It presents the simple joy of photography and, without hyperbolizing or talking down to its audience, gives a comprehensive explanation of how the camera works. It wasn’t until the end that I learned that it was made by the Eames, but I probably should have known within the first few seconds.
Read on »A fellow Oakland blogger Leah Hennen toured the home of another fellow Oakland blogger Dave Cruzner . Having run into Dave at various sample sales and museum exhibitions I expected to see a lot of mid-century modern charm in his place, but the beauty and style in these photos is still a bit shocking.
Read on »Found on eBay: Peter Pepper Clock Mid century modern vintage wall clock by Peter Pepper Products. ... Aesthetically pleasing, a couple of minor flea bites to the white finish as pictured and minor scuff marks to the orange finish, pictured as well.
Read on »“ new dining table ”, recently submitted to our photo group by m.bibelot .
Read on »“ untitled ”, recently submitted to our photo group by inspiringdecor When it comes to architectural photography, nothing makes a home more appealing than one with a pool shot at dusk, the interior lights and building lines reflected in the water. I know there are hundreds of images like this one.
Read on »“ SAUNDERS RD, Lake Forest, IL - Built: 1960 ” by MidCentArc MidCentury Architecture discovered a listing for this Lake Forest, Illinois house by a Jack Viks, who was apparently a student of Mies Van Der Rohe — a fact made very clear by one glance at the exterior . But it's the interiors are that are really stunning.
Read on »“ Fortune, February 1954 ”, recently submitted to our photo group by the Erik Nitsche Design Archive ...See also: “The Reluctant Modernist” by Steven Heller.
Read on »Svelte and refined with wood details where others have overstuffed upholstery, I’d like to think this is what the Danish considered (in the ’50s at least) to be their ideal reclining lounge. I’m not ecstatic about the fabric, but the multi-position recline mechanism and unique woodwork make this a very special chair.
Read on »Adding another item to the virtual gallery of mid-century modern pieces that were a part of my childhood. ... I don’t know if it was an original “Variable” by Peter Opsvik, but it looked very much like this one currently for sale at simplymod’s eBay shop.
Read on »Their Maru Coffee Tables constructed from original slabs of century-old Korean flooring are steeped in history, the antithesis of particle board Ikeaware that can add warmth and character to any mid-century modern home. I’m also a fan of their Revolving Drawers Coffee Table with unique corner hinges for simple, unobtrusive storage.
Read on »Just about to close on eBay is an auction for a beautiful walnut coffee table by Jens Risom . It rotates!
Read on »“ LCW ”, recently submitted to our photo group by quangdiggity . Also pictured: the LTR (Low Table Rod).
Read on »Simplymod auctions strikes again. This delightful little teak stool crafted by a Danish maker in the ’60s, could work as an ottoman or bench and has lines that allow it to live in interiors that aren’t strictly modern.
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