The Champagne Chair: A Toast to Timeless Modernism
The Champagne Chair, designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne in 1957, blends transparency and modern materials, symbolizing mid-century design innovation and timeless elegance.Read More →
January 31, 2025
Explore the delicate balance between beauty and utility in the decorative arts. This tag examines how design harmonizes aesthetics and functionality, transforming everyday objects into works of art. From intricately crafted furniture to elegantly designed ceramics, textiles, and metalwork, discover how form follows function while still embracing artistic expression. Learn how historical and contemporary artisans integrate practicality with visual appeal, shaping objects that are both useful and inspiring.
The Champagne Chair, designed by Erwine and Estelle Laverne in 1957, blends transparency and modern materials, symbolizing mid-century design innovation and timeless elegance.Read More →
The Peacock Chair, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel, showcases geometric elegance and embodies his Mayan Revival style, merging function with artistic innovation.Read More →
Fratelli Guzzini, an Italian design powerhouse, balances innovation and sustainability in its modern plastic tableware. From eco-friendly collections to global accessibility, it leads contemporary tableware solutions.Read More →
The Italian Countryside Square Casserole embodies Italian elegance and practicality. Crafted from high-quality stoneware, it offers durability and functionality for versatile cooking and baking.Read More →
The Christopher Knight Home Breanna Fabric Storage Ottoman offers contemporary elegance, unparalleled comfort, smart storage, and seamless integration for refined living.Read More →
Encyclopedia Design introduces the Rohioue Wall Clock, a modern, 8-inch battery-operated timepiece that combines functionality with timeless design and craftsmanship.Read More →
The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, Belgium, is not just an institution; it’s a crucible where art and design intertwine.Read More →
The Riedel Extreme Pinot Noir wine glasses, with their unique design, enhance tasting experiences by aerating the wine and amplifying its fruity notes. Designed with the characteristics of New World wines in mind, these glasses also enhance the qualities of light-bodied, complex red wines like Pinot Noir.Read More →
The series showcases successful young architects and designers, featuring French designer Matali Crasset’s projects and her concept of “work ensemble”.Read More →