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Graphic prints, bold colours and unusual textures are back, with a 21st-century twist
Designers are using the material more prominently and building on the foundations of the Modernist movement
The bowl, designed in 1918, is so simple it would later define the pared-back style of Danish Modern
The shapes and colour palette of one of the most recognisable crockery brands have remained unchanged for 60 years
The final part in our Made in Britain series focuses on the renewed interest in wall coverings and advances in technology
The plastic table, designed in 1962, is once again on sale following the launch of a 2014 version
The second part of the Made in Britain series looks at the British designers who have gained global respect
It was one of the Danish designer’s favourite pieces but has never been widely available
The first part of a new Made in Britain series looks at how designers are experimenting with new materials
Slides are providing a dramatic counterpoint to the ‘spine of the house’
The piece, with its depiction of neoclassical nudes, is one of the glass designer’s best-selling products
The iconic stacking chair has sold some 14m to date and was the first successful mass-produced injection-moulded seat of its type
The signature crystal lighting piece has been continually reinterpreted by several designers, including Philippe Starck and Jaime Hayon
The colourful piece was originally designed as a toy to teach children about geometric shapes
Rising house prices have led to increased demand for quality decor as people have more money to spend on their homes
The piece was produced at the request of his boss’s wife who wanted a chair that felt ‘like a basket full of pillows’
The light – designed in 1925 – is still popular and recently featured in Danish TV dramas Borgen and The Killing
The name of the highly decorative style can be traced back to 1925 – and its influence continues to be felt today
Move away from the high shine of gold, steel and chrome towards surfaces with a warmer aesthetic
The French master of art deco was one of the first designers to integrate metal, glass and leather
