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Everyone Knows (and Loves) the Wishbone Chair, but, Trust Me, These Lesser-Known Dining Chairs Are Just as GoodThe appeal of the Wishbone chair is undeniable, but there are so many other designs out there that are just as classic yet nowhere near as expected
By Pip Rich Published
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Design on a Pedestal — How Furniture’s Museum Moment Is Redefining What Luxury MeansThe language of luxury design has changed — and the rise of the brand 'design museum' is a sign of the times
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This Classic Couch "Should Have Never Happened", but Became a Pop Art Icon Regardless — This Is the Legacy of the 'Marshmallow Sofa'A salesman's pitch for plastic disk furniture might not have panned out, but it inspired a mid-century classic in the process
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Eileen Gray Curated Some Of The Most Iconic Modernist Designs — Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Her Life And LegacyEileen Gray spent most of her working life being overshadowed by male designers, but her name now enjoys the international acclaim it deserves
By Rory Robertson Published
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18 Scandinavian Design Brands You Should Really Know About If Interiors Are Your ThingFrom the classics of Scandi design to the new upstarts on the scene, here's a potted history meets shopping list for the most impactful brands from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
By Rory Robertson Published
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The Deep Dive — Why Architect and Designer Alvar Aalto Has a Last Legacy in DesignAlvar Aalto remains so significant to Finnish design — from how they approach the seasonal light to inspiring the mediums, designers, and brands that prove important to the country’s buoyant creative scene
By Rory Robertson Published
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What is the "ADHD Sofa"? How a Design Classic From 1969 Went ViralVerner Panton's iconic design for Vitra has come to be known by a new name — but what's the story behind this unique couch?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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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 explainedMaximalism 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 Published
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The Barcelona Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to knowThe 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 knowThe 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 beThe 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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The Eames Lounge Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to knowThe 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 iconTake 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 knowThe 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 designedThis 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: Fortnum & Mason hamperTime to indulge...
By Livingetc Published
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Design classic: cane mixing bowlStill creating a stir...
By Livingetc Published
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Design classic: Skygarden pendantPlant this beauty in your home...
By Jacky Parker Published
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Vitra Eames House Bird: where to buy, how to style and all you need to knowThe 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 Published
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Design Classic: Originals Bar StoolBy Lotte Brouwer Published
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Design Classic: Fatboy RockCoco ChandelierBaroque ’n’ roll will never die
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Swirl RugAn uplifting design guaranteed to both elevate your mood and transform a room.
By Livingetc 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: Magis PuppyPuppy’s simplistic silhouette appeals to both child and adult. No wonder it's an ongoing bestseller.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Boffi Pipe Shower
It's not a shower, it's a waterfall.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Steiff Teddy BearThe 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: Wedgwood JasperwareWidely recognised around the world for its shade of 'Wedgwood Blue', Wedgwood's classical Jasperware has been prominent in British dining rooms since 1774.
By Livingetc Published
