Eero Saarinen’s Two-Seater: the Womb Settee

Knoll overcomes structural issues to bring the 1940s design back into production

The story behind Eero Saarinen’s classic 1948 Model 70 Womb design is simple: Florence Knoll wanted a chair that felt like “basket full of pillows.” While most might immediately think of fluffiness and volume, the Finnish-American furniture designer (and architect behind the architectural marvel that is the TWA Flight Terminal at JFK Airport) had a sleek and suggestive style. Saarinen created a shell shape that …

A Stunning Mercedes Benz 190SL Barn-find

On a walk through his neighborhood, Michael Potiker spotted a dusty car sitting in a rundown garage. The car, covered in rat droppings and dog fur, turned out to be a Mercedes Benz 190SL that hadn’t been driven for nearly a decade. With some luck, Potiker purchased the car from its owner and restored it to its full glory. Head to Petrolicious to read more …

AHAlife Has Acquired Online Marketplace Bezar

Bezar, the online design marketplace created by former Fab.com co-founder Bradford Shellhammer, has been acquired by AHAlife, a global luxury retailer. The two brands are similar in spirit and both work to expose independent designs to online shoppers. With the acquisition, AHAlife will gain market share while Bezar will benefit from AHAlife’s 200-country reach as well as its popular mobile app. The transition begins today, …