ARCHIVE: OBJECTS

lampadina di achille castiglioni
Lampadina

Achille Castiglioni’s Lampadina, designed in 1972 for Flos, features an anodized aluminum base inspired by film reels, an LED bulb with a frosted section, and exemplifies Castiglioni’s minimalist design principles.

OXO Good Grips Smart Design
OXO Good Grips Peeler

The OXO Good Grips peeler, designed by Smart Design in 1989, revolutionized kitchen tools by introducing Universal Design, making everyday utensils easier to use.

michael graves kettle
9093 Kettle

Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi in 1985, the 9093 kettle is a hallmark of postmodern design, known for its blend of irony and distinctive visual language.

poltrona utrecht rietveld
Utrecht Armchair

A modernist armchair by Rietveld, combining geometric rigor and comfort. Produced by Cassina, it exemplifies Neoplastic design with its distinctive structure and stitching.

Arc Candleholder, Muller Van Severen
Arc

Parte della linea Arc di Muller Van Severen per Hay, questo portacandele in lega di zinco unisce superfici specchiate e forme geometriche in una composizione ironica ed elegante.

Tejo Remy Milk Bottle Lamp
Milk Bottle Lamp

The Milk Bottle Lamp by Tejo Remy, part of Droog Design collective, is an object symbol of new conceptual design. Since the 90s, it emphasizes the reuse of everyday objects.

Goto

Goto, a Murano glass tumbler designed by Marie Brandolini for Laguna~B in 1994.

sedia rossa e blu
Red and Blue Chair

A landmark of 20th-century design, Rietveld’s Red and Blue Chair translates De Stijl principles into a bold, geometric composition of color, form, and structure.

901 Tea Trolley

Inspired by British tea culture and Japanese craftsmanship, the 901 Tea Trolley by Alvar Aalto combines organic forms with intelligent functionality.

Butterfly Stool di Sori Yanagi
Butterfly Stool

The Butterfly Stool was designed by Sori Yanagi in 1954, and is produced by Vitra. Its simple assembly, low height, and export-friendly design made it an iconic success in post-war Japanese design.

Gerrit Rietveld x Hay poltrona crate
Crate Lounge Chair

The Crate Chair, by Rietveld Originals x HAY, is part of the award-winning Crate collection which re-edits the 1934 design by Gerrit Rietveld, featuring elegant, durable pieces for both indoor and outdoor use

PH5 pendant di poul henningsen
PH5 Pendant Lamp

The iconic PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for the Scandinavian brand Louis Poulsen, famous for combining form and technology.

Snoopy di A. e P.G. Castiglioni per Flos, 1967
Snoopy

The Snoopy table lamp, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1967 and produced by Flos, it’s an iconic design.

Le Corbusier Design
LC20 Casier Standard

Presentati nel 1925, i Casier Standard di Le Corbusier e Pierre Jeanneret introducono un nuovo approccio al mobile: modulare, funzionale e architettonico nello spazio.

Vitra Rotary Tray
Vitra Rotary Tray

A functional and discreet rotating tray by Jasper Morrison for Vitra, combining minimalist design, recyclable materials, and versatility for organizing spaces throughout the home.

Gerrit Rietveld Sedia Steltman
Steltman Chair

The Steltman Chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1963, is composed of geometric wooden planks. Produced today by Rietveld Originals, its mirrored versions have a strong sculptural presence and remain iconic in design history.

RS-ROCK END

Rock End is a bookend carved from a single block of Aji stone. The outer surface is left rough, while the inner face is polished, creating a quiet balance.

Toio Floor Lamp, design A. e P.G. Castiglioni for Flos
Toio

Toio, designed in 1962 by the Castiglioni brothers for Flos, incorporates industrial components in a form influenced by the language of the ready-made.

tube light lampada eileen gray
Tube Light

Tube Light by Eileen Gray, designed in 1927, features a chromed metal base, fluorescent tube, and minimalist aesthetic. It is still produced by ClassiCon today.

