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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Gae Aulenti, a prominent Italian architect and designer, revolutionized various design fields, gaining recognition for her unique style and influential works from 1955 to her passing in 2012.Read More →