We at Design Diary have always looked on the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s as a storied time in design, and two names among the behemoths of this Mid-century Modern Era are Charles and Ray Eames. Their philosophies live on in the company they started, which continues to be innovative to this day. Eames Office is
If you happen to be in New York City on Monday evening, November 15, make haste to the Bernardaud Boutique at 499 Park Avenue between 6 and 8 p.m. to meet famed contemporary artist Jeff Koons, who will unveil his “Balloon Dog (Blue),” which is being released in porcelain in a limited edition of 799.
In the foreword to Collected Interiors: Rooms that Tell a Story, published last month by Rizzoli, Bunny Williams writes about the moment she was introduced to the work of Philip Mitchell: “In 2015, as a member of the committee who chose the designers for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, we came across a portfolio submitted
From November 20, 2021, through May 30, 2022, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present Circus: Bouroullec Designs, featuring the work of the brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. We’ve followed their partnership as product designers for many years, our first introduction to their out-of-the-box thinking during the initial Design Miami/ fair. As you can see from
We knew from seeing the cover image that we would respond viscerally to Life in a French Country House: Entertaining for All Seasons by Cordelia de Castellane, which was released this month by Rizzoli New York. The publicity surrounding its debut touts her as France’s most prominent hostess, a title she illustrates as the book moves from
When the highly esteemed designer Alexander Lamont asks the question, “What makes a design iconic?” you know the answer is going to be soulfully authentic. Though many product designers pay lip-service to what they believe should stand the test of time, Lamont dives deeper on the subject: “As well as being unique and impactful, an
Maison et Objet 2021 wrapped up its fall show last month. When the next iteration takes place in January 2022, Gregory Lacoua will take center stage, as he has just been awarded the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris. Because we were not able to attend this past fall, we thought
Nestled into the plat of land that holds the Atlanta History Center and a number of educational venues, all surrounded by planted gardens, is Swan House. One steamy summer day, not unlike the ones we’ve been experiencing recently, we trekked to the mansion with Bethanne Matari, Currey & Company’s public relations maven, who had scheduled
Brussels-based architect Olivier Dwek is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his firm with a new title published by Rizzoli. Olivier Dwek: In the Light of Modernity showcases the architect’s point of view, which has been hailed as a radical vision of contemporary elegance and European luxury. Released in May of 2021, the book is filled with buildings and
Past trips abroad have brought us some of our favorite experiences, one that often rises to the top in our minds is taking in the François Pinault Collection of contemporary art at the Punta della Dogana in Venice. It was a gorgeous day, as you can see in the brilliant blue of the sky in