05.01.09
Steelcase Matchbook
“ steelcase02 ”, recently submitted to our photo group by NicWest2007 . See also Steelcase Coordinated Offices .
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02.01.09
Short Arne Jacobsen Doc from Euromaxx
Some good basic info on the most well-known of Danish designers, Arne Jacobsen . I learned a thing or two.
Read on »01.01.09
Moody Mid-Century, Modern
For our last holiday photography of 2008 I had to post these dramatic interior shots by Michael Pfleghaar. The subject matter is definitely mid-century (Eames plastic armchairs, bullet planter, vintage roll curtain) but taken with an iPhone, the images truly emphasize the “modern” half of our Flickr group ’s name.
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Newgate Bubble Clock
The Bubble clock gets half its retro look from the colors and shape, the other half from the classic ’60s modern typeface: Eurostile.
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Salt and Pepper Shakers
“ salt and pepper shakers ”, recently submitted to our photo group . ... bought these in Saugatuck, Michigan at a great retro shop called Swell Times...they remind me of somthing Jonathan Adler would do but these are vintage...
Read on »21.12.08
Charade Film Titles and Opening Scene
The titles for the great Carey Grant/Audrey Hepburn caper were designed by Maurice Bender , the man behind the famous James Bond gun barrel openers. Charade is a classic specimen of mid-century modern graphics and animation from the golden age of film titling.
Read on »13.12.08
Ideas for Vacationland Homes
Victor Underhill shares with the Mid-Century Illustrated group this vacation house plan booklet from the ’60s. No fantastic illustrator isn’t credited other than “Orbeck” on the cover.
Read on »07.12.08
Eames Ornaments Hand-stitched by Angie Davis
They feature the classics from Eames and a couple Le Corbusier and Nelson pieces as well. They’d also make nice gift tags or geeky jacket patches for your favorite MCM lover.
Read on »02.12.08
Better Homes and Gardens, Sept. 1958
A Jan Balet cover posted by Ward Jenkins , who contributes all manner of fabulous ephemera to the Mid Century Illustrated group on Flickr. Thanks to Twenty Twenty-One for the tip.
Read on »23.11.08
Scenes from an IBM Slide Presentation
This IBM slide presentation from 1975 is best posted without comment.
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