Design Classics
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Farrow & Ball Down Pipe – how to use this popular dark grey in every room
'Downpipe has achieved cult status - like Madonna and Kylie you need only say its name for everyone to know instantly that you are talking about a particular shade of dark grey paint'
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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The Barcelona Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe is one of the most famous pieces of modern design - here, we find out why
By Rory Robertson Last updated
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The Egg Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen is well loved and appears in many modern homes, and so we shine a spotlight on this mid-century hero
By Rory Robertson Published
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Behind the Design: Frieda Gormley of House of Hackney on the story of how her classic Palmeral print came to be
The Palmeral design from House of Hackney launched a maximalist movement. Here's how it came to be
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Vitra Eames House Bird: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Vitra Eames House Bird is a fun and witty design classic – and not, as you may think, conceived by Ray and Charles Eames. Here is its story
By Livingetc Last updated
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The Eames Lounge Chair: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Eames Lounge chair design is a true mid-century masterpiece and interiors icon.We sit down and take a closer look at this cosseted design classic
By Rory Robertson Published
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Farnsworth House - a look at Mies van der Rohe's mid-century icon
Take an in depth tour of Farnsworth House, the home designed by Mies van der Rohe
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Anglepoise 1227 Desk Lamp: where to buy, how to style and all you need to know
The Anglepoise 1227 Desk lamp is an iconic piece of design, and so we shine a spotlight on this mid-century hero
By Rory Robertson Published
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Frank Lloyd Wright Houses - everything you need to know about the homes he designed
This list of Frank Lloyd Wright houses shows why they continue to be some of the most influential buildings in modern interior design
By Amy Moorea Wong Last updated
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Design Classic: Wedgwood Jasperware
Widely recognised around the world for its shade of 'Wedgwood Blue', Wedgwood's classical Jasperware has been prominent in British dining rooms since 1774.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Skygarden Pendant
A pendant shade inspired by classical architecture
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Saarinen Tulip Table
A cult classic never goes out of style
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Swirl Rug
An uplifting design guaranteed to both elevate your mood and transform a room.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Magis Puppy
Puppy’s simplistic silhouette appeals to both child and adult. No wonder it's an ongoing bestseller.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Boffi Pipe Shower
It's not a shower, it's a waterfall.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The 214 Chair
In the words of Le Corbusier, never before was something more elegant… and more fit for practical use.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The Nelson Chair
Linley's Nelson chair is an exact replica of Admiral Lord Nelson's favourite chair, launched in 2005 to celebrate the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Eames Elephant
This children's chair is the perfect example of Charles and Ray Eames' fun side.
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Poliform Airport Sofa
Perfect for lounging, as it’s wide enough to flop all over.
By Livingetc Published
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DESIGN CLASSIC: Bisley Multidrawer
A place for everything..
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Originals Bar Stool
By Lotte Brouwer Published
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Design Classic: The Nest Rest
Climb in and curl up...
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Electric Wall Clock
Inspired by the electric clocks that adorned the walls of factories and train stations during the thirties, forties and fifties, Newgate's 'Electric' wall clock is a mid-century modern classic
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: 369 Armchair
A ‘bucket’ armchair with buckets of style.
By Livingetc Published
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DESIGN CLASSIC: MAD KING CHAIR
Truly, seating royalty
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: Polyside Chair
By Lotte Brouwer Published
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Design Classic: Arco Lamp
Sixties elegance and sophistication in a solid piece of design.
By Livingetc Published
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Design classic: cane mixing bowl
Still creating a stir...
By Livingetc Published
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Design Classic: The Lema Booken Bookcase
Turning the idea of a traditional bookcase on its head, the Booken isn’t afraid to go against the grain
By Livingetc Published