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"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
The Kumina design was also featured in the Dwell and Marimekko Contest, though not in this blue colorway.
The Kumina design was also featured in the Dwell and Marimekko Contest, though not in this blue colorway.
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
December 25: WFOUR Design's Side Table is a gorgeous addition to any room. Hand-built in the USA and easily customized. Prize includes: Walnut Side Table with winner's choice leg color.
December 25: WFOUR Design's Side Table is a gorgeous addition to any room. Hand-built in the USA and easily customized. Prize includes: Walnut Side Table with winner's choice leg color.
December 26: A landmark design from Charles and Ray Eames, these were the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs. Today's chairs are authentic original design with updated, eco-friendly materials and a large selection of base, shell, and color combinations.
December 26: A landmark design from Charles and Ray Eames, these were the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs. Today's chairs are authentic original design with updated, eco-friendly materials and a large selection of base, shell, and color combinations.
December 17: Tube Lamps (1968) by Norman Cherner. Sixties simplicity, rectangular radiused light source. Available in two sizes: 16x6" or 24x9" cast acrylic with polished stainless steel fittings. 60W type incandescent, full range dimmer.
December 17: Tube Lamps (1968) by Norman Cherner. Sixties simplicity, rectangular radiused light source. Available in two sizes: 16x6" or 24x9" cast acrylic with polished stainless steel fittings. 60W type incandescent, full range dimmer.
The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.
The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.
Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.
Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.
Rineke Dijkstra, Long Island, N. Y., USA, July 1, 1993, 1993; chromogenic print; 66 1/8 in. x 55 11/16 in.; Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York & Paris; © Rineke Dijkstra
Rineke Dijkstra, Long Island, N. Y., USA, July 1, 1993, 1993; chromogenic print; 66 1/8 in. x 55 11/16 in.; Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York & Paris; © Rineke Dijkstra
Merry for Gallery Pascale. "These were made in a car lacquer factory in Sweden. First they painted a truck, then my candleholders, then some cars. This was inspired by Swedish Christmas candleholders that are made of wooden balls—on big one for the candle and three small ones for making it stand."—Anna von Schewen
Merry for Gallery Pascale. "These were made in a car lacquer factory in Sweden. First they painted a truck, then my candleholders, then some cars. This was inspired by Swedish Christmas candleholders that are made of wooden balls—on big one for the candle and three small ones for making it stand."—Anna von Schewen
San Diego California Temple — 7474 Charmant Dr., ldschurchtemples.com/sandiego
San Diego California Temple — 7474 Charmant Dr., ldschurchtemples.com/san...
The silk-screened glass jars are inspired by a merry-go-round.
The silk-screened glass jars are inspired by a merry-go-round.
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993
The collection also includes holiday cards, such as this one bearing Girard's 1966 Merry Christmas Heart design.
The collection also includes holiday cards, such as this one bearing Girard's 1966 Merry Christmas Heart design.
An aerial view of Washington, DC, circa 1993.
An aerial view of Washington, DC, circa 1993.
When Rob and Mary Lubera started pulling threads to uncover the origins of their new home—the lone midcentury house amid rows of Tudor Revivals in suburban Detroit—not even architecture scholars could have anticipated what they would find. Theirs is the last surviving residence by Alexander Girard (1907–1993), a modernist visionary who made his name in textiles but tried his hand at virtually everything, architecture included. The shoji-like laminate screens, seen in the entryway, are characteristic of his Japanese-influenced work.
When Rob and Mary Lubera started pulling threads to uncover the origins of their new home—the lone midcentury house amid rows of Tudor Revivals in suburban Detroit—not even architecture scholars could have anticipated what they would find. Theirs is the last surviving residence by Alexander Girard (1907–1993), a modernist visionary who made his name in textiles but tried his hand at virtually everything, architecture included. The shoji-like laminate screens, seen in the entryway, are characteristic of his Japanese-influenced work.
Products from Rudy’s Barbershop, which started in Seattle in 1993, are available in the shower.
Products from Rudy’s Barbershop, which started in Seattle in 1993, are available in the shower.
1993 Stefano Giovannoni designs Merdolino toilet brush for Alessi.
1993 Stefano Giovannoni designs Merdolino toilet brush for Alessi.
Add a wet bar. The merry making isn't complete without refreshments, so consider including a place separate from the kitchen where guests can linger and chat.
Add a wet bar. The merry making isn't complete without refreshments, so consider including a place separate from the kitchen where guests can linger and chat.
Orgone Stretch and Lounge, 1993. Photo by Fabrice Gousset/Courtesy of Galerie Kreo.
Orgone Stretch and Lounge, 1993. Photo by Fabrice Gousset/Courtesy of Galerie Kreo.
1993 Dolce & Gabbana create costumes for Madonna's "Girlie Show" tour.
1993 Dolce & Gabbana create costumes for Madonna's "Girlie Show" tour.
Maison Latapie when first completed in 1993, looking much less lived in.
Maison Latapie when first completed in 1993, looking much less lived in.
Bookworm 8008 (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
Bookworm 8008 (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
Large Bookworm (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
Large Bookworm (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
V. Sokhin, V. Sokolov, P. Kurochkin, Housing complex, 1993. Saint Petersburg, Russia
V. Sokhin, V. Sokolov, P. Kurochkin, Housing complex, 1993. Saint Petersburg, Russia
Ivan Hansen (third from the right) receives the Danish Furniture Award 'RUM PRIS 1993'.
Ivan Hansen (third from the right) receives the Danish Furniture Award 'RUM PRIS 1993'.
Sketchy for Large Bookworm (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
Sketchy for Large Bookworm (1993) Photo courtesy of Ron Arad Associates and the Museum of Modern Art
Fernando & Humberto Campana, Papelāo sofa, 1993, © Estudio Campana, Photo: Fernando Laszlo
Fernando & Humberto Campana, Papelāo sofa, 1993, © Estudio Campana, Photo: Fernando Laszlo
1993 Exhibits her Bath Mat and Soft Urn with headline-making new collective, Droog Design.
1993 Exhibits her Bath Mat and Soft Urn with headline-making new collective, Droog Design.
Fernando & Humberto Campana, Vermelha Chair, 1993, aluminum tube and cotton ropes, for Edra © Edra
Fernando & Humberto Campana, Vermelha Chair, 1993, aluminum tube and cotton ropes, for Edra © Edra
In 1993, the students designed a temple consisting of an eight-by-eight- foot cube perched on a floating platform beneath a canopy.
In 1993, the students designed a temple consisting of an eight-by-eight- foot cube perched on a floating platform beneath a canopy.
The Camareiro bench was designed by Etel Carmona in 1993. Carmona is the head of Etel Marcenaria in Brazil. Photo courtesy Espasso.
The Camareiro bench was designed by Etel Carmona in 1993. Carmona is the head of Etel Marcenaria in Brazil. Photo courtesy Espasso.
Cyril E. Power's "The Merry-Go-Round" is a truly fearsome sight, and not the only print of the era to suggest that this new brand of mechanical amusement has beneath it the capacity for startling tragedy.
Cyril E. Power's "The Merry-Go-Round" is a truly fearsome sight, and not the only print of the era to suggest that this new brand of mechanical amusement has beneath it the capacity for startling tragedy.

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