Carlo De Carli: A Titan of Italian Mid-Century Design When we think of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, names like Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, and Ico Parisi quickly come to mind. But among them stands a quieter, deeply philosophical figure whose...
George Nakashima: The Soul of the Tree in Mid-Century and Studio Craft Furniture In the pantheon of Mid-Century Modern designers, George Nakashima occupies a singular place—not just as a master craftsman, but as a philosopher of materials, a bridge between...
THE EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR & OTTOMAN Charles and Ray Eames had ideas about making a better world with design, one in which things like furniture could bring greater pleasure and functionality to our lives. The Eames spent much of their...
In the pantheon of Mid-Century Modern seating, few chairs combine sculptural grace, luxurious comfort, and royal provenance quite like the Ib Kofod-Larsen “Elizabeth” Chair. Designed in 1956 and originally known as the Model U-56, this lounge chair has become one of...
