Pamono Editors spotlight a kaleidoscope of colorful designs

For our latest “Field Notes” column, we’re ringing in the New Year by celebrating diversity, freedom, and color! The great thing about design is that there are just so many options, so you’re free to express yourself however you like. Are you a rosy-hued optimist? A dyed-in-the wool green nature lover? An ultraviolet mystic? You do you, and choose your favorite color. Scroll to discover some recent vintage and contemporary finds that show how delightful every color of the rainbow can be. 

— Crimson Velvet Alexander Sofa from Editions Milano (2012) / Photo © Editions Milano
— Hsing Vase by Ettore Sottsass for Anthologie Quartett (1960s/1980s) / Photo © Thematics
— Eclisse Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Artemide (1966) / Photo © One Lamp One Story
— Glimpses Horizontal Mirror by Germans Ermičs for Editions Milano (2017) / Photo © Editions Milano
— Gold Ruby Co Co Vase by Milena Kling (2015) / Photo © Milena Kling
— P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) / Photo © Tante Eef Design

— Brazilian Jacaranda & Leather Seating Set by Percival Lafer (1960s-70s) / Photo © Möbelkunst
— Orange Murano Glass Table Lamp  (1970s) / Photo © Flux Vintage
— Large Touch Bowl by Marija Puipaite for Form&Seek (2017)  / Photo © Form&Seek
— Ceramic Vases from Boch Freres La Louvière (1930s) / Photo © Société Palissandres
— Fiberglass Chairs by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn (1950s) / Photo © Moare Retroobjects
— V271 Fringe Wall Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1960s-1970s) / Photo © Nommad Showroom

—Lounge Chair  by Rob Parry for De Ster Gelderland (1950s) / Photo © Flatland Design 
—Yellow Acrylic Sconces  by Claus Bolby for Cebo Industri (1970s) / Photo © Moona
—Golden Crystal Vase by Isaac Monté (2016) / Photo © Isaac Monté
—Maracuia Vase by Laura De Santillana for Arcade (2001) / Photo © Kiez Kabinett
—Super Yellow WOW Triangular Mirror by Dozen Design (2016) / Photo © Dozen Design
—Yellow mm3 Armchair by Mario Milana (2015) / Photo © Mario Milana

—Tripolino L Table by Cristina Celestino for Editions Milano (2015) / Photo © Editions Milano 
—Green Cocktail Glasses from House Doctor (2016) / Photo © House Doctor
—Green Mirrored Cabinet with Marble Base by Pieter De Bruyne (1974) / Photo © City Furniture
—Homage to Andy Warhol Stool by Simon Gavina for Studio Simon (ca. 1973) / Photo © Tangram
—Rufus Walter Sideboard by Maria Gustavsson for Swedish Ninja (2016) / Photo © Swedish Ninja
—Miss Marble Guatemala Jar by Lorenza Bozzoli for Editions Milano (2015) / Photo © Editions Milano

—Teak Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø (1960s) / Photo © MidMod20C
—Gradient Mirror  by Phillip Jividen (2015) / Photo © Phillip Jividen
—Cameo Glass Perfume Bottle & Soap Box from Val St. Lambert / Photo © Vintro-Design
—Sum Mugs in Smooth Blue Finish by De Intuïtiefabriek (2012) / Photo © Intuïtiefabriek      
—Polinnia Table Lamp by BBPR for Artemide (ca. 1964) / Photo © Jochum Rogers Gallery
—Blue Metal Rock R3 by Michael Young (2016) / Photo © Veerle Verbakel Gallery

—B-102 Table Lamp by Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1960s-1970s) / Photo © Modernisten 
—Purple Aura Vase by Wiktoria Szawiel (2017) / Photo © Wiktoria Szawiel
—Sadima Chair by Luigi Colani for BASF (ca. 1970) / Photo © Designgut
—Getsuen Armchair by Masanori Umeda for Edra (1990) / Photo © Area Design
—Model 366 Armchair by Jozef Chierowski (1960s) / Photo © Artibus Design
—Purple Pod Circle Pillow by Fort Makers (2014) / Photo © Fort Makers

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    Anna Carnick

    Anna is Pamono’s Managing Editor. Her writing has appeared in several arts and culture publications, and she's edited over 20 books. Anna loves celebrating great artists, and seriously enjoys a good picnic.

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    Wava Carpenter

    After studying Design History, Wava has worn many hats in support of design culture: teaching design studies, curating exhibitions, overseeing commissions, organizing talks, writing articles—all of which informs her work now as Pamono’s Editor-in-Chief.