Thomas Cooper Studio Steps Beyond the World of Lighting
With its latest launch, the Sagas, Thomas Cooper Studio dives deep into symbolism, storytelling,...
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These Thoughtful Wall Coverings Champion Latin American Heritage
An outing to Mexico Design Week and the proliferation of Latin American creatives in the...
Behind Wrensilva’s New Record Consoles, a Quest to “Engage All the Senses”
Evocative touchpoints of vintage recording studios and boundary-pushing sound engineering collide...
Upstart Design Studio Heirloom Cuts Through The Noise
A team of global design leaders have opened the doors to the interdisciplinary studio of their...
What’s New This Spring, From Our List Members
Studio Plow debuts Casa de Arte, Matthew Fisher launches a new collection at Remains, and more from
Art For Change Stages a Pop-Up Show at Grand Army Plaza
As the 136 year-old Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch undergoes a much-needed renovation,...
Henrik Pedersen Forges a Cocoon of Comfort and Style
The Danish furniture designer recently unveiled Bellmonde, a collection of woven outdoor seating...
What’s New This Winter, From Our List Members
Italian Design Brands’ New York City flagship, Original BTC’s ode to the plum blossom, and more
This Shape-Shifting Taburet Celebrates “Freewheeling” Creativity
Cecilie Manz spent the past two years collaborating with Fritz Hansen’s skilled artisans to bring
Caran D’Ache’s Latest Launch Champions the Creative Class
The Swiss leader in premium writing and drawing tools breaks down the barriers to learning about...
Balletic Influences Permeate These Sculptural Stone Objects
Virtuosic designer Matthew Fisher speaks on his latest collection of stone furniture and vessels,...
In Assemblage’s Handmade Wallcoverings, an Artful Ode to Nature
A dedication to handicraft unites the wallpaper studio and Holly Hunt, which brings Euclid,...
An Inviting Home Base for Workshop/APD’s First Furniture Line
Behind the New York City design firm’s latest project to launch in the public eye are some...
Ian Collings’ Study of Life Force Culminates in an Exploration of Movement
The furniture designer-turned-sculptor brings stone to life with “Movements,” in which he...
With the ACX Chair, Vitra Proves Simplicity Reigns Supreme
Antonio Citterio’s latest for the Swiss company is a contemporary take on a task chair that...
Holly Tupper’s Fine Jewelry Debut for Cultus Artem Recalls Her Encounters With Nature
By mining memories of childhood summers spent in the coastal idyll of Rhode Island and a...
Designer of the Day: Studio SFW
In 2021, Studio SFW partners Rachael Stollar, Erin Fearins, and Ward Welch closed one chapter of...
Society Awards Pulls Back the Curtain on the Artistry of Awards Season
As the primetime Emmys draw near, Society Awards stages a first-of-its-kind exhibition that gives...
Ingenuity and Inspiration Runs in the Veins of Buster + Punch
Massimo Minale shares how past lives in architecture and motorcycle making led to his current...
What’s New This Summer, From Our List Members
Karl Zahn’s kinetic sculptures at The Future Perfect, iF Design Foundation’s North American...
What Our List Members Launched at ICFF/WantedDesign
Biodegradable furniture from Model No., IED alumna Matteo Congiu shows ceramics made from culinary...
What’s New This May, From Our List Members
A rare cask from Louis XIII, Moss & Lam’s whimsical decor for Holly Hunt, Miami Design...
To Find the Answers, Christopher Boots Stays Grounded
The freethinking Australian founded his tight-knit lighting studio on the principle of fiat lux, or
A Toronto Condo Tower With a Technicolor Acrylic Centerpiece
For Aquabella, the third and grandest build within Toronto’s emerging Bayside community, II BY IV
Carl Hansen & Søn’s New York Flagship Store Is a Danish Design Emporium
After experiencing unprecedented growth during the pandemic, the furniture brand greatly expands...
Paul Loebach’s Signature Lighting Brings a Halo Effect
Available in chandeliers, pendants, and sconces, the Brooklyn designer’s Halo series for Roll &...
Chilewich’s New Store Puts Colorful Weaves on Full Display
Located steps from Manhattan’s bustling D&D Building, the textile brand’s airy new outpost...
Austin Lee’s Uncanny Visions of Our Tech-Saturated Universe
Across a new series of airbrushed paintings, life-size sculptures, and digital animations, the New...
D Line Helps Tom Dixon Embrace Hardware
The two forces unite to launch a robust line of architectural hardware that asserts its presence...
