Inside Kohler’s Century-Old Wisconsin Factory

Touring the American-made manufacturer of brass, porcelain and steel sinks, bathtubs and toilets

There’s a great number of things we interact with on a daily basis that are too easy to assume have been made by machines. Take, for example, toilets, sinks and bathtubs. These steel, porcelain and brass pieces of industrial design are so commonplace that it’s nearly impossible to image a human hand touching each in their fabrication process. Though as we saw during a recent …

Czech-Designed Master & Master Furniture

Minimal, practical pieces that don't sacrifice aesthetics for function

Prague-based furniture producer Master & Masterfounded in 2013 by graphic designer Ondej Zita and furniture-maker Ludk tejglcreates minimalist pieces that are thought up by young Czech designers. With a focus on long-lasting materials and function, each piece is made to be practical without sacrificing aesthetics. “After my study of graphic design at UMPRUM in Prague I was not really satisfied with the jobs and problems …

Cartier’s Crash Skeleton Wristwatch

An unusual mechanical movement breathes new life to an horological icon

Since its introduction in 1967 Cartier’s Crash wristwatch has stood out as a model of iconic design. With a surreal asymmetrical design that challenges the uniformity of so many watches the nearly 50-year-old style Crash continues to evolve. At this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) a new iteration was showcased that brought our attention back to the Crash. The Cartier Crash Skeleton …