Cox & Co: Pioneering Tubular Steel Furniture in Britain
Cox & Co. shifted from automotive to tubular steel furniture, collaborating with designers and securing prestigious contracts, leaving a lasting modernist legacy.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:
Cox & Co. shifted from automotive to tubular steel furniture, collaborating with designers and securing prestigious contracts, leaving a lasting modernist legacy.Read More →
Wedgwood, an iconic British ceramics brand founded by Josiah Wedgwood I in 1759, continues to embody innovation, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence today.Read More →
“British Designers At Home” by Jenny Rose-Innes offers a rare peek into the personal living spaces of 20 British design luminaries, delving into their inspirations and philosophies.Read More →
In the mid-19th century, George Neville revolutionized papier mâché art with innovative techniques. His Parisian influence and pioneering partnership left a lasting impact.Read More →
Alwyn Carr, a prominent British silversmith, is celebrated for his Arts and Crafts movement influence and collaboration with Omar Ramsden, yielding enduring and valuable craftsmanship.Read More →
The ottoman, originating in the Ottoman Empire, has evolved into a versatile and adaptable piece of furniture, symbolizing the harmony of form and function.Read More →
The blog post discusses the prolific career of Bethan Laura Wood, an internationally recognized English designer known for her uniquely vibrant and sculptural works spanning jewellery, furniture, decorative objects, and lighting, demonstrating a blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics.Read More →
Barber & Osgerby, architects turned versatile designers, create impactful work seen in museums and renowned collections worldwide. Their multidisciplinary approach inspires innovation.Read More →
Daniel Cottier, a pioneering stained glass designer, broke from tradition and collaborated with architects to create innovative, captivating stained-glass designs recognized globally.Read More →
Joseph Emberton, a Modernist architect and designer, made significant contributions to architecture through iconic buildings and comprehensive design solutions, leaving a lasting impact.Read More →