From the August/September 2018 Issue
The Nature of Simplicity
Angered when his design is copied, Isamu Noguchi retaliates by creating a new masterpiece of restraint and modern elegance. Geometry meets nature in the Noguchi coffee table, a 1944 design […]
From the April/May 2018 Issue
Have a Seat
Ingenuity — and possibly a little disingenuity — mark the history of the popular Adirondack chair. Proving there is beauty in simplicity, the Adirondack chair has unassumingly become an icon […]
From the February/March 2018 Issue
Shades of Light
The Tiffany lamp is an icon of Art Nouveau style with a history of innovation, imitation and a little mystery. Turn on a Tiffany lamp and the stained-glass shade comes […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Cooking Up Nostalgia
The AGA cooker has traveled a storied path since its introduction as a multipurpose appliance and now stands ready for its second century. The gleaming stainless steel ranges that dominate […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
Modern Times
The end of World War II unleashed playful yet sophisticated designs for the home, including wall clocks. In some cases the best way to describe something is to say what […]
From the August/September 2017 Issue
Bertoia Diamond Chair
Sculpture takes a seat in this midcentury modern design. The criss-crossed steel rods of the Diamond Chair look like netting casually draped over, well, nothing. But that delicate appearance belies […]
From the April/May 2017 Issue
Tulip Time
A modern design for all tastes. The shape looks simple and effortless, something the designer may have doodled on a piece of scrap paper. The shape is deceivingly elegant, however, […]