Architect James Wines Remembers Willi Smith, the Fashion Maven Who Was His Close Collaborator
In the 1980s, Wines created the stores for Smith’s pioneering label, WilliWear. Now he’s...
Brizo’s Superior, Stylish Fixtures as Works of Art
Surface reimagines Brizo fittings in scenes inspired by classic art movements.
The History of the Lawn Chair—and the Trusty Company Keeping It Intact
Lawn Chair USA makes the classic seat by hand using time-honored techniques that are so impressive,
The Unexpected Story Behind Infusion Furniture’s Pared-Down Objects
Boston woodworker Quentin Kelley learned his craft from his father, and one of Wendell Castle’s...
The Jewelry Designer Who Adapted Car Manufacturing Techniques to Make Black Gold
Reut Ringel introduced the world to her sculptural accessories in the midst of the pandemic. Her...
A Marble Table Lamp with Enticingly Thick, Swirling Veins
To mark the tenth anniversary of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s collaboration with Established and...
CC-Tapis’s Rugs Are Anything but Square
Though its techniques are time-honored, the French-Italian textile brand produces rugs that are far
Ceramicist Reinaldo Sanguino Employs Full-Body Improvisation
The Venezuelan artist’s inventive furniture has earned him a devoted following. The topless...
Yoon Ahn on Her Deeply Personal, Genre-Defying Style
The Ambush cofounder and Dior Men jewelry director instinctively samples clothing of all kinds....
2020 Pritzker Prize Goes to Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara. Here Are Some of Their Greatest Hits.
From a cliff-like edifice in Peru to a pinwheel-shaped school in rural Ireland, the Dublin team’s
At the Opera, Studio Drift’s Intricate Woven Sculpture Morphs With the Drama
The Dutch firm created the centerpiece for a new Dutch production of Monteverdi’s...
David Adjaye on His Majestic, Grapefruit-Colored Design for The Webster L.A.
For the multi-brand clothing and design boutique’s new outpost, the architect created a...
At the End of the World, Infrastructure Will Save Us, This Artist Believes
Tiril Hasselknippe’s architectural sculptures see an opportunity for community in the midst of...
Matthew Williams’ Moncler Genius Collection Fuses Expert Craftsmanship with Beekeeper-Grunge
The closely watched American designer’s line incorporates ultrasonic welding, vulcanized rubber,...
Your Furniture is Getting Fatter
Notice a rise in chubby collections? A new exhibition at A/D/O argues that it's more than just a...
In the Pacific Northwest, Two Pipe-Makers Channel their Magical Thinking into Tableware
Artists Jessie Rose Vala and Emily Rae Counts launch their first collection of homewares under the...
Interview with Jacob Peres and Eli Peer
Strategy and events experts Jacob Peres and Eli Peer weigh in on the future of the fashion show.
Meet 10 New York–based Designers Whose Sense of Style Goes Beyond The Clothes They Wear
For these creatives, personal fashion becomes an extension of their larger body of work.
In Defense of $900 Face Cream
Why La Prairie's Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is worth it.
This Sculptural Furniture Designer Uses Wood From Trees Grown in Her Own Backyard
Greta de Parry Designs reflects its founder’s passion for hands-on processes and perpetual...
Nordstrom’s Tastemaker-in-Chief Says It’s Time to Celebrate Memphis
The pop-up exhibition “Memphis Milano” invites visitors to indulge in curator Olivia Kim’s...
6 Must-See U.S. Exhibitions to Take In This Fall
Make time for contemplation and inspiration this season by exploring these evocative shows hosted...
Inside the Home of Bentley at Pebble Beach
Classic rides, VIP guests, and one very special new sedan at the luxury automaker’s...
Design Dialogues No. 47 With Japan House L.A.
Longtime collaborators Daito Manabe and MIKIKO discussed how they use technology and dance as a...
Meet the Lighting Firm Illuminating Works by Oscar Niemeyer and Michelangelo
Viabizzuno expertly integrates light with people, places, and culture.
