It was many things: a movement, a school, a style, a mixed-up social set. As an actual institution, though, it lasted fewer than 15 years. Yet, as the Bauhaus it enters its centennial year, its influence can still be felt—and seen—around the globe. Here's a quick field guide for spotting its landmarks and legacy from city to city.
A perennial rule-breaker, Fernando Mastrangelo has become disillusioned with the long-established customs of the design sphere. Here, the Brooklyn furniture designer diagnoses the problem and explains how he plans to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
Detroit has a storied design history full of monumental midcentury figures. Now, a new class of avant-garde furniture makers is carrying on the legacy—and evolving it. Isabelle Weiss, founder of local gallery NEXT:SPACE, on why the city will be a driving force in U.S. design again.
Introducing the definitive directory of Surface-approved design firms, brands, and more.
Introducing the definitive directory of Surface-approved design firms, brands, and more.
See Who's on The ListThe designer applies his strategic thinking to Montblanc's #MY4810 collection.