If you’re as old as me – and that’s not that old so don’t chuckle – your mother probably bought a set of melamine plates for everyday tableware. They came in all kinds of nifty colors, never broke, they are dishwashser safe and did I mention, they never broke? Melamine is making a big comeback. [...]
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The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1963)
Mad Men is hands down my absolute favorite show on television. If you’ve watched Mad Men, you know that Sterling Cooper is in the business of making things look good. Appearances are everything at this fictional 1960s New York advertising agency, both in and outside of the office. [...]
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Refined is the creation of Kathryn Ivey and Anna Applegate, who share a love of reviving vintage items with their creativity and great eye for design. Their pieces are fresh and chic and priced extremely well. A pair of these pillows in a pretty Manuel Canovas fabric are only $60. They remind [...]
Have you figured out yet that I’m obsessed with Mid-Century modern design? Even so, alas, I don’t have the income to go the *authentic* route, what with a child and his future at stake (i.e. I’d rather save for his ivy-league education), so I usually go the knock-off or “inspired-by” route. I like [...]
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Piquadro and the University of Florence School of Architecture collaborated to present 14 travel bag concepts developed by the 3rd year Industrial Design students. The objective was to meet the needs of the modern traveler who must move regularly for business on multiple modes of transport, and obviously for one who is not [...]
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Kerf Design is a custom furniture and cabinet shop making company, committed to environmental responsibility through the use of sustainable materials and methods. They specialize in building modern cabinets and freestanding furniture out of plywood and plastic laminate. Their work has a wonderful mid-century modern feel that will work in [...]
HUGE Vintage Painting Modern Eames Era Mod Retro
US $139.99
12h 58m
Modern ART HUGE PAINTING 5 MODERN ABSTRACT [...]
Super deluxe orangey storage bench perfect for any modern bedroom or even a coffee-table.
Get Ready, Jet Set, Go! A retro-future space-saver, our Jet Set Storage Bench is versatile, stylish and perfect in almost any room. A plush tufted and piped cushion top, upholstered in vintage-inspired tweed, opens to reveal generous storage space. Tapered [...]
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I am a big fan of knock-offs, particularly since I (a) am always on a budget, and (b) I have a 6 year old that likes to destroy furniture during his adventures throughout the house. I cannot put a $550 Eames chair in the living room simply because it will be probably be nicked, ridden [...]
You don’t need a lot of authentic pieces to give your crib mid-century flair… and it needn’t been huge. What’s amazing about mid-century styling is that the lines are simple and work in any size room. Whether it’s a Le Klint style modern pendant lamp to an Eames Eiffle legged chair, Marimekko prints – there [...]
We received an email from the folks behind Delightfull, a lighting company based in Portugal. In their first collection of 25 pieces, called ‘Heritage’, they were inspired by design trends of the 50s and 60s. The design and production of their products – totally handcrafted – all happens in Portugal but I checked with them [...]
I cannot tell you how exciting the world of lighting has become! So many shapes, colors, textures, sizes to choose from. Whether your pad is styled modern or retro, there is a lighting solution for you!
1. POLE LAMPS (usually vintage)
Outdoor aluminum post lamp solar light [...]
Just what is design, really? It’s been a mysterious science since Day One.
As the saying goes ‘it’s all in the details’. Every aspect, no matter how big or small, makes or breaks a design, or for that matter the beauty of an object. We can’t explain why we perceive something as better looking – among [...]
The famous Corbustier lounge chair above.
BARCELONA CHAIR + OTTOMAN BLACK ITALIAN LEATHER
US $309.99
1d 22h 21m
MID CENTURY [...]
I have waited for this trend to happen for a long time. And finally it’s here! Mid-Century is IN again and we have the line-up ready for you. From Walmart to Ikea to Target to Urban Outfitters, everyone is getting in on this wonderful (and now, affordable) trend.
Keep in mind that I [...]
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enjoy genuine mid-century modern beauty with this room divider, which you can use from both sides
it is defined by a sleek, clean lined design with multiple shelves, a swinging drawer and a cabinet
the cabinet has on both sides sliding doors with silver colored handles and underneath the 2nd shelf there is a swinging [...]
