Michel Dufet: Iconic French Design Innovator
Michel Dufet (1888 – 1985), French interior designer and writer, produced modern furniture, collaborated with Louis Bureau, and created exquisite, neo-Cubist influenced designs.Read More →
January 31, 2025
Join me at Encyclopedia Design, where we delve into the rich tapestry of the decorative and applied arts. Each post spans over 250 years of innovation and unveils the history, craftsmanship, and aesthetic principles that shape our everyday environments. Explore fascinating stories about furniture, textiles, ceramics, and more. Discover how design not only decorates but also defines our world. Ready to uncover the beauty of design?
Michel Dufet (1888 – 1985), French interior designer and writer, produced modern furniture, collaborated with Louis Bureau, and created exquisite, neo-Cubist influenced designs.Read More →
Gabriel Englinger was a French designer and educator known for his work in Art Deco furniture and interiors, active mainly between 1922 and 1963.Read More →
David Gentleman is a British artist known for diverse artistic contributions, including public murals and postage stamps, with a rich biography and extensive exhibitions.Read More →
Birgit Jürgenssen’s “Shoe Chair” merges a high-heeled shoe and a chair, critiquing gender roles and societal expectations, embodying her innovative feminist artistic exploration.Read More →
The 1960s saw the introduction of the first residential electronic items, one after the other. In August 1966, ‘Goldstar’ began developing television and developed the first home television VD-19. ‘VD-191’ is a 19-inch black-and-white television with a four-legged in the form of a table on a television tube method for home use.Read More →
Nora Gulbrandsen, a Norwegian ceramic artist, served as the creative director for Porsgrunds Porselnsfabrik, where she developed over 300 designs, influenced by Art Deco. Her work is showcased at the Porsgrunn City Museum.Read More →
Futurism, founded by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti in 1909, rejected the past and celebrated modernity, speed, and machinery, despite its controversial ties to Fascism.Read More →
Sergio Asti, an influential Italian designer and architect from Milan, gained international recognition for his versatile and functional designs over six decades.Read More →
They began designing products together in 1983, using waste, wood scraps, cardboard, rope, and other materials.Read More →
Designer: Richard Sapper This is the first espresso coffee maker that hasn’t been unscrewed for more than 30 years. It opens with a handle. TheRead More →