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How Art Deco evolved from 1920s luxury to the 1930s: a Glaswegian perspective
Discover the hidden genius of Margaret Macdonald, the artist and mystical force who drove the Glasgow Style and defined Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy.
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5 days ago5 min read


Margaret Macdonald: Mackintosh’s hidden soul of style
Discover the hidden genius of Margaret Macdonald, the artist and mystical force who drove the Glasgow Style and defined Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s legacy.
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May 57 min read


Børge Mogensen and the democratisation of design
Børge Mogensen revolutionised Mid-Century Danish design by creating highly durable, functional, and affordable furniture intended for the everyday household rather than the exclusive elite. By championing honest, natural materials in iconic pieces like the J39 and Spanish Chair, his work established an everlasting character that actively defies today's disposable "fast furniture" culture.
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Mar 245 min read


Beyond the Egg: the legacy of Arne Jacobsen art
Arne Jacobsen’s "Total Design" philosophy revolutionised Mid-Century Modernism, proving that an architect's rigorous eye could be applied to everything from towering buildings to domestic tableware. His iconic seating, such as the Egg and Swan chairs, provided an organic counterpoint to rigid architecture, while his lighting and Cylinda-line collections embraced absolute mathematical precision. Preserving these everlasting pieces today is an act of mindful stewardship, requir
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Mar 46 min read
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