Alessi 9090 Coffee Machine: A Design Icon
2021-09-20
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 →
Victorian-Era Color Theory Manual Reissued for the First Time in 115 Years
2021-09-20
Emily Noyes Vanderpoel’s 1901 book “Color Problems” revolutionized color theory, offering a unique and poetic approach later popularized in contemporary art departments.Read More →
Muffy VanderBear Portrait Chair
2021-09-20
The Muffy VanderBear Portrait Chair, part of NABCO’s unique collection, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and playful storytelling, appealing to collectors for its nostalgia and quality.Read More →
Red Ball Rocking Horse by Creative Playthings
2021-09-20
This rocking “horse” was provided by Creative Playthings, an expensive educational toymaker, in the 1960s. This toy reduces the rocking horse to its bare essentials in a design that mimics Modernism, a prominent aesthetic in the mid-twentieth century. Read More →
Paulistano Chair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
2021-09-20
A “pudding chair” that is comfortable to sit in and is flexible in all directions, including laterally. When designing this chair, the architect had that in mind. Read More →
Milner Gray (1899 – 1997) British Industrial & Graphic Designer
2021-09-20
Milner Connorton Gray was a pivotal figure in 20th century British industrial design, advocating for design as a profession and contributing to its recognition.Read More →
Zadik Zadikian: A Maestro of Material and Metamorphosis
2021-09-20
Zadik Zadikian, a legendary Armenian artist and furniture designer, embarked on a transcendent journey, creating sculptural, golden installations and functional furniture pieces. His art embodies courage, skill, and timeless beauty.Read More →
“Sitzmaschine” reclining armchair, model no. 670, Josef Hoffmann
2021-09-19
Josef Hoffmann’s Sitzmaschine armchair combines functionality and avant-garde design, reflecting the principles of Jugendstil while highlighting innovation in materials and craftsmanship within applied arts.Read More →
Safety Bicycle for 19th Century Women
2021-09-19
The “safety” bicycle, initially introduced in 1887, propelled the late-nineteenth-century bicycling mania to new heights. While the regular bike needed great skill due to its giant front wheel and small rear wheel, safety bicycles could be ridden by anyone.Read More →
Mother and Child by Tamara de Lempicka | Art Deco Design
2021-09-19
Tamara de Lempicka, a Polish artist, embodies Art Deco through stylized portraits reflecting modernity, women’s empowerment, and the intersection of fine art with design during societal transformations.Read More →