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Let’s find out some famous and stylish chairs that were featured in movies and TV series. We all love a good movie. While the actors and directors get the most of glory, we often forget the subtle elements of set design which actually help shape the atmosphere of our favorite movies. A well-chosen sofa or … Continue reading “Chairs featured in movies”
“Dorothy Draper was to decorating, what Chanel was to fashion. The woman was a genius; there’d be no professional decorating business without her.” Carleton Varney Dorothy Draper was born to a wealthy and privileged family in 1889, in one of the most exclusive communities in American history, Tuxedo Park. She was the first … Continue reading “Dorothy Draper, a Pioneer in Interior Design”
Today, more than ever, the midcentury modern look is everywhere Midcentury modern is an architectural, product, interior and graphic design that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern furniture design, architecture and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965. Mid-Century modern furniture first showed up in the 1950s and ’60s. Midcentury modern was reaffirmed in 1983 … Continue reading “The Obsession with Mid-Century Modern design”
During this period of confinement, spending time at home and cooking, there is nothing like a little history of kitchens ‘s evolution during the 20th century ! The first fitted kitchen The first fully equipped kitchen appeared at the end of the 19th century in the Industrial Revolution, thanks to the standardization of running … Continue reading “A Century of Kitchen Design”
Sideboards are among Design Addict’s most sought after vintage designs. Other popular forms of storage – cabinets, dressers, chests of drawers – are quickly being eclipsed by this sleek cousin. For those unfamiliar with the term, what is a sideboard? Popularised by mid century design, the sideboard is an oblong, relatively low storage unit which, … Continue reading “Why Every Home Needs A Vintage Sideboard”
“A gender-neutral industry—indeed, a gender-neutral built environment—if desired, cannot simply be willed into existence. It must be fought for. Invisibility is a sign that there is still much more work to do,” writes Jane Hall in the introductory essay of her new tome from Phaidon, Breaking Ground: Architecture by Women. For centuries, women’s contributions to … Continue reading “The Most Amazing Structures Designed by Women”
Since its creation in 2002, the Brussels Design Market has evolved into the “largest design market in Europe” and quickly became a must-attend on the international vintage design circuit. Maintaining its unique flea market atmosphere, the Brussels Design Market has continued to grow attracting more visitors each year, and developed as a true gathering and … Continue reading “Brussels Design Market 2020”
There are luxury homes, and then there’s Antilia—the Mumbai home of business magnate Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries. Inspired by the mythical Atlantic island, Mukesh Ambani’s, located in South Mumbai’s Altamount Road is estimated to be the world’s second-most expensive property after the Buckingham Palace. The high-end mansion reportedly costs an estimated $1-2 billion. … Continue reading “The Most Expensive Home In The World: Antilia”
Architecture fans know that one of the best parts of traveling is seeing the world’s most incredible buildings up close and personal. Whether you’re in search of historic structures or the latest cutting-edge designs, Lonely Planet’s new book Amazing Architecture: A Spotter’s Guide has something for every traveler. The volume showcases 120 architectural wonders across … Continue reading “The Most Fascinating and Must-See Architecture Around the World”
In the mid-1950s, where there was a stylish, modern-minded couple having a party, there was likely an Eames chair in the room. Whether the plush black leather-and-plywood lounger or the minimalist seats made from bright plastic, the modernist pieces became fixtures in the households of the chic and forward-thinking, maintaining their place as de rigueur … Continue reading “The Epic Love Story of Charles and Ray Eames”
Art Nouveau may go by many different names, but its look is unmistakable. Also known as Jugendstil, Stile Floreale, and Sezessionstil, the decorative arts-and-architecture movement flourished in Europe throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Architects such as Hector Guimard and Antoni Gaudí became famous for their expressive, organic-inspired designs, which commonly featured colorful … Continue reading “The Most Alluring Art Nouveau Buildings Around the World”
The past year in architecture has been filled with milestones, from the completion of Africa’s tallest building to the opening of Europe’s first underwater restaurant. We also watched in horror as Notre Dame burned, gained new “supertall” skyscrapers and lost industry giants like I.M. Pei and César Pelli. But at the dawn of a new … Continue reading “The Most Anticipated Design Projects of 2020”
The past several years in auction house news have been marked by jaw-dropping records, auctions tend to attract a wide variety of bidders and buyers, both in person and over the phone, due to the variety of rare and scintillating items on sale. The most prestigious of auctions offer one-of-a-kind pieces of jewellery and artwork, timeless … Continue reading “The Most Expensive Pieces Ever Sold at an Auction”
A home office is a great way to increase your productivity and reduce your travel cost if your job allows it of course. If you are working something that does not depend on a location, then you probably will be able to bring your work home and be able to take care of it in your … Continue reading “How To Create The Picture Perfect Mid-Century Modern Home Office”
Imagine being surrounded by empty, endless expanses of sand, sky, stars, towering dunes and endless arid plains—deserts are some of the last remaining places to experience true wilderness on earth. Their profound spiritual beauty comes from that which also makes them so formidable: The stark severity and engulfing emptiness are enough to challenge even the … Continue reading “Sensational Hotels in the Desert”
Lighting your home or any interior is not as simple as it seems, it is quit a fickle thought process. Here is a guide to lighting any interior you wish, be it a dim glow or a lighting extravaganza. Interior lighting design is one of the most important interior design basics, yet it’s often the most … Continue reading “A Useful Guide To Lighting Any Interior”
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”
