Jacqueline Groag (1903 – 1986) Czech Textile Designer
2023-03-10
Jacqueline Groag, a Czech designer, fled to Britain with her husband in 1939, becoming renowned for her vibrant textile designs and influential post-war patterns.Read More →
Marimekko Finnish Textile Company: Pantheon of Patterns
2023-01-01
Marimekko, one of the most well-known Finnish textile companies, was founded by Armi and Viljö Ratia in Helsinki in 1951 as the trendy and innovative arm of their parent business, Printex, which they also formed two years earlier. At Printex, Armi Ratia created bold, experimental printed cotton textiles. Still, after this failed to catch the popular imagination, she founded Marimekko.Read More →
Benno Premsela (1920 – 1997) Dutch Textile and Exhibition Designer
2022-12-28
Benno Premsela (1920 – 1997) was a Dutch textile and exhibition designer. He studied interior design at the Nieuwe Kunstschool, Amsterdam. Read More →
Design in Scandinavia Travelling Exhibition, 1954 – 1957
2022-07-31
Brilliant examples of contemporary home furnishings were shown from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden and exposed Americans to Scandinavian design, inspiring a shift towards mid-century design.Read More →
Marcel Breuer Clay Tile Bathroom: Mid-Century Design Showcase
2022-01-12
Marcel Breuer, architect of the UNESCO building, designed a classic mid-century bathroom with durable and beautiful clay tiles in black, grey, and white.Read More →
Predicta the World’s First Swivel Screen TV
2021-11-26
The Philco Predicta Television, an influential design breakthrough, featured a swiveling screen and futuristic aesthetic, embodying the Space Age technology influence. Read More →
Paris and Art in 1950s – Influence on Design
2021-11-23
Paris, a hub of artistic creativity in the 1950s, attracted intellectuals and tourists. Parisian motifs influenced fashion and design, while films and jazz clubs depicted its vibrant culture.Read More →
John Rodriquez: Pioneer of Australian Textile Design
2021-08-28
John Rodriquez became well known for his textile designs in the early 1950’s. He introduced a unique Australian Style. Read More →
Mid-Century Modernism – Fresh Optimism in Design
2021-08-06
The period after World War II saw a surge in optimism and creativity in furniture design. With the use of new materials and production techniques, Modernism evolved into a more relaxed and mass-produced style. Recovering economies and the availability of varied materials led to a diverse range of designs, including the incorporation of natural elements in “Soft Modernism.”Read More →