Design Classics
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Frank Lloyd Wright's First Ever Prairie-Style Home Features the Coziest Looking "Inglenook"
The Winslow House is currently on the market, and designers are hoping its architectural fireplace will make a comeback in our homes
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Maximalism in interior design explained
Maximalism is so much more than just more is more. Our experts decode this movement in modern interior design
By Keith Flanagan Published
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Farrow & Ball Down Pipe – how to use this popular dark grey in every room
'Downpipe has achieved cult status - like Madonna and Kylie you need only say its name for everyone to know instantly that you are talking about a particular shade of dark grey paint'
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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The Barcelona Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe is one of the most famous pieces of modern design - here, we find out why
By Rory Robertson Last updated
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The Egg Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen is well loved and appears in many modern homes, and so we shine a spotlight on this mid-century hero
By Rory Robertson Published
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Behind the Design: Frieda Gormley of House of Hackney on the story of how her classic Palmeral print came to be
The Palmeral design from House of Hackney launched a maximalist movement. Here's how it came to be
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Vitra Eames House Bird: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Vitra Eames House Bird is a fun and witty design classic – and not, as you may think, conceived by Ray and Charles Eames. Here is its story
By Livingetc Last updated
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The Eames Lounge Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Eames Lounge chair design is a true mid-century masterpiece and interiors icon.We sit down and take a closer look at this cosseted design classic
By Rory Robertson Published
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Farnsworth House - a look at Mies van der Rohe's mid-century icon
Take an in depth tour of Farnsworth House, the home designed by Mies van der Rohe
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Anglepoise 1227 Desk Lamp: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Anglepoise 1227 Desk lamp is an iconic piece of design, and so we shine a spotlight on this mid-century hero
By Rory Robertson Published
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Frank Lloyd Wright Houses - everything you need to know about the homes he designed
This list of Frank Lloyd Wright houses shows why they continue to be some of the most influential buildings in modern interior design
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Design Classic: The Lema Booken Bookcase
Turning the idea of a traditional bookcase on its head, the Booken isn’t afraid to go against the grain
By Livingetc Published
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Design classic: Skygarden pendant
Plant this beauty in your home...
By Jacky Parker Published
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Design Classic: Steiff Teddy Bear
The Steiff Teddy Bear, named after US President "Teddy" Roosevelt, has been a children's favourite for over a century and is recognised worldwide by the yellow tag sewn into every bear's ear.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The IC T1 Table Lamp
The seemingly effortless balancing trick of the IC T1 Table Lamp is both graceful and striking
By Livingetc Published
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design classic: Champagne coupe
Raise a cheer...
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: 6631 Kaiser Idell Luxus Table Lamp
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Happy Chaise Longue
We know we’d feel more than a little overjoyed to be reclining on Antonio Citterio’s elegant 'Happy' chaise longue, vino rosso in hand
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Poly Chair
Cutting-edge techniques and good looks have assured this piece's status for years to come
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Panton Chair
Function, form and beauty, all in one seamless curve...
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Fortnum & Mason hamper
Time to indulge...
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Wishbone Chair
The Hans J Wegner classic chair that's on everyone's wishlist
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: 265 Wall Light
Form and function combine in one multi-purpose icon
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The A.B.C. Armchair
Designed for easyliving, the A.B.C. follows its creator’s maxims to the letter.
By Lotte Brouwer Published
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Design Classic: Eames Lounger
More than 60 years since the Eames lounger was released, it's still the perfect chair for lounging by the fire with a good book or a stack of magazines.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Series 7 Chair
Relaxed, subversive and sexy…
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The Original Fatboy
After being introduced over a decade ago the Original, with its oversized Fatboy label, has become a true icon of modern living
By Livingetc Published
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Design classic: Magi day bed
For less-is-more lounging
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Fatboy RockCoco Chandelier
Baroque ’n’ roll will never die
By Livingetc Published