The Garden Egg Chair: A Design Icon of the 1960s
2024-05-23
The Garden Egg Chair, designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1968, is an iconic symbol of mid-20th-century innovation with its unique materiality and functional design.Read More →
The Bauhaus Fuld Telephone: An Icon of Interwar Design Innovation
2024-05-02
The Bauhaus Fuld Telephone, designed in 1928, embodies modernist principles through its materials, functionality, and impact on design, reflecting the era’s cultural and technological shifts.Read More →
Elegance Reclined: The Timeless Journey of the Chaise Longue in Design
2024-03-22
The chaise longue, or “long chair,” embodies aesthetics, function, and comfort. Its rich history and evolution reflect timeless design and enduring appeal.Read More →
The Fusion of Craftsmanship and Modernism: A Retrospective on Joseph Savina and His Collaboration with Le Corbusier
2024-03-12
The “Joseph Savina L’avant-garde Bretonne” exhibition at Galerie Downtown celebrates the fusion of traditional Breton craftsmanship with modernist design, showcasing Savina’s enduring legacy.Read More →
The Enduring Legacy of the Panthella Table Lamp
2024-03-11
The Panthella 400 Table Lamp, designed by Verner Panton in 1971, embodies futuristic design, balance, unity, and space interaction, enriching spaces with its enduring appeal and influence.Read More →
London Tube Stations: 1924–1961
2024-02-27
“London Tube Stations: 1924–1961” explores Charles Holden’s modernist designs, offering a visual and historical journey that celebrates his enduring architectural legacy.Read More →
Cox & Co: Pioneering Tubular Steel Furniture in Britain
2024-02-21
Cox & Co. shifted from automotive to tubular steel furniture, collaborating with designers and securing prestigious contracts, leaving a lasting modernist legacy.Read More →
Richard Alan Meier – A Luminary of Modernist Architecture
2024-02-14
Richard Alan Meier, a pivotal figure in modern architecture, is known for his innovative use of white, geometric forms, and spatial harmony, influencing design with enduring legacy.Read More →
Unveiling Elegance and Precision: The Tom Scheerer Compendium
2024-02-04
The Tom Scheerer Compendium Hardcover is a timeless two-volume set that celebrates relaxed modernism, showcasing the design legacy of Tom Scheerer.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 →