"The story of cult designs that have achieved timelessness and immortality, much like works of art... 

In all fields that grow under the shade of creativity, including interior design, there are creations that have been written into the literature with golden letters. Timeless designs born from skilled hands often give rise to new trends in succession. How about getting to know these iconic pieces of furniture that act as bridges between different eras?

Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the "Herman Miller" furniture company in 1956, this legendary set was inspired by 19th-century English club chairs. Its body was molded from seven layers of plywood, while the upholstered cushions were made from soft leather. The designers aimed for this duo to feel warm and comforting, much like a well-used first baseman's mitt. The product, along with its accompanying ottoman, offered users comfort and relaxation, making it an essential part of office aesthetics in the 1950s. Today, the set, which has been redesigned for the Vitra brand, costs around $7,500..."

Tulip Table & Chair

The Tulip table and chair were designed by Eero Saarinen for the furniture house "Knoll International" in the mid-1950s. Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer known for his works such as the Washington Dulles International Airport, the TWA Flight Center, and the Gateway Arch. The design, which blossoms like a flower from the center, was initially referred to as the "Pedestal" due to its exceptional base. The designer aimed to eliminate the "ugly, confusing, and unrestful world" under the tables with this unique base. The result: groundbreaking elegance, a timeless style, and an immortal design...

 

 

 

Egg Chair

The "Egg Chair," designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the "Fritz Hansen" brand upon the commission of the Royal Copenhagen Hotel, is one of the prominent design classics of the 20th century. With its organic form and cocoon-like structure that embraces the human body, it stands out as a remarkable piece of design. Some other designs inspired by Jacobsen's Egg Chair include Eero Aarnio's "Ball Chair" from 1963, the "Bubble Chair" from 1968, Henrik Thor-Larsen's "Ovalia Chair," and Nana&Jorgen Ditze's "Hanging Egg Chair."

PH Artichoke

Danish designer Paul Henningsen, known as the "master of soft light," designed the first PH Artichoke lamp in 1925 for the Danish pavilion at the Paris Exhibition. He named this initial design "Paris" and incorporated its light distribution system into all his subsequent products. The PH Artichoke, which he created for the "Langelinie Pavillonen Restaurant" in Copenhagen in 1958, became an iconic design and his signature piece. With its unique sculptural design and 72 leaves that prevent glare from different angles, the PH Artichoke holds a significant place among design classics. Today, the cult lighting produced by the "Louis Poulsen" brand ranges in price from $8,000 to $40,000.
 

Memphis

Italian architect and industrial designer Ettore Sottsass, often referred to as the "Godfather" or maestro of Italian design, founded the "Memphis" group in 1981. This group quickly became a symbol of new and contemporary avant-garde design. Drawing inspiration from styles like Pop Art and Art Deco, the Memphis group interpreted African patterns and 1950s kitsch design with an eclectic approach.
 
Memphis prioritized aesthetics over functionality, and it was defined as a sort of liberating and creative intersection of intellectual designers of that era. Sottsass' works can be seen in the permanent collections of significant museums such as MoMA and the MET in New York, Centre Georges Pompidou and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and the National Museum in Stockholm.

 

 

 

 

Triennial 

The four-curved ceramic tiles named "Triennial," designed by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli for the "Marazzi" brand in 1960, garnered significant attention in the design world due to their unconventional forms. These tiles, with their interlocking shapes, offered limitless potential for combinations, featuring a modular structure that ignited creativity. Today, Marazzi produces these tiles not only in ceramic but also in porcelain and stoneware, offering various sizes for both floor and wall applications.
 
The original tiles, along with the master designer's drawings and models, were exhibited at the 21st Century Arts National Museum in Rome as part of a retrospective exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Ponti's passing.