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Alex Ronan is a writer in New York. She's covered design for Lonny, Domaine, and Luxe. She's contributed to New York magazine, blogged for Lena Dunham's #NotThatKindOfTour, and writes regularly for the Cut.

A Web Native Goes From the Screen to the Loom
Designer Sara Berks gets tactile with textiles.
This Blackened Timber House Triumphantly Emerges After a Fire
A modern dwelling replaces a fallen farmhouse.
A Breezy Modern Beach House Sits Among the Trees in Australia
Built on a hill with beautiful views, this little house was made for entertaining.
How a WWII Leg Splint Inspired the Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair
Charles and Ray Eames’ classic LCW might’ve never existed if not for the wood-molding techniques they honed making wartime...
A Bibliophile Shares His Book Storage Secrets
A book lover gives us tips on storing prized tomes.
The Iconic Chair That Changed The Way We Think About Seating
A bold chair emerged on the scene in 1934.
This Designer Has Carved a Spoon Every Day For a Year
For almost a year now, Stian Korntved Ruud has set aside some time each day to carve a wooden spoon.
Frank Gehry’s Legendary Wiggle Chair Started With a Pile of Scrap Cardboard
The architect’s celebrated Easy Edges collection is a delightful example of turning someone else’s trash into treasure.
Luminous Apartment in a Historic NYC Building
A family of four makes a piece of New York history home.
The Woman Behind Le Corbusier’s Iconic Chaise Almost Didn’t Get the Job
French designer Charlotte Perriand was initially turned down for a role at Corbu’s Paris studio—until one of her works quickly...
Can You Guess What This Incredible Storefront Is?
A wedding salon for the modern bride.
Architecture Off the Grid: Quirky Ice Huts Dot Canada's Frozen Lakes
These dwellings may be small, but they pack a lot of personality.
The Lighting Fixture That Inspired A High-Stakes Heist: The PH Artichoke
Commissioned for a restaurant in 1958, the PH Artichoke lamp by Poul Henningsen has become a fixture in modern spaces.
Modern Woodwork by Way of the California Coast
Bay Area designer Alice Tacheny crafts elegant wood, brass, and leather pieces.
The History Behind America's Favorite Chair: The Eames Lounge and Ottoman
The molded plywood chair that became an American icon.
Design Dictionary: Tulip Chair
We take a look back at Eero Saarinen's iconic design—and one of his last.
Keep Your Eye On: Brooklyn Designer Katie Stout
The 26-year-old designer creates otherworldly rugs and chairs that call to mind stuffed animals.
The Modern Bride’s Guide to Wedding Registries
Riddle us this: Why would a couple register for fondue pots and salt spoons in 2015? Don't fret: Dwell has rounded up everything...
The Story of the Noguchi Table That Almost Wasn’t
Before Isamu Noguchi created the classic 20th-century furniture item, the Japanese American sculptor was imprisoned at an...