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Jean Schlumberger Jewelry: Where Nature Became Sculpture. Jean Schlumberger was one of the most visionary jewelry artists of the 20th century, transforming fine jewelry into miniature works of art. Working closely with Tiffany & Co., he created designs inspired by the living world sea creatures, flowers, shells, feathers, and fantastical organic forms that seem to move with life. Unlike traditional jewelers focused only on luxury, Schlumberger treated jewelry as sculpture. His pieces combined gold, enamel, and precious gemstones in bold, imaginative compositions that broke the rules of classical design. Each creation tells a story of ocean depths, tropical gardens, and dreamlike worlds. Worn by icons and collected by museums, his work remains timeless, bridging craftsmanship and artistic expression. Today, Jean Schlumberger’s jewelry continues to represent one of the highest forms of wearable art. #JeanSchlumberger #TiffanyAndCo #HighJewelry #ArtJewelry #JewelryDesign #LuxuryJewelry #WearableArt #20thCenturyArt #FineJewelry #DesignIcon
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Jean Després (1889–1980) was one of the most influential 🇫🇷 French goldsmiths of the 20th century, redefining modern jewelry through bold simplicity and industrial elegance. Trained as a silversmith, he was deeply inspired by the mechanical world of aviation and early machinery, translating pistons, gears, and propellers into refined wearable art. Rejecting excessive ornamentation, Després favored clean lines, geometric forms, and hammered metal surfaces that captured light in a raw yet sophisticated way. His signature pieces often combined sterling silver with contrasting materials such as coral, lapis lazuli, onyx, and gold, creating a striking balance between strength and refinement. Active during the Art Deco era, he exhibited in #Paris and gained recognition among avant garde artists and collectors who valued innovation over tradition. Today, his creations are considered timeless masterpieces of modernist jewelry design. #JeanDespres #ArtDeco #ModernJewelry #FrenchDesign #Silversmith #JewelryHistory #LuxuryDesign #AvantGarde #VintageJewelry #DesignIcon
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In the late ’80s and ’90s, owning a Swatch felt like owning the future. Limited editions, bold colors, and huge hype convinced many people these plastic watches would become serious investments. Some collectors even kept them sealed for decades, expecting prices to skyrocket. But the market had other plans. While a few rare models gained value, most Swatch watches never became truly collectible. Mass production, changing trends, and fading demand turned many “investments” into drawers full of nostalgia. What once looked like the next big collectible boom became a reminder that hype alone doesn’t create long term value. Sometimes the real value isn’t financial. It’s cultural. Swatch captured the spirit of an era fun, creative, rebellious, and affordable. #Swatch #VintageWatches #WatchCollector #90sStyle #RetroCulture #Collectibles #InvestmentFails #FashionHistory #WatchCommunity #DesignIcon #RoyalPop
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Where craftsmanship meets culinary precision. The Berkel flywheel meat slicer isn’t just a tool—it’s a design icon over a century in the making. Heritage. Performance. Timeless elegance. bit.ly/4uZYBMO #Berkel #LuxuryLiving #CulinaryCraft #DesignIcon #LXURI #kitchen
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Poltrona Wink di Cassina, disegnata da Toshiyuki Kita (1980) #Cassina #WinkChair #ToshiyukiKita #ItalianDesign #1980sDesign #VintageArmchair #DesignIcon
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🏡✨ Just published: "Richard Neutra and the Making of the Lovell Health House, 1925–35" — a landmark volume that reintroduces one of modern architecture’s most iconic homes to a new generation. Perched high above Los Angeles, the Lovell Health House wasn’t just a home—it was a revolution. Designed by Austrian American architect Richard Neutra, this steel-and-concrete marvel redefined how we think about space, wellness, and the relationship between architecture and nature. Its radical embrace of light, air, and hygiene helped launch Neutra’s global career and cemented the house’s place in the canon of international modernism. This richly illustrated book features: 📖 New essays by Edward Dimendberg, Crosby Doe, and Nicholas Olsberg 📚 A detailed chronology by Thomas Hines 🖋️ Historic texts by Willard D. Morgan and Neutra himself 📸 Stunning photography—both archival and contemporary—by Morgan and Grant Mumford 📂 Six immersive portfolios exploring the house’s design, construction, reception, and enduring legacy Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, design lover, or history buff, this is a must-have addition to your library. **Don't miss the event for this book, this Sunday, September 7th at 11:00 am at the Neutra office in Silverlake!** More info here: gty.art/3JLHOts Book 🔗 gty.art/463hy5x #Modernism #RichardNeutra #LovellHealthHouse #ArchitectureHistory #DesignIcon #NewBookRelease #LosAngelesArchitecture #ModernArchitecture #Neutra
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Hai mai visto una lampada…che si muove come un Cobra? È disponibile in bianco, nero o rosso brillante. E solo su #StilluceStore hai uno sconto extra PIACEREMO nel carrello stilluce-store.it/?s=cobra&p… #MartinelliLuce #CobraLamp #DesignIcon #LightingDesign #InteriorDesign #ModernHome
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💬 Tu l’avevi mai notata prima di oggi? 📌 Se la risposta è “no”… Non preoccuparti, anche i grandi amori iniziano per caso stilluce-store.it/?s=atollo&… La Casa comincia dalla Luce. #DesignIcon #Atollo #VicoMagistretti #LightingDesign #ItalianDesign #IconeDelDesign #FormaELuce (4/4)
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Only two exist. One’s in a museum. The other is up for grabs. Sotheby’s will auction Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Dana House Lamp this May in New York. A must-see for design lovers. #FrankLloydWright #Sothebys #DesignIcon 👉 bit.ly/4jP7gLz

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Arco di #Flos (1962) Achille & Pier Giacomo #Castiglioni Luce al centro della stanza. Design democratico e funzionale. Da Stilluce Store, #Bergamo 👉 bit.ly/FlosArcoStilluceStore #FlosArco #AchilleCastiglioni #DesignIcon #MidCenturyModern #MarmoCarrara #LightingDesign #StilluceStore
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A DREAM SPOT WITH UNMATCHED VIEWS The skyline meets the ocean, and every detail speaks luxury. #LPG #lifestyleproductiongroup #oceanview #miamilifestyle #designicon #southbeach #artdeco #miamibeach #realestatenews #miamihomes #realtorlife
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Monday Muse: 💭 Raise a glass to mid-century modern with the iconic Tapio Sherry Glasses by Tapio Wirkkala. A masterful glassblowing, with a single air bubble trapped within the stem – a touch of genius. 🥂 #TapioWirkkala # #DesignIcon #MondayMotivation finnport.com/products/tapio-…
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Remember the iconic Claritone Project G? This Canadian marvel combined sleet design with top-notch sound quality, making it a must-have for music lovers and trendsetters alike. #vintagestyle #clairtoneprojectg #DesignIcon
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La più copiata, imitata, omaggiata #Arco é la lampada da terra progettata da Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Flos. Aggiungi ICON al carrello per il tuo extra sconto 🍀 stilluce-store.it/?s=flos ar… La Casa comincia dalla Luce. #FlosLighting #DesignIcon #AchilleCastiglioni
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