Jenny Lind Style: From 19th Century to Modern Interiors
2023-05-13
Spool beds, known as Jenny Lind Style, feature intricately turned spindles resembling spools. Once popular, now a relic, still prized by antique collectors.Read More →
Dictionaries (Page 12)
The design dictionary is an essential tool for any serious discussion on design. It provides a comprehensive and structured foundation for understanding the language of design and its many nuances. With its categorical approach, the dictionary allows designers to communicate their ideas with clarity and precision, facilitating a more effective international discourse on design.
Moreover, the design dictionary serves as a source of inspiration for designers looking to expand their vocabulary and explore new concepts. By offering definitions, examples, and historical context, the dictionary encourages designers to think critically about their work and its place in the broader design landscape. Ultimately, the dictionary is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in design, providing a rich tapestry of ideas and insights that can inform and inspire creative endeavours across all disciplines.
Lithography Don’t Show the Trick, Show the MAGIC
2023-05-12
A method of printing from a design drawn directly on a slab of stone or other suitable material. The design is not raised in relief as in woodcut or incised as in line engraving, but drawn on a smooth printing surface. Initially, this surface was provided with a slab of unique limestone, but metal (usually zinc or aluminium) or more recently plastic sheets were prefered because they are less bulky. Read More →
Regency Tankard – Intricate Low Relief
2023-05-12
Regency tankards, crafted in England between 1811-1820, showcase intricate low-relief figures, making them valued collectibles representing historical artistry and conversation pieces.Read More →
Wrought Iron: Meaning, History and Architectural Uses
2023-05-10
Wrought iron is a low-carbon, slag-bearing form of iron shaped by hammering and rolling. This guide explains its meaning, history, architectural uses and differences from cast iron and mild steel.Read More →
Brandewijnskom – Brandy Bowls for Birth Ceremonies
2023-05-06
The brandy bowls, produced in 17th and 18th century Holland and Friesland, were used in childbirth ceremonies. This silver example showcases detailed engraving and religious iconography.Read More →
A Quaich: An Early Form of the Loving Cup
2023-05-04
The quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel with two handles, used mainly during ceremonies. It symbolizes unity and incorporates unique customs like “kissing the quaich.”Read More →
Jardiniere Ornamental Stand Definition and Meaning
2023-05-02
A jardinière is an ornamental plant holder that originated in the 1760s, evolving through Japanese influences, and remains popular today for enhancing interior and exterior spaces.Read More →
Winsome Pulman Extension Table Review: Space-Saving Elegance
2023-05-02
An extension table is a table whose length can be increased by inserting a leaf or leaves. The Pulman Extension Table is made of durable solid wood and can be used in various settings.Read More →
Guilloche Two Banded Decorative Motif
2023-04-30
The guilloche is a decorative element that encircles a line of bosses with two bands or ribbons intertwined. In the British Regency style, it was particularly well-liked and adopted by furniture designers from Renaissance to the Twenties and Fifties.Read More →
Acroter: Classical Roof Ornament and Pediment Feature
2023-04-26
An acroter is a pedestal or ornament placed at the apex or lower corners of a pediment in classical and classically inspired architecture.Read More →