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We share our favorite vintage design items, more information about provenance or vintage styles. Let us know if you are interested in other topics

17/10/2023

Style with Studio Maria Elena

In ‘Style With...’ AtKris collaborates with interior designers and like- minded interior professionals who will share their valuable insights on vintage design. We will discover their views on how to combine and style vintage pieces in modern interiors. First up, Maria Elena, interior stylist and author of the book ‘Something Old, Something New’. We had the pleasure of visiting Maria Elena in her beautiful home in Leiden, where she artfully styled her top three vintage favorites from our collection.

1/5/2023

5 Reasons Why Purchasing Vintage Furniture Is Sustainable

Choose vintage the next time you buy new furniture and contribute to a more sustainable future

3/4/2023

Brutalism - it first appeared in the middle of the 20th century, rising to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Brutalism is an architectural style defined by purposeful simplicity, crudeness, and transparency that are sometimes perceived as cold and foreboding. After World War II, when low-cost housing and governmental structures were primarily made of raw, unprocessed materials, brutalism first emerged. From Europe to South America, countries were looking to recover culturally and economically after the war. At the time, concrete was more economical than steel, which led builders to use it instead. As a result, the French phrase béton brut, which means "of concrete," is where the term "brutalism" gets its name. Although originally brutalism is really about concrete and architecture, it has evolved as a ‘term’ for more graphical pieces of furniture. We have a few lovely ‘brutalist design’ pieces in our collection.

What is Brutalist Vintage Design?

Originally brutalism is really about concrete and architecture, it has evolved as a ‘term’ for more graphical pieces of furniture.

20/3/2023

Nanna Ditzel was a pioneer of Danish design who made significant contributions to the field during the mid-20th century. Her work was characterized by a focus on functionality, innovation, and simplicity, and her use of unconventional materials and techniques helped to redefine modern design. Ditzel's legacy continues to inspire and influence contemporary designers, and she remains an important figure for women in design.

Nanna Ditzel's Impact on Design

Ditzel was one of the few women who achieved success in a male-dominated profession, and her work continues to inspire and influence contemporary designers today.

6/3/2023

How To Take Care of Your Wooden Vintage Design

In order to ensure that the piece is properly conserved and protected, treating wooden vintage furniture involves careful consideration and attention to detail.

20/2/2023

European Design Museums You Must Visit

There are several stunning design museums throughout Europe. Krista has had the pleasure to visit some, and if you have the chance, she highly suggest going these three.