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Cesca Chair

Designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928, the Cesca chair combines metal tubing, wood, and canework, reflecting Bauhaus principles and becoming a 20th century modernist classic.

richard sapper caffettiera espresso 9090
9090 Espresso Coffee Maker

The 9090 espresso coffee maker by Richard Sapper for Alessi is a technical and design masterpiece, earning the Compasso d’Oro in 1979 and selling over 2 million units.

Pulcina

Pulcina espresso coffee maker is a compact, sculptural aluminum object designed by Michele De Lucchi for Alessi in 2015.

FUJ #1 (Doorstopper)

A doorstop in Aji stone, designed by Shigeki Fujishiro, that blends Japanese aesthetics and contemporary design in an essential, functional form.

Pinky Finger Trophy

A sculptural object created in 2024 by House of Rubber, the studio of artist Marlou Breuls. Positioned between art and sculpture, it explores themes of femininity through a punk and surreal aesthetic.

Flamingo

Designed by Álvaro Siza for BD Barcelona Design in 1972, the Flamingo lamp combines technical elegance with versatile use.

LC14 Tabouret Cabanon sgabelli di design
LC14 Tabouret Cabanon

The LC14 Tabouret Cabanon stool, designed by Le Corbusier in 1952, combines functionality and aesthetic refinement, with dovetail joints and solid chestnut wood, embodying practical, compact living principles.

poul henningsne artichoke
PH Artichoke

The PH Artichoke, designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958, is a best-selling pendant lamp blending techno-futuristic and opulent elements.

Tokyo Chaise Longue, Charlotte Perriand 1940
Tokyo Chaise Longue

The Tokyo Chaise Longue, designed by Charlotte Perriand in Japan in 1940, reinterprets the LC4 in bamboo, creating an object that embodies her poetic design vision.

sgabello miura plank
Miura Stool

The Miura stool by Konstantin Grcic, produced by Plank in 2005, marked a shift from sharp designs to softer forms, reinforcing Grcic’s innovative approach and redefining his design vocabulary.

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Ossidiana Coffee Maker

The Ossidiana coffee maker, designed by Mario Trimarchi for Alessi, has achieved great critical and commercial success, winning the Compasso d’Oro in 2016. Its sculptural design is inspired by volcanic stone, evoking ancient memories.

Caffettiera Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen Coffee Pot

The Arne Jacobsen coffee maker, part of the Cylinda line for Stelton, is a long-standing design classic from 1967, known for its elegant, functionalist design and durable materials.

Constance guisset vertigo
Vertigo

Designed by Constance Guisset and produced by Petite Friture, the Vertigo pendant lamp is an instant classic with immense success. It symbolizes France’s strong identity in contemporary design.

Armchair 41 Paimio

The Armchair 41 Paimio by Alvar Aalto, built for the sanatorium following the principle that beauty can be therapeutic.

LCW Lounge Chair Wood

Introduced in 1946, the LCW by Charles and Ray Eames is a molded plywood chair recognized for its innovative construction and aesthetics.

eclisse di vico magistretti
Eclisse

The Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, a 1960s Italian design classic, won the Compasso d’Oro in 1967. It features an adjustable light beam and a design based on three hemispheres.

stool 60 sgabello alvar aalto
Stool 60

Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto, designed in 1933 for the Viipuri Library, is an iconic, stackable birch wood stool. Produced by Artek for more than 90 years, it is a staple in Finnish design.

Bilboquet

Bilboquet, the 2023 award-winning versatile table lamp by Philippe Malouin, Flos new bestseller.

Bialetti Moka Express
Bialetti Moka Express

The Moka Express Bialetti, created in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti, revolutionized coffee making and became a globally recognized symbol of Italian design.

Atollo, Vico Magistretti per Oluce, 1979
Atollo

The Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce, a classic of Italian design, features pure geometric forms and provides direct and diffuse light. It earned Magistretti his second Compasso d’Oro in 1979.

AJ di Arne Jacobsen per Louis Poulsen, 1957
AJ Lamp

The AJ lamp, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1956 for the SAS Royal Hotel Copenhagen, is an important design object, long-seller of Louis Poulsen.

