The images posted today by Barry Smith of his beloved Eames Executive Chair capture every angle, every sumptuous curve, coming as close as photos of furniture can come to pornography. ... Charles and Ray’s design for the Time-Life Building in New York City is, for me, the epitome of the 1960s office chair: thick buttoned cushions, wrapped in leather and trimmed with chrome.
Read on »Norwegian collector and crafter Janne Bråthen beautifully compiled nine leaf patterns typical of mid-century modern design. See also her fantastic christmas cards .
Read on »There’s a reason the color, which I often refer to as “tomato”, is the accent hue of this blog.
Read on »Cutting through the object like an anatomist, reveals layer after layer to show how an object is built. These unconventional cutting techniques also reveal the contrast between the vibrant center and the sober “skin” of her objects.
Read on »MidCentury Architecture alerts us to architect Arthur Erickson who has done some amazing things with wood for residences in the Pacific Northwest.
Read on »Another blast from my past, Modernicus is selling this Danish table with reversible top for $595. It’s a brilliant, versatile thing. One side is leather, one is teak. I remember...
Read on »Teak table with canvas sling for magazines. This brings back memories as we had a few of these tables in the house of my youth. Thanks to this eBay auction,...
Read on »I don’t remember the design of Utah's newer rest area structures, but I'm sure that’s because they aren’t memorable. This is one of those historically significant public designs, like those of the WPA , that remains uncredited, and often unappreciated, by today’s administrators.
Read on »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.
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