The 20/21 Journal
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twentytwentyone visited the annual Stockholm furniture fair at the beginning of the month. Above are some edited highlights of our trip. More can be viewed here.
Barber Osgerby: In the making
Barber Osgerby’s new show ‘In The Making’ is opening today at The Design Museum, London.
Post war and brutalist architecture
The term Brutalism was derived from the French ‘Béton brut’, or raw concrete, and the expression became associated with a movement emerging in postwar British architectural offices.
Stendig Calendar
The Stendig calendar was designed in 1966 by Massimo Vignelli and taken that year into the Design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
The making of Shanagarry Irish potteries
Philip Pearce established Shanagarry Pottery in 1952 and produced hand-thrown earthenware at a time when decorated bone china was commercial.
Artek and Vitra: a partnership built on affinity
Vitra welcome Artek as a new member of the Vitra Family
Trook Slingshot by Geoffrey Fisher
Geoffrey Fisher's hooks have been well received and to extend the family he’s made sling shots as an exclusive for twentytwentyone.
twentytwentyone celebrate Brutalist architecture through the work of Simon Phipps
Simon Phipp's photography provides a unique perspective and portrays Brutalist architecture in a sensitive, realistic and distinctive manner.
twentytwentyone Milan 2013 review
We have returned from our annual pilgrimage to the Milan Furniture Fair. Inspired and enlightened.
1966 Collection by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Richard Schultz is no stranger to Knoll. He worked with Harry Bertoia during the development of Bertoia’s iconic collection of wire chairs.
James Irvine 1958-2013
It is with great sadness we acknowledge the death of James Irvine. twentytwentyone had the great pleasure and honour to know and work with James.
80th anniversary Stool 60
The Stool 60 was first introduced to the international public at the “Wood Only” exhibition in London in 1933, to rave reviews.
Tim Fishlock
Tim Fishlock Typeseat print, signed screenprint in an edition of 300.
The making of a Branca chair
Mattiazzi is a company we have been working with since they launched the Branca chair by Industrial Facility.
twentytwentyone and Artek 2nd Cycle at DesignJunction
twentytwentyone will offer for sale a limited quantity of vintage Aalto designs from the architect’s much respected, University of Technology in Helsinki.