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Museums are enriched with world’s history. They have a strong hand in preserving the world’s culture. Enriched with marvelous collection they have helped the newer generations in having a look at the past. Here is an attempt to explore various worlds’ famous museums holding precious furniture styles and history of f...

• The Executive Towers Condominium . Constructed in 1963, this building was originally the tallest skyscraper erected in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. There are a total of 22 stories and 160 individual residences within the complex. Rigid angles are a prevalent feature in the design of this rectangular building. A w...

• The Wassily Chair . Marcel Breuer created this Modernist inspired chair in the mid-1920s. The two main components that go into the construction of this chair are leather and tubular steel. The leather upholstery is made of cowhide and is available in the colors of black, brown, white, beige, and red. The steel met...

• The Asymmetric Chaise . This is a lounge chair that is ideal for use on backyard patios and near swimming pools. It has a wire, net-like appearance that has been built using welded steel rods. These wires have been coated with a chrome finish. The back of the chair curves upward. The foot of the chair swerves to t...

The most expensive piece of furniture in the world is a badmitton cabinet. Dr. Johan Kraeftner, who is the Director of the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna bought this piece of furniture at Christie's UK Auction for $36,662,106. This item had been auctioned at Christie's before this and had been sold for $15,178,020....

Sometimes we wonder about the cost of owning wonderful pieces of modern contemporary furniture. Here I am introducing you to few highest price fetching modern furniture items. And no, you will not have to pay the same prices to be the proud owner of these luxurious furniture items. Barcelona Chair by Knoll ($99,999)...

• The Hale House . This Modernist designed home was constructed in Beverly Hills, California in 1949. Located at 9618 Yoakum Drive, it was built using 4-inch “H” columns and 4 x 10 inch wood beams. These columns and wood beams connected to form the frame of the house. The house is raised on stilts, which allow for a...

• Eames Lounge Chair Wood (LCW) . This chair has been built with molded plywood. Its outer appearance consists of a backrest and a seat with curved outer edges and a veneer finish with a grained wooden pattern. The backrest tilts back slightly and its side edges curve out towards the front. The backrest is also conn...

Vitra Design Museum: The museum majestically exhibits the mind-blowing achievement of human creativity. It is one museum dedicated solely to design, emphasizing on furniture and interior design. Rolf Fehlbaum, the CEO of the Vitra Company has collected furniture of famous designers. Oh yes, you will find great names...

Chicago Los Angeles Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday George C. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles - Free the first Tuesday of the month Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Claremont Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Downtown Los Angeles - Free every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm Long Beach Museum...

• The Swingline Cabinet . This unconventional looking cabinet is a very colorful addition to any home. First, there are four main colors that comprise of the cabinet: red, yellow, blue, and light purple. The two smaller drawers are red and light purple, and the two larger cabinet drawers are yellow and blue. Several...

• The Pelikan (Pelican) Chair . Here is a uniquely designed chair where the primary focus is on shape and color. The “free art” movement inspired Finn Juhl when he was creating this piece of furniture. The back of the chair is rounded and wavy in its appearance. The arms that are shaped like wings merge into the bac...

• Fairhaven Home link http://www.eichlersocal.com/?portfolio=fairhaven-eichler-home-2. The front of this house has a driveway and a garage, plus a covered entrance with a red front door. Included in the design of this home are ceilings with wooden beams and walls and doors that are made of glass panels. The entry ro...

Modern Art, just like modern furniture, describes the thinking and style of artists during the period of 1860-1970. The artistic work produced during that period was full of fresh ideas some understood by the connoisseurs only and some found an appeal among the commoners as well. The material and the traditions of m...

• The Planner Group Desk . The Modernist Movement and its emphasis on minimalism inspire the appearance of this desk. The left side of desk has two drawers; one medium sized drawer at the top, and one large drawer at the bottom. Each drawer has a singular round handle made of zinc. Underneath the drawers are two leg...

Wooden barstools are beautiful pieces of furniture that add warmth and personality to your home. If taken care of properly, they can last for many years without losing any of their appeal. But, like all furniture, wooden barstools eventually need to be rejuvenated. Lots of factors influence how your wooden barstools...

The original Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950’s is one of Jacobsen’s iconic masterpieces that was originally created to furnish the first skyscraper in Denmark. The original Egg Chair captures executive appeal and home-comfort in a visually light yet embracing sculpture. The Egg Chair has become an ic...

You want your leather bar stools to last a life time, so it’s important for you to ensure they’re properly maintained and cleaned. Following are ten tips to help you keep up the appearance of your bar stools and lengthen their usable life.1. Clean up any spills, without delaying. You should clean spills immediately,...

The 1960s famous Eero Aarnio Ball Chair is one of the most recognized pieces of modern furniture today. Form and function playfully meet in Eero’s iconic ball, providing comfort, privacy and security within its cushioned global shell. The geometric shape and 60’s personality allows the Ball Chair to fit equally in a...

• The Senator Sofa . Here is a sofa that is very simple but sharp in its appearance. Like the political rank, the name “Senator” implies a sense of importance and elegance. Because this couch comes in several versions, different wooden frames from mahogany to oak to teak comprise of the legs, arms, apron, and rails....

1. The making of the Barcelona chair is sometimes said to be accidental to the making of the German Pavilion. Rightly so because the Barcelona chair was in fact designed to be used for the German Pavilion during the 1929 Barcelona Worlds Fair. 2. The Barcelona chair took the attention away from the exquisite interio...

One of the most important facets of home décor is choosing the right color of furniture for your room. The right color can make our living space a haven of peace and beauty while the wrong color may totally ruin any effect you had in mind. So, what are the things that you need to keep in mind when choosing? Here are...

Over the years we have a seen a change in the type of furniture being used both inside and outside of the house. Today more people are choosing to use barstools in the kitchen rather than large pieces of furniture that take up a great deal of space. Even the barstool itself has changed over time and they are no long...

It is often easier to get up from a chair that is a bar stools backless swivel chair. This stool is very convenient for use at a kitchen counter where meals are quickly eaten before you’re off to the races! With a backless swivel seat, you can turn to reach for something behind you, or you can turn around if someone...