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Katya Maes
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Renoir, Matisse…C. Jeré? From Jewelry to Wall Sculptures
Who is C. Jeré? Learn the history of Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler's partnership and what made their jewelry and wall sculptures special.
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Katya Maes
May 16, 20242 min read
What defines Atomic Age design?
The history and characteristics of Atomic Age, Space Age, and mid-century modern design.
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Katya Maes
Apr 10, 20242 min read
What's the history behind fancy chocolate boxes?
Who invented the now ubiquitous heart-shaped chocolate box and filled it with treats?
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Katya Maes
Mar 6, 20242 min read
What is Bakelite and how to spot it?
History of Bakelite Bakelite, created by a Belgian-born American chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland in 1907, was the first synthetic plastic...
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Katya Maes
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Why is vintage teak furniture so popular?
What is teak, and why do people still go crazy for vintage teak furniture?
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