If you’re looking for a piece of furniture that doesn’t just sit there but instead tells a deeply layered story — equal parts eco-conscious innovation, cultural revival, and visual poetry — look no further than Fernando Laposse’s Lovebird Agave Cabinet.
Recently added to the Brooklyn Museum’s permanent collection, this sculptural cabinet is a showpiece in every sense of the word. But calling it a cabinet almost feels reductive. It’s more like a creature —soft-edged, inviting, and covered in shaggy, colorful “feathers” made from dyed agave fibers. Think: Big Bird goes haute couture, with a sustainability mission as a bonus. Continue reading Eye On Design: Fernando Laposse, Lovebird Agave Cabinet→
Time never looked so playful as it does with the Ball Clock, a mid-century modern masterpiece designed by George Nelson in 1948. A true icon of atomic-age design, this whimsical wall clock ditches traditional numerals in favor of brightly colored wooden balls radiating from a central face, evoking both a burst of sunshine and the orbit of planets. It’s science, sculpture, and style — all rolled into one. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Ball Clock By George Nelson→
Only in 1960s France could a chair double as a political statement, a pop art sculpture, and a place to park your derrière. Enter the Charles de Gaulle Portrait Seat, a surreal and strangely hilarious design object dreamed up in 1967 by the unexpected team of French sculptor César Baldaccini (just “César,” if you’re nasty) and industrial design legend Roger Tallon.
A true marvel of modern design and plastic production, the Fresh Fat Easy Chair (2006) by British designer Tom Dixon turns the process of mass manufacturing on its head — by injecting a touch of the handmade into the synthetic. Unlike most plastic furniture, which is typically created using molds in industrial quantities, Dixon’s chair is crafted through a unique process of hand extrusion. The result is a sculptural seat that blurs the line between art object and functional furniture. Continue reading Eye On Design: Tom Dixon Fresh Fat Easy Chair→
Way back in 2012, we took a deep dive into the exquisite, handcrafted fine jewelry from John Hardy — a brand known for its commitment to sustainable luxury and Balinese-inspired artistry. More than a decade later, their boutique remains firmly rooted in the same location in NYC’s upscale SoHo neighborhood, a testament to the brand’s enduring appeal and dedication to a high-end lifestyle. True to form, John Hardy pays meticulous attention to every design element of the store — both inside and out — right down to the striking Dragon Door Pull that greets visitors at the entrance. Fierce, indeed!
