Although legendary Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was originally given sole credit for designing the Barcelona Chair — one of the most famous and timeless icons of modernist furniture — only recently has co-credit been given to his longtime partner, the architect/designer Lilly Reich. Designed specifically for the German Pavilion in the 1929 […]
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Feb
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich's modernist classic
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Nov
Tatto tatos' sphere-shaped sitting eggs
So you want to sit down on an egg-shaped seat that looks like a horse skull, do you? Well you’re not alone. Artist Denis Santachiara — a highly talented designer who’s had his work featured in museums such as the Louvre and MOMA — designed the unique shape of these seats and then partnered with […]
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Jun
Buyer beware of people staring at your fanny constantly
Bike seat as art? Well, Wisconsin-based Kara Ginther seems to be making it that way. With her custom made, hand engraved, and hand painted saddles, she seems to be elevating the hobby of bicycles to a whole new level. Thus far she’s only worked with Brooks saddles because of the quality of leather her work […]