Blog - Design Bureau
  • “Purveyor of Cool” Isle of Man Takes on the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques & Garden Fair

    “Purveyor of Cool” Isle of Man Takes on the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques & Garden Fair

    The Chicago-based American-heritage shop designs a guy-friendly Men’s Lounge at the event’s preview night, complete with vintage motorcycles.

  • Event Recap | Community II’s 3rd Anniversary

    Event Recap | Community II’s 3rd Anniversary

    Chicago’s local design scene celebrates the kitchen and bath showroom’s third birthday in style.

  • Down the Rabbit Hole

    Down the Rabbit Hole

    Downtown Chicago’s Bottlefork restaurant blends urban sophistication with homey vibes

  • Milan Preview: Dada
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    Milan Preview: Dada

    Considering that his family runs the Molteni Group, Andrea Molteni has attended the Salone for as long as he can remember

  • Chicago Design Museum Seeks a Permanent Home

    Chicago Design Museum Seeks a Permanent Home

    ChiDM turns to Kickstarter for funding.

  • Milan Preview: Poltrona Frau
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Poltrona Frau

    After 25 years of attending Salone, Roberto Archetti’s biggest issue with the event is that it seems to never end

  • Milan Preview: Gessi
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Gessi

    Along with the help of his father, Umberto, Gianluca Gessi founded his name-bearing company in a small workshop in 1992

  • Milan Preview: Dedon
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Dedon

    A defining moment in Daniel Pouzet’s career came when he met Philippe Starck in the mid-’90s, and it was with that iconic French designer that he first attended the Salone in 1997

  • Milan Preview: Cassina
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Cassina

    Since 1927, Cassina’s architects and designers have used their diverse sensibilities, styles, and creative spirits to craft some of the most influential Italian furniture of the past 87 years.

  • Event Recap | 9th Annual Stitch Masquerade Ball

    Event Recap | 9th Annual Stitch Masquerade Ball

    Models slinked down the catwalk at this year’s Broadway-themed fashion show, hosted by the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association.

  • Milan Preview: Boffi
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Boffi

    CEO Roberto Gavazzi opts to unveil Boffi’s annual new products at its flagship Milan showroom during the week’s festivities.

  • Milan Preview: Cappellini
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Cappellini

    After 40 years of attending the Salone, Giulio Cappellini is a veteran of the world’s biggest design fair

  • Milan Preview: Poliform
    Issue 26

    Milan Preview: Poliform

    In Jean-Marie Massaud’s world, the lines between working and dreaming are continuously blurred

  • Milano Magnifico
    Issue 26

    Milano Magnifico

    We speak with eight of the best Italian design houses showing at Salone del Mobile this year

  • Must-See Milan Destinations
    Issue 26

    Must-See Milan Destinations

    Visiting Milan for the Salone del Mobile (or just a personal vacation)? Be sure to hit these favorites of multidisciplinary designer Felicia Ferrone

  • Ciao Down
    Issue 26

    Ciao Down

    The COO of Italian food emporium Eataly dishes on designing a mega-market

  • Workshopping a Winner
    Issue 25

    Workshopping a Winner

    Contrast and concrete convert a historic courtyard complex in Palm Springs

  • Young At Home
    Special Edition

    Young At Home

    Architect Jeff Zimmerman creates innovative housing for a new generation of active seniors.