Akari Light Sculptures Illuminate

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the 20th century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Through a lifetime of artistic experimentation, he created sculptures, gardens, furniture and lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, landscapes and set designs. His work was at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern. Noguchi’s Akari Light Sculptures are considered icons of modern […]

Sculptural Chandelier is a Work of Art

Giacometti chandelier lights up auction. In the 1960s, painter John Craxton saw an interesting-looking bronze chandelier at an antiques store in London. Its six arms were paired like long, straight branches with spiked ends, and a hollow sphere with large, round cutouts dangled underneath. Craxton immediately recognized it as a piece commissioned in the 1940s […]

Design Trends for Collectors

Dear Lee, One of the biggest challenges for collectors — other than using restraint at flea markets and antiques markets now that they have started up again! — is how to display your newly purchased treasures. Be careful to preserve your collections and keep the items safe. Be aware, too, of shifting design trends to […]

Scandinavian Ceramic Artists’ Marks

Modern art pottery and tableware have been made by several Scandinavian factories. The most well-known companies are Bing & Grøndahl and Royal Copenhagen in Denmark and Gustavsberg and Rorstrand in Sweden. Here are marks of some artists and throwers who worked at Scandinavian potteries in the 20th century. A thrower is the person who shapes […]

7 Websites To Enjoy the Innovative World of Architecture, Art and Design

Shake off stress and remaining cobwebs of winter by enjoying a burgeoning number of educational programs, lectures and informative internet programs with the nation’s top designers, jewelry artists, architects, museum curators and artists. We’ve selected 7 of our favorite design virtual programs. Dezeen is an international architecture and design magazine. In addition to links to articles […]

How to Buy or Sell — Design

Collecting “design”— furniture, lighting, glass, and ceramics from the 20th and 21st centuries — has become very popular in the last few years. Many national commercials, television shows, and movies are using these types of furnishings in their sets which has increased the awareness of this period and has also significantly increased their desirability. Important […]