Renowned for its minimalist beauty, the Noguchi Coffee Table has an intriguing history—a story of artistic inspiration, appropriation, and Noguchi's determination to bring his unique vision to life, establishing the table as a lasting icon of modern design. Isamu Noguchi...
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Spotlight on classicsMeet the Flos Icons
Behind the most iconic Flos lighting designs lies a bold spirit of innovation and a relentless commitment to pushing boundaries. Italian lighting giant Flos has long been synonymous with groundbreaking design, merging art and technology to create lighting that transcends...
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Spotlight on classicsSpotlight on the HAY Palissades Series.
Though only first introduced in 2015, it’s no stretch to suggest that the HAY Palissades range is anything other than a modern design classic. Designed by hyper-talented, multi-hyphenate siblings Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the Palissade collection of outdoor furniture may...
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All StoriesSpotlight on the Eames Shell Chair
Recognised the world over as a true design icon, the Eames Shell Chair collection has a place in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, with several variations on display for visitors to this day. The Eames...
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Featured PostsSpotlight on the Artek Stool 60
Despite its seemingly straightforward design, the Artek 60 Stool is the most elemental of furniture pieces; equally suited for use as a seating option, a versatile side table, or even a practical display surface. Born of modernist ideals and Finnish...
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Featured PostsSpotlight on Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost Chair
The Louis Ghost Chair from Kartell is a testament to Philippe Starck's ability to blend classic design elements with contemporary materials and techniques. Designed in 2002, it is already considered a design icon by many. Who designed the Kartell Louis...
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Featured PostsSpotlight on the Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Shell Chair
The CH07 Shell Chair is a testament to Hans J. Wegner's mastery of form and function, and it remains a celebrated piece of modern furniture design to this day. Who designed the Shell Chair? The CH07 Shell Chair was designed...
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Featured PostsSpotlight on the &Tradition Little Petra
Named 'Little Petra' after Boesen's mother-in-law, the chair's petite frame and beautifully curved backrest create a cosy, cocooned seating environment that is perfect for the ultimate, reclined relaxation. History of the Little Petra Lounge Chair Little Petra is a refined...
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Featured PostsDesign Icon : The Saarinen Tulip Table
The Tulip Table has been in constant production since its design in 1956 and, like all true design classic interior pieces, it has endured the test of time. Who designed the Tulip Table? The son of esteemed Finnish architect, Eliel...
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All StoriesDesign Icon: The Flos Arco Floor Lamp
A design icon that shaped the history of Modernism, the Flos Arco Floor Lamp celebrates 60 years in the spotlight. What is the Flos Arco Floor Lamp? Manufactured by the iconic Italian lighting brand, Flos, the Arco Lamp is a...
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Featured PostsDesign Icon: Fritz Hansen Ant Chair
A masterpiece with icon status, the Ant Chair is one of Fritz Hansen’s best selling designs. With an instantly recognisable silhouette, the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair is delicate and elegant yet boasts remarkable strength and comfort. Designed by Arne Jacobsen...
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All StoriesFlos Mayday Light: A 90's Icon
Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 1998, the Mayday light from Flos Lighting is a much-loved & highly versatile modern lamp that's stood the test of time. Featuring a minimal and instantly recognisable silhouette, the Flos Mayday light embodies an industrial...
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All StoriesSpotlight on Magis | Celebrating 45 Years Of Innovative Design
A prominent leader in the design world, Magis products push the boundaries of contemporary furniture. Established in Italy in 1976, today Magis is a benchmark in the world of interiors. For the last five decades, Italian furniture brand Magis has...
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All StoriesSpotlight on The Vitra Eames Lounge Chair
Designed by husband and wife duo Charles & Ray Eames, the Eames Lounge Chair is potentially the most iconic chair in modern design history. Who designed the Eames Lounge Chair? The Eames Lounge Chair takes its name from the husband...
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All StoriesSpotlight on the Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair
A true design icon, the CH24 Wishbone Chair has been in constant production since it was designed in 1949. Who designed the Wishbone Chair? Hans J. Wegner designed the CH24 Wishbone exclusively for Carl Hansen & Son in the 1940’s...
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Featured PostsThe Butterfly Chair | The Story Of A Design Icon
Instantly recognisable and endlessly copied, the Butterfly Chair is a midcentury Modernist icon. But who designed it and where can it be bought today? Instantly recognisable, the design classic Butterfly Chair (also known as the BKF Chair, Hardoy Chair or...
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Inspiration15 Iconic Pieces Of Furniture For Design Lovers
Iconic Furniture Designs You Should Know When buying a new outfit you can get away with opting for something 'in vogue' that will be out of fashion next season (at least in terms of cost) but when it comes to...
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Spotlight on classicsSpotlight on Nanna Ditzel & The Trinidad Chair
In 1993 and at the age of seventy, Ditzel presented her one-woman show at Milan for the 1st time. There on display was the Trinidad Chair, produced in partnership with Danish brand Fredericia. The moment had been almost fifty years in the making...
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Spotlight on classicsSpotlight on the Verner Panton S Chair
The first of its kind in many ways, the Panton S Chair was destined to be iconic. Epitomising the mood of the time, the Verner Panton S Chair design was possible due to chance: post-war advancements in technology were a...
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Designer ProfilesArne Jacobsen's Most Iconic Designs
Our favourite Arne Jacobsen designs Arne Jacobsen is fondly referred to as the grandfather of modern Danish design and widely regarded as one of the most influential architects and designers of the 20th century. Throughout his life Jacobsen made significant contributions...