James Bond—symbol of mid-century masculinity—was created, somewhat ironically, in the throes of author Ian Fleming’s first year of marriage. The playboy often quipped that he started writing Casino Royale to take…
UltraStellar Mid-Century Collection designed by Zaha Hadid for David Gill Gallery
UltraStellar: Zaha Hadid’s final furniture collection for London’s David Gill Gallery that as a mid-century touch and it’s made of walnut and leather, a reference to vintage furniture from the 50s…
All you have to know about MAAT, the new museum of Lisbon
The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, MAAT, opens this Wednesday, October 5th. The ticket will cost €5 but access to the gardens and gazebo on the roof is free.…
MODBOX: MID-CENTURY MODERN MAILBOXES BY GREG KELLY
Modern and mid-century design lovers: If you’ve ever built a house or just decided to spruce up the exterior with a few updates, you know how hard it is to…
Pink & Yellow Velvet for the 1st RED Valentino Store in London
French architect India Mahdavi has used bubblegum-pink and mustard-yellow velvet panels for the interior of this London fashion boutique for RED Valentino. “Colour is fundamental in my work, so is texture,” said Mahdavi.…
Sustainable cardboard house is ready in 24 hours and lasts 100 years
Imagine a sustainable house made of cardboard, which is built in record time (only 1 day), can be taken anywhere and has an incredible durability of 100 years. Well, this…
Bina Baitel – Confluentia
Bina Baitel, the Franco-Israeli-Swedish design prodigy was awarded the 2013 Premier Prix de la Cité Internationale de la tapisserie d’Aubusson in January for this sublime piece called Confluentia. …
Handmade Pencil by Nicholas Hemingway
Discover this pencil, a true drawing tool, handmade for life. A beautifully stylish writing and drawing instrument designed and built by Nicholas Hemingway. SEE ALSO: Tenderete Workstation Designed by Adolfo…
David Mellor Design: masters of mid-century tableware
In the heart of the Peak District is the David Mellor Design Museum and factory. Situated near the stunning Hope Valley, this architectural idyll is far from what you’d imagine…
Solo, a Radio that Plays Music according to Your Mood
Creative studio Uniform has made Solo, a radio that reads your facial expression and plays music according to your mood. SEE ALSO: Hemp Eyewear: Sustainable & Handcrafted Sunglasses The…
How to choose the music for a midcentury party
The midcentury style is a recovery of styles from the decades of 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60, applied to fashion clothing, shoes, furniture and decorative pieces. This style has…
MARTIN SCORSESE’S NEW YORK VINTAGE APARTMENT
Two decades ago, Architectural Digest featured in one of its issues the director’s newly designed apartment, and today we’re feeling reminiscent of that classic and vintage design. New York native Martin Scorsese could not have…
