Nomadic Furniture
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Originally published in 1973, this hand-lettered guide to all things nomadic, portable, sit-on-able, and made of wood has finally made it back into print. From toy chests to benches that fold out of the wall, Nomadic Furniture is an irresistible and softly nostalgic look at the hippie heights of DIY.
Articles
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Marcel Wanders
“It’s a mess up here.” Marcel Wanders is talking about his brain, and the necessary disorder of an open mind in design. “Philosophy is not one truth, but thousands of…
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From Milan: Q&A with Marcel Wanders
Soon after arriving in Milan, relieved at having made it through the nine-hour airline delay and gotten to Italy in one piece, we met up with Marcel Wanders. The Dutch designer is a fixture in the…
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A Nomadic Future for the Walking House
From gypsies to migrant workers to families in RVs, nomadism has been a constant societal fringe condition throughout the course of history. While most people will cast aside a culture of…
Dwell Collections
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Milan Furniture Fair 2009
Dwell editors Sam Grawe and Jordan Kushins are on the ground in Milan reporting on the 2009 Salone del Mobile. They'll be sharing highlights as they go. Here Jordan shares a photographic glimpse of…
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Dwell's Mobile Restaurant Row
On Saturday night, many came out to partake in one of the most awaited events of the weekend: the city's first ever Mobile Restaurant Row, followed by our Architectural Night at the Movies at the…
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Milan Furniture Fair 2009 Day 2
The second day at Salone del Mobile was no less exciting than the first. Here are some snapshots and images of today's best finds.
Events
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Marcel Wanders: Designer
The Dutch designer Marcel Wanders (born 1963) is creating a multimedia installation of personally selected objects to represent pivotal points in his career. Using shifting video images, lighting…
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World Nomads Lebanon
World Nomads, FIAF’s annual exploration of transculturalism in the 21st century, is intended as a forum for dialogue …
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Design and Mobility in Creative Cities
Part of the Saint Étienne International Design Biennial hosted by the Cité du design and City of Montreal is "Design and Mobility in Creative Cities," a conference that will…
Tips
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Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty
Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see inside. Look for something that’s comfortable for lounging or sitting outside. It needs to withstand the…
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Tiny Modernists Need Tiny Furniture
It’s really important to have furniture that is scaled to children-size. Definitely get tables and chairs that fit the kids.
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