Intaglio: The Ancient Art of Engraving
2024-09-26
Intaglio is an ancient engraving technique where designs are carved below the surface, historically used for seals and jewelry, influencing art and craftsmanship today.Read More →
The Herter Brothers and Their Mark on the Gilded Age of American Design
2024-04-19
The Herter Brothers, pioneers of American decorative arts, shaped the opulent Gilded Age aesthetic through integrated interior design and influential commissions. Their legacy persists in museums and modern design.Read More →
The Partners’ Desk: A Confluence of Functionality and Aesthetic
2024-03-06
The partners’ desk, a testament to design ingenuity from the 18th century, embodies functionality and aesthetic beauty, reflecting collaboration and enduring appeal.Read More →
Mannequins: From Tailor’s Aid to Design Icon
2024-02-21
The history of mannequins intertwines with fashion and retail, shaped by Fred Stockman and Pierre Imans. Their innovations reflect societal changes and design evolution.Read More →
B.d Ediciones de Diseño – Spanish furniture and design manufacture.
2021-04-07
Oscar Tusquets, Lluis Clotet, Pep Bonet, Cristian Cirici, and Xavier Carulla, among others, founded B.d Ediciones de Disefio in 1972. Many of Tusquets’ furniture and product designs, as well as those of others at the time, were deemed too risky by other Spanish manufacturers.Read More →
Danny Ho Fong – Chinese American Furniture Designer
2021-02-07
Danny Ho Fong was a Chinese American furniture manufacturer. He was born in Canton and professionally active in San Francisco and Los Angeles.Read More →