Piero De Martini furniture designer
2026-06-27
Piero De Martini is an Italian architect, industrial designer, and furniture designer born in Milan in 1939. His work belongs to the intellectually disciplined currentRead More →
Modernist Textiles and Carpets: Pattern, Abstraction and Women Designers
2026-06-08
Explore modernist textiles and carpets, from Omega Workshops and Bauhaus weaving to Eileen Gray, Marion Dorn and abstract rug design.Read More →
Carlton Ware: English Art Deco Pottery
2026-05-10
Carlton Ware, established in 1890 in Stoke-on-Trent, is renowned for its decorative ceramics, especially 1920s Art Deco vases featuring vibrant colours and sophisticated glaze techniques.Read More →
Ornament After the Avant-Garde: Pattern, Surface and Modern Design
2026-05-05
The evolution of ornament in modern design illustrates a transition from applied decoration to structural elements, reshaping the narrative around aesthetics and functionality.Read More →
Finnish Designers and Design: A Legacy of Functional Beauty and Modern Innovation
2026-04-19
Introduction to Finnish Designers and Design Finnish designers and design represent a distinctive synthesis of nature, craftsmanship, and industrial production. Emerging strongly in the earlyRead More →
Wakefield Rattan: Industrial Innovation and the Rise of American Wicker Furniture
2026-04-06
Introduction: Wakefield Rattan in Design History Wakefield Rattan refers to the furniture produced by the Wakefield Rattan Company and its successor, the Heywood-Wakefield Company, aRead More →
Frida Hansen Tapestry (1900): A Landmark of Norwegian Art Nouveau Textile Design
2026-03-29
Frida Hansen’s 1900 tapestry door curtain exemplifies Norwegian Art Nouveau, merging decorative beauty and architectural function, marking a significant advance in textile design history.Read More →
C684 Sofa by Kho Liang Ie: A Masterclass in Dutch Modernist Furniture Design
2026-03-26
The C684 Sofa, designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, exemplifies minimalist elegance and comfort, featuring cream upholstery and a black metal base, suitable for various modern interiors.Read More →
Francis Bertram Cargeeg (1893–1981): Cornish Copperwork and the Persistence of Craft
2026-03-23
Francis Cargeeg, a Cornish coppersmith, combined craftsmanship, regional identity, and Celtic influences to create significant hand-beaten copperware, embodying endurance in decorative arts.Read More →
Mid-Century Modern Design: Form, Function, and the Modern Lifestyle
2026-01-15
Mid-century modern design emerged from the 1930s to 1960s, emphasising functional simplicity and industrial production, merging art with technology, fundamentally influencing contemporary design.Read More →