The new creation designed by Russian artist and architect Harry Nuriev – founder of the New York agency Crosby Studios – for Balenciaga does not leave anyone indifferent. Padded, transparent, the design of the sofa reveals the logoted pieces from the House’s previous collections. The famous founder of Balenciaga would mentor many of the greatest fashion … Continue reading “Balenciaga’s First Ever Couch Made From Its Surpluses”
Midcentury modernist furniture is the epitome of refined style and good taste—well-crafted, classic, and timeless—thanks to the way it almost always marries innovation, simplicity, and elegance. And it was the Scandinavian modern designers in particular—Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder, Verner Panton, Alvar Aalto, et al.—who led the way in defining and propagating … Continue reading “The Best Mid-Century Scandinavian Furniture Designers”
Since the end of the 17th century, the French language has used the term still life to designate the field of painting, which treats nature in a sensual way and explicitly alludes to its fragility, its ephemeral nature and indirectly to the vanity of human intervention on the elements that compose it. Over time, the … Continue reading “Grand-Hornu: Nature Morte/Nature Vivante”
At the beginning of the decade, it was euphoric: the economy is growing at double-digit rates, and full employment provides an optimistic view of the future. A new way of life, based on the democratization of consumer goods, is changing the relationship with the daily environment. The increasingly successful decoration magazines reflect the more playful … Continue reading “Design In The 1960s”
The 20th Century has known a revolutionary discovery in furniture design. Mid-Century and vintage design is one of the great accomplishments of the last century. Between the roaring 20s up to the colourful 80s, we have seen humanities beautiful ideas being created, from just a simple drawing or sketch to a beautiful piece of artistic … Continue reading “The Most Iconic Mid-Century Designers Ever”
Designers, vintage galleries and collectors from all over Germany and Europe are coming to Berlin from 15-17 November 2019 to show their best pieces and new acquisitions in the city centre. With over 60 exhibitors and 4500 visitors, design.Boerse_Berlin is a permanent annual event in the European vintage scene. There is a fantastic atmosphere in … Continue reading “The 9th Designbörse Berlin 2019”
Every year the Architect MasterPrize selects three projects as the top winners of The Architecture MasterPrize 2019. The mission of the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) is to advance the appreciation and exposure of quality architectural design worldwide. The AMP architecture award celebrates creativity and innovation in the fields of architectural design, landscape architecture, and interior design. … Continue reading “The Winners of the 2019 Architecture MasterPrize”
Geneva’s first 20th century design fair, Le Salon du Design returns on the weekend of November 2-3, 2019 for a third edition at Pavillon Sicli. With its simple yet innovative concept, Le Salon du Design has quickly established itself as one of the most beautiful design fairs in Europe. Founded in 2017 by Corine Stübi, … Continue reading “Le Salon du Design 2019”
With the boom from birth to prosperity, the post-war period marked the beginning of consumer society. This inspired designers to create avant-garde seating mostly using materials like, steel, wood, and leather. Often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or two colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament. Women, … Continue reading “Design In The 1950s”
London is renowned for having excellent vintages fairs, stores and anything retro or mid-century. Being a rich and historic city and having so much to see and explore. Here is a small but handy list of places not to be missed. Midcentury East is a fair where you can see 55+ dealers selling everything from … Continue reading “Design In London”
If the Second World War puts a stop to the furniture industry in France for lack of raw materials, it pushes other nations to invest in technological research. In the United States, emigrants from the Bauhaus who arrived in the 1930s are already working on new materials: curved plywood, molded plastic, rubber, etc. In Europe … Continue reading “Design In The 1940s”
Born in 1969, he studied interior design at Institut Saint-Luc before opening his own studio in Brussels. In 2000 Xavier Lust started to design for MDF Italia, an ongoing relationship which was the start of his collaboration with leading international producers such as Driade, De Padova, Cerruti Baleri, Fiam, Extremis… His work is clearly identifiable … Continue reading “Xavier Lust: Shop the latest Arums vases!”
