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Plastic Unleashes the Imagination of 1970s Designers

Bright colours, vibrant transparency and unprecedented forms: in the 1970s, plastic propelled design into a freer, more democratic era.

Long confined to industry, it entered the living room, challenged established conventions and opened the way to objects that were lightweight, modular and accessible. From the Panton Chair to futuristic lighting, this material transformed our relationship with objects… and with modernity itself.

Richard Schultz: The Art of Outdoor Design.

Discret mais essentiel, Richard Schultz a réinventé le mobilier d’extérieur moderne. De la poétique Petal Table à la révolutionnaire 1966 Collection pour Knoll, son travail conjugue rigueur technique et légèreté sculpturale. 

Retour sur le parcours d’un créateur qui a su donner de l’air au design.

Why Buy Vintage?

Buying vintage is much more than a decorative trend: it means choosing an interior that is unique, responsible and sustainable. 

From distinctive style and affordability to environmental responsibility and proven quality, 20th-century furniture offers five compelling reasons to find its place in our contemporary lives.

Memphis: Colour, Chaos and Freedom

Bright colours, unexpected forms and modest yet unapologetically displayed materials: Memphis, founded in Milan in 1981 under the leadership of Ettore Sottsass, radically transformed international design.

Short-lived but highly influential, the movement opened the way to a new idea of furniture: expressive, ironic and free.

A look back at this revolution, which defined the 1980s and whose influence can still be felt today.

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