Petipoint Iron with Wings | Design Object
2021-09-23
The Petipoint iron, by Clifford B. Stevens and Edward P. Schreyer, exemplifies streamlined industrial design inspired by aircraft, featuring slim cooling wings.Read More →
René Prou: A Pillar of Art Deco and Minimalist Luxury
2021-09-23
René Prou was a key designer in the Art Deco movement, known for his unique blend of curve and ornamentation. His career spanned four decades, involving furniture design, interior designs for luxury spaces, and teaching. His harmonious designs continue to influence the modern design theory.Read More →
Sinclair ZX80: Revolutionizing Home Computing in 1980
2021-09-22
The Sinclair ZX80, launched in 1980, was an affordable microcomputer that democratized computing, inspiring early programmers and enthusiasts, laying groundwork for future Sinclair models.Read More →
Michel Dufet: Iconic French Design Innovator
2021-09-22
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: Master of Savonerie Carpets
2021-09-22
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 (b.1930) British Graphic Artist & Designer
2021-09-22
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 →
Shoe Chair by Birgit Jürgenssen – Cult Object
2021-09-21
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 →
VD-191, the first television manufactured in Korea
2021-09-21
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 (1894–1978): Norwegian Ceramic Designer of Porsgrund Porcelain
2021-09-21
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 – a Rejection of the Past
2021-09-21
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 →