09.09.08
Kitchen Illustrations from the '50s
This stuff comes from the period before modernism matured, but these illustrations from magazines like Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping at See Saw are too charming to ignore.
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Anna Weiss House, St. Louis
Fellow mid-century modernist Anna Weiss is a newcomer on the blog scene and her site promises to be a daily stop. ...The house has a very open floor plan, so the living room opens to the sitting room which is also the dining area.
Read on »06.09.08
Polaroid SX-70 Film by the Eames
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 »27.08.08
Dave Cuzner’s Oakland Townhouse
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.
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Peter Pepper Clock
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 »10.08.08
Tulip Table and Panton Chairs
“ new dining table ”, recently submitted to our photo group by m.bibelot .
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House and Pool
“ 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.
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Lake Forest House by Jack Viks
“ 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 »09.07.08
Erik Nitsche, Graphic Designer
“ Fortune, February 1954 ”, recently submitted to our photo group by the Erik Nitsche Design Archive ...See also: “The Reluctant Modernist” by Steven Heller.
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Danish for "La-Z-Boy"
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 »07.06.08
"Variable" Knee Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, Norway
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.
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Maru Coffee Tables by Greentea Design
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.
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Rotating Coffee Table by Risom
Just about to close on eBay is an auction for a beautiful walnut coffee table by Jens Risom . It rotates!
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