Ernő Goldfinger: A Pillar of Modernist Design
2024-03-05
Ernö Goldfinger, born in Budapest in 1902, shaped modernist architecture through iconic designs like the Trellick Tower and innovative furniture pieces.Read More →
Adie Brothers Manufacturing Jewellers & Silversmiths
2024-02-13
Adie Brothers Manufacturing Jewellers & Silversmiths, a British firm known for high-quality jewellery and silverware, was influential in the Arts and Crafts movement. Captivating designs closed in 1984.Read More →
Art Deco: A Harmony of Fashion and Modernism
2024-02-10
Art Deco, a 1920s-1930s design movement, fuses modernity, elegance, and diverse cultural influences, departing from tradition to embrace luxury and functionality.Read More →
The Artistic Evolution of the Fan: A Journey Through Time and Design
2024-02-02
The fan’s history spans ancient Egypt to modern Europe, evolving from religious symbol to artful accessory, reflecting cultural shifts and artisanal excellence.Read More →
The Bauhaus vs. The Nazis—A Struggle for Design Philosophy
2023-10-12
The Bauhaus and Nazi ideologies clashed in 20th-century Germany, shaping modern design. The closure of Bauhaus led to a dispersal of its ideas, impacting global design.Read More →
Charles Voysey, British Architect and Designer
2023-04-07
Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857–1941) was a renowned architect and designer, known for his unique, simple, and elegant work, bridging the Arts and Crafts and modernist movements.Read More →
The Psychology of Pop Art: the Mind Through Color and Form
2021-12-02
Pop Art, born in the 1950s, delves deep into psychology through bold colors, popular icons, irony, and cognitive dissonance, challenging societal norms.Read More →
Willy Johansson: A Maestro of Norwegian Glass Design
2021-09-18
Willy Johansson was a transformative figure in the world of glassware design. Known for his white rim on clear or smoked glassware.Read More →
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism
2021-08-03
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism. The architects of the post-World War 1 years aimed for simplicity above all else.Read More →
Iittala Aino Aalto and Pressed Glass
2021-07-02
Aino Aalto’s iconic Pressed Glass 4644 collection, known for its functional simplicity, revolutionized glassware design, emphasizing utility and enduring aesthetic appeal.Read More →