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These Fabulously Refreshed Kitchens Have a Lasting Allure

These Fabulously Refreshed Kitchens Have a Lasting Allure

Top designers tell us how to create spaces that are great for cooking and spending time in.
See the Spooky Side of European Modern Art

See the Spooky Side of European Modern Art

A new exhibition uncovers the impact of morbid medieval and Northern Renaissance art on "Gothic Modern" creators.
10 Beautiful Brooklyn Rooms That Make City Life Look Serene

10 Beautiful Brooklyn Rooms That Make City Life Look Serene

See why Kings County holds the crown for urbane design in New York City and beyond.
41 Impeccable New England Homes

41 Impeccable New England Homes

From the charming cottages of coastal Maine to stately Connecticut mansions, these eclectic interiors include hints of America’s style roots.
20 Tempting Texas Interiors

20 Tempting Texas Interiors

Created by some of our favorite interior designers, these one-of-a-kind rooms reflect the stylistic diversity of Lone Star State homes.
10 Perfectly Relaxing Country Houses

10 Perfectly Relaxing Country Houses

These nature-surrounded homes deliver comfort with just the right amount of panache.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night

Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night

The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism

How the Chunky, Funky Ceramics of 5 Mid-Century American Artists Balanced Out Slick Modernism

Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Checkmate: Last Ditch Design’s Sculptural Slab Bench Does Double Duty as a Chessboard

Checkmate: Last Ditch Design’s Sculptural Slab Bench Does Double Duty as a Chessboard

Todd Hewitt doesn't play games when it comes to crafting cool, sustainable furniture.
Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces

Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces

The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
Photographer to Know: Rinko Kawauchi

Photographer to Know: Rinko Kawauchi

From toddlers playing to fires blazing, the Japanese lenswoman poetically captures fleeting dramas on planet Earth.
Chryssa’s 1962 Neon Sculpture Was Way ahead of the Art-World Curve

Chryssa’s 1962 Neon Sculpture Was Way ahead of the Art-World Curve

By working with lettering, neon and Pop imagery, Chryssa pioneered several postmodern themes at a time when most male artists detested commercial mediums.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp

Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
In This Surreal Painting, the Pink Foot of Patriarchy Squashes a Pumpkin Worshipped by Women

In This Surreal Painting, the Pink Foot of Patriarchy Squashes a Pumpkin Worshipped by Women

In ‘Gourd,’ Isabel Rock creates a mythic scene that looks fresh and contemporary but feels as old as Eden.
Yoshitomo Nara Puts a Punk Rock Twist on the Traditional Prints of His Ancestors

Yoshitomo Nara Puts a Punk Rock Twist on the Traditional Prints of His Ancestors

The forever-rebellious Japanese artist craftily defaces famous Edo Period woodblock prints with “In the Floating World.”
This Photo of Big Sur Reveals the Awesomeness and Intimacy of Nature

This Photo of Big Sur Reveals the Awesomeness and Intimacy of Nature

When a beachcomber accidentally stepped in front of Jeffrey Conley’s camera, a perfect moment was captured.
This Insanely Adorable NFT Artwork Is the Cure for Covid Winter Blues

This Insanely Adorable NFT Artwork Is the Cure for Covid Winter Blues

One of the cutest artworks ever created, "Escapism — Friends," by Bella aka Piano and the Fox, may inspire you to move to the metaverse.
100 Black Lamps Light Up the 1stdibs Gallery

100 Black Lamps Light Up the 1stdibs Gallery

The Gallery’s first fall show, “Enlightened,” reimagines how light fixtures can be seen.
How Santa Fe Shaped Alexander Girard’s Happy Modernist Designs

How Santa Fe Shaped Alexander Girard’s Happy Modernist Designs

His creations looked like nothing else in mid-century design, and they’re all the better for it. We spoke to Girard’s grandchildren about his inspirations and reissued works.
7 Impactful Pictures to Seek Out at the Photography Show in New York

7 Impactful Pictures to Seek Out at the Photography Show in New York

Here's what to find at this remarkable photography fair.
10 Real Quotes from Surrealist Master Joan Miró

10 Real Quotes from Surrealist Master Joan Miró

What he says may inspire you to pick up a paintbrush.
How to Harness the Power of Crystals in Your Home

How to Harness the Power of Crystals in Your Home

Artist and furniture maker Danna Weiss works with hundreds of types of minerals and stones. Here, she explains what they can do for personal spaces.
Fantastic Photos of Mid-Century Trailer Homes in Palm Springs

Fantastic Photos of Mid-Century Trailer Homes in Palm Springs

Jeffrey Milstein tells us how and why he chose to photograph these cleverly customized tiny houses.
Nicole Hollis’s 5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Breakfast Nook

Nicole Hollis’s 5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Breakfast Nook

The San Francisco designer provides her best advice for making chic and comfortable dining alcoves.
How Did Anthony Bourdain Contribute to This Organic-Modern Table?

How Did Anthony Bourdain Contribute to This Organic-Modern Table?