26.10.08
Nelson Slat Bench in its Natural Habitat
“ don’t stop ”, recently submitted to our photo group by †mariana
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25.10.08
Speakers from Holland, 1979
“ mini speakers ”, recently submitted to our photo group by rudezindel
Read on »20.10.08
"Design from Scandinavia" Celebrates 40 Years
Danish publisher World Pictures recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special issue of their excellent magazine Design from Scandinavia and they have generously made the entire issue available as a PDF. ...We also present some examples of the hottest trends on the Nordic design scene where many promising designers are displaying their talents, wriggling free from the functionalist ideals and challenging convention to blaze new trails.
Read on »16.10.08
Hula Wallpaper by Barbara Hulanicki
The lamp is an FL/Y by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell. ... I'll have to do a special post on this classic soon.
Read on »13.10.08
The Retrofuturism of Woody Allen's "Sleeper"
Woody Allen’s “ Sleeper ” (1973) had such elaborate sets and costumes that the film ran behind schedule and came in over budget, even though the final cost was still only $2 million. ...An amusing bit of trivia from Sleeper’s IMDB page: after the movie was released in one country outside the USA as “Woody and the Robots”, Woody Allen inserted a clause in all of his subsequent contracts that his movies’ titles could not be changed by other parties.
Read on »12.10.08
Wenger Furniture and the 1960 Presidential Debate
The candidates sat in Danish modern chairs conceived by Hans Wegner, the famous designer, and spoke from behind skeletal lecterns that resembled music stands and offered no place to hide. “The whole set was extremely modern, and that gave a sense of faith in the future,” recalled Carl Magnusson , a furniture designer.
Read on »12.10.08
Walnut Magazine Table
From eBay seller simplymod : Outstanding vintage modern magazine table, c. 1950s or 60s. ... The wood is pretty solid walnut with smooth soft rounded edges that are very inviting to the touch.
Read on »08.10.08
Deupree Residence, New York
“ Deupree Residence, New York ”, recently submitted to our photo group by Superbaka
Read on »03.10.08
Mid-Century Furniture (and Playmate Delores Wells)
Surrounded by the plush blue rug, brick fireplace, and wall unit shelving is Delores Wells , playmate of the month for June 1960 as photographed by Don Bronstein. Please pardon my censorship (thanks to Picnik for the shapes), but I thought it would be hasty to assume all my readers are appreciative of nudity, however tasteful.
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