Elsie de Wolfe, an American interior designer, revolutionized interior design in the Victorian era, emphasizing elegance, simplicity, and functionality. Her legacy continues to influence modern design.Read More →
The Empire Style, influenced by Napoleon’s reign, embodies grandeur and classical inspiration in French art, architecture, and design, leaving a lasting legacy worldwide.Read More →
D.F. Haynes Ceramics, known as Chesapeake Pottery, was a pivotal force in American ceramics, blending innovation and craftsmanship, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
“Making Design: Cooper Hewitt Museum Collections” is a transformative publication by Irma Boom, celebrating design excellence and the museum’s rich collection, offering a unique narrative journey.Read More →
Theo Moorman, a pioneering artist weaver, is celebrated in the exhibition catalogue “Theo Moorman 1907-1990,” capturing her influential career and enduring legacy.Read More →
Danish Modern From the 1950s onwards, this term, along with its Scandinavian and Swedish counterparts, was widely used to describe those aspects of Danish design that acknowledged some of the characteristics of Modernism but were distinguished by the use of more traditional materials, natural finishes, organic shapes, sculptural form, and a respect for craftsmanship.Read More →
The Citroën C5 X embodies the convergence of functionality and aesthetics, showcasing a harmonious blend of form and function, luxury craftsmanship, technological integration, and thoughtful color and material choices.Read More →
Aldo Borletti founded the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) competition and the award for product aesthetics at the Italian department store La Rinascente at the X Triennale (see Milan Triennale) in Milan in 1954. In Europe, the award was the first of its kind. Read More →
Argentina has a long history of stunning Brutalist concrete buildings. These residences generally connect the inside and outside through huge windows and a flat, low silhouette, showcasing the country’s harsh environment.Read More →
The J39 Chair, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947, represents Danish Modern furniture and is known for its durability and refined appeal.Read More →
