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H.U.D.D.L.E. – Jim & Penny Hull, Redefining Children’s Furniture
Occasionally, you see some great designs you have not seen before. That was the case of seeing the Big Toobs Bed at the Milwaukee Museum of Art’s recent Scandinavian design exhibition. In the design world, transformative ideas often spring from an unmet need, a novel perspective, or simply a spark of imagination. For the visionary…
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“Big Toobs” Bed From The 1970s, & A Child’s Chair
Recently at an exhibition on Scadinvanian design at the Milwaukee Museum of Art, I saw an exciting children’s bed called Big Toobs and a Child’s Chair. Both these designs are classic. In the grand tapestry of design history, there are moments when ideas and innovation blend seamlessly with socio-cultural needs. A classic example of such…
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Marimekko: A Splash Of Color In The Fashion World Explored
Marimekko stands out vastly and vibrantly for its bold, colorful, and artistic approach to textiles and clothing. I love Marimekko prints and fashion: recently, I saw several of their original prints at a show I attended at the Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Finnish brand Marimekko is celebrated for its unique prints and vibrant…
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The Influence Of Finn Juhl & Baker Furniture: Danish Design
When I recently attended the Scandinavian and The United States Design show at the Milwaukee Art Museum, one of the displays that caught my attention was the information on the collaboration between the Danish Designer Finn Juhl and Baker Furniture. In the early 1950s, Hollis Baker, the president of Baker Furniture, saw an article in…
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Scandinavian Design And The United States 1890 – 1980 Impact
I recently attended an exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum entitled Scandinavian Design and The United States 1890 – 1980. This exhibition was co-organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Nationalmuseum Sweden, and Nasjonalmuseet Norway. The exhibition gave an excellent overview of how Scandinavian designers and design impacted American…
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Troll Dolls: Thomas Dam & Made For Dam Things Establishment
The Troll doll was one of the classic Scandinavian designs that were shown at the recent show on Scandinavian Design, And The United States 1890 – 1980 at the Milwaukee Art Museum. As a child, I remember having several of these iconic troll dolls. Thomas Dam was a baker who was struggling after World War…
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Eames Shell Chair: Design Revolution Of Charles & Ray Eames
I attended a recent exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum entitled Scandinavian Design and The United States, 1890 – 1980. The exhibition shows the influence that Scandinavian design had on American design. One of the classics of American design is the shell chair by Charles and Ray Earnes; this chair continues to be a popular…
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Wabi-Sabi: Embracing Imperfection And Transience In Design
One of my favorite design trends is Wabi-Sabi. The Wabi-Sabi has long been a popular design trend. In an era where everything is mass-produced to perfection, where symmetry is celebrated, and where glossy, flawless finishes are the norm, the ancient Japanese design philosophy of Wabi-Sabi offers a breath of fresh air. Instead of striving for…
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Scandia Design Furniture And Designers: Pioneers Of Simplicity
Scandinavian design, commonly called Scandia design, has carved its niche in the global design scene as a symbolic narrative of simplicity, minimalism, and functionality. For me, it has long been one of my favorite kinds of interior design trends. Scandia’s furniture design, designer aesthetics, and philosophies have remained influential since its emergence in the 20th…
