Paula Benson

The Design of Nosferatu: The Devil is in the Details – Part 1

When it comes to creating a world of gothic horror, the devil is not just in the details—he lurks in every shadow, every crumbling stone, and every antique chair...

Oscars 2025: Who Will Take Home the Academy Award for Production Design?

The Oscars 2025 are fast approaching, and one of the most eagerly awaited categories for the Film and Furniture community is that of Best...

2025 Film Awards Part 2: BAFTA Film Awards Winners and Notable Nominees

As the 2025 film awards season continues to unfold, we're travelling deeper into the design categories that celebrate the craft behind the screen. From breathtaking period recreations to bold,...

The Film Sets of A Complete Unknown (Part 2): The Authentic Energy of an Era

A Complete Unknown explores a period in the 1960s when the cultural landscape of America was shaped by music, art, and the spirit of...

The Film Sets of A Complete Unknown (Part 1): The Times They Were a-Changin’

The early 1960s marked a pivotal shift in American culture—an era in which music, art, and society converged in a melting pot of creativity....

Furniture in The Brutalist: How Early Modernist Designers Influenced a Monumental Tale

Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect and furniture designer who...

Designing the Secretive World of Conclave

Conclave is more than a gripping political thriller, it takes us behind the locked doors of one of the world’s most secretive rituals—the election of a new Pope. Set within the Vatican’s hallowed halls...

The Deetz House and Tim Burton’s Otherworldly Designs in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family reunite in Winter River for the long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Join us as...

The Film and Furniture festive gift guide 2024

Our festive gift guide for film fans has earned its reputation as the ultimate destination for those seeking unique presents that celebrate the worlds of film, furniture, and design. Whether you’re shopping for a...