20 iconic cocooning armchairs, from egg chairs to bubble seats, pod lounges and beyond…
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20 iconic cocooning armchairs, from egg chairs to bubble seats, pod lounges and beyond…

Cocoon, egg, bubble and capsule chairs vintage or contemporary The egg chair embodies the very essence of organic design and the spirit of the 1960s. With its enveloping forms and futuristic appearance inspired by the Space Age, this iconic seat has fascinated for over six decades. Passionate about designer furniture, I have always been captivated…

Artichoke lamp guide: history and legacy of Poul Henningsen’s iconic Louis Poulsen design
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Artichoke lamp guide: history and legacy of Poul Henningsen’s iconic Louis Poulsen design

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…

Atollo by Vico Magistretti : the story behind the  lamp
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Atollo by Vico Magistretti : the story behind the lamp

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…

Traditional Scandinavian Design: The Nordic Art of Living
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Traditional Scandinavian Design: The Nordic Art of Living

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…

Hart Design Selection Guide to High End Design Furniture
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Hart Design Selection Guide to High End Design Furniture

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…

Organic Design, The Art of Harmonizing Nature and Functionality
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Organic Design, The Art of Harmonizing Nature and Functionality

Modern design, minimalist design, or organic design: these decorative vocabulary terms may seem vague, but they reveal distinct philosophies. Organic design, an artistic movement born in the 1950s, revolutionizes our relationship with space by placing harmony between humans and nature at the heart of its creative approach. What is Organic Design? Complete Definition Organic design…

Eccentric Sofas: Extravagance, Audacity & High-End Craft
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Eccentric Sofas: Extravagance, Audacity & High-End Craft

Eccentric Sofas: Extravagance, Boldness and High-End Craftsmanship In the world of high-end furniture, some sofas don’t seek to be discreet. Sculptural, playful, or radically conceptual, they embody an aesthetic of perfectly assumed excess. Halfway between art, design and exceptional craftsmanship, here is a selection of spectacular creations signed by great names in contemporary design. 1….