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. ..

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. ..

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..

Designed for a competition to furnish the student residence halls at the Cité Universitaire in Nancy, the Cité armchair is one of Jean Prouvé's early masterpieces. Prouvé himself used this dynamic looking armchair – with distinctive runners made of p..

The Dining Table by the artist and designer Isamu Noguchi is one of the most elegant dining tables in the history of twentieth-century design. The rods connect to a cast iron base ring to securely support the table and provide stability, but without ..

The Elephant Stool is one of the most famous examples of Japanese post-war design. Its clear form and functionality are as compelling today as ever. Suited for indoor spaces as well as balconies and gardens, the stackable plastic stool can even be us..

Follow Me 1 and 2 are robust, lockable mobile pedestals for use in the office as well as the home. A decorative pull strap makes it easy to move the trolleys from place to place. One (Follow Me 1) or two (Follow Me 2) shelf spaces for ring binders an..

Joyn is more than just office furniture. Joyn is a management instrument in an era of a changing work culture because Joyn combines a variety of room functions on one single level: the platform. Its mobile and modular structure spontaneously adapts t..

The variously sized sofas of the Mariposa family are cosy and inviting, yet with a modern touch. They owe their extraordinary comfort to the pleasantly soft upholstery and an ingenious adjustment mechanism, which makes it possible to individually ada..

MedaMorph was developed in collaboration with Alberto Meda, whose engineering background is evident in the form and function of this prestigious conference table system. The simple yet refined base, consisting of star connectors, profiles of variable..