Bodil Kjær’s Response to Furniture That Looks Like “Giant Insects”
The octogenarian architect’s Indoor-Outdoor series is being released this fall by Carl Hansen and
Celebrating Our 2nd Annual Surface Travel Awards
Master of Ceremonies Camilla Deterre welcomed guests and presented the Surface Travel Awards.
A Bench With a Very Surprising Bulge
Najla El Zein’s “Distortion” furniture series is marked by smooth, hollow humps.
This Outdoor Lounger Will Never Get Old
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s Palissade collection for HAY embraces timeless elegance.
Jochen Holz’s Weird, Warped Neon
The German artist repurposes a technique typically reserved for making laboratory glassware to...
Rhythmic, Alien-Like Vases Fit for a Futuristic Table
Olivier van Herpt creates vessels that reconcile technology with craft, using a 3-D printer he...
When a 19th-Century Spanish Courtesan Inspires a Lamp
Larose Guyon’s Otèro lighting fixture adopts key characteristics of the cabaret dancer Caroline...
A London Design Studio Brings the Psychological Experience of a City to Life
United Visual Artists teamed up with Brooklyn creative space A/D/O by MINI to mount a site-specific
This Chair Was Designed for a Futuristic Tribal Utopia
Joep van Lieshout’s Liberty Lounger for Moooi is less outrageous, but no less imaginative, than...
8 Essential Objects for a Lazy Summer Day
From a canasta lounger to curl up in to a stool to sink into, each of these furnishings is designed
This Forgotten Female Artist Taught Us Everything We Know About Color
Emily Noyes Vanderpoel analyzed the color proportions of objects through 117 brilliant color...
Traditional Moroccan Plaster Creates This Chair’s Tactile Exterior
Designer Tuomas Markunpoika’s latest body of work investigates the relationship between natural...
Silence an Entire Room With This Lamp’s Entrancing Light
Michael Anastassiades’s crimson Floor Composition exemplifies the Cypriot designer’s...
This Ambitious New York Brand Is Raising the Bar for Coworking Spaces
Blender Workspace aims to elevate productivity, community, and culture at its Madison Avenue...
The Floors of Medieval Italian Churches Inspired This Psychedelic Installation
A site-specific work by artist and scholar Bryony Roberts is a meditation on pattern and geometry.
Why Architect Anda Andrei Will Never Give Up Tracing Paper
The celebrated Romanian designer, an Ian Schrager alumni who helped define the boutique hotel...
Sitting in This Folded Doughnut-Shaped Seat Feels Like Floating on a Cloud
Objects of Common Interest and Norwegian designer Falke Svatun designed a chair that’s as pillowy
Create a Zen Moment With These Spare, Patterned Porcelain Tiles
Designed by London studio Raw Edges for Mutina, the Tape collection features soft, pared-down...
These Ceramics Are Next-Level Nudes
Jude Jelfs taps her fine-art background to create her remarkable figurative wares.
Crazy, Kitschy Carpets Abound in This Viral Instagram Account
Tongue-in-cheek photographs of garish hotel floor coverings have morphed into a democratic forum...
This Hand-Thrown Vase Exemplifies Why Ceramics Are Cool
The chubby, weighty pottery by East Fork is a treat to hold and behold.
Thanks to Matteo Thun, This Chair Knows How to Be Free
The designer’s Lisboa chair aims to convey the laid-back spirit of furniture found in southern...
This Summery Checked Tablecloth is Also a Jacket
Every garment in July Londono’s new clothing line, Homewear, morphs into a unique accessory for...
Cuteness Found Its Physical Incarnation in This Lamp
Monling Lee and Justin Donnelly designed their Neotenic lamp with certain bodily traits in mind....
This Pendant Borrows the Best of What a Jellyfish Has to Offer
The transparent body and complex anatomy of Artemide’s Harry H light evoke the sea creature’s...
Inside the Furniture Company That Puts Inclusivity Over Ego
Blu Dot’s founding principles of democratic design and humility come to life at its Minneapolis...
A Lamp, Rendered in Eye-Popping Colors, That Looks Good Enough to Eat
British designer Jonathan Trayte’s first U.S. solo exhibition is a feast for the eyes.
