1900 – “The fire ignites in the spirit” – Le Corbusier A creative fire indeed—one that swept across Europe, taking root in England as Modern Style, in France as Art Nouveau, in Germany as Jugendstil, and in Austria as Secessionsstil. While critics derided it as “noodle style,” “metro style,” or even “tapeworm style,” its legacy…
Design: Vico MagistrettiManufacturer: Cassina, 1973 The Softer Revolution Some designs don’t arrive with noise. They slip into the world quietly — intuitive, tactile, perfectly timed.The Maralunga sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Cassina in 1973, is one of them. Softly shaped, surprisingly smart, and emotionally intelligent, it became an instant icon — and…
Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was a visionary German lighting designer often referred to as a poet of light. He transformed illumination into an art form, blending function, fantasy, and emotion in ways that redefined the role of lighting in interior and product design. His work goes far beyond conventional lighting, it tells stories, evokes wonder, and…
Wallpaper Backing Guide: Choosing Between Non-Woven, Vinyl and Paper Behind every wallpaper lies an invisible technical architecture that determines as much its beauty as its longevity. The backing, this hidden soul of wall covering, conditions the installation, maintenance and durability of your decorative investment. Since the advent of non-woven backing in the early 2000s, the…
Fabric Houses Click the letters to jump to the section A Arpin B Backhausen, Black Edition C Camengo, Casamance, Charles Burger, Christian Fischbacher, Clarke & Clarke, Colefax and Fowler, Coordonné, Créations Métaphores D Dedar E Élitis, Etamine F Fortuny G Coming soon H Holland & Sherry I Coming soon J JAB Anstoetz, Jane Churchill K…
Aesthetic mutations redefining contemporary art de vivre From April 7 to 13, 2025, Milan confirmed its status as the world’s design laboratory, revealing the trends that will shape our interiors. Between Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, this year’s event unveiled profound changes: an assertive return to the 70s, the renaissance of contemporary baroque, and the…
Madeleine Castaing (1894-1992) remains one of the most emblematic figures of 20th-century French decoration. This legendary decorator revolutionized the French art of living by developing an eclectic style of absolute sophistication, becoming the essential reference of Parisian elegance. An undisputed master of mixing eras and styles, she wielded infallible taste that transcended conventions. Her non-conformist…
From January 16–20, 2025, Paris once again established itself as the world capital of decorative arts with an exceptionally rich Paris Déco Off. This edition, marked by renewed confidence in French crafts, revealed fascinating trends and confirmed French excellence against international competition. This Edition’s Revelations: Between Tradition and Innovation French Craftsmanship in Majesty This year,…
A collection of exceptional furniture where structure becomes essence What if the invisible became visible? This is the question posed by EXO, Grégoire de Lafforest’ s exclusive collection of sculptural furniture for Galerie Gosserez. Inspired by the anatomical concept of the exoskeleton – the external structure of insects or robots – Lafforest imagines furniture where…
Alvar Aalto: Nordic humanism in service of total design In the frozen landscape of 1920s Finland, a young architect sketched the outlines of a silent revolution. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) did not merely build: he rethought human habitat in its entirety, from the spoon to the city. Architect, urban planner, designer and even glassmaker, this Finnish…
Quality upholstery fabrics represent a considerable investment that deserves professional-level care. Their preservation requires specific techniques according to their composition and use, drawing from centuries-old textile traditions and modern innovations. This comprehensive guide details proven methods to maintain your textiles in perfect condition, ensuring they retain their original beauty and value for years to come.
For them, furniture should embrace the human body instead of constraining it. Their forms are fluid, rounded, inspired by nature, made possible by technical innovations in molded plywood, fiberglass and injection-molded plastic. This research fits perfectly within the logic of organic design, where industrial technology serves natural forms and universal comfort. Charles (1907–1978) and Ray…
