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…
Styles
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…
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…
Nottingham Nirvana A Midcentury Dream Home
We’ve seen some architectural gems in our time, but this one, in a tranquil spot in Nottinghamshire, really steals the show. It is the stuff of dreams – a midcentury…
Kay Bojesen: wooden animals with a soul
Silversmith and designer Kay Bojesen had a very special talent. He was able to bring wood to life, and he became world-famous for creating wooden toys that had soul and…
Exhibition in London portrays revolution of mentalities in the 60s
The revolution of mentalities in the late 60’s is the theme of the new exhibition of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The show brings together 350 objects, including…
An Aquarium with a Scandinavian Design
Designer Charles Törnros and his team in Sweden decided to completely create an scandinavian design to the home aquarium creating a minimal, beautiful object that is also customizable. SEE ALSO: Woolsey…
Mid-Century Menu: new old recipes
Have you ever looked at a recipe in a mid-century menu or cookbook and thought, “Ew. That is so nasty.” But you couldn’t stop looking at the recipe. Or thinking…
Three Styles of Scandinavian Spaces
The Scandinavian style is ideal for spaces of all sizes. Its emphasis on minimal clutter, light colors, and beautiful, natural materials makes it easy to accommodate in many different layouts.…
LIVE FROM MAISON & OBJET: INTRODUCING THE MIDCENTURY EXPERIENCE
As you all know we are at September edition of Maison et Objet. Today is day one at the fair and over at stand 45 46 Essential Home is…
PREVIEW: ESSENTIAL HOME AT MAISON & OBJET SEPTEMBER EDITION 2016
Once more we are getting ready for maison & objet. The september edition promises to be as good as the main event in january and Essential Home could miss out…
