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In the world of furniture design, there are pieces that achieve classic status over time. In this series we focus on these timeless pieces and their stories.

Isamu Noguchi, Akari 7A, Japanese paper, 30 x30 x 63 cm © Image Courtesy Vitra

How the Akari Light Sculptures Combine Tradition and Modernity

In the world of furniture design, there are a few pieces that have achieved the status of design icons thanks to their form, aesthetics,...

Gerrit Rietveld, Steltman chair, 1963 © Image Courtesy Rietveld Originals

How the Steltman Chair Became a Symbol of Unity

In the world of furniture design, there are few pieces that are so timeless and iconic that they achieve classic status. In this series,...

Fauteuil À Dossier Basculant, Kollektion Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, Charlotte Perriand® Copyright © 2023 CASSINA

How the Fauteuil à Dossier Basculant (LC1) Combines Aesthetics and Comfort

In the world of furniture design, there are individual pieces that achieve the status of a classic over time. In this series, we focus...

Marcel Breuer, Wassily chair, KnollStudio, Hungary, 1925 / c. 1990, chrome-plated steel, leather, 74 × 79 × 69 cm © Image Copyright Knoll, Image via Knoll

How the Wassily™ Chair Changed the Face of Modern Design

In the world of design, there are many objects that have stood the test of time and are still appreciated by many design lovers...

Timeless Minimalism: The Zig Zag Chair

How far can the design of such a functional piece of furniture as a chair be reduced and still be aesthetically pleasing? Designer Gerrit...

How the Akari Light Sculptures Combine Tradition and Modernity

How the Steltman Chair Became a Symbol of Unity

How the Fauteuil à Dossier Basculant (LC1) Combines Aesthetics and Comfort

How the Wassily™ Chair Changed the Face of Modern Design

Timeless Minimalism: The Zig Zag Chair

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