We’re Totally Game to Play With This Little Devil
From Alexander Girard’s iconic Wooden Doll series, this solid-fir figurine is naughty and nice.
This Sophisticated Floor Lamp Couldn’t Care Less About Standing Up Straight
Foscarini’s Dolmen floor lamp isn’t ashamed of reclining in public.
A Textile That Evokes Mondrian—and Your Grandma
Maharam debuts Scholten and Baijings’s new fabric range, based on a sewing tradition that...
We Have the Hots for This Enameled Copper Chair
Baked in a traditional Korean kiln, this seat by Kwangho Lee debuts today during Design...
A Bent-Wire Chair That’s Actually Nice to Sit In
SP01’s Chee seating collection is at once comfortable and cool.
Colored Lights That Won’t Make Your Room Look Like a Nightclub
Pelle’s Beam and Glow collection marks the firm’s first stab at incorporating color into its...
Finally, a Genuinely Interesting Chair
Lara Bohinc’s Solar chair is a refreshing interpretation of the furniture staple.
This Patio-Friendly Chair Wants You to Show Your Stripes
The Zebra armchair from Janus et Cie is marked by a breathable series of wonderfully irregular...
Get Your Meditation On Atop This Modular Velvet Bench
Created by Los Angeles–based designer Leah Ring, the Stacks bench will make its debut in navy...
A Shag Rug That Trades the Sleazy ’70s for California Cool
Block Shop’s first line of hand-tufted wool rugs includes this wild fuchsia-and-banana-hued gem.
This Ringed Floor Lamp Is Nothing Short of Magical
Dubbed “Circus,” it’s made in New Zealand, and is on view at a New York pop-up space through...
5 Rugs That’ll Put Some Spring in Your Step
These bright, bold, and beautifully made textiles bring warm-weather vibes indoors.
Tom Dixon Wants to Show You How the Sausage is Made
The London-based designer gave us an exclusive look at his first permanent New York space, which...
Incarnated as a Food Item, Yves Béhar Would Be “The Future Hamburger”
The final video in our Diner Dialogues series, which zeroes in on diners and American design, we...
Harry Nuriev’s Latest Monochrome Environment Is Anchored by This Hairy Purple Chair
The New York and Moscow-based designer teams up with Opening Ceremony to create a limited edition...
These Uncanny Spectacles Will Reframe Your View of Eyewear
From solid-wood visors to real horn-rimmed frames, RIGARDS designs compelling eyewear with a focus...
Here Are the Trends You’ll See During NYCxDesign
Ready for another round of designed-object intensity (or, if you’re not in New York next week, a...
This Vessel Will Renew Your Hope in American Design
Chris Wolston’s sand-cast aluminum creation is part of his latest body of irreverent yet refined...
Marcel Wanders’s Animal Sanctuary
The Dutch designer offers a glimpse into the early stages of his new Pet Lights series for Moooi.
Meet the Dancer Turned Furniture Designer Who Brings Static Objects to Life
Coil + Drift founder John Sorensen-Jolink fuses dance, design, and performance in a new video...
Daniel Germani Believes Diners and American Design “Both Need to Go to Rehab”
Our second Diner Dialogues film short, focused on diners and design and filmed at The Diner last...
Blu Dot Keeps Turning Furniture Design on Its Head
For more than 20 years, the modern home furnishings company has built its name on democratic...
This Undulating Golf Clubhouse Makes Waves in the Architecture World
Oppenheim Architecture created a sprawling clubhouse for a Greg Norman–designed golf course in...
Google’s Ivy Ross Thinks American Design Is “All Over the Place”
For the first in our Diner Dialogues video series, a collection of shorts focused on diners and...
Jonathan Olivares Conceptualizes Color In a New Textile Collection for Kvadrat
The designer’s brilliant Twill Weave line launches next week during Salone del Mobile.
Milan Design Week 2018 Preview: 14 Things Our Editors Can’t Wait to See
From Kvadrat’s experiments with upcycled textiles to Gufram’s disco fever, we pinpoint this...
