Furniture

The Process: Scagliola Is the Swirly Faux Marble You Never Knew You Loved

The ancient decorative plaster still captivates as it did in the 17th century.

Christopher Norman Is Turning the Cast-Off Urban Trees of Los Angeles into Art

With a World War II–era milling machine, the California artist crafts poetic, sculptural furniture pieces.

Tantuvi’s New Rugs Were Inspired by the Travertine Quarries of India and the Spanish Steps of Rome

The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.

Nazara Lázaro’s Crooked Collection Is the Anti-Judd — No Right Angles, No Symmetry

The Canary Islands–born, Berlin-based, Japanese-inspired designer makes furniture that's askew but looks oh-so right.

Barcelona chair

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Video Tour: Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan Sheltering at Home on Shelter Island

In our "On Location" series on YouTube and Instagram, top designers share their personal spaces while on lockdown. Here, Jonathan Adler and his husband, fashion commentator Simon Doonan, show us their bold beach house on New York's Shelter Island.

Ancient Travertine Is Having a Modern-Day Design Revival

Used to make everything from sleek sconces to otherworldly stools, the stone is as versatile as it is timeless.

Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair Scrambled the Idea of What a Wingback Could Be

The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.

How Socially Conscious Makers Are Giving Back to Local Communities

Ethics meets aesthetics in these thoughtfully crafted pieces.

Hans Wegner’s Wishbone Chair Still Feels Fresh, 70 Years after Its Debut

To celebrate the Wishbone’s 70th anniversary, Carl Hansen & Søn’s third-generation CEO, Knud Erik Hansen, shares some of the secrets behind the beloved chair.

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