Fabrics by Venus Williams’ Design Firm, V Starr, and Wolf-Gordon Find Strength in Femininity
The tennis legend’s design firm teams with Wolf-Gordon on an upholstery series that pays tribute...
This Lighting Fixture Marries Age-Old English Craft with Contemporary Techniques
Original BTC's striking 3D-printed Pebble Pendant is a testament to the brand's dedication to...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
Paul Smith lends a stripe of color to Anglepoise’s Type 75 lamp, Art Deco tablewares and other...
Alteronce Gumby’s Cosmic Meditations on Color, History, and Lightness
In a never-before-seen series of paintings debuting at Mexico City’s Zona Maco art fair, the...
A Pristine, Gallery-Like Aerie in the Heart of SoHo
In a clean-lined Renzo Piano apartment building, Magdalena Keck flexes her curatorial eye to...
The LA Art Show Returns With an Environmental Focus
Kicking off the city’s highly anticipated art week, annual contemporary art showcase is putting...
An Infinity Room Is Hidden Inside CASETiFY’s Hong Kong Flagship
The tech accessories brand pulls back the curtain on its newly unveiled CASETiFY Studio, which...
Carla Sozzani Curates a Vivid Palette for Classic Danish Chairs
Fritz Hansen’s Series 7, Ant, and Grand Prix chairs all receive a color-rich facelift courtesy of
At Serino, Simplicity and Purpose Reign Supreme
Recently launched by a team of fashion and tech veterans, the fashion label distills every detail...
This Up-and-Coming Chicago Gallery Champions Unsung Artists
Founded by Julia Fischbach and Emanuel Aguilar, PATRON Gallery has become an emergent force for...
Jen Stark’s Psychedelic Visuals Now Adorn Armitron Watches
A series of six digital and analog watches and two Apple Watch bands are bursting with...
Athena Calderone’s First Rug Collection Reflects Marrakech’s Sun-Washed Tones
Marking her foray into the world of rugs, the design multi-hyphenate teams up with Beni Rugs for a...
The Art Consulting Firm Behind Your Next Hotel’s Most Stylish Touches
Art and Objects founder Teresa Aversa channels her worldly knowledge into imbuing world-class...
MCA Chicago’s Landmark Comics Show Is All About World-Building
Tasked with telling the backstory behind Chicago’s rich comics history through exhibition design,
The Armory Show, Undeterred by the Pandemic, Plots Its Return
Here’s what to expect from New York’s pre-eminent contemporary art fair, which takes over the...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
Lee Broom’s latest furniture line, an art auction to benefit Worthless Studios, and Mind Body...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
An anthropomorphic smart assistant, furniture swap meet, and Parisian couturier’s ode to César.
At the LA Art Show, Women and Technology Take Center Stage
Kicking off the city’s long-awaited art week, the LA Art Show brings an array of can’t-miss...
Calico Wallpaper’s Dawn Collection Meditates on Color, Care, and Community
Seeking to give back during the pandemic, the Brooklyn wallpaper studio invites four global...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
Wrensilva’s whiskey-inspired console, a cloud-like sofa from Bend Goods, and SCAD Lacoste honors...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
Mind Body Project gives back for Pride, SFMOMA acquires Dedon’s Kida hanging seat, and...
Worthless Studios Is Erasing the Art World’s Barriers to Entry
Fresh off the success of the Plywood Protection Project, founder Neil Hamamoto plans to open a...
Ratana’s New Label, Terana, Leans Into Outdoor Living
The outdoor furniture mainstay debuts a sumptuous collection of furniture that channels nature’s...
These Handmade Rugs Mimic One of Andy Warhol’s Rarest Works
Henzel Studio seamlessly translates rare maquettes of Marilyn Monroe onto a limited-edition series...
Room57 Gallery Is Crossing All Boundaries
From a dynamic apartment-like space in Manhattan, founder Josh Fayer organizes forward-looking...
The Golden Light of Gina Love
The jewelry designer and Auvere founder opens up about her unorthodox creative journey, the...
This Ethereal Lighting Collection Will Leave You Moonstruck
At Suite NY, Giopato & Coombes unveils Moonstone, a series of fiberglass composite pendants and...
This Carpet Collection Will Have You Itching to Travel Again
With five distinct patterns ranging from geological to glacial, Tsar Carpets’ Sierra collection...
Inside Achille Salvagni’s Sumptuous New London Atelier
Taking over a double-height space in London’s tony Mayfair district, the newly unveiled atelier...
At Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong Nurtures Passion and Ingenuity
With an artistic perspective and collaborative spirit, the Established & Sons co-founder empowers...
