There’s no getting away from it. Whether it’s all you need or a battlefield; whether blind or in the air, love is everywhere today. Painted and written, applied to walls and carved in limestone; crafted in iron, aglow in neon, expressions of love will not be ignored. So, if you’re thinking — Continue reading
Is it possible to trademark a shape? If it is, then put the Aalto Vase by the Finnish glass factory Iittala at the front of the line. To have conceived a form so distinctive that it needs no description but its creator’s name is an enviable accomplishment by any designer. And to — Continue reading
How do you convert a Valentine’s Day motif into a backdrop appropriate for the entire year? By creating a series of joyful, beautifully illustrated wallpaper murals loaded with heart-stopping visual panache, that’s how. Just ask the UK-based company, Murals Wallpaper, the masterminds behind this stylish, graphically inspiring, and oh-so-romantic selection of — Continue reading
So what if you’re hopeless at choosing Valentine’s Day flowers? So what if they’re pricey and wilt before dessert arrives? We’ve got an idea. Why not order the Fatboy Marimekko bean bag for her, and she’ll have flowers—big, red, romantic flowers—to last for years to come. And not just any flowers. — Continue reading
Everyone’s got a love story. And who doesn’t dream of a happy ending? If Valentine’s Day still has you stumped, let us suggest a real page turner. The Front Page Magazine/Newspaper Rack takes its inspiration from the shape of bound pages, fluttering in a sudden gust of wind. Six sinuous, translucent elements curve — Continue reading
If the concept of love—across cultures and continents—had to be translated into a basic geometric shape, there’d be little debate as to which shape. As a symbol of interconnectedness or infinity, wholeness or unity, protection or balance, there’s simply nothing to match the circle. And with Valentine’s Day around the — Continue reading
For the next 7 days, 2Modern will be talking about love. We’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with a review of some of the more romantic, playful, and just plain heart-stoppingly beautiful examples of modern furniture and modern gift ideas from our collection. And there’s simply no better starting point than — Continue reading
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