Emanuel Josef Margold (1889 – 1962), an Austrian architect and designer, was known for his work in furniture, glass, porcelain, and packaging design. He achieved prestigious recognition in 1910.Read More →
Olivetti is an Italian office machinery and furniture firm, located in Ivrea, Northern Italy. For a large part of its history, Olivetti has followed theRead More →
The period after World War II saw a surge in optimism and creativity in furniture design. With the use of new materials and production techniques, Modernism evolved into a more relaxed and mass-produced style. Recovering economies and the availability of varied materials led to a diverse range of designs, including the incorporation of natural elements in “Soft Modernism.”Read More →
The Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923, held in Sweden, played a pivotal role in design history, showcasing Swedish creativity and marking a shift towards modernist, functional designs. Influencing modern practices, it emphasized societal improvement and industrial progress through design.
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The New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit), a movement in 1920s German art, was a reaction against expressionism. Coined by Gustav Hartlaub, it featured figurative, cynical art without pre-war idealism.Read More →
She designed the Hallesche Form tea and coffee set for KPM in 1930, which was a huge commercial success, especially with Trude Petri’s gold rings (1931) decor.Read More →
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism. The architects of the post-World War 1 years aimed for simplicity above all else.Read More →
Paul Getty Center was designed by Richard Meir. It uses cutting-edge technology for book conservation, storage, and retrieval. READ MORERead More →
The Robo-Stacker, designed by Jam in 1994, creatively repurposes Whirlpool washing machine drums into elegant storage units, emphasizing sustainability through innovative recycling in design.Read More →
Gijs Bakker, a Dutch designer, is known for his innovative jewelry and furniture designs. His design philosophy revolves around simplicity, playfulness, and conceptual thinking. He is a leading figure in contemporary design.Read More →