@bryanplust
The standout Instagram account that’s capturing our attention right now.
Ini Archibong Was Destined to Make Furniture
The Nigerian American designer’s collection for Sé is the latest of his vibrant, spiritual...
This New York Design Duo Chooses Excellence Over Ego
Visibility’s Joseph Guerra and Sina Sohrab specialize in unremarkable objects that speak volumes...
Top 10 Picks: Collective Design 2018
The best pieces at this year’s fair include a playground toy–inspired sculpture by Crosby...
A Zen Moment With Yves Béhar
The Swiss designer explains the remarkably therapeutic process that takes place when he sits down...
The Entire World of Bottega Veneta Is Now on Madison Avenue
The Italian heritage brand’s new Manhattan store transforms a trio of 19th-century townhouses...
This Limited Run of Hiking Boots Honors the Hand
Footwear brand FEIT and furniture company BDDW join forces to create an artful collection of...
You’ll Never Want to Get Out of This Office Chair
Workspace furniture-maker Steelcase unveils Silq, a seat that responds to your movement as...
6 Modern Jewelry Designs That Embrace the Handmade
Featuring materials like ultrafine diamond dust and brightly hued resin, each of these striking...
A Remembrance: Wendell Castle, 1932–2018
Our design editor looks back at her time with the pioneering furniture designer and the experience...
A Striking Installation Interprets Hermès’s Approach to Time
Artist Levi van Veluw explains the ideas behind a work he created for the fashion house that debuts
Meet the Heavy Hitters of Contemporary Jewelry Design
An exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt explores the evolution and explosive creativity of an...
7 Modern Ottoman Options
Kick back in style with one of these fashionable footrests.
The Best Home Furnishings of 2017
From a high-and-low-pile rug to a wool-and-cashmere upholstered chair, the most memorable new...
9 Holiday Party Outfit Ideas
We rounded up a few key ingredients (for him and for her) that’ll work for this month’s...
8 Living Room Wallpaper Ideas
Whether you’re into geometric patterns or ornate prints, there are plenty of ways to create a...
Our Go-To Gift Guide for Design Lovers
From a spaceship-shaped console to an unforgettable sushi dinner, Surface’s editors select
Don’t Judge This Book by Its Cover
British artist Richard Woods puts his signature spin on a delightfully deceptive hardcover.
New Film Shorts Put 3 Craft Masterminds Under the Microscope
Loewe gave us a sneak peek of videos created ahead of its forthcoming exhibition, “Chance...
Steven Holl Explains the Virtues of His Newest Paint Set
From his office in his New York studio, the architect gives us a glimpse at his creative process by
What to See and Do During Art Basel Miami Beach 2017
Our selection of this year’s not-to-miss exhibitions, openings, events, and more.
6 Bedroom Storage Solutions
From a glossy, grape-hued dresser to a wood chest of drawers, your clothes will love hanging out...
Built For and Inspired by New York, This Compact Cabin has a Local Perspective
Architect Peter Zuspan used his everyday experience and NYC know-how to inform his contribution to...
15 Minutes with Kenya Hara
Words of wisdom from Muji’s celebrated art director.
5 Funky Wine Glasses
These drinking vessels make awkward holiday parties that much more interesting.
6 Amazing Buildings We’re Digging Right Now
A local salt shed and a residential project in south central England are on our radar.
What to See at This Year’s Salon Art + Design
At Salon Art + Design, New York’s annual fair dedicated to presenting both the fine and...
Spotlight on London: 5 British Brands to Know
These design-conscious companies showcase the creativity happening across the pond.
How to Digitize Your Drawings in Real Time, Using Actual Paper and Pens
The Slate 2+ operates just like a traditional sketchpad, and incorporates digital tools.
At His Latest Exhibition, Misha Kahn Talks Trash
The Brooklyn artist used found and noble materials to create the objects in “Midden Heap,” his...
5 Lights You’ll Love
These fixtures make picking the perfect pendant, table lamp, or wall sconce a cinch.
Hem Launches First-Ever U.S. Pop-Up
The Swedish furniture brand gives New York a taste of its democratically good design.
