Daniella On Design

The most talk-about design single-owner sale of the spring is certainly the personal collection of late collector/dealer Yves Gastou, offered in a series of auctions, taking place between March 13-20 at Sotheby’s Paris. He was known for his educated eye and for his exquisite ability to discover lost gems and new talents. Bron in 1948 […]

The term “museum quality” is often applied to collectible design objects to signal an elevated value and allure. But what does it really mean? In the most literal sense, it is a claim that an object is worthy of a place in a permanent institutional collection—that the object meets the very high standards of museum

When Brazilian postwar furniture began to surface in the international design conversation in the early 2000s, led in large part by New York gallery R & Company, the genre was hailed by many as the last great body of modernist design awaiting rediscovery. Over the two decades since, Brazilian Modern has slowly but steadily seen

Everyone within the world of design has heard about Valérie Maltaverne and her unique project. She has become the ambassador and champion of French craftsmanship and decorative arts, with her mission being to keep their rich and storied legacy alive. Since founding her Parisian design studio Ymer&Malta in 2009, Maltaverne has envisioned a unique and

With the wealth of exhibitions and publications on the topic of female design, it is becoming more and more apparent that women want to create art not simply as women, but as artists. As I recently heard Marina Abramovic say in a podcast, “I am creating as an artist; not as a woman.” Women artists

Join me for a season of exploration into the fascinating world of interiors. Meet some intriguing designers and scholars, learn how to ‘read’ the interior, and take your knowledge and taste to new horizons. February 21 – May 16; 12:00-1:15 EST with Christie’s Education and Design Miami/. The three most substantial aspects of any successful