classic-design
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Blueprints for Guild
The story of the Guild shelf begins in 1951, when Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen entered the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition held at the Kunstindustrimuseet–now Designmuseum Denmark. Their submission included a striking, boomerang-shaped desk, supported by tapered legs, that immediately captured the attention of spectators. Hvidt & Mølgaard collaborated with a local woodworking expert, Axel Albeck,…
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Q&A with Paula Day
From the Archive British designer Robin Day (1915-2010) grew up in the furniture making town of High Wycombe, surrounded by timber yards and cabinetmaking workshops. After studying at a local technical institute and art school, he won a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London to study product, furniture, and interior design. His aspirations…
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The Year 1951
Documentary work with &Tradition and Apartamento 1951 marked a pivotal year in Robin Day’s design history, as it unfolded amidst a dynamic cultural landscape, characterised by a resurgence of widespread creativity and innovation. Against the backdrop of post-war recovery, significant events unfolded, leaving an enduring imprint on the collective consciousness. Among those noteworthy events: J.D.…
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