Modern design has historically been inspired by many things, including French art, Italian food, and American domesticity. Today, it will be influenced by visitors to Zimbio. Join us!
Covers architecture, industrial design, furniture...
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Modern design has historically been inspired by many things, including French art, Italian food, and American domesticity. Today, it will be influenced by visitors to Zimbio. Join us!
Covers architecture, industrial design, furniture and functional accessories.
Founded in 1929, Zucchetti has been manufacturing bathtub faucets, shower heads, and other related bathroom fixtures for over 80 years. Zucchetti's reputation precedes itself drawing upon Italian design to create beautiful chrome fixtures. Featured here are four pieces from their collection. My favorite is the bathtub faucet where the water is dispensed as a sheet of water. Shapes are an important element in bathroom design. Here not only is there a unique shape to the fixture, but the... Read Full Story
Okay, people. We are definitely down to, and maybe even smooshed into, the wire at this point.
Here are 10 design deal daily ideas for last minute gifts. Please note - pretty much all of these options guarantee shipping by 12/24 if you place your order pronto. So get on it. And if nothing else, you can a) deliver a day late or b) get some ideas for when you rush around madly trying to get those last items checked off the gift list this weekend...
This is a lovely gift for just about... Read Full Story
As many of you readers know, I am a fan of mid century modern. I think a lot can be learned from the past as a lens to the future. Many new furniture designs are interpretations and tweaks from past furniture designers. Paul McCobb was a mid century modern master that brought many creations to the public during his career. The Paul McCobb nightstands here detail the quality and artisanship of his work. The first descriptive term that comes to mind for me is minimalist. There is very... Read Full Story
Chip side chairs by Knoll offers a stylish solution for modern office settings seeking stacking chairs for break rooms, lunch room, and training rooms. These chairs can also be used in home settings as dining chairs or as extra seating for guests. The Chip side chair is constructed of pressed plywood sheets on a steel frame. Drawing upon mid century inspiration from masters such as Eames and Cherner, the Chip features defined lines and a minimalist look. The Chip can be customized... Read Full Story
To the casual observer, Japan may seem slow to fishing at the current environmental trend that has taken the world by storm architectural. But an awareness and appreciation of the environment has been embedded in the construction of his house, for centuries, for example, ventilation and natural lighting, which has become so fashionable these days, has always been practiced in urban and rural Japanese architecture. Faced with a site where single-family homes coexist amiably with small fields... Read Full Story