The Timelessness of Verner Panton’s Panthella Lamp
To celebrate Panthella’s 50th anniversary, Louis Poulsen reissues the late Danish designer’s...
How Studio PCH Hits the Sweet Spot
Severine Tatangelo, who founded the California-based firm in 2008, reflects on designing spaces...
Wallpaper Projects Devises a Vibrant Ode to Cyanotype
Channeling the 19th-century botanical illustrations of Anna Atkins, the Brooklyn studio’s latest...
This Insect-Like Table Clock Looks and Feels Alive
For the Swiss watchmakers MB&F and L’Epée 1839, Maximilian Maertens devises an intricately...
Martin and Anastasija Lesjak Liken Design to an Organism
The founders of Austrian firms Innocad and 13&9 forgo abstract thinking in favor of real-world...
The Family-Like Ethos of Suite NY
Chris Kraig, the New York furniture showroom’s longtime creative director, explains his deeply...
TSAR Carpets Isn’t Afraid to Take Risks
Known for high-quality custom rugs marked by bold use of color and texture, the free-thinking...
Make Your Own Luck With Auvere’s Talisman Collection
The high karat gold jewelry purveyor’s latest collection elicits positive emotions with symbols...
Puiforcat’s Storied Silversmithing Heritage Is Here to Stay
Past is prologue for Luc Delambre, who’s bringing the legacy French silver maker’s...
Anony’s Calder-Like Lighting Fixtures Will Make You Happy
The Canadian lighting studio Anony conjured a pendant lighting system that illuminates the fixture...
At Savvy Studio, Branding and Architecture Go Hand in Hand
Having devised spaces and identities for fashion labels and bookstores alike, founder Rafael Prieto
These Vibrant Rugs Are a Timeless Ode to Moroccan Architecture
Captivated by the colors of Morocco’s coastal villages, Beni Rugs taps the interior stylist Colin
A Group of Glasgow Designers Make the Ultimate Lounge Chair
Instrmnt Applied Design diversifies its dossier with an industrial-inspired seat.
This Interlocking Handblown Glassware Emulates Somatic Connection
Brooklyn glassmaking studio KEEP devises colorful drinkware that combines the intimate process of...
Fermob’s Playful Furniture Keeps the Outdoors Colorful
Get a virtual taste of the French manufacturer’s latest tables, chairs, and lighting fixtures in...
Carl Hansen & Søn Reissues the Beloved Mama Bear Chair
Also known as the CH78, Hans J. Wegner’s timeless lounger stands out in the Danish...
With a Subtle Touch, Far + Dang Transcends Typical Design Typologies
Not beholden to any single style, the burgeoning Dallas firm infuses a variety of homes across the...
These Leather Poufs and Pillows Channel Colombian Saddle-Making
Imbued with a tactile spirit, l’aviva home’s richly detailed Talabartero collection fuses the...
Anna New York’s Luminous Accessories Will Last Forever
Fusing her passions for biomorphic design and natural materials, Anna Rabinowicz masterfully crafts
VOLK Furniture’s New Lineup Defies the Fast-Consumption Mentality
With a poised approach, the Brooklyn studio introduces a trio of timeless new pieces that riff on...
Hand-Painted Silk Scarves Inspired by Incredible Women
For her latest collection, Kyriaki Drakotos conceived a series of silk scarves adorned with...
How Branding Expert Christopher Skinner Tells a Compelling Story
Five years after launching the beauty branding agency School House, the LVMH alum dishes on how...
At SCAD, Emily Mae Smith’s Wildly Inventive Visions
Kicking off the SCAD Museum of Art’s long-awaited reopening, “Feast and Famine” illustrates...
Terra Kaffe’s TK-01 Espresso Machine Checks All the Boxes
Sahand Dilmaghani, the founder of Terra Kaffe, was frustrated with user-unfriendly espresso...
Wolf-Gordon’s Artist-Driven AI Collab Reveals the Power of Human Creativity
With its recent exhibition, “Project: HI > AI,” the wallcovering company saw human creativity...
Fritz Hansen Takes It Outside
With the recent acquisition of Skagerak, the Danish furniture mainstay brings its winning formula...
What’s New, From Our List Members
Meyer Davis celebrates a milestone, IOTA Project is given an international award, and O.N.S drops...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
The New Museum toasts summer's end, a horror show at the Gagosian, and Suchi Reddy goes back to...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
A couple of saints team up on a crystal set, Sam Gilliam lands in New York, and a cake truck hits...
