Whether you just came across the Modern Design blog or are an avid reader, I thought it would be helpful to get a quick lesson in the history of modern design. Today’s post is inspired by a weekend trip to NYC, where I came across a modern design studio in SoHo called Design Within Reach. After my visit, I was very excited to learn more information about the company’s history and overall mission behind their inspiring studio.

The goal of Design Within Reach is to become the ultimate source for classically designed furniture that has put modern design on the map. Since 2006, the studio has compiled a powerful collection of “fully licensed classics”. The studio’s website describes a “fully licensed classic” as furniture that is “manufactured by the company holding the license to the original design”. A few of these inspiring designs come from the minds of history’s most famous modern designers such as Eero Sarrinen, Charles & Ray Eames, and Le Corbusier, to name a few. The most coveted modern home designs can be found in one of Design Within Reach’s extraordinary studios throughout the United States and Canada.

The following collection is a mix of my favorites from the Design Within Reach studio. These wonderful pictures highlight the ingenious talent from classic and modern-day designers that have shaped the world of modern design into what it is today.

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Mid-Century Modern Amber Glass Wall Swag Pendant Lamp US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 18:25:08 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Modern IKEA Power Cord Pendant Light Lamp Shade Fixture US $16.65 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 23:34:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Modern Contemporary Retro Pendant Lighting Lamp 46 US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 15:53:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Modern Lamp CONTEMPORARY Ceiling Pendant light Retro C2 US $45.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:33:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Modern lamp CONTEMPORARY Ceiling Pendant light Retro H3 US $50.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:33:46 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Modern Lamp CONTEMPORARY Ceiling Pendant light Retro P1 US $40.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:33:51 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Modern Lamp CONTEMPORARY Ceiling Pendant light Retro P4 US $50.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:34:05 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

mid century modern pendant lamp danish laurel eames pod US $80.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 16:57:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames era Pendant LAMP-NR! US $24.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:52:00 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

4 NOS pendant lamp shades eames era Danish modern US $95.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Nov-23-2008 17:58:26 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

4 Vintage Herman Miller Upholstered Eames Chairs US $1,200.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 4:40:51 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

STEELCASE SWIVEL & TILT OFFICE CHAIR EAMES ERA CLASSIC US $49.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 6:42:52 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

4 Saarinen Eames Knoll Era FIBERGLASS TULIP BASE Chair US $199.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 7:58:55 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Eames Era Icons: Paul McCobb Planner Chairs US $425.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:09:39 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Retro Modern Eames Knoll Era Swivle Egg Chair Seat US $49.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:40:54 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Two Eames Lounge Chairs - Black US $700.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 8:50:03 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Time Life lounge chair US $750.00 End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 9:01:44 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Lounge Chairs, Eames Style, with Ottoman included US $800.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 9:12:41 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Rare 1950s Modern Eames Era Vintage Telephone Chair US $24.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 11:17:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Eames Rare Wire Chair US $58.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Saturday Nov-22-2008 12:16:57 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

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