DESIGN & LIVING
Virtual Renderings We Would Live In
You may have scrolled through Instagram recently and come across an other-worldly space, wondering, is this real? No, it’s too good to be true!
Willy Rizzo
Willy Rizzo was born on October 22nd, 1928 in Naples, Italy. His career began in the 40s in Paris as a photographer shooting fashion and famous personalities.
Caterina Caselli’s Milan Apartment
Designed by Carla Venosta & Marcello Pietrantoni in 1971, this striking interior features custom furnishings by the architects among various iconic designer pieces. Let’s dig in!
The Gertler Residence by Architect Ray Kappe, 1970
Located in Santa Monica, California, the Gertler Residence was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gertler. Famed architect Raymond “Ray” Kappe built the home on a densely populated lot of trees with canyon and treetop views from every angle.
Alessandro Becchi’s ‘Anfibio’ sofa
Designed in the 1970s for Giovannetti, the ‘Anfibio’ sofa has rose to prominence for its unique transformational design. Alessandro Becchi was born in 1946 in Florence, Italy.
Vintage Stereo Systems
We’ve selected a curated group of vintage stereo systems sure to make your heart swoon. Pieces designed by Willy Rizzo, Dieter Rams, Wendell Castell, the Castiglioni brothers & many more.
Brutalist Architecture
Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom. During the postwar times, there were many reconstruction projects that took on the Brutalist philosophy.
Lovers of Lucite
The modern material emerged in the 1940s but rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s after world war II.
The Smith House by Architect Richard Meier, Darien, Connecticut, 1967
This stunning Modernist home was designed by architect Richard Meier and sits on a lovely plot of land in Darien, Connecticut.
Legendary Lucite Designer Michel Dumas
There’s not much info on French designer Michel Dumas. What we do know is that he is known for his woeks made of Lucite, also known as acrylic or plexiglas.
The DS600 ‘Snake’ Sectional Sofa by De Sede
The one-of-a-kind sectional sofa was Designed in 1972 by Ueli Berger, Eleonora Peduzzi Riva, Hans Ulrich & Klaus Vogt for De Sede.
The Timeless Trio: De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi
Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi were all born in Milan in the 1930s. The trio became partners in the 1960s, and began designing objects, architecture, installations, furnishings and much more together.
Spotlight: Joe Colombo’s ‘Elda’ Chair
After visiting a shipyard in 1963 where he admired the molded fiberglass hulls on boats, he found himself envisioning a chair using the same techniques.
One-Of-A-Kind Music Console by Pierre Tanter
Commissioned for a Parisian music lover in 1975, this striking music console is an absolute dream. Exhibited by Galerie Yves Gastou.
Carlo Nason
Carlo Nason was born in Italy in 1935. His family were renowned glass designers and manufacturers. Nason became interested in his families trade, curious…
Pierre Paulin
French designer Pierre Paulin has rose to prominence his signature playful and organic forms that are paired with bright colors and dynamic patterns.
Ray Kappe Residence, Pacific Palisades, 1965
Nestled among the picturesque hills of Los Angeles, the Ray Kappe Residence stands as an architectural masterpiece that beautifully blends with its natural surroundings.
FEATURED: Floor Lamps
When it comes to interior design, lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood and enhancing the overall ambiance of a space.
Olivier Mourgue
Olivier Mourgue was born in 1939 in Paris. He went on to study interior design and furniture design at the 'l'Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs' in Paris where he graduates in 1960.
The Walcott-Coolidge Home designed by Edward Fickett in 1958
California living was the concept architectural giants were following during the boom of 1950s architecture. It was an experimental fusion between indoor and outdoor spaces that allowed in plenty of light, followed clean straight lines and took advantage of natural materials.