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Gisèle Vienne’s 40 Portraits (2003–2008) photographs handmade dolls with the seriousness normally given to human sitters. This article looks at what the camera sees (pale skin, glassy eyes, childish clothes on faces that are anything but), how pallor and damage replace innocence, and how the series traps the viewer in their own gaze. It also traces how the dolls moved from Vienne’s theatre work to the photographs.

“The Return of Handmade and Slow Design” explores why more people are choosing fewer, better, handmade objects over fast, disposable decor. It explains what slow design means, why handmade ceramics and one-of-one pieces like the Sun Hound Lamp by Augustine Ceramics are in demand, and gives practical tips for bringing artisan pieces into your home.

OFAA explores design as a craft of thought, where curiosity, experimentation and the inherent qualities of steel and aluminium shape a sculptural approach to contemporary furniture and objects.

North Vernon explores furniture as an extension of nature and lived experience. Through hand-charred oak, elemental forms, and a language shaped by fire, weight, and atmosphere, the studio creates objects that feel both primitive and refined.

An exploration of sculptural furniture as functional art, examining how expressive forms, materials and craftsmanship give contemporary interiors identity, presence and lasting character.

An exploration of Shou Sugi Ban, the traditional Japanese technique of charring wood to improve its durability, resistance, and character. From architecture and cladding to contemporary furniture and collectible design, the article traces how Yakisugi continues to shape modern interiors through its distinctive blackened surface and material depth.

Bothi is an Amsterdam-based design house creating small-batch furniture, lighting and objects that occupy the space between gallery design and everyday life. Each piece is thought of as something to live with and allow to change over time rather than just an item to be owned. Its work is based on a meticulous attention to material, proportion, and lifespan. Ollee Means at Matter and Shape, photographed by Riche Ye (@ry.gafy). Production is purposefully kept close to home. Bot

A study of interiors shaped by burgundy, dusty pink and deep red, exploring how textured walls, velvet, carved wood and layered textiles create spaces that feel intimate, atmospheric and richly collected.

"Discover how to collect collectible design — from handcrafted furniture to sculptural chairs and cabinets. Learn what drives value, how craftsmanship and materials matter, and how to start your own collectible design collection today.

Lápiz Objects is the studio practice of Los Angeles-based artist Izaid Barr. Her work sits at the intersection of function and sculpture — hand-built ceramic pieces made to shape and animate space, not just occupy it. Izaid Barr in her Los Angeles studio, seated among sketches, tools, and works in progress. Photo by Zachary Barr. Carved surfaces coexist with smooth ones; straight lines give way to something freer, more alive. The results are borne from a continual dialogue wi

Collectible design has evolved beyond furniture to become a defining element of luxury interiors. This article explores how limited-edition objects, craftsmanship, and strong design narratives are reshaping contemporary spaces, while examining why architects, interior designers, and collectors increasingly see collectible pieces as both cultural statements and long-term investments.

Discover Tropical Brutalism, an architectural style that reimagines raw concrete through the lens of tropical landscapes. From its Brutalist origins to contemporary homes immersed in nature, this article explores how architects are combining monolithic forms, natural ventilation, lush vegetation, and sustainable design to create spaces that feel both powerful and serene.

Discover NAVE, the Ecuadorian design studio founded by architect Julian Moscoso, where furniture is conceived as architecture. Through handcrafted pieces in raw steel, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, and stone, NAVE explores structure, material honesty, and proportion to create collectible contemporary furniture and objects that quietly define the spaces they inhabit.

Helena Trindade is an architect, artist and furniture designer born and based in Brasília, Brazil. Basic geometric shapes combined with lines and more lines – that is what attracts her. As an architect, her work is primarily focused on functionality. Portrait of Helena Trindade. Photograph by Aluisio Trindade. Her drawings and prototyping always flow in the direction of bringing to this world versatile pieces - some can be assembled in more than one way, some can have more th

La Nuestra Cerámica is the collaborative practice of Barcelona-based ceramicists Malena Ramírez and Irati Bustinduy. Since 2021, the duo has developed a body of work that bridges functional design and sculptural expression through an ongoing exploration of clay, texture, and glaze. Rooted in local production and thoughtful craftsmanship, their collections—from vessels and lighting to bespoke restaurant tableware—reflect a shared commitment to material research and collaborati

Augustine Ceramics is the Los Angeles-based studio of ceramic artist Bianca Augustine, whose handmade lighting and sculptural objects are inspired by the solitude of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Drawing from mythology, poetry, archival metalwork, and the rituals of off-grid living, Augustine creates one-of-a-kind lamps, candle holders, and sconces that bring warmth and contemplation into the home.

Studio Von Schoenebeck is a Munich-based design studio founded by Johannes von Schoenebeck and Magdalena Shterianova, working at the intersection of furniture, lighting, and objet design. Their practice explores how objects absorb memory through use, ritual, and time, treating wear, imperfection, and material transformation as central elements of design rather than afterthoughts.

Rachel Whiteread's work sits at the intersection of minimalism, memory, and the everyday. Through her signature casting technique, she transforms the negative spaces of domestic objects and architecture into solid sculptural forms, making visible what is ordinarily unseen — the void beneath a bed, inside a bathtub, or within the walls of a home.

A look at Joe D’Urso’s minimalist approach to interiors and furniture design, focusing on open loft spaces, clean lines, and adaptable pieces. This article explores how his use of industrial materials, neutral palettes, and flexible layouts redefined modern living—and why his work still feels relevant today.

Carrara isn’t trying to be loud. It’s not about big statements or pieces that demand attention the second you walk into a room. It’s quieter than that. The studio, led by Lera, works from a simple idea: the things around you shape how you feel, even if you don’t notice it right away. Not in an obvious way, but rather more like something that builds over time. Objects by Carrara, photographed by Lera Sanzharovets These are objects you don’t have to think about. A lot of design