The Studio Alchimia in Milan was founded in 1976 and exhibited its first collection in 1979. Alessandro Mendini’s Proust armchair is one of the most unusual pieces from the Bau.Haus collection. It was made in a small number and individually painted to express the collective’s unease with mass production.Read More →
The Orrefors Street Double Old Fashioned Glass Pair is a unique barware item combining design artistry with rigid craftsmanship, developed by designer Jan Johansson. Inspired by Manhattan’s street grid, these crystal glasses made in Slovenia offer style and luxury.Read More →
The Georg Jensen Cobra Large Floor Candle Holder embodies Scandinavian elegance, offering both aesthetics and practicality. Explore the collection for refined design and functionality.Read More →
Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann was a pioneering French designer known for his luxurious Art Deco furniture and interiors, blending historic inspiration with modern aesthetics and craftsmanship.Read More →
Mainbocher, a noted French designer working in New York after WWII, aimed for classic integrity in his 1945 spring collection, emphasizing simplicity and varied fabrics.Read More →
This user-friendly guide by Gänsicke and Markowitz explores jewelry terminology, styles, and techniques, offering insights for designers, scholars, and enthusiasts through definitions and cultural history.Read More →
He began working with goldsmith Oluf Tostrup, the son of goldsmith Jacob Tostrup and co-owner of J. Tostrup. When Oluf Tostrup died in 1882, Prytz became formally associated with J. Tostrup. He was advanced from head designer to co-owner in 1884, after two years of study. Prytz purchased the entire company after Jacob Tostrup died in 1890, keeping the tradename. Read More →
Vicke Lindstrand, a renowned glassware designer, revolutionized art glass with his daring designs and use of color. His work at Orrefors and Kosta Boda is iconic.Read More →
The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →
Maurice Matet, a French interior designer and decorator, was known for his modern furniture designs post-WWII, collaborating with prominent figures in the field.Read More →