We’ve all read about how intrusive “the big light” can be. Influencers and interiors experts have long decried the impersonal and often intrusive nature of a singular, central light source that can often overwhelm a space - but what’s the...
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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 Simon Legald's Bit Stool
"A large part of the design process consists of reflecting on materials, their quality, durability, origin, environmental impact and life cycle. We constantly seek new ways to introduce more circular designs into our collection." Designed by Simon Legald, the Normann...
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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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Spotlight on classicsSpotlight on the Togo Sofa, by Ligne Roset
Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Togo is the 70s at its best – sexy, divisive and inarguably cool. Since its debut in 1973, the Ligne Roset Togo collection has stood as a symbol of relaxed sophistication...
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Spotlight on classicsSpotlight on the Series 7 Chair
Arne Jacobsen’s most iconic chair: Series 7™ is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design The Series 7 Chair, designed in 1955, remains one of the most recognisable and best-selling chairs in furniture history. Its sleek, organic form and groundbreaking construction have...
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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 PostsDesigner Spotlight : GamFratesi
Copenhagen based studio GamFratesi was founded in 2006 by Danish architects Stine Gam and Italian architect Enrico Fratesi. The pair draw on the classic Danish furniture and craft tradition as well as the classic Italian intellectual and conceptual approach. Adopting...
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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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All StoriesThe (not so) secret history of the Noguchi Table
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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All StoriesMOEBE | Designs That Grow With You
Beautifully refined Danish furniture that is designed for optimal functionality and longevity. Formed in 2014 by architects Martin de Neergard Christensen, Nicholas Oldroyd and cabinet makerAnders Thams, MOEBE create consciously made furniture and lifestyle objects, with an emphasis on detail-focussed...
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Iconic HomesIconic Homes: The Aalto House
The Aalto House is an iconic building in the Munkkiniemi district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by renowned Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto alongside his wife Aino, and was completed in 1936. Nestled amidst the tranquil, verdant...
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Designer ProfilesThe Masters Of French Mid-Century Modern Design
Mid-century modern refers to a style of furniture, art, and architecture that evolved in the post-war era, during the middle of the 20th century. Characterised by their simplicity, functionality, timeless aesthetic and superb quality, mid-century modern designs have an enduring...
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All StoriesAt Home With Irenie Cossey
Vitra's Home Stories for AW 2023 peeks inside the family home of London-based creative Irenie Cossey. Irenie's unique home is curated by collecting memories. Originally from Dublin, she is now based in London where she lives with her family of...
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All Stories10 Iconic Designs That Are Perfect For Gifting
Looking for a gift for the design enthusiast in your life? When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a design lover, nothing quite matches the timeless elegance of iconic furniture, lighting, and accessories. These pieces are more than...