Studio SHK Brings a Dash of Mystery to a San Francisco Victorian
The client, an ex–New Yorker, was craving a kitchen that channels the moods of both coasts.
Rapt Studio’s Latest Venture
Norwest Venture Partners enlisted Rapt Studio's eye and hospitality expertise to design their new...
Inside Radnor’s Airy New Brooklyn Showroom
Radnor settles into a factory warehouse-cum-showroom that's inviting, understated, and rich in...
Experience the Sun Inside This Southampton Cottage
Nina Edwards Anker of nea studio walks us through the studio's most recent project, the Cocoon...
A Sharp Modernist Office Rehab With Unbeatable Parisian Views
Studio Vincent Eschalier has turned a classic 2nd arrondissement apartment block into something...
For Blueprint Lighting, it’s Custom-Made Midcentury Splendor on the Quick
Blueprint Lighting's Josh Aaron explains how the firm satisfies high-standard, high-speed...
A Brand-New Name in Swiss Furniture Design That’s 225 Years Old
Studio Seitz only rolled out its inaugural collection at this year's ICFF, but the legacy behind it
This Duo Is Giving the Palm Brand a New Lease on Life
Dennis Miloseski and Howard Nuk, the founders of Palm, explain the technology brand's user-first...
Celebrating 10 Years of Blitz
Seth and Melissa Hanley just recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their brainchild, Blitz.
A Sofa With a View for a Husband-and-Wife Design Team
Scott Baker and Mary Ann Hesseldenz of Baker + Hesseldenz Studio discuss their practice, their...
Nina Edwards Anker of nea studio on Transitioning From Art to Architecture
The head of nea studio started life pursuing fine arts, but then the urge to design took over. Hear
Philippe Starck Looks Back on One of His Favorite ’90s Designs
The designer talks about his work on the AXOR faucet, 25 years after its launch.
SONNEMAN’s Abstract Light
A striking geometric fixture from stalwart Robert Sonneman that works well by itself, but is...
Watch Wednesday: Chanel J12
The bold future of Chanel’s legendary J12
Andrew Sheinman of Pembrooke & Ives: From Making Slipcovers to Designing Interiors for the Billionaire Set
Pembrooke & Ives' Andrew Sheinman talks about his design origins, his process, and the surprisingly
Watch Wednesday: Breguet Reine de Naples 8908
The Reine de Naples’s origin story is almost as recognizable as its famously egg-shaped...
Watch Wednesday: Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium
Four years after unveiling the Midnight Planétarium, a men’s wristwatch featuring a working...
Watch Wednesday: Bulgari Serpenti Incantati Diamond and Rubellite
If Bulgari had a spirit animal, there’s no denying it would be the snake. One of the Roman...
For “Next Level,” VOLK Reimagines its Classics with Judd-Inspired Color-Blocking
"The idea of using color to reinterpret a few of our most minimal pieces felt like a natural...
Bec Brittain’s New Crystalline Fixtures Are Highbrow Rainbow Makers
Truly awe-inspiring.
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
A circus of light in London, new watch launches, and a decorating an Adriatic escape are all on the
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
A YoungArts photography exhibition, printed textile wall coverings, and more.
Watch Wednesday: Hermès Carré H
The Carré H, the chic, modern timepiece created by award-winning French designer Marc Berthier for
We Want Nothing More Than This Slice of Heaven in the Seychelles
ADD.Locus's dream house will haunt you, too.
We Still Can’t Stop Thinking About Rapt Studio’s Salone del Mobile Debut
We saw so, so many things at Milan's Salone del Mobile 2019—somehow Rapt's presentation stuck...
Watch Wednesday: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Tourbillon Duoface
Limited to just 50 pieces, the wristwatch comes in a platinum case befitting its rarefied status....
This Family-Proofed, Midcentury Modern Interior Was Designed Via FaceTime
Located in sunny Delray Beach.
Watch Wednesday: Rado DiaMaster Ceramos
Relying on its vast expertise working with ceramics and other newfangled alloys, Rado was able to...
An Hermès West Side Story
New York’s Meatpacking District welcomes the Parisian Brand’s 36th store in the U.S.
Watch Wednesday: Zenith Pilot Cronometro Tipo CP-2 Flyback
Zenith’s vaunted history as a producer of military chronographs for the Italian Army is on...
Watch Wednesday: Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph Limited Edition 100
The vintage aesthetic of the chronograph, which comes in a 40 mm stainless steel case, comes...
Watch Wednesday: TAG Heuer Carrera “Tête de Vipère” Chronograph Tourbillon Chronometer
Available in a limited edition of 155 pieces, in honor of the 55th anniversary of the iconic...
