William Gray Purcell (1880 – 1964) American architect and furniture designer
William Gray Purcell was an American architect and furniture designer. He was active in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.Read More →
January 31, 2025
The British Designers collection highlights influential figures who have shaped decorative arts, furniture, industrial design, and interiors in Britain. British designers have played a crucial role in global design history, from Georgian craftsmanship to contemporary innovation. This category explores their contributions across furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, and metalwork.
Topics include:
18th & 19th Century Pioneers – The craftsmanship of Thomas Chippendale, Robert Adam, and William Morris in furniture and interiors.
Arts and Crafts & Art Nouveau Innovators – The handmade ethos of Charles Voysey, Philip Webb, and Archibald Knox.
Mid-Century & Modernist Icons – The impact of Terence Conran, Lucienne Day, and Robin Day on British furniture and textile design.
Postmodern and Contemporary Designers – The bold innovations of Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, and Zaha Hadid in furniture, lighting, and architecture.
British Luxury & Craftsmanship – The enduring legacy of David Linley, Ilse Crawford, and Lee Broom in high-end interiors and decorative arts.
William Gray Purcell was an American architect and furniture designer. He was active in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.Read More →
Christine Van der Hurd is a British textile designer and is professionally active in New York and London. She studied at the Winchester School of Art, Hampshire, until 1973Read More →
Webb Corbett is a British glassware manufacturer, located in Stourbridge.Irene Stevens joined Webb Corbett as a designer in 1946. L. Green designed its 1958 Bouquet range of cut glass. David Marquess of Queensberry was retained as a consultant designer in the early 1960s.Read More →
Ronald Grierson was a British textile designer blending Synthetic Cubism and Modernism, known for his intricate rugs and influential teaching in design aesthetics.Read More →
David Adjaye’s seating for Knoll at The Met New York signifies a shift in cultural and design implications, blending contemporary design with social commentary.Read More →
Marianne Straub’s book covers hand weaving, cloth design, yarn choices, loom preparation, weave types, and fabric variations. Includes glossary and appendix.Read More →
A modern version of an Impressionist painting by guerilla artist Banksy is expected to fetch up to $9 million at auction in the UK. TheRead More →
Banksy’s “Apeman with Fries” critiques modern consumerism through a primitive figure engaging with fast-food symbols, questioning humanity’s evolution and highlighting environmental and cultural concerns.Read More →