESS design studio created the Artphabet typeface for the 36 Days of Type project, inspired by modern art and notable artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.Read More →
Restrained design meets function. “A pursuit in the art of useful aesthetics.” This is the stated goal of Louisiana-based brand Komolab . And admiring the Komolab collection, it’s clear the design-focused furniture and accessory studio has achieved its mission.Read More →
Eight years into their collaborative relationship, New York-based designer Marc Thorpe is launching his latest piece for Moroso for their outdoor collection called Moroso M’Afrique. DayTrip comprises various components that are used as low tables and benches that pay homage to the Italian brand’s multi-cultural ethos. The design allows the user to create a composition for themselves, giving them ownership of the product and design for which they can use with others.Read More →
The École Boulle was created in 1886 and is named after the cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle, who during the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715), the Sun King, was commonly considered to be the preeminent artist in the field of marquetry or inlay. The art of André-Charles Boulle is regarded today as “Boulle Work”. Read More →
Levy-Dhurmer may have been responsible for the rediscovery of the metallic lustre glaze technique used in Middle Eastern ceramics from the 9th century and in Hispano-Moresque pottery of the 15th century. However, the sheen on pieces by Massier and Levy-Dhunner has not lasted. He used primarily light-coloured earthenware with gold highlights and sombre-glazed stoneware. Read More →