So forget about my post the other day about the Eames shell side chair that I found that I was going to make my office chair. That will now be an office visitors chair. Because I scored this a couple hours ago, for $160:
What’s kind of funny is the guy I bought the yellow [...]
And this is a rendering!
bath-room, originally uploaded by jinkazamah.
Modern Bathroom Double Sink Vanity Cabinet Glass Vessel
US $899.00
43m
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A fun video featuring Todd Oldham!
It is a glorious Springtime day and what better way than to take a trip to Design Within Reach , right here in East Hampton, NY? Of course, I was blown away because I love their aesthetic (and furniture), but I found some beautiful displays and unusual pieces (some that weren’t for sale like [...]
A few weeks ago, I received my Blue Art Studio prints , which are mid-century inspired, museum quality, signed prints by the illustrious Joel Pirela. The frames finally arrived and they are now happily on my wall. I also have the new Chair Exam , which will be in my newly renovated office, [...]
There are many wonderful ways to display your collections. From vintage fans to ceramics, dolls to butterflies… use your imagination, group them together and watch your guests look at these pieces with a new interest – for the first time.
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This is just a list from WikiPedia that might help someone who is trying to learn more about Mid-Century designers. I hope you will find this useful:
Well-known designers of the mid-century modern era include:
Alvar Aalto ,
Al Beadle ,
Harry Bertoia ,
Chris Choate ,
Thomas Scott Dean ,
Charles and Ray Eames ,
Craig Ellwood ,
Max Gottschalk ,
Ralph Haver [...]
As I was scouring my home-away-from-home, Kaboodle.com, I found some gems that I thought I would share with you. Some pieces are on sale, others are not – but all pieces will add Modern flair to your crib without breaking the bank! Let’s get started…
Entryway Catch-All Caddy
$48.00
Mod Table Sculpture
$32.00 each
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Danish Modern Teak Entry Chest Table Nightstand Eames
1960s Vintage – Free Float Wall Mount Design MANY USES!
Petite thin-edge teakwood wall mount chest, Denmark, c. 1960s Technically this was designed as a bedside table, but it would be just as suitable for any room in your home (would be great in an entry, or hall etc).
Teakwood [...]
I have found some amazingly gorgeous and, better yet, affordable Modern Pillows to mod up your rooms! Check these babies out:
Bertoia Knoll Glides Diamond Side Bird chairs eames NEW
US $19.99
9h 44m
ICO PARISI 1 library 3 tables [...]
Check out this GORGEOUS hanging wall divider made of wood, in Mod design perfect for any Eames inspired decor. Available on Ebay only!
Check it out BELOW:
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Other Dividers:
Japanese “NOREN” (TANZAKU) Curtain/ Room Divider
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Modern Flora ideas, originally uploaded by howaboutorange.
Here’s a great compilation of modern floral prints plastered all over common items that looks fresh and retro at the same time. What a breath of fresh air as Springtime makes its way into our coming days!
A JOURNEY [...]
Are you guys hungry for Vintage glam? I know I am, and I was finally introduced to the wonderful blog & website, DebutanteClothing.com . It’s a little bit runway, it’s a little bit treasure hunting but it’s all glamor and modern at the same time.
For example, here is a find from one [...]
I just ordered two prints from BlueArtStudio and I am SO excited. Today I saw that Joel has released another FABULOUS print that you ALL must buy.
Specs and details from Joel:
Digital art
Printed on a real 1200dpi digital paper in matte finish and then glued to very heavy stock black mat cardboard. Ready to [...]
The Original: The Eames Storage Unit
The Eames Storage Units are true to the inventive originals introduced in 1950. Designed as both storage place and display cabinet, they are a striking example of how Charles and Ray Eames extended the boundaries of design to create a new modern aesthetic for the office and home.
Eames Storage [...]
I wanted to find a way to put together a room (this isn’t completed yet) with pieces I found (and now own some of them) that adds a mid-century touch to the decor. Here is a mood board with some of what I found.
Any ideas? Still looking for more pieces that might make [...]