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 →
Pollack invented a tubular steel stacking chair, model RP7, which was manufactured from c1932 and revolutionised auditorium seating with its stacking concept. Cox, a British furniture maker, was embroiled in a legal battle with rival Pel in 1934 over the Rp6 stacking chair, which Pel had bought the rights from Pollack.Read More →
The Salon des Arts Ménagers, an emblem of modern domesticity, evolved from showcasing appliances to encompassing a holistic view of home life.Read More →
Abigail Ahern’s “Everything: A Maximalist Style Guide” enlightens on maximalism in design, a counterpoint to minimalism. Advocating a personal narrative, it celebrates vibrant color, texture, accessories, lighting, and style, bridging Decorative and Applied Arts.Read More →
The Sir Gio table by Philippe Starck for Kartell combines a sculptural injection-moulded transparent pedestal with a round glass top, uniting optical lightness, structural precision and contemporary furniture design.Read More →
Tom Chung, a Canadian designer, founded his studio in 2016, focusing on context-driven industrial design, emphasizing mobility and durability in versatile objects for various environments.Read More →
Michel Péclard, stool, 1955. Beech and birch. Made by Horgen-Glarus, Switzerland, from 1926 the firm produced wood furniture and they furnished the Swiss Pavillion, 1929-30.Read More →
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, a Dutch architect and furniture designer, created groundbreaking furniture, including the iconic Red Blue Chair, and was influenced by De Stijl.Read More →
The J39 Chair, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947, represents Danish Modern furniture and is known for its durability and refined appeal.Read More →
The “Bauhaus lamp,” designed by Wagenfeld and Jucker, exemplifies Bauhaus principles with its simple design, visible parts, and focus on mass production in industrial design.Read More →