Design classics: Icons that shape spaces

Design classics aren't just beautiful—they tell stories. Of new materials, radical thinking, visionary design. They represent an attitude toward space, function, and aesthetics that has endured for decades. Not a trend, but substance. Not decoration, but design.

Whether it's the first plastic chair made from a single piece, a lounge chair with architectural expression, or a sideboard that adapts to any room – design classics bring clarity and character to modern living spaces.

A chair that makes a statement: The Eames Lounge Chair combines comfort with iconic form. Learn what makes it so special, how to recognize originals—and why it's as relevant today as it was in 1956.

Elegant, architectural, minimalist: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair is an icon of classical modernism. Here you'll learn more about its origins, materials, and how to showcase it stylishly.

The chair that made tubular steel socially acceptable: Marcel Breuer's Wassily Chair is minimalist, technical, and revolutionary. We show how it was created—and why it still impresses today.

With the LC2, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, and Perriand created a piece of furniture that resembles an open plan. A rational classic with clean lines and comfort.

Cantilever chair, color statement, design history in its purest form: The Panton Chair is Verner Panton's most famous work and continues to bring movement into the room to this day.

Not just furniture, but a system: USM Haller combines structure with style. Discover how flexible you can use it – and why it's become an indispensable part of our homes.

Design classics rarely lose value – provided they are well preserved. And the market for used originals is vibrant. Especially at USM, Eames, Cassina, and other brands, you can discover fantastic pieces steeped in history. It doesn't get much more sustainable than this.

You can find even more background information, comparisons and personal perspectives in our Reloved Magazine