LC1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant Le Corbusier
LC1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant

The LC1 Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, designed by Le Corbusier and Perriand, is an iconic modernist chair featuring a new industrial aesthetic.

poltrona barcelona mies van der rohe
Barcelona Chair

The Barcelona Chair, designed by Lilly Reich and Mies van der Rohe in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exposition, is an iconic modernist piece known for its minimalist elegance and timeless beauty.

Tavolino E-1027 di Eileen Gray, 1927
Adjustable Table E-1027

The Adjustable Table E-1027 by Eileen Gray, designed for Villa E-1027, features an tubular metal structure and glass top with adjustable height.

eros torso NIKO JUNE
Eros Torso

Eros Torso, designed in 2018 by NIKO JUNE, is a unique vase made from 100% upcycled plastic. It reflects contemporary design and sustainability, marking the start of NIKO JUNE’s success.

Terra Light

The Terra lamp consists of a cylindrical base and a movable sphere that can be freely tilted to control the direction of the light.

Philipp Meinzer, Backenzahn Stool
Backenzahn Stool

The Backenzahn Stool, designed by Philipp Mainzer in 1996, made from solid walnut or oak and produced by e15. Its concave seat and geometric desig is a symbol of 1990s minimalism.

fazzoletto venini fulvio bianconi
Fazzoletto

Designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948, the Fazzoletto vase is a famous piece from Murano glassworks. Celebrated worldwide, it combines traditional techniques with avant-garde ideas, making it an iconic design.

Fortuny Lamp

The Fortuny floor lamp is one of the great lighting designs by multifaceted artist Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, who created it in 1907 in his workshop in Venice.

vitra toolbox di arik levy - 100 oggetti di design
Vitra Toolbox

The Vitra Toolbox, designed by Arik Levy, is a versatile organizer made from 100% recycled ABS plastic. Ideal for various spaces, it combines functionality, beauty, and sustainability in everyday use.

poltrona wassily marcel breuer
Wassily Armchair

The Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer, inspired by a bicycle frame, uses a tubular metal frame and fabric straps, exemplifying Bauhaus principles of functionality and industrial materials over decorative aesthetics.

Hay Colour Crate
HAY Colour Crate

HAY Colour Crate, designed in 2022, is a series of stackable crates made from 100% recycled plastic. Perfect for organizing and tidying up any space.

marjan van aubel sunne
Sunne

The Sunne lamp, designed by Marjan van Aubel in 2020, captures sunlight with solar panels and releases it at sunset. This sustainable, aesthetic lamp earned a spot in “Design Classics of the Future.”

Vaso Aalto Vaso Savoy
Aalto Vase

The Savoy Vase by Alvar Aalto, designed in the 1930s, is an iconic Finnish design known for its unconventional, poetic shape and technical challenge, symbolizing avant-garde and organic design.

Ombra Tokyo, Cassina design charlotte perriand
Ombra Tokyo

Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953, Ombra Tokyo is a wooden chair inspired by Japanese aesthetics. It reflects a synthesis of elegance, functionality and modernist sensibility.

Hang-it-all

Designed in 1953 by Charles and Ray Eames, the Hang-It-All is a coat rack crafted from steel and wood, brightly colored and modular.

LC8 Tabouret Tournante, Charlotte Perriand
LC8 Tabouret Tournant

The LC8 Tabouret Tournant by Charlotte Perriand, designed in 1927, is a modernist icon, exemplifying her approach to furniture design.

La Conica di Aldo Rossi per Alessi, 1984
La Conica

La Conica, designed in 1984 by Italian architect Aldo Rossi for Alessi, integrates pure geometric forms with functionality.

Il Conico di Aldo Rossi per Alessi, 1986
Il Conico

Il Conico, designed by Aldo Rossi for Alessi in 1986, is a stainless steel kettle that remains a classic of Italian design, celebrated for its elemental and futuristic cone shape.

forbici ergonimiche Fiskars
Fiskars Scissors Universal

Fiskars scissors, designed by Olof Bäckström in 1967, revolutionized scissor design with ergonomic plastic handles and stamped steel blades, selling over a billion units and becoming a Finnish design icon.

