03.01.12
Vintage Ski Posters of Europe
High-end UK dealer Vintage Seekers is offering an expertly curated selection of mid-century posters featuring ski resorts throughout the Alps and other destinations.
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Jared Rusten Waxes Poetic About Wood
San Francisco woodworker Jared Rusten is best known for his epic California series, large slabs of beautifully finished walnut, cut into the shape of his home state — a shape that happens to work quite well for a coffee table, and especially a desk.
Read on »09.02.11
She & Him Go 1950s Americana in “Don’t Look Back” Video
Director Jeremy Konnor was clearly inspired by “American Look”, the 1958 film by Chevrolet, in this music video for She & Him’s “Don’t Look Back”. See both videos below.
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For Sale: Cameron’s House from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
We saw this news over a year ago, but HUH reports that the iconic house from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is still for sale. The 4 bedroom, 5,300 sq. ft....
Read on »12.10.10
Anderson & Coppola Direct “Le Apartomatic” Ad for Stella Artois
Stella Artois consistently produces amusing, cinematic ads and their latest combines two of my loves: wood panels and control panels. Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola co-directed this spot in which the set is the star.
Read on »08.10.10
Peter Loughrey Highlights Hans Wegner in LAMA’s 50th Auction
Peter Loughrey, founder and director of Los Angeles Modern Auctions, has been dealing in Wegner designs since 1989. We asked him about the pieces in the organization’s 50th auction, to be held October 17, 2010.
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Mid-Century Sewing Boxes — More Cabinets of Curiosity
I’ve run across several other types of mid-century sewing boxes, each with its own clever way to store and reveal its contents, be they needles and string, or paints and brushes. Here are three favorites.
Read on »25.07.10
“Mad Men” Furniture: Don Draper’s Office
AMC’s “Mad Men” debuted with perfect timing, at a moment when America’s fascination with mid-century style was at a fever pitch. In celebration of the Season Four Premiere, we look at the show’s immaculate production design.
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Risom Reborn: Rocket and Benchmark Reissue Nine Jens Risom Designs from 1950s and ’60s
This week, London’s Rocket Gallery is launching a collection of nine pieces from the mid-century master Jens Risom. We talked to Jonathan Stephenson of Rocket and Risom himself about their collaboration.
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Refurnished, Remodeled, Rebuilt
Welcome to the new Mid-Century Modernist. Before you even enter the doors, it’s clear things have changed around here. We’ve widened the site and enlarged the images. But what’s truly new is the addition at the back of the house. The Gallery is a curated showroom of the most interesting items from the mid-century modern era.
Read on »31.05.10
Flip Clocks Inspired by the Solari Dator 5
Countless calendar clocks are inspired by the Dator 5 designed by Gino Valle and manufactured by Solari Udine in the mid- to late ’60s. Here is some tasty eye candy for flip clock fetishists.
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G. Coles-Christensen Launches Desi: Hand Woven, Socially Responsible, Modern Rugs Online
Above: Desi is a new brand of contemporary carpets that are quite at home in mid-century modern interiors. Pictured: Tent Rocks. I haven’t really written about rugs and flooring on...
Read on »08.01.10
West Elm Yellow
I’m lukewarm about West Elm. Their hollow, veneered case goods are at IKEA’s level but their prices are not. Still, I do have a few of their pieces and I’m...
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