Articles in Design

From the quirky to the timeless, here are six innovative designs to revolutionize your home.

A pair of cabinets never seen before, crafted by Georg Haupt, will soon be auctioned in Stockholm, along with intimate portraits from Dalarna, a Pre-Raphaelite portrait and an envelope dating back to 1895.

Gingerbread cottages are some of the most beloved examples of Victorian architecture in America today, so here we unravel a brief history of their charming storybook design.

Modernist masterpieces by Sigrid Hjertén and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson and a unique collection of lighting fixtures from Nordiska Kompaniet will take center stage at auction next week.

Design from the Czechoslovakian Embassy in Stockholm and art from Chicago take center stage at auction this month.

Next month, the exquisite 17th century apartment of Maison Semonville in Paris will be emptied and its eclectic furniture, decorative arts and paintings will go up for bids.

Over the years, Ikea has launched a number of models inspired by classic designs. Here are some examples.

Closely linked to the Vienna Secession and the Vienna School of Applied Arts, the Wiener Werkstätte was responsible for one of the most artistically beautiful and creative eras in the Danube metropolis at the beginning of the 20th century.

Italian designer and architect Gaetano Pesce's design classic 'UP' has been attracting design enthusiasts for over fifty years. Read all about the making of the cult series.

She’s the creative who stood out not only for her designs, but also her progressive mind.

Discover the fundamental principles and artists who have shaped Minimalist Design – the perfect balance between functionality and timeless beauty.

Clashing colors, bold forms and elaborate aesthetics are the building blocks of Memphis Milano – and that is precisely what Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata brought to the world-renowned design collective.

Italy wouldn’t really be Italy without Giovanni Ponti, more widely known as Gio Ponti. Both as an architect and a designer, he left his mark on the country during the first half of the 20th century,  when he succeeded in reinventing a distinctive Italian style and exporting it internationally.

The center of Stockholm's interior design or a stronghold of the Swedish bourgeoisie? Perhaps Svenskt Tenn is both. One thing is for sure – Svenskt Tenn was anything but conventional when it started in 1924. Today, Svenskt Tenn is a player to be reckoned with when it comes to Swedish, colorful and high-quality interior design.

A playful style developed in the 18th century, the age when Enlightenment met the courtly reveries of pastoral life.

Mick Jagger, a dresser, a lamp, an express train and a gigantic lemon... Modernist classics and contemporary masterpieces from around the world come together in Stockholm for two days of design and art.

Here are five of the biggest stars of the Danish design world.

When it comes to mid-20th century furniture, Børge Mogensen was at the forefront of design.

A new survey of visitor figures across the world's top 100 museums reveals which major art capitals have been able to recover from the pandemic, and which still have a long way to go. 

Take a look around the 50-acre property in Hampshire, England, where Jane Austen was born and later wrote Pride and Prejudice.

Explore 200 lots that showcase iconic design, including the Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda sofa, and the tables designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli and Anacleto Spazzapan.

The Circular Sun House, which Frank Lloyd Wright designed in 1959 just before he died, is set in the desert landscape of Phoenix, Arizona and is listed for $8.9 million.

What is hidden behind the cryptic name E-1027? We take a closer look at one of the 20th century's most iconic (and practical) design objects. 

Tune in for a trio of auctions dedicated to Design lovers – from the Classic to the so-called 'New Design'.