Braun BC02

The BC02 is Braun’s travel clock, designed in 1971 by Dieter Rams and Dieter Lubs in line with their less but better approach.

Tabouret Méribel, Charlotte Perriand
Tabouret Méribel

Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953, the Tabouret Méribel is a solid wood stool with simple, robust lines, reflecting her connection to alpine architecture and craft.

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Designed in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair features molded plywood, leather cushions, and an aluminum base. It remains a lasting icon of American modernism.

Rietveld Lampada da tavolo l25
Table Lamp L25

The L25 table lamp, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1925, is one of his less known designs. Featuring geometric shapes, it’s now available in original or limited edition colors.

Sedia numero 14 thonet
Chair No.14

Thonet’s No. 14 Chair, designed in 1859, was the first mass-produced chair and a pioneer of industrial design. Its functional, minimalist aesthetic made it a favorite among modernist architects.

Pipistrello di Gae Aulenti per Martinelli Luce, 1965
Pipistrello

The famous Pipistrello Lamp by Gae Aulenti, designed in 1965, features a distinctive bat-like shape and an Art Nouveau style. It has remained a design classic for decades.

Pensant Light rietveld
Pendant Light L40

The L40 pendant lamp, designed by Rietveld in 1922, features four tubular lights forming a suspended light sculture. Influencing Bauhaus architects Breuer and Gropius, it’s displayed at the Stedelijk, Centraal Museum, and Schröder House.

Sedia Zig Zag Gerrit Rietveld
Zig Zag Chair

The Zig Zag chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1934 and produced by Cassina, is one of the most beloved designs by the Dutch masters.

Fontana Arte modello 1853
Fontana 1853

Max Ingrand designed the Fontana 1853 lamp in 1954 for Italian lighting brand FontanaArte. This important table lamp remains a best-seller and a symbol of iconic designer lighting.

Bruno Munari Posacenere Cubo
Cubo

Cubo, designed by Bruno Munari in 1957, introduced concealed structures in ashtray design, in an intelligent project that brings together functionality and cultural expression.

606 universal shelving system
606 Universal Shelving System

Since 1970, the 606 modular system demonstrates Dieter Rams’ principles: a modular structure, durable materials, and clear, functional design that has remained unchanged for over fifty years.

Bilia di Gio Ponti per FontanaArte, 1932
Bilia

The Bilia lamp, designed by Gio Ponti in 1932 for Fontana Arte, combines pure geometric forms, the cone and the sphere and is a timeless Italian design classic.

LC4 Chaise Long à Reglage Continu
LC4 Chaise Long à Reglage Continu

Le Corbusier’s LC4 Chaise Longue, created in 1929 with Jeanneret and Perriand, is an iconic modernist design, conceived as a “machine for relaxation,” embodying pure function and ergonomic principles.

eileen gray bibendum poltrona
Bibendum Armchair

The Bibendum armchair by Eileen Gray, designed in 1926, features a tubular metal base and stacked semi-circular cylinders. It is one of the most distinctive, successful pieces in her work.

Magazine Rack

Designed in 1972 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, the Magazine Rack 4675 is made of ABS plastic using injection molding. It features four staggered compartments and a central handle for stability and ease of transport.

hario buono V60 kettle
Hario Buono V60

The Hario Buono V60 is an elegant, functional Japanese kettle, featuring a swan-neck spout and ergonomic handle for precise pouring.

Insalatiera e Colino Sori Yanagi
Bowl and Strainer Sori Yanagi

The Sori Yanagi Bowl and Strainer set is an iconic design, celebrated for the seamless blend of function and aesthetics. Featured in the 2007 “Super Normal” exhibition, it shows Yanagi’s design without designer philosophy.

