Discover the publishers who shaped the art of contemporary lighting From Italian legends to eccentric visionaries, this guide presents the houses that transform light into works of art. Each brand possesses its unique DNA, history, and contribution to lighting design evolution. The Italian Legends Italy revolutionized lighting design in the 1950s-60s, transforming the simple bulb…
1. What is Bauhaus? Bauhaus Definition Born in Germany in the aftermath of World War I, the Bauhaus marked a decisive turning point in the history of decorative arts and design. More than just an art school, this revolutionary movement redefined the relationship between artistic creation and industrial production, laying the foundations for an aesthetic…
Arne Jacobsen: The History of Danish Design In the hushed lobby of Copenhagen’s SAS Royal Hotel in 1960, a silent revolution takes place. Travelers discover for the first time furniture with unprecedented organic forms, sculpted like protective cocoons in the bustle of the modern world. These revolutionary creations bear the signature of Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971),…
Did you know that the color mauve was considered revolutionary in 1856? That a simple Colgate toothpaste tube forever changed our relationship to hygiene? That Steve Jobs drew inspiration from a calligraphy course to create computer typography? Why are Louis XIV furniture pieces so gilded? Why are our smartphones all rectangular? Design is never innocent….
High-end design furniture embodies creative excellence where exceptional craftsmanship meets innovation to transform our living spaces. From the historic Italian workshops of Brianza to century-old Scandinavian manufacturers, Milanese creative laboratories and legendary American institutions, each great brand cultivates a unique vision of contemporary design. This comprehensive guide catalogs the emblematic manufacturers that have shaped luxury…
Le Corbusier Paris, 1925. Dans son atelier de la rue de Sèvres, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, dit Le Corbusier, dessine l’avenir de l’architecture moderne. Révolutionnaire suisse naturalisé français, cet homme au nœud papillon noir ne se contente pas de concevoir des bâtiments : il réinvente l’art de vivre au XXe siècle. Architecte, urbaniste, peintre et théoricien, Le…
The sofa is undoubtedly THE centerpiece of the living room, reflecting our lifestyle and sense of hospitality. Depending on the touch you wish to give your room, you have a multitude of choices. This year, 2025, is revolutionizing the world of seating furniture with creations that transform our interiors into veritable living art galleries. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Eero Saarinen: The Sculptor of American Modernity Eero Saarinen, an iconic designer and architect, is renowned for his organic designs, which seamlessly blend form and function. In the 1950s, as America discovered its triumphant industrial power, one man was sketching the future with the fluidity of a sculptural gesture. Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) embodied that generation…
