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Explore the history of these iconic furniture designs and learn how these cult favourites came to be
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Design Icon: The Vintage Radio that Blackpink’s Jennie, Kendall Jenner, and More Celebrities Love
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Designed by the Castiglioni brothers, this iconic radio has withstood the test of time and gained a universal appeal; it counts Kendall Jenner, David Bowie as well as Blackpink’s Jennie and Suzy Bae among its fans
Design Icon: The Eames Chair That's Always Seen in Korean Dramas and Hollywood Films
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Whether it’s Hollywood or Hallyu, the Eames lounge chair and ottoman are frequently spotted in luxurious homes in TV dramas and movies. Find out more about the history of the mid-century modern classic
Design Icon: Gio Ponti’s Round D.154.5 ‘Soap Bars’ Chair is a Retro Favourite
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While Italian architect Gio Ponti had a prolific oeuvre, one design remains a favourite of his: the Round D.154.5 chair, available from Molteni&C. Here, we explore the history of this iconic chair design.
Design Icon: The Pierre Paulin Armchair That Kylie Jenner and Other Celebrities Love
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Pierre Paulin’s designs are a favourite amongst the likes of Kylie Jenner, Frank Ocean, and Nicholas Ghesquière. We delve into the history of Paulin's Élysée chair, otherwise known as the Pumpkin or Alpha chair
Design Icon: Why Hans Wegner’s Minimalist Wishbone Chair Remains An Elegant Classic
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With its distinctive Y-shaped back and graceful appeal, the Wishbone chair by Hans J. Wegner is seen as an elegant classic. Here, we explore the history and the universal appeal of this sculptural piece
Design Icon: The Noguchi Coffee Table Seen in The Big Bang Theory, Conan, and More TV Shows
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“Everything is sculpture,” said Japanese-American industrial designer Isamu Noguchi. And the Noguchi coffee table embodies that very belief; learn more about this iconic mid-century design here
Design Icon: The Le Corbusier Chairs Seen in Movies, TV Shows and Korean Dramas
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Renowned architect Le Corbusier is widely regarded as one of the pioneering leaders of the modernist design movement. Here, we discuss the history of his famed chair designs that are frequently seen on screen
Design Icon: Why This Minimalist Lamp is Still a Cult Favourite
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Designed by Vico Magistretti, the Oluce Atollo table lamp is seen as an elegant classic. Here, we explore the history and appeal of this sleek lighting piece.
Design Icon: The Tulip Table Seen In Mad Men, Star Trek, Grace and Frankie, and More Shows
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Designed by celebrated architect Eero Saarinen, Tulip tables and chairs form a floral-like pattern when viewed from above—here’s how the piece came to be
Design Icon: The Knoll Barcelona Chair Seen In Suits, Iron Man And More Films
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Did you know that the iconic Barcelona chair was first designed for Spanish royalty? Here, we explore the history and appeal of the timeless chair design
