An engineer with a passion for design, Isao Hosoe was born in Tokyo on March 8, 1942. He graduated in aerospace engineering with a thesis on a human-powered aircraft, then moved to Milan in 1967 to collaborate with Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli of the Ponti-Fornaroli-Rosselli studio. In 1985 he…
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by Evi Mibelli. It is a name that is unknown to most people and is not particularly well known even among “insiders”. Unless they’re collectors of Scandinavian design, and they enjoy participating in auctions, where his formidable furnishings fetch prohibitive prices. Carl Axel Acking was one of the most prolific…
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Among the last great Masters who made “Made in Italy” famous internationally, we remember Angelo Mangiarotti, born in Milan on February 26, 1921. Architect, sculptor, and designer, he graduated from the Politecnico di Milano and then began his career in the United States, where he worked with greats such as…
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Born in Offenbach am Main on February 24, 1893, Christian Dell trained as a silversmith at a specialized academy for silver forging and later attended the School of Applied Arts in Weimar, where he refined and put into practice his knowledge in artisan workshops as a master silversmith. From 1922…
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Where light dresses elegance and lightness, every room is transformed into a welcoming and refined space, capable of telling stories of design, craftsmanship, and intimate atmospheres. Fabric pendant lamps are now among the most refined choices for illuminating the dining room with elegance and character. Soft, dramatic, and capable of…
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Objects should provide company. (Achille Castiglioni) On February 16, 1918, Achille Castiglioni was born, an Italian designer with a capital “D”, capable of giving life to some of the most ingenious objects of modern design, designed in various types and with international success. Born in Milan to a sculptor father,…
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Born in Copenhagen on February 11, 1902, Arne Jacobsen is one of the most renowned Danish architects and designers in the world. After graduating in architecture from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he opened his own studio in 1930, where he worked until his death in 1971, leaving…
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Whales, ducks, dachshunds, giraffes, and more: animal-shaped lamps are popular because they’re ironic, decorative, and surprising, blending design, playfulness, and personality in a playful way. Here you’ll find the top 10 of the most beastly ones out there. There’s one category of objects that more than others manages to reconcile…
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Discover how to navigate the best sites and marketplaces for purchasing vintage, modern, and original design furniture, finding exclusive creations that express your style and personal taste. Choosing secondhand design means furnishing with authentic pieces that tell unique stories, enhancing beauty, functionality, and respect for the environment. It’s not just…
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Three immersive and complementary paths that, between décor, hospitality, and retail, decode the creative present and anticipate future trends, transforming spaces, materials, and objects into sensitive traces of contemporary design. In its first appointment for 2026, Maison&Objet entrusts at the tale of What’s New? Spaces the definition not only of…
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