Leon Ransmeier

A young minimalist takes on the challenge of designing for everyday life

A kind of Shaker simplicity marks the work of Leon Ransmeier, a beauty that results when an object is exactly what it’s meant to be and nothing more. A humidifier is a pristine bucket filled with water; an extension cord wraps itself neatly around a flat white spool. Some designs are, in fact, so pure of purpose that they can stump those of us surrounded …

From Photography to Design

Insight from Charlotte Perriand's photography on the design legend's life and work

Even design dilettantes will know Charlotte Perriand as a famous architect, pioneer of 20th-century interiors design and as the designer behind some of Le Corbusier’s most iconic furniture. But taking on a less-known side of the legend, the exhibition “From Photography to Design” at Paris’ Le Petit Palais explores her creation process, narrowing in on her body of photographic work. Ordered by Le Corbusier himself, …

Hästens Hammock

The ultimate hammock from the makers of the ultimate bed

Bringing their “floating on water” sensation to a classic hammock, fifth-generation mattress builders Hästens make a compelling argument for mellowing out this summer. Covered in iconic blue-and-white check fabric, the Hästens hammock is a re-release of a limited edition the esteemed Swedish brand produced in 2010, which sold out before ever reaching the U.S. Like their built-to-order horse-hair mattresses, the bed experts make their cotton …