Furniture

Sultans of Style: Le Corbusier

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In Styleture’s “Sultans of Style” series, we profile game-changing artists who have pioneered their way into the history books of design. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier, born in 1887 in Switzerland, was an architect, designer, urbanist, writer and painter who demonstrated a command of design in its simplest and most utilitarian fo[...]

Sultans of Style: Isamu Noguchi

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In Styleture’s Sultans of Style series, we profile game-changing artists who have pioneered their way into the history books of design. Isamu Noguchi, born in 1904, was an American architect, designer, sculptor and all-around craftsman who continuously struggled in his work to modify and recreate the elements of nature. An artist who deeply infused his th[...]

Modern Masters Series: Alvar Aalto

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Among the visionaries who pioneered modern architecture and design, Alvar Aalto set himself apart from many of his contemporaries by not relying on industrialized processes, but rather forging a style based on a wide array of interests and concerns. Born in Finland and a pioneer of the Scandinavian modern movement, Aalto came to prominence in the early 20[...]

Not Too Shabby

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We’ve all done it – driven by a garage sale or strolled through a flea market to marvel at all the lovely antique pieces only to leave empty handed – because although vintage items look intriguing, we’re never quite sure where to put them. Bronze candle holders and velvet arm chairs may seem like a fun purchase, but how do they fit into your home? Enter Sha[...]

Not Too Shabby

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We’ve all done it – driven by a garage sale or strolled through a flea market to marvel at all the lovely antique pieces only to leave empty handed – because although vintage items look intriguing, we’re never quite sure where to put them. Bronze candle holders and velvet arm chairs may seem like a fun purchase, but how do they fit into your home? Enter Sha[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]

The Bookcase as Art

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Forget about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Time Machine. If you thought the fiction of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells was creative, wait till you see the bookcases top designers have come up with on which to store such notable classics. These days, it’s unique design and out-of-the-box thinking that drives the creation of shelves where you can store and d[...]

What to Look For at Greenbuild 2010

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The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo-- taking place November 16-19, 2010--is the world’s largest expo dedicated to green building. Each year thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together for a  few days to take part in networking events, green building tours, educational sessions, listen to renowned speakers and to se[...]

Smile Stool Made from Reclaimed Wood by Studio Hindia

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The Smile Stool is a melting point between contemporary design and Indonesian craftsmanship. Studio Hindia is breaking from the reality that wood bent technology is not widely available in Indonesia, and are using a new approach to overcome this barrier. This design uses reclaimed wood and other waste wood materials from the Indonesian wood furniture indu[...]