Great losses in interior design and architecture history The Alvar Aalto library in Viipuri, Russia. The library was originally drawn in the late 20's but was completed in 1935. When built, it was on the Finnish side of the border but after WWII it remained on the Russian side. Damaged during the war it was … Continue reading Great losses in interior design and architecture history
Author: Jonas
Digital developer and a modern design connoisseur. I love my family, reading and chairs. In that order.
Awesome image of the day # 6
Awesome image of the day # 6 A caricature of some of the most famous furniture designers in the 50's in Finland. From left to right - Olavi Hänninen, Antti Nurmesniemi, Ilmari Tapiovaara, George Hiort af Ornäs and Olof Ottelin. It was drawn by Olof Ottelin in 1959.
Design Of The Century wishes everyone a merry Christmas
Design Of The Century wishes everyone a merry christmas. I will return to you in January 2009. The mademoiselle chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Five IKEA items that will be sold at auctions in 2030
Five IKEA items that will be sold at auctions in 2030 I has been said that IKEA furniture will never see the inside of an auction house much less sell for any significant sums. I don't believe that. The strength of IKEA is that they are willing to take risks with short series using new … Continue reading Five IKEA items that will be sold at auctions in 2030
Known and unknown Finnish design in Hollywood movies
The Holy Grail from Indiana Jones and the last crusade The grail used in the movie was created by Saul Nordqvist (1911- 2003) and Holger Granbäck (1927-1985) who made ceramic objects together for 38 years at the Savitorppa studio in Nurmijärvi. The production in the studio was relatively small scale and the first years were … Continue reading Known and unknown Finnish design in Hollywood movies
Scanned design
Scanned design I have been scanning old brochures, books and booklets during the year and they can all be seen on my web page. There's so much valuable info in them you wouldn't believe. Hours and hours of fun. Digg or Stumble if you like it.
Awesome image of the day # 5
Awesome image of the day # 5 Life magazine has launched a service on Google Images where you can search and look at thousands and thousands of classic images. The search function is here. Here's one I find interesting. Charles Eames and his solar toy. Original is here.
The top 5 most overrated design objects
The top 5 most overrated design objects This is my list of objects so overexposed that they no longer have any of their initial innovation or charm left. Don't take it the wrong way - it's all down to personal taste. 1. The Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe Designed 1930 and copied to … Continue reading The top 5 most overrated design objects
Awesome image of the day # 4
Awesome image of the day # 4 Aeroplane veneer tables/sculptures by Tapio Wirkkala.There is actually a newly launched reissue of the 1958 table. Price: 9500 € - ouch.
Arabia 135
Arabia 135 We visited the exhibition Arabia 135 at the design museum in Helsinki last weekend and we recommend you do the same. There were many pieces that normally don't see the light of day and all periods of the factory were represented. It's only open until January 25th next year so you better hurry … Continue reading Arabia 135
Forthzine - Jonas Forth 