Marianne writes for the Dwell Store. Her favorite designs are those that marry unexpected elements—a subtle silhouette is met with brilliant pattern; an everyday, functional item is crafted in luxe materials, and so on. In addition to writing about modern design objects, Marianne holds an MFA in Fiction and writes short essays. Originally from Massachusetts, Marianne lives and writes in Colorado. In her free time, Marianne enjoys skiing and hanging out with her husband and bearded dog, Briggs.

One in a Mill-ion
The Flour Mill Lofts appear in several chapters of Denver's eclectic history.
Sculptural Lighting from Canada’s Bocci
Founded in 2005, Bocci consistently balances their functional products with stunning design details.
Dwell Store Gift Guide: For the Home
If the home is where the heart is, the holidays present the perfect opportunity to give your friends and family heartfelt gifts...
Dwell Store Gift Guide: For Her
Dwell Store Gift Guide: For the Midcentury Enthusiast
At Dwell, we’re quite fond of the midcentury modern period, from revolutionary architecture and highly functional products to the...
The Arco Lamp: A Modern Marvel
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni’s Arco Lamp is one of the most recognizable pieces of modern lighting.
Dwell Store Gift Guide: For Kids
Give kids with a discerning palette what they really want this holiday—a distinctive gift that they’ll enjoy throughout the year.
A Design Duo Made in Heaven: Norm Architects and Menu
Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn founded Norm Architects, a multidisciplinary design studio, in 2008.
Small Space Solution: The Splitback Sofa Series
The Splitback Sofa series from Innovation USA expertly pairs design and functionality.
Dwell Store Gift Guide: For the Entertainer
We know you’ve got one on your holiday list—that friend who will find just about any reason to have a get-together.
Dwell Store Gift Guide: Gifts for the Cook
Your favorite at-home chef is known not only for his signature dishes, but also for his stocked kitchen.
A Classic 1970s Speaker Gets New Life for a Modern Audience
Stockholm-based electronics company Teenage Engineering designs and manufactures synthesizers and audio products that, at their...
Reviving Classics with The Cherner Chair Company
Norman Cherner was an innovative designer, both in molded plywood furniture technology and prefab housing.
A Closer Look at the Iconic Bubble Lamp
Industrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.
An Interview with SCP Founder Sheridan Coakley
Sheridan Coakley founded British furniture company SCP in 1985.
6 Classic American Modern Furnishings from Thayer Coggin
Located in North Carolina, Thayer Coggin is a furniture company that has been producing modern home furnishings for over sixty...
Learn About a Color Company That Creates Modern Interior Paint
Rachel Lacy founded drikolor to create a new color technology for paint.
These Limited-Editon Prints Capture Architectural Landmarks Around the World
Founded by Josefine Lillijegren and Sebastian Gokah, studio esinam is a Swedish architecture and interior design studio that is...
Modern Wares by Norm Architects Make Us Fall in Love with Scandinavian Design All Over Again
Multidisciplinary studio Norm Architects was founded in 2008 by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen and Kasper Rønn.
Bright, Local, and Sustainable: Wood Furniture by Staach
Rochester, New York–based Staach is a furniture design company that is committed to eco-conscious design, from the sustainably...
Step Up Your Mixology Game with Gold-Plated Barware
Whether you’re a fan of elaborate mixology or a simple mixed drink, consider elevating your bar accessories with an unexpected...
Behind the Studio: A Closer Look at Brooklyn's Juniper Design
Founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, Juniper is a design and manufacturing studio.
Modern Vignettes at Dwell on Design New York
Following the Dwell Store’s first physical appearance at Dwell on Design Los Angeles in June and its pop-up retail store at the...
Innovative Wireframe Storage Solution
Whether you're looking to add storage to a small space or seeking a distinctive wall hanging, the Coverboy wire system has your...
Dwell Store Spotlight: Italian Design Classics
The Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano was launched in 1961 as a means to showcase Italian furniture design.
A Design Classic Reimagined: Artek Stool 60
Designed in 1933 by Alvar Aalto, the Artek Stool 60 is the definition of functionalist furniture design.
This Just in at the Dwell Store: Jansen+co
Jansen+co creates simple and elegant tabletop items that are defined by their bold color combinations and clean silhouettes.
Dwell Store Spotlight: Soma Water
A bestseller at the Dwell Store, Soma is an innovative product that we love because it reaches beyond other purifying systems in...