Design That Talks Back

Our journal explores what makes vintage design matter — the stories behind the objects, the movements, the makers.
Learn how to identify original Kartell, recognize Murano sommerso glass, or date that quirky bar cart.
We don’t sell nostalgia. We celebrate and keep alive design that lasts.

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Discover how the Boby Trolley revolutionized storage design in the 1960s and why it is still relevant today.
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Learn about the biography, exhibitions, and auction results of this influential Postwar artist.
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The Rodolfo Bonetto Lipstick Mirror, a symbol of 70s pop design. This unique, playful mirror was created by Rodolfo Bonetto,
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Explore the vintage lamps by Harvey Guzzini, the label that revolutionized the lighting industry with its innovative materials and technologies
Vintage wall mounted storage cabinets by Flair, made in glossy molded plastic, 1970s Dutch design
Flair Holland is one of the best-kept secrets of 1970s Space Age design. With its bold use of plastic, vibrant
playful 1970s design bubble chairs
A story about warmth, light, and form. Soft Geometry — The Human Side of Space Age Design explores how the
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Italy’s unsung plastic design movement reinvented everyday living in the 1960s–70s. With moulded plastic, vibrant colours and bold, friendly shapes,
Discover the history and legacy of the Pill lamps, designed by Emanuele Ponzio and Cesare Casati in 1969. Known for