Mid-Century Style Furniture

Furniture Week 2012, Day 3: The Return of Hans J. Wegner

When it comes to furniture design, you either lean Italian or you lean Danish (or you possibly lean American Shaker or mid-century modern; who knows?). While I usually love all things Italian (down to those wicked cool Piaggio scooters), I prefer products from names such as Arne Vodder, Jens Risom, Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, et al. […]Read Post ›

Leave It to The Italians to Make a Sideboard as Cool as This Axia Unit

Full disclosure: we love Italian design. Cliché, yes, but there you have it. One Italian company that we love is Poliform—the super high-end maker of slick kitchen cabinets, way cool closet systems, beds, and other modern furniture such as this Axia sideboard. Designed by Paolo Piva, the piece has a painted metal base and leaf doors with […]Read Post ›