The 20th century was rich in furniture designs, which today have become vintage classics. Despite less recognition and visibility, many women have contributed to enriching this beautiful collection. Whether they have worked alone, in a group or as a couple, they are an integral part of the great design adventure. Today we present to you … Continue reading “7 women – 7 pieces”
While space is an inherent characteristic of cinema, it has long been neglected in the academic field. Yet the characters keep crossing spaces, which at times play a crucial and significant role in the storytelling and the relationships between the different protagonists. Among these innumerable places that have appeared in the cinema, we want to … Continue reading “6 exceptional houses in cinema”
France shines as much by its creativity and know-how as by the attraction it exerts on artists from all over the world. Through the major periods explored: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, neoclassicism, artist rugs, contemporary creations, models and achievements of major names in the carpet are presented. This article is inspired by Françoise … Continue reading “20th century French rugs: from Art Nouveau to contemporary creations”
A trip is an escape, a move to another place, a break from routine. The 6 hotels we would like to present to you also offer a journey through time, a return to the middle of the 20th century, through their decoration and their furniture. Take a look and maybe you’ll find your next travel … Continue reading “Our 6 favorite Mid-Century Modern Hotels”
From the beginning, it has pierced the screen with its elegance and elaborate look. It is capable of adapting to all genres: comedy, action, biopic, science-fiction… It can even boast of having worked alongside great actors during its career, from Jane Fonda to Julia Roberts and Ewan McGregor. More exactly, it magnifies the interiors of … Continue reading “Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman on the screen”
We love vintage furniture, not only because it is full of history, but also because of the quality of its manufacture. We can fall in love with the colour choice of 1950s Formica kitchen furniture, the clean lines of a Scandinavian teak sideboard or coffee table, or the ingenuity of its design. We love the … Continue reading “Vintage Furniture Makeover”
Instagram is undeniably a gold mine for all design and vintage lovers. The dedicated pages are constantly growing. Here is a small selection of accounts to get inspired. Normanordic For a Scandinavian inspiration, we invite you to scroll through the Instagram page of the Nomanordic shop. The furninure presented, dating from the 20th century, is a … Continue reading “Instagram Accounts to Follow”
The trend towards playful design has been present for several years now, but with the current health situation, all indications are that it is not going to disappear any time soon. If fun is therefore a rising value, it is nevertheless only a revival that responds to the need for derision in our rather morose … Continue reading “Playful Spaces for Grown Ups”
Look Jean Prouvé what these fifty artists have done with your stool! With all their respect and helping out a good cause, they have been inspired and have embraced your stool with all their art. They all have came up with a true gift for our eyes and souls, that gives wings to a classic … Continue reading “New wings for a classic”
The connection between design and art is an unquestionable classic. Sometimes they are rivals and sometimes they feel attraction to each other. Indifference is not an option, no matter how hard they try to mask it. The best and most beautiful results certainly arise when the attraction is generated by admiration and love. That is … Continue reading “Design + Art, the perfect match!”
Wallpaper : long story short Wallpaper has been around in some form or another for a very long time. As early as 200BC, the Chinese were gluing rice paper to their walls, but it wasn’t until the 10th century that Arabs started using linen fibres to create stronger and thinner papers that allowed for greater … Continue reading “Poetic Walls”
These three words swing, rock and relax, are music to the ears, pure rhythm!. This back and forth motion, is what it feels when sitting or lying on a swing, a rocking chair, or a hammock. They can be reduced to the chair and bed concepts, but we cannot deny that they are more than … Continue reading “Swing’n rock… relax”
When something breaks and you decide to accept it as a change and choose to build something new from the broken pieces. You are revaluing what’s been broken and also recycling. In Japan they have been doing this for hundreds of years and they call it Kintsugi. It’s a real alternative philosophy to throwing away, … Continue reading “Kintsugi, the art of sublimating objects”
Here comes Christmas! with its decoration, the flashing lights, busy social life and gifting shopping. The rain of commercials, promotions and social commitments has arrived. If this escenario gives you more panic than joy, then seek refuge and lay down in a cozy corner to start making the dream of a slow Christmas come true. … Continue reading “Dreaming on a slow Christmas”
The warm and luminous exterior invited us to enjoy it in summer. In winter, the exterior demands that we return the invitation and give it refuge inside. It seduces us with its shadows while insists with its cold. The days get shorter, daylight gets lighter and darker, almost white and unconsciously, we cross the street … Continue reading “Shadows and cold, the quiet joy of interiors in winter”
