Hans Hollein: The Versatile Visionary of Austrian Design
Hans Hollein, an Austrian architect and designer, left a versatile legacy in architecture and design. His ability to work across scales and disciplines continues to inspire.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The Furniture Designers collection at Encyclopedia.Design features over 400 in-depth articles exploring the visionaries who have shaped the world of furniture. From historic cabinetmakers to contemporary innovators, this collection highlights the evolution of furniture design, its cultural significance, and the designers who have redefined interiors.
✔ Profiles of Iconic Furniture Designers – Explore the lives, works, and legacies of legendary figures like Charles & Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, Eileen Gray, and more.
✔ Furniture Design Movements – Dive into key periods, including Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau, Postmodernism, and Sustainable Design.
✔ Materials & Techniques – Understand how designers have pioneered innovations in woodworking, metalwork, upholstery, plastics, and digital fabrication.
✔ Furniture as Functional Art – Discover how furniture serves as both practical object and artistic expression, merging craftsmanship with aesthetics.
✔ Contemporary Design Trends – Explore how furniture designers today embrace sustainability, modularity, and smart technology.
Whether you’re a design student, industry professional, collector, or enthusiast, this collection provides a comprehensive guide to the history, techniques, and innovations of furniture design.
📌 Explore the evolution of furniture design and the creative minds behind iconic pieces that have transformed interior spaces.
Hans Hollein, an Austrian architect and designer, left a versatile legacy in architecture and design. His ability to work across scales and disciplines continues to inspire.Read More →
he opened Galerie Néotu in Paris, and then in 1990, he opened Galerie Néotu in New York.Read More →
Charles Robert Ashbee (1863-1942) was a prominent British furniture and jewelry designer, key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, and influential in Europe and the U.S.Read More →
Paolo Pallucco, a groundbreaking Italian designer, redefined modern classics with his avant-garde approach. His enduring impact is celebrated in the “Luck and Sex. That’s All.” exhibition.Read More →
Philippe Tabet and Infinity introduce a versatile, sophisticated chair inspired by French alleyways, providing an exclusive and comfortable seating option for intimate settings. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.Read More →
The Campana brothers, renowned for their innovative furniture designs, blend unconventional materials and artistic spontaneity to create captivating, versatile pieces, solidifying Edra’s prominent position.Read More →
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 →
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 →
Aino Aalto’s iconic Pressed Glass 4644 collection, known for its functional simplicity, revolutionized glassware design, emphasizing utility and enduring aesthetic appeal.Read More →
The Aalto Vase, a symbol of Finnish design, embodies innovation and elegance. Its history, evolution, and contemporary relevance shape modern design philosophy.Read More →