Dale Chihuly (b.941) Native American-Inspired Glass
2021-08-12
Dale Chihuly is an American Glass Designer born in Tacoma, Washington. He is one of the most respected glass artists in the United States. Read More →
Campana Brothers and their Sensational Creations
2021-08-11
The Campana brothers, renowned for their innovative furniture designs, blend unconventional materials and artistic spontaneity to create captivating, versatile pieces, solidifying Edra’s prominent position.Read More →
What was the Society of Industrial Artists in Britain?
2021-08-11
The origins of the CSD lay in the creation in 1930 of the Society of Industrial Artists (SIA) in Britain, when the public debate was concerned with the nature and definition of both the designer and the design profession. Read More →
British Studio Ceramics: a Short History
2021-08-09
Shoji Hamada, Bernard Leach, and the Martin brothers were influential in the studio pottery movement, creating distinctive, imaginative pieces that combined Eastern and Western techniques.Read More →
Fashion and Freedom during the 70s and 80s
2021-08-09
The 1970s and 1980s saw a radical transformation in fashion, influenced by social movements, technological advancements, and cultural shifts towards nostalgia and self-expression.Read More →
Emanuel Margold – Austrian Architect, Interior Designer, Ceramicist
2021-08-06
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 Design Standard-bearer
2021-08-06
Olivetti, an Italian office machinery firm, has a rich design history, emphasising aesthetics in products, architecture, and corporate culture since its 1908 founding by Camillo Olivetti.Read More →
Mid-Century Modernism – Fresh Optimism in Design
2021-08-06
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 →
Gothenburg 1923: Reconstructing the Influence of Applied Art
2021-08-05
The Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923 showcased Swedish design, highlighting modernism’s influence on applied arts, architecture, and functionalism, shaping contemporary design practices for future generations.Read More →
Neue Sachlichkeit – Design Term
2021-08-05
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 →