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‘Enemy aliens’ interned on the Isle of Man in the first world war crafted his pieces
A well-designed chair allows the sitter to rest easy and be engrossed in a good book
Gold-plated brass orbs and lacquered veneer top create a unique statement piece
Asia’s largest design event is growing as China embraces new materials and contemporary forms
A dedication, a doodle, a note in the margins: the treasures left by past readers
They have found a way to charm the senses
Items to help you watch television in style
By covering a room with cloth panels, Molly Wemyss muffles clients against the outside world
An overdue project is under way in Italy’s design capital
Expert in the art of artful juxtaposition and controlled clutter shows how to pull off Instagram-friendly design
Meet the fabric specialist who is inspired by the textures and colours of her native Africa
The products on show at Scandinavia’s biggest interiors fair indicate trends in one of the most influential design regions
If you haven’t made it to the slopes this year, channel your own alpine chalet with these designs
Jonathan Foyle uncovers a remarkable story in establishing the provenance of a 400-year-old tapestry
Works depicting the endangered animal go on sale to raise money for conservation
What do you do with thousands of old tomes?
The author, campaigner and social media star joins London’s legions of young renters
A century on from the school’s founding, its designs are still covetable and influential
Meet the British designer who likes to keep an open mind on styles and play with scale
Designers are turning pineapple leaves and fungus root into chairs, sofas and lampshades
As another year ticks by, wind down and appreciate every second with a selection of gorgeous timepieces
What can we learn from the methods and tastes of the designers featured in this series?
Shake up a party into a stylish gathering
