Next the hinged seat-back pulls straight out and folds over also making contact with the floor. While all this is happening the integrated satin (or satin like material) bed liner opens up right along with each stage.
Read on »Heifetz Lamp Mfg. in the US imported several and from what we understand the initial development was designed by ARP (collaboration between Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte named Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) in Europe. ...If you would like a true vintage piece, but not the same old George Nelson bubble type lamp you see everywhere…this is a fantastic alternative.
Read on »Update: This is an old entry, but I had to append it with this incredible orange Grasshopper going up for auction in LA next week. ...I would love to sit in one, but, as Scott mentioned in the comments, they just recently went into reproduction by Modernica and I haven’t seen it in person yet.
Read on »According to the listing, it comes from the “Circa 60 Collection” released in 1956. This is one of those modern designs with an organic form that can serve as a nice cross-over piece in a rustic or VIctorian home.
Read on »I need a place to put my knickers so you might as well help me find one. ... With most furniture, that’s my first option, but I like my drawers to glide smooth and those from the ’50s and ’60s are rarely on rails.
Read on »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.
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