Design & Interiors

Vintage Ice Buckets, Ice Pails and Wine Coolers: A Design History

August 26, 2026

The surprising history of ice buckets, and why the vessels created to serve a once-precious commodity became collectibles in their own right.

Design & Interiors

How Flowers Shaped Furniture and Home Design

August 10, 2026

From 18th century Rococo to MCM, over the centuries, floral motifs have shaped some of the most recognizable furniture and decorative objects.

Design & Interiors

Vitra Furniture: History, Design Icons, and Auction Prices

July 21, 2026

There are few furniture brands with as many instantly recognizable designs as Vitra. Chances are you've admired a piece by Vitra, even if you didn't know it.

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The Art of Gothic Cathedrals: Stone as Canvas

November 20, 2025

By pairing technical ingenuity with aesthetic sensibilities, Gothic cathedrals served as beacons for both religious worship and artistic creativity.

Art Histories | Design & Interiors | Medium & Material

Sacred Geometry in Art History: Divine Creativity

March 26, 2025

Sacred geometry has inspired artists for generations, from the precise placement of sanctuaries to the anatomical accuracy of Renaissance revolutionaries.

Design & Interiors

Enveloping Beauty: The History and Art of Framing

March 24, 2025

Frames are the unsung storytellers of the art world - silent yet essential. Here, frames take center stage to showcase the artistry and evolution in design.

Design & Interiors

William Morris: Weaving Beauty into the Everyday

March 20, 2025

One of the most innovative voices in English design, William Morris went against Victorian tradition to champion the importance of craftsmanship.

Design & Interiors

The International Style: A Revolution in Modern Architecture, Design, and Art

March 19, 2025

Emphasizing simplicity, clean lines, and the use of modern materials, the International Style was one of the most influential movements in modern design.

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