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10 Things You Need to Know About Isamu Noguchi
On his birthday, we remember Japanese-American artist, designer, and activist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) for a legacy of...
How a Friendship Between Isamu Noguchi and Saburo Hasegawa Helped Shape Midcentury Design
A new exhibit at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum tells the story of how two midcentury masters met, and how their shared...
At a Japanese Flower Art School, Nendo Drapes an Ivy of Mirrors Over a Stone Garden by Isamu Noguchi
Nendo cut a thin stainless-steel sheet with a mirror finish into 2,000 rhombus-shaped pieces to construct an "ivy of mirrors."
Isamu Noguchi’s Innovative and Iconic Paper Lanterns
The Japanese-American artist, furniture designer, and landscape architect’s massively popular Akari collection is a bridge...
Noguchi and "Night Journey"
This month, we're celebrating all things Japanese and modern with our September 2011 issue, Japan Style.
5 Public Landscapes of Isamu Noguchi
With a body of work spanning sculpture, dance, furniture, lightning, and landscapes, Isamu Noguchi is one of the most revered...
Noguchi's BB3 Akari Lamp
It's a beautiful thing, but after trying to change the bulb I almost started cussing in Japanese.
The Story of the Noguchi Table That Almost Wasn’t
Before Isamu Noguchi created the classic 20th-century furniture item, the Japanese American sculptor was imprisoned at an...
There’s a Massive Herman Miller Sale—Here’s What You Should Scoop Up Pronto
Design Within Reach’s sale on over 200 Herman Miller pieces runs from May 2-14.
You Could Snap Up This Midcentury Modern Relic in Philadelphia for $450K
Designed by Frank Weise, the 1951 Carner House features original Isamu Noguchi pendants and a collage of glass bands along the...
21 Enchanting Spaces That Feature Iconic Furniture
From the Eames lounge chair to the Noguchi coffee table, these quintessential designs in modern homes prove that classic can also...
Q&A: Naoto Fukasawa Talks Muji, Minimalism, and Jasper Morrison
We sat down with the veteran Japanese product designer.
A Tree House–Inspired Backyard Sanctuary Blends Tranquility and Whimsy
Architectural designer Jerome Byron uses playful proportions and pops of color to spark creativity in a serene Los Angeles...
Stay in a Riverside Vacation Home That Embraces the Australian Bush
Perched atop a steep slope overlooking the Hawkesbury River on Dangar Island—just an hour north of Sydney—this tranquil, modern...
A Modern Mexican Home Rises With Vertical Timber Cladding
In Tijuana, Mexico, an architect designs an elegant new residence for his family of four.
Florence Knoll’s Personal Art Collection Heads to Auction This Fall
The collection includes works by world-renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Louise Nevelson, and Josef Albers.
15 Herman Miller Projects That Have Changed Our Way of Living
In the pages of Phaidon’s “Herman Miller: A Way of Living,” we find the evolution of the legendary furniture company—and its...
Own the Acme of A-Frames for $835K
This Connecticut property offers six interlocking A-frames—and a detached, A-frame garage.
eBay Roundup: Our Top Midcentury Furniture Finds of the Week
Looking for high-quality furniture that brings big style? Read on for the week's top vintage finds on eBay.
14 Things Dwell CEO Zach Klein Can’t Live Without
From the holy grail of glassware to a fermentation crock that guarantees perfect pickles, here’s what Zach Klein swears by.
A Concrete Micro-House in Japan Works All the Angles
Built with specially-formulated concrete made of volcanic ash, this micro-house in Tokyo maximizes space through vertical...
The Dwell 24: Studio Liam Lee
New York–based designer Liam Lee is quickly gaining notice for his vibrant, captivating textile panels.
Modernist Master Florence Knoll Dies at 101
Florence Knoll Bassett, whose “interior architecture” and iconic furniture designs set the standard for the midcentury-modern...
Ace Hotel’s Sister City Opens in New York—and it’s a Beaut
Opening May 16, the 200-room hotel references Finnish saunas and Japanese bento boxes.
A Belgian Architect’s Courtyard House Offers Work/Life Balance
This square, wood-clad residence on the outskirts of Genk is arranged around a serene courtyard that bathes the interiors with...
The Dwell 24: Casey Johnson
Casey Johnson creates functional, form-driven wood objects designed, built, and hand-carved in his North Carolina studio.
Top 8 Outdoor Sculpture Parks Perfect For a Summer Outing
These sculpture parks across the country combine nature with man-made works of art for an unforgettable combination.
The Woman Behind Le Corbusier’s Iconic Chaise Almost Didn’t Get the Job
French designer Charlotte Perriand was initially turned down for a role at Corbu’s Paris studio—until one of her works quickly...
Designer to Know: Manjiro Design
Led by Adam Manjiro Lesser, this small shop in Brooklyn is handcrafting fine furniture with repurposed materials and sleek...
Before & After: A Washed-Up Venice Beach Shack Catches a Second Wave
Veneer Designs turns a crumbling home into a beachside paradise.
The Dwell 24: Utility Objects
Atlanta-based ceramicist Aleisha Ellis’s utilitarian style is inspired by contemporary Japanese work.
A Black Gable Home Opens Wide to the Appalachian Landscape
Desai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.
Here’s How to Pronounce the Names of 28 Famous Designers and Architects
The “Rohe” in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is trickier than you might think.
Dwell 24: Agnes Studio
Guatemala’s pre-Columbian heritage forms the basis for the newest collection by Agnes Studio, led by designers Estefanía de Ros &...
This Curvaceous Timber and Earth Cabin Blends Into a Japanese Forest
Japanese architect Tono Mirai—a pioneer of “earth architecture”—works with master artisans to craft a holiday retreat for a...
This Michigan Couple Found Out They Own the Last Standing Home by Alexander Girard
When the new residents of the suburban Detroit midcentury started looking into the property’s origins, not even architecture...

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