Designing the V&A: The Museum as a Work of Art, 1857–1909
2026-09-02
Julius Bryant’s Designing the V&A examines how architecture, engineering and decoration transformed the South Kensington museum into a work of art.Read More →
Model DKR 2 Chair (1951) by Charles and Ray Eames
2026-08-31
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1951, the Model DKR 2 chair combines a welded steel-wire shell, Eiffel Tower base and removable upholstery in a landmark of post-war furniture design.Read More →
The Artistic Legacy of Snuff Boxes: 18th and 19th Century Treasures
2024-11-28
Snuff boxes, once status symbols crafted from luxurious materials, evolved into decorative art pieces, reflecting cultural values and personal identity, despite declining popularity by the late 19th century.Read More →
Exploring Goddard and Townsend: Newport’s Cabinetmaking Legacy
2024-11-26
The Goddard and Townsend families, renowned Quaker cabinetmakers in 18th-century Newport, created the distinguished Newport furniture style, blending craftsmanship with aesthetic beauty and lasting legacy.Read More →
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 →
Otto Künzli: Master Craftsman and Innovator in Contemporary Jewellery Design
2024-03-09
Otto Künzli, a pioneering figure in contemporary jewellery, left an indelible mark through innovative designs, impactful education, and a profound artistic legacy worldwide.Read More →
Celebrating Eszter Haraszty: A Legacy of Color and Innovation in Textile Design
2024-02-19
Eszter Haraszty, a pioneering textile designer, transformed the industry through innovative color palettes and materials. Her legacy continues to inspire designers globally.Read More →
Lurelle Guild: A Luminary in American Design
2024-02-12
Lurelle Guild, a pioneering American designer, merged aesthetics with functionality, impacting industrial design through iconic creations like the Electrolux vacuum cleaner and establishing a lasting legacy.Read More →
George Washington Maher (1864 – 1926) American furniture designer and architect
2021-04-06
George Washington Maher (1864-1926) was a prominent US furniture designer and architect. He embraced a less ornate style and introduced the Motif-Rhythm theory in his designs.Read More →
Historical and Contemporary Design at Vitra Design Museum
2021-02-05
The Vitra Design Museum in Germany showcases historical & contemporary design, offering insight into its interaction with architecture, art, & daily life. It’s a global design hub.Read More →