Sergio Asti: A Maestro of Italian Industrial Design
2021-09-21
Sergio Asti, an influential Italian designer and architect from Milan, gained international recognition for his versatile and functional designs over six decades.Read More →
Favela Armchair by the Campana Brothers
2021-09-20
They began designing products together in 1983, using waste, wood scraps, cardboard, rope, and other materials.Read More →
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 →