Thonet: over 200 years of crafting modern furniture
Thonet, a name synonymous with iconic chairs and a rich legacy, has been a stalwart in the furniture industry for […]
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Design icons
Design icons are those who have made the history of this industry or represent a benchmark at present. This section is dedicated to the protagonists of the world of design: designers, companies, studios, who set new, higher standards with their activities.
IKEA Museum: a captivating glimpse into the brand’s rich history
Commencing his journey by selling pens and matches in Småland, Sweden, in 1943, Ingvar Kamprad laid the foundation for IKEA, […]
77 Chair, a lesser-known masterpiece by Danish designer Finn Juhl
Exhibiting a refined and minimalist aesthetic, the 77 Chair stands out as Finn Juhl‘s unconventional creation, harkening back to the […]
House of Finn Juhl: the revolutionary work of a self-taught master
One of the main features of Danish design is a respectful attitude towards its origins. Re-editions and redesigns of historic […]
“Everyone deserves great design”: a Danish design lesson from the 1920s
Many Danish brands set their basis on conserving Scandinavian design history, focusing their production on classic and iconic products by […]
Astep: light as a family affair
Astep is a relatively new company. Founded in Copenhagen in 2014, it was born following the main vision of its […]
The ingenious work of nendo – here are 10 of his best design works
The best kind of design should be simple and evoke an empathetic response. That’s what the Japanese design studio nendo […]
Ross Lovegrove–10 of his most iconic designs
An esthetic that combines impressive thoughtfulness with new technologies and surprising materials – these are the principles that have guided […]
A design icon from the 70s: Joe Colombo’s Multichair
In the 1960s and 1970s, furniture design was truly experimental: to such an extent that when you look at pieces […]
Arne Jacobsen’s 10 most recognized designs
Encyclopedias call Arne Jacobsen the father of modern Danish design and the leading exponent of functionalism in architecture. The famous […]
Philippe Starck: 10 selected designs of a forward-thinking genius
The list of the most iconic figures in design wouldn’t be imaginable without Philippe Starck. The French genius has filled […]
10 whimsical creations by Pierre Castignola that won’t leave you indifferent
Design is more about asking the right questions than having the right answers and this is something Pierre Castignola – […]
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