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 […]
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Top Design Auction Houses in the World
Phillips (established 1792) New York, London, Geneva, Hong Kong Key Personnel: Edward Dolman (Chairman and CEO), Jean-Paul Engelen (Worldwide Head of Contemporary Art), Vanessa Hallett (Senior Director and Worldwide Head of Photographs), Nazgol Jagan (Worldwide Director of Jewels) Notable Design Lots: Marc Newson, Lockheed Lounge, c. 1990, £2,434,500 – April 2015 Isamu Noguchi, The […]
Nordic Design in the Spotlight: September 21 at Phillips
The famous annual Nordic Masters auction at Phillips is scheduled to take place on September 21. This year the auction, which bore witness to record sales year after year, focuses on lighting by Poul Henningsen and the collaboration between cabinetmaker and designer. Henningsen Lights: Without a doubt, the biggest highlight of the […]