The essentials: 20 sunglasses that made the history of design and pop culture
Timeless icons, sparks of design, and visionary masks: sunglasses are an essential and provocative accessory with a history that dates back to 2,000 years.
The design of perfumes: 15 collectible examples, from Dalí to Gehry
From the iconic and elegant Chanel No. 5 to Elsa Schiaparelli’s surreal Shocking and Frank Gehry’s expression of movement, we explore 15 perfume bottles that have left an indelible mark on the history of design.
The essentials: 15 wrapping papers that made history
As we make our way toward the end of the year, you might have already gathered most of your gift but tradition dictates that you elegantly wrap them. What history does this decorative cover conceal?
It Bags: 15 bags that changed fashion, design, and culture
The object of desire and an icon of our times, the handbag is a symbol of the past decades, often underestimated in the world of design. We trace its history through the models that have made their mark.
The essentials: 25 of the best mirrors
One of the most enduring artifacts of human history, the mirror is a tool capable of both reflecting and building identity. Here’s a roundup of the most famous.
The essentials: 21 stovetop coffeemakers that changed the history of design... and coffee
From the boiling method to the Neapolitan flip pot, from Bialetti’s moka to the Crema Caffé machine invented in 1948 – here’s a rundown of the industrial products that made coffee history in Italy by ingeniously turning water into a blend.
The essentials: 20 of the best chairs
From traditional wooden chairs to futuristic carbon fiber models: 20 iconic projects selected by Domusweb.
The telephones that made the history of design
From the invention that dates back to the late 19th century to mobile phones and the smartphone revolution: the history of a device that has connected people through memorable models.
The evergreens: 20 design sofas
The oldest item in the history of furniture is an expression of technical transformation and lifestyles. Here is a list of some of the most iconic sofas from the second half of the twentieth century.