Hannah Ryggen: Swedish Textile Designer and Political Artist
2021-04-15
Hannah Ryggen (1894 – 1970) was a textile designer and teacher from Sweden. She was born in Malmö and worked professionally in Norway.Read More →
Ernst Riegel: German Master Silversmith
2021-04-14
Ernst Riegel 1871 – 1939) was a metalsmith from Germany. He was active in Munich, Darmstadt, and Cologne after being born in Münnerstadt.Read More →
Paul Tuttle (1918 – 2002), American Furniture and Interior Designer
2021-04-08
Paul Tuttle, an influential American designer, gained recognition for his sleek modern furniture and iconic “Z” Chair. His work spanned over 50 years, leaving a lasting impact.Read More →
Sergei Vasilevich Chekhonin (1878 – 1936) Russian Ceramicist
2021-04-07
Sergei Vasil’evich Chekhonin (1878 – 1936) was a Russian graphic artist and ceramicist. He was professionally active in St. Petersburg and Paris.Read More →
B.d Ediciones de Diseño – Spanish furniture and design manufacture.
2021-04-07
Oscar Tusquets, Lluis Clotet, Pep Bonet, Cristian Cirici, and Xavier Carulla, among others, founded B.d Ediciones de Disefio in 1972. Many of Tusquets’ furniture and product designs, as well as those of others at the time, were deemed too risky by other Spanish manufacturers.Read More →
Louis Majorelle (1859 – 1926) French Designer and Cabinetmaker
2021-04-07
Louis Majorelle (1859 – 1926) was a French Designer and cabinetmaker known for his unconventional Art Nouveau furniture and lighting design. He later transitioned to Art Déco.Read More →
Maharaja of Indore: European Art Influence and Manik Bagh Architecture
2021-04-06
Maharaja of Indore (Maharajadhiraja Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shri Sir Yeshwant Rao II Holkar XIV Bahadur) (1908 – 1961) was an Indian patron and ruler of Indore (now Madhya Pradesh).Read More →
George Washington Maher (1864 – 1926) American furniture designer and architect
2021-04-06
George Washington Maher (1864-1926) was a prominent US furniture designer and architect. He embraced a less ornate style and introduced the Motif-Rhythm theory in his designs.Read More →
Hendrik van Keppel (1914-1987) American Interior Designer
2021-04-06
Hendrik Van Keppel was an American interior designer who lived from 1914 to 1987. He was professionally active in Los Angeles.Read More →
Christine Van der Hurd – British Textile Designer
2021-04-06
Christine Van der Hurd, a British textile designer, creates bespoke textiles with abstract motifs, blending screen printing and hand embroidery in her New York and London-based studio.Read More →