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Editorial illustration for From Steam to Steel: How Michael Thonet's Bentwood Chair Shaped a Century of Furniture Design
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From Steam to Steel: How Michael Thonet's Bentwood Chair Shaped a Century of Furniture Design

Michael Thonet's 1850s innovation of steam-bending solid wood revolutionized furniture design, enabling continuous curves and mass production with his iconic Model 14 chair. This bending principle directly influenced modernist designers, paving the way for bent tubular steel furniture and shaping a century of design.

Chloe Dubois·October 26, 2026
Antoni Gaudí's iconic furniture designs, reissued by BD Barcelona, displayed elegantly in a contemporary setting.
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BD Barcelona Reissues Antoni Gaudí's Iconic Furniture Designs

From February 19th to 21st, a collection of Antoni Gaudí's 20th-century furniture, originally designed for his architectural masterpieces Casa Calvet and Casa Batlló, was showcased in Paris.

Mateo Reyes·June 12, 2026
The Theo folding chair, designed by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana for Plank, displayed in a modern, well-lit interior setting.
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Matteo Thun, Benedetto Fasciana Unveil Theo Folding Chair

Despite being designed for easy storage, each Theo folding chair requires a meticulous 14 working days to produce.

Chloe Dubois·June 11, 2026