Adam’s and de Vere’s sales feature classics from design heavyweights such as Le Corbusier

Demand for statement pieces should be met by eclectic mix of mid-century furniture

Baumel fought in Israel’s invasion of Lebanon and declared missing after tank battle

For design lovers the best travel plans involve a feast for the eyes

Auction of 20th Century and Contemporary Design Furniture mainly from 1950s-1970s

An industrial dishwasher, a vintage car and a “soggy-bottom” chair

The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the world’s biggest and most important furniture and home design fair, with big names to meet, innovations to explore and side projects that dazzle

In her spacious but warmly chaotic Milan home, the Irish artist is glad of the haven of her studio, where she can get on with her work and declutter her mind

This Dublin gallery owner describes his style as contemporary with strong classical influences, but for all his eclectic interests he favours painting over other art forms