Monday, January 25, 2010

A little bit of yesterday, today

Panton and Columbo were known for their futuristic designs. With bold colors and innovative materials they (and their contemporaries) paved the way for a new look in interiors that is still relevant today. We see touches of their unique vision everyday, even on the way to the office...

N Train New York City, 2010.

Panton S Chair design by Verner Panton in 1960.

Coupe 1158 lamp shade designed by Joe Columbo from New York Magazine's 1968 Shopping Guide via Apartment Therapy .

The Garden Egg Chair created by Peter Ghyczy in 1969.

2 comments:

  1. Not having studied most of the artists you refer to in your blog I am inspired by your narratives to research their contributions to the art world and beyond!

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  2. And we feel like we've only scratched the surface. There are so many wonderful artists out there just waiting to inspire all of us. Please share any great finds you stumble upon in your research!

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