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 →
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 →
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 →
Hanging Loop Chair by Lee Broom
2021-07-28
The Hanging Hoop Chair is a modern, visually striking piece of furniture made of brushed brass-plated steel and upholstered in high-quality Kvadrat Divina 3 wool fabric. It combines durability, comfort, and stylish aesthetic.Read More →
Discover Aestheticism: the Art Movement of the 19th Century
2021-07-27
19th-century Aestheticism departed from Victorian utilitarianism and instead valued beauty in art. Originating as a counter-movement to industrialization, it emphasized sensory appeal, luxury materials, and intricate design details. Influences included Eastern design and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Its principles continue to inspire contemporary design, stressing individual expression and diverse cultural integration.Read More →
London’s most iconic Brutalist buildings in Black and White
2021-07-26
There have been many creative tributes to London’s iconic Brutalist buildings in recent years. Once dismissed as ugly, the concrete towers and blocks of the capital enjoy a renaissance and artists, designers, and photographers are amongst those who now celebrate them.Read More →
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: French Design Masterpiece
2021-07-26
The Google Art Project sponsored this trip, and after setting up my iMac deskspaMy curiosity piqued, I was confident that there was a digital experience awaiting me.Read More →