Design enthusiasts enjoying the recent resurgence of steel rod furniture should look to that of pioneer Ernest Race. The self-taught British designer turned to metal after WWII forced the country to ration more traditional materials like wood, and through his optimistic, fluid forms, he created what would become iconic designs. The Rocker is now available again in a range of colors.
by LinYee Yuan A number of homegrown brands were launched during this year’s London Design Festival, but one of the standouts was the collection of wood furnishings from Joined + Jointed. The debut offering—which includes the striking Concave bookshelf from Simon Pengelly, the Lazy dining table and chairs from Freshwest, Linus sideboard from Wales & Wales and the Wood III chair from Henrik Soerig—highlights their …
Only the Smithsonian Institution could compile a survey of design from the 1860s onward and somehow land every major milestone. Their new book, released this month by DK Publishing, is as comprehensive as it is beautiful. Covering design from across the world, the book incorporates everything from technology to textiles, furniture and industrial design. Full photographic galleries—including detail shots and even sketches—meet insight in this …