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George Nelson Knew What Time It Was: Clocks, Furniture, and Mid-Century Design

George Nelson furniture and clocks shaped modern design—Ball Clocks, Bubble Lamps, and clever pieces that still work in real homes today.

George Nelson Knew What Time It Was: Clocks, Furniture, and Mid-Century Design

George Nelson furniture and clocks shaped modern design—Ball Clocks, Bubble Lamps, and clever pieces that still work in real homes today.

George Nelson Knew What Time It Was: Clocks, Furniture, and Mid-Century Design

George Nelson furniture and clocks shaped modern design—Ball Clocks, Bubble Lamps, and clever pieces that still work in real homes today.

Parisian Modern Living Rooms: The Architecture of Restraint

Parisian modern living rooms are all about contrast — old bones, modern lines, and a sense of quiet restraint. This guide breaks down how to get the look through architecture,…

George Nelson Knew What Time It Was: Clocks, Furniture, and Mid-Century Design

George Nelson furniture and clocks shaped modern design—Ball Clocks, Bubble Lamps, and clever pieces that still work in real homes today.

From Mona Lisa to Nighthawks: The Art History of New Yorker Covers

A roundup of New Yorker magazine covers that pay homage to famous art—from Botticelli and Van Gogh to Magritte and Hopper. A little gallery in print form.

Iconic Furniture Tattoos: A Creative Tribute to Design Classics

Enter the world of furniture tattoos, where iconic designs like the Cesca Chair and Eames Lounge are reimagined as stunning body art. From mid-century classics to creative interpretations, these tattoos…

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George Nelson Knew What Time It Was: Clocks, Furniture, and Mid-Century Design

George Nelson furniture and clocks shaped modern design—Ball Clocks, Bubble Lamps, and clever pieces that…

Parisian Modern Living Rooms: The Architecture of Restraint

Parisian modern living rooms are all about contrast — old bones, modern lines, and a…

More Than Just a Chair: How Ray and Charles Eames Rewired Modern Design

Eames furniture changed how we think about modern design—blending beauty, function, and comfort in ways…

From Mona Lisa to Nighthawks: The Art History of New Yorker Covers

A roundup of New Yorker magazine covers that pay homage to famous art—from Botticelli and…