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Why I Started Collecting

My journey into collecting vintage design began long before Baan Collection existed. As a professional photographer, I have spent more than twenty-five years looking at the world through composition, light, colour,...

Why I Started Collecting

My journey into collecting vintage design began long before Baan Collection existed. As a professional photographer, I have spent more than twenty-five years looking at the world through composition, light, colour,...

How to Spot an Original Vintage Design Piece

One of the questions we hear most often at Baan Collection is: How do I know if a piece is original? The answer isn't always straightforward. Unlike contemporary furniture, many...

How to Spot an Original Vintage Design Piece

One of the questions we hear most often at Baan Collection is: How do I know if a piece is original? The answer isn't always straightforward. Unlike contemporary furniture, many...

Five Colours That Work Perfectly with White Fiberglass

Five Colours That Work Perfectly with White Fib...

White fiberglass furniture has become one of the defining materials of Space Age design. Clean, sculptural, and effortlessly timeless, it has the unique ability to complement both minimalist and eclectic...

Five Colours That Work Perfectly with White Fib...

White fiberglass furniture has become one of the defining materials of Space Age design. Clean, sculptural, and effortlessly timeless, it has the unique ability to complement both minimalist and eclectic...

The Psychology of Curved Furniture

The Psychology of Curved Furniture

Why are we naturally drawn to curved furniture? The answer lies not only in design but also in psychology. Research has shown that people tend to perceive curved shapes as more...

The Psychology of Curved Furniture

Why are we naturally drawn to curved furniture? The answer lies not only in design but also in psychology. Research has shown that people tend to perceive curved shapes as more...

Why Plastic Became Luxury

Today, plastic is often associated with mass production and disposable products. But in the 1960s, it represented something entirely different. Plastic symbolised innovation, optimism, and a bold vision of the future....

Why Plastic Became Luxury

Today, plastic is often associated with mass production and disposable products. But in the 1960s, it represented something entirely different. Plastic symbolised innovation, optimism, and a bold vision of the future....

Behind the Collection: Joe Colombo's Vision of the Future

Behind the Collection: Joe Colombo's Vision of ...

Some pieces of furniture don't just reflect their time—they redefine it. Joe Colombo's Model 4801 chair for Kartell is one of those rare designs. When Colombo designed the 4801 in the...

Behind the Collection: Joe Colombo's Vision of ...

Some pieces of furniture don't just reflect their time—they redefine it. Joe Colombo's Model 4801 chair for Kartell is one of those rare designs. When Colombo designed the 4801 in the...