Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) was a Swiss architect and designer known for his significant contributions to modernist furniture and architecture. He began his career collaborating with his cousin, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand on the LC series, including the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, unveiled at the 1929 Salon d’Automne exhibition “Equipment for Living” in Paris. Jeanneret …
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Pierre Jeanneret
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Ico Parisi
Ico Parisi (1916-1996) was an Italian architect and designer who significantly shaped post-war Italian modernism. He began his career after studying architecture in Como, Italy. Parisi is renowned for his innovative integration of architecture and furniture design. His furniture, including the Olimpino Table (1955), employs architectural principles with precise lines, industrial and natural materials, with …
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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a renowned American architect and designer who pioneered the Prairie School movement of architecture. He began his career in Chicago in the 1880s, developing his unique approach to organic architecture. Wright is known for his use of geometric forms in both architecture and furniture, seen in works like Fallingwater (1935) …
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Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Biography Arne Emil Jacobsen (February 11, 1902 – March 24, 1971) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who made a significant impact on Danish design history. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Jacobsen adopted the principles of architectural functionalism, a design philosophy that emphasizes the functionality of a building or object over its aesthetic. …
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Annie Hieronimus
Annie Hieronimus (b. 1945) is a distinguished French designer and textile artist known for her innovative and ergonomic furniture designs. Hieronimus’ professional career began in the 1960s after completing her education at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. Known particularly for her seating designs, Hieronimus’ contributions such as the Sandra seating line …
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Biography Afra and Tobia Scarpa were renowned Italian architects and designers who made significant contributions to the design world. Known for their innovative and elegant creations, the couple’s collaborative work spanned various fields including architecture, industrial design, and interior design. Afra Scarpa was born in Montebelluna, Italy, in 1937, while Tobia …
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Eileen Gray
Eileen Gray Biography Eileen Gray (1878-1976) was an Irish-born designer, architect, and leading figure in the 20th century modernist movement. Her innovative and pioneering designs have left a lasting impact on design and architecture. Gray’s work encompasses furniture, interiors, and architecture. Her designs are characterized by elegance, intelligence, and independence. They reflect an understanding of …
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Phillippe Starck
Philippe Starck (b. 1949) is a French designer renowned for his wide-ranging work across architecture, furniture, and product design. He began his career in the 1980s, quickly gaining recognition for his innovative and often playful approach. Starck’s furniture designs include the iconic Louis Ghost Chair (2002), the Costes Chair (1984), and the Privé series seating …
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Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Ronan (b. 1971) and Erwan (b. 1976) Bouroullec are French designers known for their innovation in furniture and industrial design. The brothers began their collaboration in 1999, quickly gaining recognition for their unique blend of simplicity and functionality. Their Cotone series (2017) exemplifies their talent for creating modular, adaptable furniture, featuring chairs and tables with …
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