In only its 2nd year, Design Junction has become one of the best events during London Design Week for spotting up and coming independent design. This year the space moved into an abandoned Sorting Office from the 1960's to provide a modern industrial backdrop for over 100 international brands. Here are a few highlights from the event, which runs all weekend. More

While campaign chests have been trendy for the past few years, their roots are in the battlefield, not the blogosphere. This classic has seen a resurgence in popularity and moved from military campaigns to stylish homes thanks to its clean lines and versatile style. More

This month we're celebrating all things design-related here at Apartment Therapy, and one topic I've personally enjoyed reading is the history behind some of my favorite classic designs. It goes without saying, the mid-century modern era played an important role in design and of course, is fully represented. I came across this house tour from a devoted mid-century modern enthusiast, chock full of these iconic pieces. More

The Bubble Chair, created by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968, is the epitome of space age-y modernism. The design is delightfully simple (really, the name says it all) as well as just plain delightful. Who wouldn't want to sit suspended from the ceiling in their own personal orb? More

Designer: Paul McCobb, 1917 - 1969 From: United States - Born in Medford, Massachusetts

Paul McCobb's certainly got a loyal following, but it's always struck us as odd that he's never been as well-known as other more recognizable Mid-Century Modern designers. Odd because in our opinion, Paul's simple, sleek, modern yet extraordinarily elegant furniture pieces are some of the most lovely designs from that era, and no doubt influenced a great many designers (even some of the big name ones) for years to come. More

There is so much to love about the Cherner armchair. Let me count the ways. It is elegant and graceful, with twists and curves that are reminiscent of ancient tree roots or undulating sand dunes. At the same time, the chair is a technical masterpiece in furniture making: It seems impossible that anything organic could be bent in such a way without snapping!
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As I stated in my dream living room post, the Arco lamp is one of those classic modern pieces that I've longed for since I was young. The hefty Carrara marble base and long sweeping stainless steel neck make for quite the statement piece, yet the lamp seems to fit so well in just about any room. More

Kartell is an Italian company that throughout its 59-year history has paid special attention to the latest technology developing their furniture line. Kartell combines creativity, innovation and glamour to create a unique collection of design classics. More

Like the Louis Ghost Chair, another iconic modern design from Italian maker Kartell, the Bourgie lamp takes a traditional shape and reinvents it in that most modern of materials — plastic. More

There's something majestic and throne-like about a wing back chair. In its most common iteration, the wingback chair is unabashedly traditional (and a little staid). But swerve off course a little and you will find a number of wing backs that pack a lot of punch. Some are very delicate and whimsical with bird-like curves and pretty silhouette. Others are tailored and streamlined. Others still are whimsical and exaggerated.

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