World War II

Spine pattern furnishing fabric designed by Dorothy Larcher

Dorothy Larcher, a London-born textile artist, was influenced by Indian design, collaborated with Phyllis Barron, and left a lasting legacy in British craftsmanship.Read More →

Banknote designed by Georg Telscher

George Adams-Teltscher, an Austrian designer, studied at Bauhaus in Weimar. He emigrated to London in 1938, created internment camp money during WWII, and worked as a graphic designer internationally.Read More →

Utility cocktail cabinet from a prototype range of “Trident” Aluminium-Framed Furniture, developed by A. E. Walsh, British, 1946-48

The Utility Furniture Scheme, developed during WW2 scarcity, focused on functional, durable, and simple designs. It had a profound impact on British furniture industry.Read More →

Breastplate Worn by one of the three thieves in The Jungle Book (1942) Joseff of Hollywood metal, glass, faux pearls

Eugene Joseff’s journey from advertising to Hollywood jeweler, revolutionizing costume jewelry for film, and Joan Castle’s resilient leadership shaped Joseff of Hollywood’s legacy.Read More →

'The sea beaker' cup designed by Richard Yorke Gleadowe

Richard Yorke Gleadowe, a prominent British silver designer, integrated traditional craftsmanship with modernist influences, leaving a lasting impact on decorative arts.Read More →

Tea Service Manufacturer Adie Brothers

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 →

Display of early Art Deco furnishings by the Atelier français at the 1913 Salon d'Automne from Art et décoration magazine (1914)

Art Deco, a 1920s-1930s design movement, fuses modernity, elegance, and diverse cultural influences, departing from tradition to embrace luxury and functionality.Read More →

Earl Tupper featured image

Earl Tupper, a farm boy turned innovator, transformed waste into Tupperware. His savvy marketing and business decisions highlight the transformative power of design and entrepreneurship.Read More →

Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades - Poster Art by Abram Games

The “Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades” poster by Abram Games is a powerful British WWII propaganda piece, urging caution in conversation. Its impact on design and wartime communication is significant.Read More →