Six Ways to Italian Design
Since the days of DaVinci, great design has poured from the rich and artistic culture of Italy. From iconic to innovative, here are six ways to Italian design.
Design, Products
August 23, 2012
Design, Products
May 10, 2010
Five Fabulous: Letter Holders
1. Blu Dot 2D:3D Letter Holder, $25 A smart blend of origami and metal: This powder-coated steel holder arrives flat; simply bend along the dotted lines and put it to work. Get it: Hive Modern
2. Desk Letter Holder, $151 Designed in 1919 by Giorgio Fedon, this holder’s rounded compartments and saffiano-embossed leather-imitation details stand the test of time. Get it: Forzieri
3. Letter Holder, €24 Koray Ozgen’s cheery design intends to make you happy that you’ve got mail. Get it: ODC Paris
4. Note Holder, $28 Designer Tomoko Otaka used tightly wound steel coil as a nod to the shape of an unfolded fan—a traditional Japanese symbol of prosperity. Get it: MoMA
5. Linea Letter Holder, $151 Blocks of color and simple, straightforward design keep your desktop organized (and looking good). Get it: Stitch Chicago