DESIGN & LIVING
Visionary Architect Nikolaos Xasteros
The futuristic fiberglass home was designed in 1969 by Nikolaos Xasteros for a company named Alta. Only ten examples are left in the world making them extremely rare and highly-sought after.
Architect John Lautner
John Lautner (1911–1994) was an influential American architect known for his innovative and visionary approach to architecture. He was born on July 16, 1911, in Marquette, Michigan…
Vintage Bars
After sharing the rare Borgehsani ‘Robot’ bar and it receiving such incredible feedback, we thought we would put together a curated collection of vintage bars that are sure to make you swoon.
Modern Conversation Pits: The Revival of the Retro Trend
The conversation pit was a trend during the 1970s, allowing families and friends to join together in one localized spot designed to spark conversations and dialog.
Glass Block Architecture
First introduced for commerical use some 90 years ago, glass blocks have been mocked and misunderstood, though their versatility and design history prove otherwise.
Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Husband and wife team, Tobia & Afra Scarpa are internationally known Italian designers. Tobia was born in Venice, Italy in 1935 and is the son of Carlo Scarpa. Afra Bianchin was born in Montebelluna, Italy in 1937.
Anthropomorphic Furniture
While many choose to surround themselves with furniture that’s relatively basic and normal, others choose to buy the weird stuff! Here is a curated collection of Anthropomorphic furniture, pieces that took inspiration from the human body.
Collectors Homes
Being a design connoisseur, it’s always incredible exhilarating to be able to see inside of the homes of collectors. You never know what you might find, a super rare space age gem, an original Basquiat painting, a set of Jean Royère works…
‘La Scarabeo Sotto Una Foglia, 1969
‘La Scarabeo S‘La Scarabeo Sotto Una Foglia (also known as the Villa Anguissola), is located in the northern Italian city of Vicenza in the nearby town of Malo.
Inspiring Landscapes
We’ve selected some luscious gardens and pristine pools that have us daydreaming of places we would rather be. We hope you enjoy our curation of inspiring landscapes.
Our Top Ten Property Picks On The Market Right Now
We love finding vintage homes on the market and dreaming of their journey from conception to creation. Check out our top picks on the market right now!
Funky Fabrics That Have Us In Our Feels
With the recent trend of all things neutral and beige, we’re focusing on the complete opposite: funky fabrics! These unique vintage pieces are wrapped in some of the most unique textures and patterns, sure to make you swoon.
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.