history of furniture

History of Furniture: From Upright Oak To Soft Satinwood

A Brief Guide To The History Of Furniture The role of furniture in our lives extends far beyond the purely practical. The shape and colour of our furniture, like other aspects of our indoor environments, influences our moods, perceptions, and ideas. Just as we design our living spaces, they in turn help to create us. […]

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Italian Glass Art

The Italian island of Murano is renowned for its historic glass factories, which have prospered in the face of events including World War 2 and the more recent economic downturn. The island is home to iconic and highly reputable brands including Venini, De Biasi and Salviati to name but a few. The glass manufacturers of

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Bohemian movement

Bohemian Movement: A Romantic Past, A Peripatetic Future

When most people hear the word ‘Bohemian,’ they envision eclectic decor, artfully loose, careless hair and clothing, and flamboyant jewellery, rich in the use of natural materials and semi-precious stones. The Bohemian movement is the label of counter-culture rock stars and precocious fashionistas alike, one of many commercialised images of rebellion available to those who

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Transitional Spaces: The Construction And Significance Of Skara Brae’s Neolithic Furniture

Though human beings are without a doubt the most impressive architects in the animal kingdom, we are not the only ones; the desire and ability to create and maintain shelters is found across a diverse range of species, from the humble ant to the soaring eagle. Our aptitude for creating furniture, however, is completely unique

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Brutalist Buildings

Beautiful Monsters: The Strange Appeal Of Brutalist Architecture Around the world—and in Britain perhaps most poignantly—the 1950s and 1960s were a time of unparalleled optimism. These ‘years of hope’, as the late Tony Benn dubbed them, saw the middle class of the nation transformed by peace and prosperity. Wayland Young, in his book Return to

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