Ever since its creation in 2002, the Brussels Design Market has evolved into the « largest design market in Europe ». This event, that takes place twice a year (March and September), has become one of the main events in the international vintage design calendar. Maintaining its particular atmosphere that characterizes flea markets, the Brussels Design … Continue reading “Brussels Design Market 2019”
Prague with its stunning sites and its labyrinth of streets is the capital and, the largest city in the Czech Republic. Prague is situated in the northwest of the Czech Republic on the Vltava river. This large and beautiful city is renowned for its Romanesque chapels and cellars, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque palaces and gardens, worldly … Continue reading “Design in Prague”
Modernity makes its way in 1930s apartments thanks to the generalization of electricity. The more recent buildings, built of concrete, offer large windows that open to the outside. The living room becomes the main room to live and welcome friends, family, and guests. The refined lines of art deco furniture are definitely imposed. Furniture featured … Continue reading “Design In The 1930s”
Over the years, Brussels Design September has become the annual flagship event for design enthusiasts. For one month, the city hosts an array of over 100 not-to-be-missed cultural and commercial events offering a meeting platform between the public and a great number of Belgian and international designers. Brussels Design September will feature exhibitions, conferences, open … Continue reading “Brussels Design September 2019”
The palaces are splendid, the hill-top villages superb and the turquoise Mediterranean gleams in the sunlight. The French Riviera or in french Côte d’Azur is an absolute delight to visit. There are towns such as Cannes, Nice, Menton, and Monaco which are home to magnificent villas, flamboyant casinos, and splendid botanical gardens. And let’s not forget Saint-Tropez “the … Continue reading “Design Gems of the French Riviera”
Pottery has been a form of art practiced by humankind for the past 11,000 years. It has a long history and a varied story of aesthetics, technical experiments, discovery, and a variety of clay types, glazes, and firing techniques. It was surely discovered by accident like most genius inventions. Clay was very useful at the … Continue reading “The Varient Embodiments of Ceramics”
Scenography aerial, floating objects, free circulation, the air is elusive until October 13, at the Center for Innovation and Design at Grand-Hornu. The artistic project explores the relationship between design and air. It addresses the theme of air from various angles, from inflatable material to gas injection in manufacturing processes, from moving air to the … Continue reading “Air in all its forms”
Walter Gropius – Gropius House Philip Johnson – Glass House / Johnson House Ludwig Mies van der Roe – Farnsworth House Frank Lloyd Wright – Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Frank Gehry – Gehry Residence Scarpa and Brooks – Solar Umbrella House Oscar … Continue reading “Homes: Renowned Designers & Architects”
Shanghai, China is one of the most prominent cities in the world, filled with art and cultural history dating back to thousands of years. Being the biggest city in China and one of its four municipalities. It has a mass population of 26.3 million. It is a global financial center and transport hub, with the … Continue reading “Design Wonders Of Shanghai”
1 – SINCE WHEN ARE THERE AUCTION HOUSES? The etymology of the word “auction” is the Latin “auctus” which means “increasing”. The first recorded auction activity was way back in 500 BC in Greece, where women were auctioned off by their families as brides. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the popularity of auctions … Continue reading “Auction : 3 Things You Should Know”
Since the late mid 19th century, architects have decided to start designing furniture and lighting to complete their buildings. Architects became aware that industrially produced materials not only made it possible to create new forms and structures but also to develop a new decorative language. One incredible architect is the renowned Ludwig Mies van der … Continue reading “Furniture Design And Architecture”
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most beautiful and cultivating cities to visit. With its beautiful architectural designs and mesmerizing landscapes here are a few must-see places to go. Rio de Janeiro also more simply known as Rio, was founded by the Portuguese in 1565. One of Rio’s great pride is the 38m Christ the Redeemer … Continue reading “3 Days of Design in Rio”
Atelier de Troupe is a creative studio founded in 2011 by former film-set designer Gabriel Abraham, based in Los Angeles, California he has outlined the imaginary décor of the 20th century, creating unique lamps and furniture. Atelier de Troupe has a limited collection series which are realized from concept to completion by their in-house design team … Continue reading “Atelier de Troupe: Grand Luxury Lighting and Furniture”
Daniel Rybakken (born 1984) is a Norwegian designer, who lives in Gothenburg, Sweden. He studied design at the Oslo School of Architecture and the School of Arts & Crafts in Gothenburg. Both his parents were designers—his mother in fashion and his father in graphic design. His work is quite graphical. As a child, He always … Continue reading “Daniel Rybakken”
Seletti has written and continues to outline the Italian history of design and furnishings. Born in 1964 in Cicognara, near Mantua, by Romano Seletti, the group was immediately characterized by its 360-degree look. In other words, the desire to network before the Internet arrived. This is witnessed, for example, by commercial trips to the Far … Continue reading “SELETTI: Rebellious and Pop Designing!”
Miami is one of the richest cities in the world in terms of art and design, with its fantastic Art Deco Houses and beautiful art museums it’s beyond compare. One of the amazing creations Miami has to offer is the Perez Art Museum Miami or otherwise known as PAMM. It’s a modern and contemporary art … Continue reading “48 Hours of Design in Miami”
On April 1st, Walter Gropius completed the merger of the Academy of Fine Arts and the School of Decorative Arts in Weimar into one institution: the Bauhaus School was born. Its aim is to create “a collaboration between the artist, the industrialist and the technician who, organized while keeping the spirit of the time, could … Continue reading “100 Years of Bauhaus”
Following a now well-established trend, the annual appointment with Fuorisalone returns to Milan for a week full of events, presentations and special projects. “Fuorisalone” is the most important event in the world related to the topic of design. The term is used to define the events and exhibitions that animate the entire city of Milan … Continue reading “Milan Design Week 2019”
