Daniella On Design

Design collectors are preparing to make their bids. The collection of legendary interior decorator Francois Catroux (1936-2020) is coming up for sale at Sotheby’s on February 24th. This event reveals for the first time his last interior—a private apartment in Nice overlooking the French Riviera, which Catroux shared with his wife Betty, who was famously known […]

Who are the world’s leading most prolific, influential interior designers? Who are these talents who have achieved unparalleled success, radiated exquisite taste, and who have come to define the quintessential Interior of the 21st century in its global and powerful expression?  Interior Design: The Legends is a ten-session program by Christie’s Education, where design connoisseur/historian

Even if you have never heard the name of Seymour Stein, you have certainly enjoyed his enterprise. Because Stein (b. 1942) is the co-founder (with Richard Gottehrer) and Chairman of Sire Records, one of the world’s most influential record labels, and the one which famously came to introduce British underground progressive bands to the American

If we look at the evolution of design history in the last 50 years, we can identify several key movements—minimalism, Space-Age, Postmodernism, Pop—but none was as exciting, as full of surprises, and as anti-establishment, as the British design movement of the 80s. It was long before the market for contemporary design was born, and before platforms

German-born Jock Peters (1889-1934) was an architect/designer who unfortunately did not invest in the effort required to secure his legacy.  Perhaps this was because he died early, at the age of 45; perhaps because he was occupied with establishing his practice under financial constraints; and perhaps because the style he came known for did not

It is hard to conceive of the level of accomplishments and breadth of visionary work achieved by William Morris (1834-1896), the brilliant Victorian man who created the foundation of modern design long before there was even a name for it. Morris was such a significant force, his work is still being emulated, and his influence

“I met Alan in 1980 and hired him as the architect for my New York apartment in 1988. I always loved his impeccable eye for detail and expansive knowledge of art, architecture, and design. We became great friends and with his partner Jed Johnson had amazing adventures. Besides being a great friend, he is one

When I think of Japanese aesthetics and crafts, what comes to my mind are wooden houses with tatami mats, the bamboo of the South, Mingei teacups, yakitori bars, stone gardens … and NUNO. Founded in the 1980s, the Tokyo-based textiles visionary has become internationally known for magical textiles in their famed shop, and particularly with

“I have known Pierre Yovanovitch for many years and have witnessed his growing success, which is thanks to his impeccable taste, talent, and curiosity. The way he observes art and the respect he shows artists who are involved in his projects are unique. This is what makes him so special.” —Thaddaeus Ropac, gallerist When I