Whether you’re making some changes to your home or planning on moving somewhere new, furniture is bound to be on your list of things to look at.There are plenty of places to buy new shelves, chairs and cupboards, but here at Design Addict we have an extensive range of vintage furniture just waiting to be … Continue reading “Five Reasons to Invest in Twentieth Century Furniture”
A melding pot of colour, texture and pattern, Boho style blends influences and elements from different cultures and eras. Originally referring to travellers from the central-eastern European region of ancient Bohemia, Bohemian style traditionally described people who lived unconventional lives that were richly artistic and nomadic. This travelling gypsy ideal meant that elements of various styles and cultures were … Continue reading “How to Create a Boho Interior”
Hygge is a Danish word that can be best described as enjoying life’s simple pleasures. It was created as a concept and lifestyle by the Danish in the 18th century and is now a fundamental part of their culture. Hygge is pronounced ‘hue-gah’. There is no single English translation for hygge, but it is often … Continue reading “A Hygge Home Office Space”
In the history of design and architecture, the most famous designers are men, but we must not forget that women also took an important place that shaped the history of design and architecture as for example the iconic Italian Architect Gae Aulenti! Gaetana Aulenti was born in Palazzolo della Stella Udine in Italy. She studied … Continue reading “Gae Aulenti: the polymath in architecture and design”
From October 2020, the Plant Fever exhibition at CID – Center for innovation and design at Grand-Hornu – will open a window on the different approaches chosen by the designers who have decided to deal with the plant kingdom. Are we at the beginning of a new chapter in the co-evolution of humans and plants? … Continue reading “Plant Fever, towards a Phyto-centred Design”
Whether in the field of interior design, cinema, music or fashion, the terms vintage and retro are words that come up very often, especially in recent years. They are terms that tend to be used interchangeably, since they both serve to designate something old. However, these two terms don’t really mean the same thing, so … Continue reading “Vintage v/s Retro”
From 1945 – 1975 furniture design underwent a big shift from tradition to a desire for freedom and practicality. This period referred as Les Trente Glorieuses (The Glorious Thirty) between the end of World War II and the oil crisis is marked as a time of economic growth and well-fare. With support of the Marshallplan, … Continue reading “The Glorious Thirty: a new era in furniture design”
The Contemporary Design Market is a special presentation and sales moment of well-known Belgian based designers and upcoming talents in a variety of different design disciplines with diversified materials. Join this unique market to discover, meet and buy Belgian design. Professionals, collectors, advisors, (interior) architects and design lovers are invited to discover a … Continue reading “Contemporary Design Market 2020”
20TH CENTURY DESIGN FAIR Since its creation in 2002, the Brussels Design Market has evolved into the « the largest design market in Europe » and has quickly become a must-see in the international vintage design calendar. Maintaining its unique atmosphere usually characterized by flea markets, the Brussels Design Market has continued to grow, to … Continue reading “Brussels Design Market 2020”
Bar Luce is a cafe designed by Wes Anderson that is located in Fondazione Prada, Milan. It is a typical Milanese cafe that is inspired by 1950 – 1960’s popular Italian aesthetics. As the American film director is known for his iconic and charming sets in his movies he was asked to design this cafe … Continue reading “Wes Anderson as Designer”
The capital of Europe is a sure bet for antiques and design. In the popular neighborhood of the Marolles, vintage enthusiasts crisscross the “Vieux Marché”, the famous daily flea market that takes place on the « place du jeu de balle ». A little further on, in search of fabulous finds, the bargain hunters descend … Continue reading “Best of Vintage – Brussels Design September”
The Masters of Social Democracy Scandinavia, a territory surrounded by ice, has always imposed on mankind an age-old struggle to adapt to the very harsh climatic conditions that prevail there. These conditions have made the development of agriculture and population growth particularly difficult. On behalf of the common need to protect themselves in an extreme … Continue reading “Scandinavian Design Roots”
Let’s plunge into summer… Some images to refresh us ! Alvaro Siza, Pier Luigi Nervi, Peter Zumthor, Ricardo Bofill, Luis Barragán, Robert Mallet-Stevens… these great architects also designed swimming pools. The proof in pictures : The swimming pool of the villa of Monte Mano in Sardaigne Architect: Jacques Couëlle Built: 1970 The swimming … Continue reading “The most amazing swimming pool in Twentieth Century”
Costa Paradiso, located in northern Sardinia, is the starting point to understand Alberto Ponis’ architecture. It’s the ‘60s when the young architect decided to get involved in designing a villa in Palau, after significant liaisons within the London Modernism. It’s from this turning point that sparked his idea of launching the studio in Sardinia and … Continue reading “Alberto Ponis : inhabiting the cliff”
Curator: Benjamin Stoz 28.06.20 → 29.11.20 The Serial Eater exhibition examines thirty years of experimentation and reflection on the “food object”. Since its development in the 1990s until its most recent implications, the analysis of food design will enable us to understand the evolutions in consumer habits and how awareness has been raised about the … Continue reading “SERIAL EATER : food design stories in Grand-Hornu”