This Legendary Textile Company Is Meeting the Future by Embracing Its Past
Maharam president Tony Manzari talks about textiles, tastemakers, and timing during his tenure at...
This Small Space Forecasts the Future of City Living in Brooklyn, and Beyond
On view at A/D/O, the MINI LIVING URBAN CABIN rethinks the way we live in cities by tapping local...
This Prolific Craft Collective Puts the Werk in Gesamtkunstwerk
Neue Galerie’s latest exhibition explores the staggering skill and output of the Wiener...
Why Architecture and Design Exhibitions Matter
Released today, curator Zoë Ryan’s new book explores the role 11 shows have played in shaping...
5 Essential Travel Items
These deluxe accessories ensure time spent in transit is both elegant and efficient.
What Happens When Two Furniture Designers Walk Into Dover Street Market
Jaime Hayon tells Surface about Jijibaba, a menswear line he co-founded with Jasper Morrison.
Yoshitomo Nara Makes the Coolest Skateboards
Embellished with the Japanese artist’s sweet, scrappy girls, these decks stand out from the rest.
5 Artful Flooring Ideas
These unconventional accents will put some spring in your step.
Brooklyn’s Cult Homeware Shop Comes to Manhattan
The Primary Essentials launches a sister location with wares by an increasingly international...
Spotlight on Spain: 5 Spanish Brands to Know
These inventive objects bring color, character, and texture into the home.
7 Ways to Create a Contemporary Kitchen
Flexibility, hidden storage, noble materials are key.
9 Living Room Lounge Chairs
These comfy seats offer plenty of reasons to relax.
Li Edelkoort Calls the Work of Millennials Metaphors for Tomorrow
The celebrated trend forecaster discusses the next generation of designers—digital natives she...
3 Stylish Sunglasses to Wear This Fall
Because the need for shades runs all year round.
Put Onstage, This Understated Textile Steals the Show
In the hands of international designers, Kvadrat’s Canvas fabric morphs into remarkable works of...
6 Ways to Get Your Fall Art Fix
These autumn exhibitions spotlight John Chamberlain, the Campana Brothers, Wade Guyton, and others.
Coach’s New SoHo Space Keeps It Real
In this exclusive interview, interior designer William Sofield explains how he helped revamp the...
You Want the Moon? This Remarkably Detailed Lunar Globe Replicates the Real Thing
NASA imagery and expert engineering informed this ingenious lamp, where a ring of LEDs illuminate a
Six Offbeat Ideas for Setting the Table
These unconventional objects aren’t your grandma’s table settings.
The Loewe Craft Prize Gives Modern Makers the Red Carpet Treatment
Now in its second year, the bold initiative champions craft and sets its sights on finding its next
To Arno Brandlhuber, Everything Is a Bedroom
Felix Burrichter interviews the German architect about the future of the home in this exclusive...
Six Blue Watches for Men
These moody-hued timepieces are anything but glum.
Jonathan Anderson:
Speed and Substance
The fashion designer balances a prolific output with an unwavering attention to craft.
Geek Out: Five Objects That Fuse Tech and Design
These five slick objects ingeniously fuse tech and design.
Lines of Light
Seven Fixtures That Go Lean Without Sacrificing Style.
It’s Hip To Be Square
These seven patterned pieces embrace the humble quadrilateral.
Wendell Castle: Agent of Change
The octogenarian father of the American art furniture movement, still in his prime, has a lot more...
Erik Madigan Heck’s Dream Works
A selection of painting-like images from the fashion photographer’s forthcoming debut book.
The New Adidas Originals EQT Sneaker Updates the Line’s No-Frills Ethos
Marked by confident colors and tech-enhanced details, the new Adidas Originals EQT Support 93/17...
Ania Jaworska’s Work Adds Humor to the Usually Serious Business of Architecture
The architect's new show showcases her trademark wit.
Up and Coming: Garciavelez
Meet the Philadelphia Ceramist Taking the Restaurant World by Storm
Felt + Fat cofounder Nate Mell discusses creating custom tableware with top chefs, the intersection