Watch Wednesday: A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Lumen Platinum
The fourth model in the Lumen series, which kicked off in 2010, the Up/Down Datograph is sought...
Designer of the Day: Sean Zhang
Travels through Italy ignited the product designer's love for craftsmanship, culminating in the...
Watch Wednesday: Parmigiani Toric Qualité Fleurier
Marking the first time the Fleurier Quality stamp has adorned a Toric watch, the Toric Qualité...
Watch Wednesday: Parmigiani Kalpa Fleurier
With its reimagined Kalpa collection, Parmigiani Fleurier introduces a new generation of collectors
Watch Wednesday: Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic
Long known for making elegant, luxurious and accessibly priced wristwatches, Baume & Mercier can...
Watch Wednesday: Hublot Big Bang Unico Red Magic
With a red-hot edition of 500 pieces, this timepiece is sure to be a collector’s darling.
Baker + Hesseldenz Studio’s ‘Dudley’ Gives Dining Chairs a Good Name
A piece that prioritizes luxury over pragmatism and comfort over idealism.
Watch Wednesday: Nomos Glashütte Orion Neomatik 41 Date Midnight Blue and Olive Gold
Nomos further refines the Update series with two new dial color variations for the Orion: midnight...
Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Automatic
Unlike the original Twenty-4, which was housed in a manchette style, the new automatic models—aka
Watch Wednesday: Gucci G-Timeless 38 mm GG Hologram
Beyond its technical attributes—including a sapphire crystal with antireflective coating and...
Watch Wednesday: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights of the Round Table III
The exclusive timepiece comes in a limited edition of just 28 pieces.
Watch Wednesday: Top Design Watches from SIHH 2019
The invitation-only timepiece show includes debuts from many of the world's best luxury watch...
Watch Wednesday: Chanel Boy.Friend Skeleton
The Chanel Boy.Friend Skeleton offers a 21st-century vision of unisex styling sure to enthrall men...
Watch Wednesday: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Summer Edition
Defined by its trademark octagonal bezel, the Laureato was a sporty sensation when it was presented
Watch Wednesday: Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 BMG-Tech 3 Days Automatic
Cutting edge materials meet high design to combine form and function.
Tal Zur; Founder and Creative Director, Iota Project
"Knitting is an international language, with global terms and signs, permitting us to overcome...
Watch Wednesday: Corum Admiral 45 Squelette
Corum manages to stay true to its maritime roots and push the boundaries of fine watchmaking in its
Watch Wednesday: Van Cleef & Arpels Ruban Secret
With a watch dial positioned beneath the jeweled bow—which allows its wearer to hide or reveal...
Karla Colletto’s Resort Collection Is a Much-Needed Dose of Nautical, Sunshiny Fun
No SPF necessary.
Watch Wednesday: Hermès Cape Cod TGM Cadran Laque
Designed by legendary artistic director Henri d’Origny in 1991, the Cape Cod from Hermès has...
Watch Wednesday: NOMOS Orion Midnight Blue
NOMOS introduces two new watches inspired by the night sky, martian or otherwise.
Watch Wednesday: Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40 mm
Big, bold, and masculine, the pilot’s watch constitutes a watchmaking genre all its own.
Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Ref. 5960/1A
Revamped in 2014, when the watchmaker introduced a steel version, the 5960 combines a self-winding...
These Gorgeous, Customizable Dangly Earrings Were Inspired by Mexico City’s Heritage
Kim Mee Hye's newest collection is bursting with conversation pieces.
Watch Wednesday: Grand Seiko Limited Edition
Limited to just 353 pieces, the Grand Seiko channels the spirit of its predecessor thanks to a...
These Are the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Vacation Destinations, According to Designers
Designers share personal photos from their most favorite locales.
Designers Give Us a Peek Inside Their Moleskine Notebooks—and Reveal Their Latest Projects
Not your average doodles.
Watch Wednesday: Chanel Code Coco
With runway references and an emphasis on crafting in-house movements, Chanel fuses high fashion...
What’s New This Week, From Our List Members
Including a new Andy Warhol show presented by Dia and Calvin Klein, AXOR’s 25th anniversary...
Tom Dixon’s New Home Accessories Are Perfect for Holiday Gift-Giving
The designer turns his discerning eye to home accessories—and the results are spectacularly...
We Designed Your Dream Living Room So You Don’t Have To
Behold: the eclectic living room of your dreams.
Surface Media Announces Our Latest Initiatives
A letter from our editor-in-chief on growth across the company’s various platforms.
