From the December 2021/January 2022 Issue
Yuletide Cool
Aluminum Christmas trees offer nostalgic charm With the dawn of the Space Age in 1957, political, technological and cultural horizons started to expand like never before. A new focus on […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Lighting the Way
The Panthella lamp helped to introduce new materials and innovative shapes in home furnishings 50 years ago There is a great future in plastics,” an older man named Mr. Maguire […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Zebras on Parade
Stripes take center stage in this iconic wallpaper design Who knew that zebras leaping across richly colored wallpaper would capture the hearts of so many people? Whimsical animal themes are […]
From the February/March 2021 Issue
The Chair that Hugs
The 1960s Hanging Egg Chair makes a comeback Whenever you seek refuge, the Hanging Egg Chair may be just the place to do it. The curves of the chair envelop […]
From the June/July 2020 Issue
The AJ Royal
A simple but innovative pendant shone a light on an iconic hotel when it opened 60 years ago and will be refreshed and relaunched this fall Every design style has […]
From the April/May 2019 Issue
Arco Lamp
A street light reportedly inspired Italy’s Castiglioni brothers to design a light that is simple in shape yet complex in construction You may have seen it in design magazines from […]
From the February/March 2019 Issue
Balancing Act
Engineering and sculpture combine in a comfortable chair that elegantly supports your weight on a barely there spindle and a simple round base. Is it about style? Is it about […]
From the December 2018/January 2019 Issue
The Wishbone Chair
Have a seat in this midcentury masterpiece of Danish sculpture The graceful lines of the Wishbone Chair by legendary Danish designer Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) destined it for display in […]
From the October/November 2018 Issue
Simple & Sophisticated
The Barcelona chair looks as modern now as it did when introduced nearly 90 years ago The height of sophistication is simplicity.” Editor, playwright, U.S. Ambassador and one-time Union City, […]