Friedrich Adler (1878 – 1942), German Sculptor and Designer
2023-02-20
Friedrich Adler, born in Germany in 1878, was a versatile artist known for his work in art, design, and teaching before his tragic death in Auschwitz.Read More →
Million Mark Note – Design Classic
2023-02-20
The Bauhaus was the most well-known design school of the 20th century. Herbert Bayer created notes in denominations of one million, two million, and two billion. The designs exemplify the ideology of hardline Modern Movement graphics.Read More →
Deutscher Werkbund German Artistic and Production Association
2023-01-09
The Deutscher Werkbund, founded in 1907, aimed to improve product design through collaboration of artists, craftsmen, and manufacturers. It influenced modernism globally.Read More →
Arzberg Porcelain – Prestigious German Design
2023-01-06
Arzberg is regarded as one of the most prestigious porcelain design houses in the world. The definition of good design. Arzberg combines aesthetics, functionality, and durability.Read More →
Chair No.14, 1855 by Michael Thonet
2023-01-01
Michael Thonet’s Chair no.14, designed in 1855, revolutionized furniture production with its steam-softening technique, leading to widespread popularity and mass production.Read More →
Hermann Junger (b.1928) Bauhaus Influenced Jewellery
2022-07-31
Hermann Junger, a renowned goldsmith and teacher, shaped modern jewelry through Bauhaus influence. His expressive, religious-themed designs resonate globally. More information in cited sources.Read More →
Christian Dell (1893 – 1974) German Metalworker Designer
2022-07-30
Christian Dell, a German silversmith and Bauhaus metal workshop foreman, pursued industrial design and returned to silversmithing, leaving a legacy of modern lighting designs.Read More →
Hermann Zapf (1918 – 2015) German Typographer and Calligrapher
2022-07-19
Hermann Zapf (1918 – 2015), a renowned typeface designer, created popular typefaces like Palatino, Optima, and Zapfino, covering the evolution of technology over 50 years.Read More →
Trude Petri-Raben (1906 – 1989) German Ceramicist
2022-07-18
Trude Petri-Raben, a German ceramicist, studied and worked in Germany and the USA. Her unornamented, high-glaze porcelain designs garnered international recognition and awards.
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Franz Rickert (1904-1991) German Silversmith
2022-07-04
Franz Rickert (1904-1991), a German Silversmith, apprenticed in Mayrhofer’s workshop, studied in Munich, and became a prominent silversmith and enameler, exhibiting in Paris.Read More →