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The iconic vintage pieces of outdoor furniture
06/06/2022In 2021, renowned Danish furniture maker Carl Hansen and Son reissued fellow Danish designer Børge Mogensen's "Deck Chair" line of outdoor furniture designed in the late 1960s. Proof that [...]
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The art of carpet and tapestry in the twentieth century
05/10/2022Rugs have become a design staple. It dresses with elegance the interiors, all styles are allowed, from the most classic to the most contemporary. Many contemporary designers express their [...]
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Pierre Chapo or the elegance of solid wood
04/25/2022In Gordes, a picturesque Vaucluse village perched on its rock, Fidel Chapo carries on the family legacy of his father, Pierre Chapo (1927-1987), a designer and furniture creator. Fidel Chapo has [...]
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Marquetry in the history of design
04/11/2022Marquetry is a decoration made with veneers of wood and various other materials (mother-of-pearl, ivory, stone, shagreen, non-ferrous metals, straw), usually cut according to a design and glued [...]
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Frank Gehry: The architect of controlled chaos
03/28/2022He is considered one of the most important living architects of the early 21st century. At 93, American-Canadian architect Frank Gehry continues to fascinate the world of architecture, and more [...]
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Nanna Ditzel: a key figure in Scandinavian design
03/07/2022While far less well known than her Danish compatriots Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, architect and designer Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) nonetheless occupies a prominent place in the pantheon of great [...]
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Aino and Alvar Aalto : mythical couple of Scandinavian design
02/12/2022While Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is well known to design enthusiasts as one of the pioneers of Scandinavian design, less is said about the role of his wife, Aino [...]
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Designer : Jindrich Halabala
02/07/2022Fabulous Czech designers have made their mark on furniture design. Jindrich Halabala is one of them. If his name doesn't ring a bell, chances are you're familiar with his most famous creation [...]