V&A Museum London: British Design 1948-2012. Innovation in the Modern Age
At the end of March the V&A Museum London opened the exhibition “British Design 1948-2012. Innovation in the Modern Age”,
IMM Köln: Richard Lampert Living Outdoor
Following on from last years “Kids Only” collection, Richard Lampert was/were back at Cologne 2012 with a collection of new
(smow) Design Tour 2012: It’s time to dig out our travellin’ socks….
On his 2009 album “Waxing Gibbous” Falkirk balladeer Malcolm Middleton included the song “Red Travellin’ Socks” a jaunty – if
(smow)offline: The best little warehouse in Texas … or #Leipzig
The last couple of days have seen an endless stream of emails into the (smow)blog bunker asking if we are
(smow)offline: Bauhaus. A Conceptual Model
We’re just a touch late with this one, but since July 22nd the Martin Gropius Bau in Berlin has been
Giorgio by Peter Horn for Richard Lampert
Giorgio by Peter Horn is the chair that almost never was. Having commissioned Horn to create a stackable multi-function chair,
Vote smow
As a Europe-wide active business we at smow take Europe very seriously. We must, it is our home. And naturally
New York Ta(b)les. Part 1
There may be no tables in the press room, but there are plenty to be found at ICFF… Eiermann 1
New York Tales: How ya doin’
Not good. For some reason which escapes us there are no tables in the press room. That’s NO TABLES IN
smow in Milan: Thonet and Lampert
Despite Lufthansa’s best effort we made it back to Leipzig yesterday evening. We only hope our luggage will arrive this
smow in Milan: Unnamed Foldable Cardboard Chair
In our entry on the designersblock showcase we mentioned a foldable cardboard chair that had caught our attention. Now we
Designed for work: smow and office furniture
In a recent article wired magazine presented their own take on the evolution of office furnishing. From the introduction of
Childrens furniture by Lampert
Attractive, practical and child friendly furniture is rare; the new furniture series from Lampert is a welcome exception – not
The “landed” gentry: Lampert with country ‘ouse concept
At the imm in Cologne the German producer “Richard Lampert” once again proved that they can produce more than just
Christmas gift ideas: Part 3
Within the next 48 hours all christmas presents must be bought. Or else it’s back to writing vouchers for your
New by smow: Rattan furniture from Lampert and lamps from Artemide
To end 2008 some tips – and inspiration? – regarding some of the new products that will be gracing the smow