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Álvaro Bernis

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Good design doesn’t have to cost a fortune: Lessons from the Moma’s low-cost furniture competition

In the 1940s, a competition held by the Moma set new standards for affordable furniture. That legacy continues today, with leading creatives and brands proving that good design is within the reach of all.

Issue #198
11 min read

Good design doesn’t have to cost a fortune: Lessons from the Moma’s low-cost furniture competition

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