Peel

The Peel table lamp designed by Sissel Gram Warringa for Frandsen was born from a research around form and material: is it possible to make a metal surface feel and look soft?

orologio da tavolo cronotime di pio manzù
Cronotime

Designed by Pio Manzù in the 1960s, Cronotime is a rotating desk clock and icon of Italian design, now held in major international museum collections.

Taccia di A. e P.G. Castiglioni per Flos, 1962
Taccia

The Taccia lamp, designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1962 for Flos, is a timeless classic, updated with modern materials and technology while retaining its iconic design and long-lasting appeal.

Arco

ACHILLE E PIER GIACOMO CASTIGLIONI, 1962 OBJECT In 1962, during a period of intense innovation in postwar Italian design, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni created a lamp for Flos that would change how domestic spaces are lit. The Arco was

LC2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle
LC2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle

The LC2 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Petit Modèle, designed by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand in 1928, is a modernist masterpiece, important for the introduction of tubular steel frame.

Lampada Mayday Flos
MayDay

Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Flos in 1999, Mayday is a versatile, portable lamp with industrial roots, featuring a hook-handle, conical diffuser, and 5-meter cable.

Tykho Radio

The Lexon Tykho is a portable rubber radio with a minimal design. Waterproof and shock-resistant, it features a rotating antenna for tuning.

Shiva

In 1973, Ettore Sottsass designed the Shiva vase: a pink ceramic lingam inspired by a love story and his travels in India.

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Ladle Sori Yanagi

Designed in 1974 by Sori Yanagi, this stainless steel ladle blends Western kitchenware with Japanese aesthetics. Handcrafted and prototyped by Yanagi, it’s still produced in Japan’s Niigata district.

anglepoise 1227 originale
Anglepoise 1227

The Anglepoise Original 1227, a 1930s design classic by George Carwardine, defined the spring-balanced desk lamp archetype. Created by chance, its innovative spring system allows easy adjustment and stable positioning.

Menhir

Designed by Michael Anastassiades and produced by Alessi in 2024, Menhir is a coffee maker that evokes the enigmatic shapes of prehistoric stones for a contemporary ritual.

Grässhoppa Floor Lamp

Designed in 1947 by Greta Magnusson Grossman, the Grässhoppa lamp has elongated organic shapes and is a symbol of post-war design.

Aldo Rossi, La Cupola Alessi 1988
La Cupola Coffee Maker

Aldo Rossi, Pritzker Prize winner in 1990, designed “La Cupola” for Alessi. Launched in 1988, this iconic coffee maker remains in production, with over 1 million units sold.

Nesso di Giancarlo Mattioli e Gruppo Architetti Urbanisti Città Nuova per Artemide, 1967
Nesso

The Nesso lamp by Artemide, is a symbol of 1960s Italian design using plastic materials. It remains in production in original and new colors and more sustainable plastics.

Armchair 400 Tank

The Tank Armchair, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936 for the Milan Triennale, represents a shift in his design approach, being more robust and voluminous compared to his previous works.

Eames Molded Plastic Armchair DAR

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1948 and produced by Herman Miller since 1950, the Molded Plastic Armchair is an icon of modular modern design.

Sori Yanagi Elephant Stool
Elephant Stool

The Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi, designed in 1954, is an iconic, versatile, and durable design piece made from molded polypropylene, celebrated for its simplicity and functionality, and featured in major design museums.

chemex caffettiera design
Chemex Coffee Maker

The Chemex coffee maker, designed in 1941 by German chemist Peter Schlumbohm, is born from applying Bauhaus principles of efficiency and simplicity to everyday kitchen tools using the laboratory aesthetic.

Vaso Kink Earnest Studio
Kink Vase

The Kink Vase, designed by Rachel Griffin for Muuto, is a successful contemporary design piece. Its unique, almost humanoid form features two openings, transforming simple industrial elements into light and joyful forms.

Jasper Morrison, Cork Family
Cork Family

Designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2004, Cork Family consists of five stool-tables made from cork. These famous objects are part of Morrison’s ongoing research on the material.