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Our Blog aims to introduce readers to different aspects of Mid Century, 20th Century and Vintage design including articles on key designers, products and also important design eras and styles.

They are produced in two categories: 'Design Spotlights', which are deep dives into iconic designs and designers and are a 8-12 minute read and 'Design Shorts'. Designs Shorts typically run to a 5 minute read time and are intended as briefer introductions to specific designs - more a snack than a meal.

This page shows our longer 'Design spotlight' articles. To see all our Blog posts in date order, or just our shorter articles, 'Design shorts', click the links below.

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david rokov - august 2024

14 min

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5.0 : 13 ratings

Arguably the most iconic lounge chair ever created, Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair has not only stood the test of time but still turns heads today. At nearly 70 years of age it continues to stand out as an exemplar of Mid Century Modern design.

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david rokov - february 2024

10 min

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5.0 : 32 ratings

The Bertoia wire chair was originally designed in 1951 and became an instant success; and has been sold by Knoll ever since. Here we celebrate 70 years of the design and look back at its place in design history.

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david rokov - december 2023

12 min

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5.0 : 64 ratings

The LC4 stands out as not only one of the most recognisable pieces of 20th Century design, but also one of the most comfortable. It's often credited to 3 designers, but in this article we discover the truth behind the triangle...

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david rokov - october 2023

10 min

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5.0 : 81 ratings

The Togo sofa is one the most iconic and radical pieces of 20th Century furniture ever designed. In its Golden Anniversary year we look back at the development of a design that divided critics from the start; and still raises an eyebrow now even after 50 years.

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