True to the original pieces in structure and materials, the miniatures are precision-crafted, making them a thoughtful gift for a furniture lover or design professional. ...They not only fulfil the financial purpose of contributing to the Museum's budget, but also serve as ideal demonstration pieces within the context of academic studies or skilled trades.
Read on »It’s a small, low chair, made of a single piece of bent plywood with dowel legs. eBay seller mix-mod sold this one for $500 in Nov. 2005 and others have seen that price in local stores. ... Woman who answered was kind enough to walk the floor with this photo and found a 48yr employee who said she remembers this design being discontinued around the time she started in 1958.
Read on »afternoon sun 2, recently submitted to our Mid-Century, Modern Group by mondolind
Read on »I don’t expect to cover a lot of fashion on this site, but I thought this pattern worn last week by TV’s Anna Friel as Charlotte “Chuck” Charles warranted mention....
Read on »swedish guy’s dining table, recently submitted to our Mid-Century, Modern Group by The 10 cent designer Technorati Tags: Eames
Read on »Rancho San Miguel Eichler Brochure, recently submitted to our Mid-Century, Modern Group by Grain Edit Grain Edit is Dave of Oakland. See his wonderful new blog.
Read on »0518r, recently submitted to our Mid-Century, Modern Group by magnus*. Not certain of the model name, but the tag reads “EA416 L217”. Made in the mid ’80s. And another colorful...
Read on »The modernism of 1960s East Germany is a little different from that of the Danes or the Eames. The communist state spawned a more spartan, utilitarian style, but charming nonetheless....
Read on »Here’s a piece of news that intersects my two obsessions: home design and typography. Design Within Reach is offering a rare substantial discount on Erik Spiekermann’s House Numbers. What were...
Read on »From left to right: George Nelson , Edward Wormley , Eero Saarinen , Harry Bertoia , Charles Eames , and Jens Risom . ... In DWR’s latest issue of Design Notes (a newsletter which I highly recommend) Jens Risom writes about the photo shoot and his regret that he didn’t get to know the other men that day as well as he would have liked.
Read on »Steelcase Coordinated Offices , recently submitted to our Mid-Century, Modern Group by IAAFOTS
Read on »Red Envelope’s Asiatic Lily in Faux-Teak Pot, Evergreen Holiday Trees, Lotus Bamboo Palm Bonsai, and Palm Amaryllis.See more » Conventional flower delivery services rarely have the simple, modern arrangements that I’d...
Read on »Our family takes an annual summer trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. The Coles clan has expanded to such a size that we require several separate accommodations. One of this year’s...
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