Design

November 19, 2017

7 Iconic Chairs That Have Shaped Modern Furniture (Including the Seat You’re in Right Now)

In the 20th century, modernism dominated aesthetic interests. In addition to fine art and everyday architecture, the modernist movement also transformed interior design, with furniture at the forefront. While most home furnishings received modern makeovers, it was the humble chair that had the most avant-garde transformation. From the 1920s through the 1960s, a selection of the world's top designers and architects turned their attention toward seating.

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November 12, 2017

Unique Maps Illustrate Over a Billion Acres of Forests Across the United States

Cartography experts EarthArtAustralia specializes in creating “ultra-detailed maps of Earth from Space.” And after tackling the roads and rivers of the United States, they've just released a stunning map of the country using its forests. Over a billion acres of trees and forests, pulled together with imagery from the Landsat satellite, come together to present an interesting view of America.

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November 10, 2017

Paris Apartment Looks Exactly Like a Wes Anderson Film Inside (and It’s For Sale)

Director Wes Anderson is known for his visually striking aesthetic in both how his characters look and the places they inhabit. There are entire subreddits and Instagram accounts dedicated to finding locales that have the same sort of off-beat colors and vintage-style opulence that make his films so alluring. With projects like Accidental Wes Anderson, however, we hardly ever see what’s beyond the facade of these quirky buildings—until now.

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October 31, 2017

Dazzling Couture Collection of Disney-Inspired Dresses Are Both Dreamy and Wearable

From Disney-inspired illustrations, to baby princess photoshoots, and even fairytale-themed weddings, it’s clear that Disney-mania is as strong as ever. And now, Australian couture label Paolo Sebastian has launched a dazzling Disney fairytale-inspired collection for Spring/Summer 2018. Presented at the recent Adelaide Fashion Festival, on a themed runway resembling a magical woodland, the collection of 34 gowns—entitled Once Upon A Dream—is inspired by “the essence of Disney.

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