Master craftsmanship, pure lines, both humanist and functionalist, sturdy, yet elegant designs that accommodate both humanist and functionalist elements… Yes, we are talking about Scandinavian Design. The mid-centurian movement, which took the world by storm in 1940s, is once again seizing the stage, achieving worldwide popularity, especially in the last 5 […]
“The ultimate goal of the architect is to create a paradise. Every house, every product of architecture should be a fruit of our endeavor to build an earthly paradise for people.” Alvar Aalto The Paimio Chair epitomizes the humanism, functionalism and innovativeness of modern design. Designed by Finnish architect Alvar […]
This week’s find of the week, two armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø are now on sale on Stockholms Auktionsverk. The armchair duo presents wooden legs and pale green fabric upholstery. It also includes a neck pillow with leather straps. Furniture designed by Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) are well known for their simple and elegant style, […]