Tea and coffee set by Marguerite Friedlander
2021-08-04
She designed the Hallesche Form tea and coffee set for KPM in 1930, which was a huge commercial success, especially with Trude Petri’s gold rings (1931) decor.Read More →
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism
2021-08-03
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism. The architects of the post-World War 1 years aimed for simplicity above all else.Read More →
Paul Getty Center, designed by Richard Meir
2021-08-02
Paul Getty Center was designed by Richard Meir. It uses cutting-edge technology for book conservation, storage, and retrieval. READ MORERead More →
Robo-Stacker Early Example of ‘Recycled Design’ Movement
2021-08-02
The Robo-Stacker, designed by Jam in 1994, creatively repurposes Whirlpool washing machine drums into elegant storage units, emphasizing sustainability through innovative recycling in design.Read More →
Gijs Bakker – Sculptor, Jewellery, Furniture & Lighting designer
2021-08-01
Gijs Bakker, a Dutch designer, is known for his innovative jewelry and furniture designs. His design philosophy revolves around simplicity, playfulness, and conceptual thinking. He is a leading figure in contemporary design.Read More →
Arabesque a Form of Artistic Decoration
2021-07-30
The artistic decoration known as arabesque features intricate floral and geometric designs, with origins in Spanish Islamic art and influence throughout Europe.Read More →
Armchair (1949) Designed by Hans J. Wegner
2021-07-29
He simplified the chair’s structure so that the sculpted backrest and arms form one continuous element. The turned legs rigidly support the deep seat rail and top piece without the need for stretchers, combining an expressive form that draws on Chinese precedents with natural materials and a rationally conceived design destined for the most exacting factory manufacture.Read More →
Modular Table, Coffee Table by Claisse Architectures
2021-07-29
The Modular Table is a customizable kit furniture system featuring various finishes and innovative assembly, offering flexibility and a luxurious aesthetic.Read More →
How High the Moon armchair (1986) by Shiro Kuramata
2021-07-28
Shiro Kuramata’s inventive transformations of everyday industrial materials, including steel mesh, terrazzo, corrugated aluminium, and steel cables, pushed material technology to new design limits. Read More >Read More →
Red and Blue Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld
2021-07-28
The Red Blue Chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, embodies the Modern Movement and De Stijl principles, with a focus on simplicity and mass production.Read More →