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 →
China Design Now examines architecture, fashion, graphics and urban change across Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing in a landmark V&A publication.Read More →
Julius Bryant’s The Great Exhibition in Art examines how paintings, prints, guidebooks and souvenirs shaped the public memory of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Crystal Palace and modern exhibition culture.Read More →
Marion Mahler, a pioneering textile designer, shaped mid-century modern fabric design in Britain with bold geometric abstractions, leaving a lasting influence on home furnishings and design aesthetics.Read More →
Betty Joel, a British designer born in Hong Kong, crafted elegant furniture during the interwar period, blending simplicity with refined craftsmanship. Her designs remain timeless and highly sought after.Read More →
Elkington & Co., founded in 1824 in Birmingham, England, was a pioneer in electroplating and decorative arts, revolutionizing industry and making luxury items accessible.Read More →
The ESU 421-C Storage Unit, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, embodies mid-century design principles of modularity, industrial influence, and timeless appeal.Read More →
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 Valentine Typewriter, a 1969 creation by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti, embodies 1960s design innovation and emotional connection, despite commercial failure.Read More →
Sword hilts are intricate, functional artworks reflecting craftsmanship, culture, and history. They evolved significantly from the 16th to 17th centuries, exemplified by the rapier ca. 1590.Read More →