The Masters
The visionaries who revolutionized design, creating timeless pieces that merged function with beauty, craftsmanship with mass production, and art with everyday life.
Modernhaus preserves mid-century designer knowledge with the detail these innovators deserve. They are not celebrity profiles, but serious examination of their design philosophy, manufacturing techniques, and the specific decisions that created furniture still worth collecting today.
The Power Couple of Modern Design
Charles and Ray Eames revolutionized furniture design with their groundbreaking work in molded plywood and fiberglass. Their philosophy of "the best for the most for the least" democratized good design.
Sculptor of Space
Finnish-American architect and designer who created fluid, sculptural forms. His pedestal furniture eliminated "the slum of legs" and his architecture captured the optimism of the jet age.
The Total Design Pioneer
Architect, designer, and entrepreneur who revolutionized office interiors. She championed a holistic approach to design and commissioned pieces from the greatest designers of her time.
Less is More
German-American architect whose minimalist aesthetic and "skin and bones" architecture defined modernism. His Barcelona Chair remains the ultimate symbol of modern elegance.
Design Visionary
Architect, designer, and author who served as Herman Miller's design director for 25 years. His playful yet sophisticated designs and writings shaped American modernism.
Sculptor of Light and Space
Japanese-American artist who brought sculptural poetry to furniture design. His organic forms bridged East and West, art and design, tradition and modernity.
Sculptor of Air
Italian-American artist who created furniture from bent metal wire. "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculpture. Space passes right through them."
Danish Master
Danish architect and designer whose work epitomized Scandinavian modern design. His organic forms and meticulous attention to detail created timeless classics.
Master of the Chair
Danish furniture designer who created over 500 chair designs. His organic modernism and exceptional craftsmanship made him one of the most prolific designers of the 20th century.
Color Revolutionary
Danish designer who embraced plastic and bold colors to create futuristic environments. His psychedelic interiors and flowing forms defined 1960s design optimism.
Pioneer of Modern Living
French architect and designer who helped create the modern interior. Her work with Le Corbusier and independent designs championed functionality and accessibility.
Space Age Pioneer
Finnish designer who created iconic fiberglass furniture that captured the optimism of the space age. His Ball Chair and Bubble Chair remain symbols of 1960s futurism.
