Modernism
Explore modernism across art, architecture and design
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Aram celebrates 100 years of Eileen Gray’s ‘Bibendum’ chair with a new limited-edition release
The ‘Bibendum’ chair’s voluptuous silhouette, which, according to Gray, resembled the Michelin Man, made it a standout in 1926 – and it’s still turning heads
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
These are the best architectural projects that Wallpaper* has profiled this month, from to a home sunken into a London garden to a 1960s modernist icon come to market
By Anna Solomon Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
This week, the Wallpaper* editors have come over all European, setting their sights on Paris, Vienna and Brussels. Those left in London have been beating the January blues by uncovering new gems in familiar neighbourhoods or indulging in creature comforts at home
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Explore Villa Beer, a rare modernist Viennese icon reborn
A refreshed Villa Beer, originally designed by Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach, is about to open to the public, following a meticulous restoration of the Viennese modernist house
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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This sun-drenched Le Corbusier villa – where modernism meets the Mediterranean – could be yours
In Villa de Mandrot, the architect translated his purist, industrial modernism into a South of France setting – now listed for €2.3 million
By Anna Solomon Published
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The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize 2026 goes to Ethiopia’s historic Africa Hall
Following a decade-long restoration by Australian firm Architectus, the building is a ‘landmark of modernism and a continuing stage for African diplomacy’
By Anna Fixsen Published
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Richard Neutra’s Sale House – a modernist landmark – is now on the market
The Los Angeles property is a lived-in example of Neutra’s signature glass-walled design, and has recently been listed for sale for $5.3 million
By Anna Solomon Published
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Explore the work of Jean Prouvé, a rebel advocating architecture for the people
French architect Jean Prouvé was an important modernist proponent for prefabrication; we deep dive into his remarkable, innovative designs through our ultimate guide to his work
By David Plaisant Published
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Finnish Design Shop has unveiled an interiors collection inspired by the modernist art of Helene Schjerfbeck
The collection’s serene colour palettes and refined finishes draw directly from Schjerfbeck’s paintings, translating her Nordic modernist sensitivity into contemporary objects
By Anna Solomon Published
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Modernist architecture: inspiration from across the globe
Modernist architecture has had a tremendous influence on today’s built environment, making these midcentury marvels some of the most closely studied 20th-century buildings; here, we explore the genre by continent
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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This modernist home, designed by a disciple of Le Corbusier, is on the market
André Wogenscky was a long-time collaborator and chief assistant of Le Corbusier; he built this home, a case study for post-war modernism, in 1957
By Anna Solomon Published
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Where to buy second hand furniture online, according to Wallpaper* editors
Fuelled by a shift toward circular design and a rejection of fast furniture, these resale platforms prove that beautiful interiors start with something pre-loved
By Anna Solomon Published
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Louis Kahn, the modernist architect and the man behind the myth
We chart the life and work of Louis Kahn, one of the 20th century’s most prominent modernists and a revered professional; yet his personal life meant he was also an architectural enigma
By David Plaisant Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
From Malibu beach pads to cosy cabins blanketed in snow, Wallpaper* has featured some incredible homes this month. We profile our favourites below
By Anna Solomon Published
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Three lesser-known Danish modernist houses track the country’s 20th-century architecture
We visit three Danish modernist houses with writer, curator and architecture historian Adam Štěch, a delve into lower-profile examples of the country’s rich 20th-century legacy
By Adam Štěch Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
This September, Wallpaper highlighted a striking mix of architecture – from iconic modernist homes newly up for sale to the dramatic transformation of a crumbling Scottish cottage. These are the projects that caught our eye
By Anna Solomon Published
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A new exhibition puts Frank Lloyd Wright’s audacious chair designs in the hot seat
‘Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design’, opening this weekend at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, argues that Wright’s furniture designs were an integral, and sometimes controversial, part of his vision
By Anna Solomon Published
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How Charlotte Perriand helped shape a progressive modern world through design
Everything you need to know about the French designer who pioneered modular living and tubular steel designs and combined them with humanity and pleasure
By Francesca Perry Published
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Peek inside Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse as 12 residents open the doors to their apartments
At Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille, we meet the residents enjoying a harmonious balance of independence and community (alongside the odd rooftop apéritif)
By Harriet Thorpe Published
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Modern, minimalist Japanese houses inspiring avant-garde living
We tour the best Japanese architecture designed by international and local architects – houses that blend tradition and modernity in smart, sleek and sustainable spaces
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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The best of California desert architecture, from midcentury gems to mirrored dwellings
While architecture has long employed strategies to cool buildings in arid environments, California desert architecture developed its own distinct identity –giving rise, notably, to a wave of iconic midcentury designs
By Anna Solomon Published
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A restored Eichler home is a peerless piece of West Coast midcentury modernism
We explore an Eichler home, and Californian developer Joseph Eichler’s legacy of design, as a fine example of his progressive house-building programme hits the market
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Architecture Edit: Wallpaper’s houses of the month
Wallpaper* has spotlighted an array of remarkable architecture in the past month – from a pink desert home to structures that appears to float above the ground. These are the houses and buildings that most captured our attention in August 2025
By Anna Solomon Published
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La Maison de la Baie de l’Ours melds modernism into the shores of a Québécois lake
ACDF Architecture’s grand family retreat in Quebec offers a series of flowing living spaces and private bedrooms beneath a monumental wooden roof
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This cinematic home in Palm Springs sets a new standard for Desert Modern design
Jill Lewis Architecture and landscape architecture firm Hoerr Schaudt joined forces to envision an exceptional sanctuary
By David Nash Published
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Hilborn House, one of Arthur Erickson’s few residential projects, is now on the market
The home, first sketched on an envelope at Montreal Airport, feels like a museum of modernist shapes, natural materials and indoor-outdoor living
By Anna Solomon Published
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Inside a Donald Wexler house so magical, its owner bought it twice
So transfixed was Daniel Patrick Giles, founder of fragrance brand Perfumehead, he's even created a special scent devoted to it
By Jessica Ritz Published


