In 1958, Danish designer Poul Henningsen created what would become one of the most iconic light fixtures of the 20th century: the Artichoke lamp. This pendant, composed of 72 precisely arranged copper leaves, transcends its utilitarian function to become a sculptural work of art. More than a simple lamp, the Artichoke embodies the marriage of…
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The new language of contemporary refinement The philosophy of discreet luxury Among the current trends in luxury and high-end interior decoration, Quiet Luxury doesn’t show off: it’s experienced. It reveals itself in the density of washed linen, the feel of solid wood, the perfection of invisible joinery. Its roots delve into a culture of measure…
Why the Atollo, born in 1977, is still an absolute icon? There are lamps that you replace. And then there’s the Atollo. An icon of Italian design created in 1977 by the Milanese designer Vico Magistretti for Oluce, it has never been retouched, modified or “reissued”. It is sold today exactly as in 1977, or…
It was completely by chance that I discovered the work of artist Diango Hernández: it was an artistic coup de foudre. The image is so perfect that at first I feared it might be AI! Oh, what do I see—these are his paintings on canvas! I briefly explore Diango’s entire body of work… It’s all…
New York, 1950. The Museum of Modern Art inaugurates its first “Good Design” exhibition, organized by Edgar Kaufmann Jr. In the MoMA galleries, Scandinavian furniture, Japanese objects, and American ceramics coexist according to a single criterion: the intrinsic quality of design, regardless of price or prestige. While Mid-Century Modern celebrates American prosperity and Europe rebuilds,…
Paris, 1925. The International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries unveiled a revolutionary aesthetic language to the world. Gone were the vegetal curves of Art Nouveau, replaced by geometric lines, precious materials, and assumed modernity. Art Deco was born, carrying the optimism of an era fascinated by speed, technological progress, and urban elegance. Art…
Ultra-luxury confidential design In the hushed world of design, there exists a restricted circle of houses that work far from the spotlight, for a clientele of insiders. Here, no flashy advertising, no mass distribution. These brands operate almost in silence, privileging direct relationships, craftsmanship and rarity as the true language of luxury. A world opposite…
Florence, 1966. A group of young Italian architects found Archizoom Associati and begin producing provocative projects that question every certainty of modern design. While Good Design champions rationality and the Ulm School systematizes methodology, an Italian avant-garde radically rejects functionalism. Radical Design emerges—oppositional, conceptual, provocative. This movement, which dominates Italy from 1966 to 1975, does…
Between the oil shocks of the 1970s and the technological euphoria of the late 1980s, an aesthetic revolution transformed architecture and design: the High-Tech movement elevated technology into a creative manifesto. Far from concealing pipes, wiring, or metal structures behind decorative cladding, this radical avant-garde proudly exposed them, transforming infrastructure into ornament and technical performance…
When Milan Reinvents Daily Life Through Industrial Beauty Milan, 1954. In the workshops of Via Durini, Gio Ponti contemplates a Chiavari peasant chair that is one hundred and fifty years old. Around him, Italy is rising from its ashes with a vigor that astonishes all of Europe. That afternoon, Ponti decides to reinvent this anonymous…
Traditional Scandinavian design embodies much more than just a decorative style: it reveals a philosophy of life deeply rooted in Nordic culture. Born of the encounter between rigorous climatic constraints, ancestral craft heritage and social-democratic ideals, this aesthetic movement has conquered the world with its elegant simplicity, exemplary functionality and warm humanism. From Sweden to…
