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The Aluminium Chair is one of the great furniture designs of the twentieth century. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the d..
The Aluminium Chair is one of the great furniture designs of the twentieth century. Charles and Ray Eames conceived and developed this chair in 1958 for the private residence of an art collector in Columbus, Indiana (USA). For its construction, the d..
Amoebe was created by Verner Panton in 1970 for his famous Visiona installation, which included several versions of this lounge piece. It embodies the exuberant spirit of the early 1970s. Thanks to its upholstered surfaces and the flexible back shell..
The Eames Contract Tables were created together with the chairs of the Aluminium Group and share the latter's distinctive cruciform base. The tables were part of a series of designs developed by Charles and Ray Eames to provide high-quality furniture..
On account of its resemblance to a surfboard, the low elliptical coffee table ETR (Elliptical Table Rod Base) quickly acquired the nickname ‘surfboard table’. With its twin chrome-plated base elements and laminated top in black or white, the table’s ..
The sculptural quality of Noguchi's design vocabulary finds expression in the Freeform Sofa: it is entirely different from other designs of the same period, appearing in combination with the Ottoman like an enlarged sculpture of flat, rounded river s..
While furniture is undoubtedly the core element of any interior design, it takes the addition of decorative and personal items to create an atmospherically rich and vibrant collage for the home. Fabric, colours, lighting, objects and accessories help..
Thanks to technological innovations, a person can work on a laptop computer from anywhere – yet suitable furniture for this purpose is often lacking. NesTable offers a lightweight and flexible solution. The tray platform is fully adjustable in height..
Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson c..
As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers – animals drawn in bright colours – offer children a playful and cheerful start to telling the time.
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In 1951 the Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi began to design the Akari Light Sculptures, a group of works handcrafted out of shoji paper that eventually comprised over 100 luminaires – table, floor and ceiling lamps. He chose the name 'akari' f..
In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames developed an innovative system of freestanding, multifunctional shelves and desks. Similar to the simultaneously constructed Eames House, these designs adhered to the principles of industrial production: the Eames Stora..
The 'domestic landscape' was a major theme in Sixties Design. Verner Panton's Living Tower was created within this context. With its organic forms, this furniture sculpture can be used on four different levels. Over two metres high, the appealingly u..
The Rotary Tray is a contemporary rendering of the classic etagere by Jasper Morrison. Thanks to its simple shape and subtle colours, the Rotary Tray complements any interior style and lends itself to many different uses. Whether in the kitchen or on..
Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life around 1950. Everything seemed possible, and people strove to be 'modern'. With the aim of bringing modern design into American homes, George Nelson c..
As a truly multi-talented designer, George Nelson was also successful as a graphic designer. His Zoo Timers – animals drawn in bright colours – offer children a playful and cheerful start to telling the time.
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