ALL Posts for Category: Designers & Architects

Michael Thonet: Mr. Bentwood

Born on 2nd July 1796, Michael Thonet was a cabinet maker of German-Austrian origin, who began his studio in 1819. A furniture design pioneer, he will always be celebrated worldwide for creating the classic and timeless, bentwood chair. Photo by Frederik Vercruysse.

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Trending Automobile Furniture

Your old vehicle is always associated with lots of precious memories. Up cycle furniture adds old school memories and quirky look to your ambiance.

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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Born on March 27, 1886, in Aachen, Germany, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is the renowned architect who said the famous words, "less is more".

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Arne Jacobsen

A dominant element in forming and shaping the quintessential Danish aesthetic was Arne Jacobsen's foresight.

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Alvar Aalto

Arguably the best and the most famous Finnish designer & architect, Alvar Aalto was born on 3rd February, 1898 in Kuortane, Finland. (Image via Supreme)

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Poul Kjærholm

Born on January 8, 1929 in Østervrå, Denmark, Poul Kjærholm, a remarkable furniture designer, worked as an apprentice for a cabinet maker before studying at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen.

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Oscar Niemeyer

Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, was an invaluable contributor to Modernist Architecture & Design. Niemeyer is primarily celebrated for shaping the architecture of Brasília, Brazil’s new capital.

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Charlotte Perriand

The exemplary French designer, Charlotte Perriand, was born on October 24, 1903, in Paris, France.
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Milo Baughman

Born in Goodland, Kansas on October 7, 1923, Milo Baughman’s talent was recognised by his parents at an early age. (Image via Coming Soon Newyork)

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Le Corbusier

Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris to a watchmaker in Switzerland, Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, donned many hats.

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Xavier Pauchard: A treat called Tolix

If you are sitting in a chic café or bistro on a picturesque cobbled street, chances are that you are seated on a Tolix. Do you ever wonder what makes a product go down in history as a cult favourite?

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