designShrine » Retro Modern http://designshrine.net Your Source for Interior, Web & Style Design Via RSS Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:15:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Flickr Files: Rooms that Make Me Drool http://designshrine.net/2010/01/28/flickr-files-rooms-that-make-me-drool/ http://designshrine.net/2010/01/28/flickr-files-rooms-that-make-me-drool/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:10:17 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/2010/01/28/flickr-files-rooms-that-make-me-drool/ Cheery REtro SPERLICH IRONRITE HEALTH CHAIR INDSTRL DECO EAMES ERA 13 Bids US $190.50 9m Thonet Bent Plywood Chairs set of [...]]]> Cheery REtro

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Sam's House Tour for Apartment Therapy - bar

Sam's House Tour for Apartment Therapy - Bertoia wire chair

Rustic Modern Elegance

Modern Cottage

You say you want a Revolution?

Apartment Therapy House Tour: Samuel Genthner's Victorian flat

Pop of Red

Living Room

Country modern living room

My flat - restored table

Black & White LIving Room

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]]> http://designshrine.net/2010/01/28/flickr-files-rooms-that-make-me-drool/feed/ 0 OVERSTOCK.com still has the BEST Mid-Century-Modern Knockoffs… http://designshrine.net/2010/01/07/overstock-com-still-has-the-best-mid-century-modern-knockoffs/ http://designshrine.net/2010/01/07/overstock-com-still-has-the-best-mid-century-modern-knockoffs/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:23:40 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=9032 OVERSTOCK.COM Whether it's Eames, Saarinen, or Bertoia, you can find a direct knock-off to their most famous pieces, particularly in the chairs, dining chairs and seating departments.  I have the Saarinen tulip chair knock-off and I LOVE IT.  It's very obvious with these pieces exactly who they are shamelessly knocking off, but really, if you want [...]]]> OVERSTOCK.COM

Whether it's Eames, Saarinen, or Bertoia, you can find a direct knock-off to their most famous pieces, particularly in the chairs, dining chairs and seating departments.  I have the Saarinen tulip chair knock-off and I LOVE IT.  It's very obvious with these pieces exactly who they are shamelessly knocking off, but really, if you want the look without going broke, and you're not obsessed with "collecting" authentic MCM furniture, then why not?  Every single one of these pieces have a 4 - 5 star review rating from buyers.

Ayers Wire Base Arm Chairs (Set of 2) $207.99

Orange 'S' Chair (Set of 2) $238.99

Ronnie Wire Base White Chairs (Set of 2) $157.99

Sophie Brown Bentwood Butterfly Chair/ Stool $88.99

Adjustable Swan Chair Green $238.99

Garrick Mesh Side Chair with Leatherette Seat Pad $125.99

Redd White Chair with Black PVC Cushion $164.99

Vinnie White Cradle Chair $166.99

Rupert Chrome Steel Chair with Leatherette Seat Pad $191.99

Adjustable Black Leather Chaise Lounge $392.99

Plush Mitt Chair $159.99

LC Black Leather Sofa & Chair Set $1,149.99

Danish Modern Hans Wegner Floating TABLE Eames Era Danish Modern Hans Wegner Floating TABLE Eames Era Paypal US $345.00 6m
SPERLICH IRONRITE HEALTH CHAIR INDSTRL DECO EAMES ERA SPERLICH IRONRITE HEALTH CHAIR INDSTRL DECO EAMES ERA Paypal 13 Bids US $190.50 9m
Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Clock - EAMES Mid Century Modern Abstract Wall Clock - EAMES Paypal 4 Bids US $41.00 10m
Thonet Bent Plywood Chairs set of 2 eames era modern Thonet Bent Plywood Chairs set of 2 eames era modern Paypal 1 Bid US $110.00 10m
Danish Wine Rack Mid Century Modern Retro Eames Era WOW Danish Wine Rack Mid Century Modern Retro Eames Era WOW Paypal 4 Bids US $16.50 28m
MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT DISPLAY STAND EAMES ERA MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT DISPLAY STAND EAMES ERA Paypal US $450.00 29m
HERMAN MILLER EAMES ERA ALUMINUM GROUP PEDESTAL CHAIR HERMAN MILLER EAMES ERA ALUMINUM GROUP PEDESTAL CHAIR Paypal 0 Bid US $129.00 39m
LARGE RETRO INDIRECT SATIN BRASS LAMP EAMES ERA NR! LARGE RETRO INDIRECT SATIN BRASS LAMP EAMES ERA NR! Paypal 1 Bid US $39.00 40m
Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Vanity Chair Seat Stool Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Vanity Chair Seat Stool Paypal US $69.99 49m
VTG MODERN OP ART BUTTERFLY EAMES KARTELL PANTON VTG MODERN OP ART BUTTERFLY EAMES KARTELL PANTON Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 49m
Knoll ITALIAN Marble Table Top Eames Era Knoll ITALIAN Marble Table Top Eames Era Paypal 4 Bids US $400.99 50m
MODERN DECO EAMES ERA CHAIR OTTAMAN SET WOW MODERN DECO EAMES ERA CHAIR OTTAMAN SET WOW Paypal US $575.00 52m
MID CENTURY VTG MAP WORLD GLOBE LIGHT LAMP EAMES OLD MID CENTURY VTG MAP WORLD GLOBE LIGHT LAMP EAMES OLD Paypal 3 Bids US $17.49 54m
C. Jere Bronze Studio Table Sculpture Eames Era 60s C. Jere Bronze Studio Table Sculpture Eames Era 60s Paypal US $265.00 55m
MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TEAK CREDENZA BAR EAMES ERA MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TEAK CREDENZA BAR EAMES ERA Paypal 0 Bid US $699.00 58m
Danish Modern Teak Magazine Rack Holder Eames Era Danish Modern Teak Magazine Rack Holder Eames Era Paypal US $145.00 1h 22m
Vtg Modern Signed Ico Parisi Italy Valet Mccobb Eames Vtg Modern Signed Ico Parisi Italy Valet Mccobb Eames Paypal US $999.99 1h 33m
Good Early Eames Chair Labeled #23 Possible Experiment Good Early Eames Chair Labeled #23 Possible Experiment Paypal 0 Bid US $399.00 1h 45m
Eames mid century Danish modern nail table sculpture Eames mid century Danish modern nail table sculpture Paypal 0 Bid US $100.00 1h 47m
Eames era Danish modern metal modernist table sculpture Eames era Danish modern metal modernist table sculpture Paypal 0 Bid US $49.00 2h 4m
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]]> http://designshrine.net/2010/01/07/overstock-com-still-has-the-best-mid-century-modern-knockoffs/feed/ 0 Flickr Files: Melamine Tableware Then & Now http://designshrine.net/2009/01/29/flickr-files-melamine-tableware-then-now/ http://designshrine.net/2009/01/29/flickr-files-melamine-tableware-then-now/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:34:24 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=7359 A set of 6 vintage 60s/70s yellow melamine egg cups produced in Denmark by Juka.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.  [...]]]> 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.  So those of you nostalgic for Mamma's home cooked meals on plastic plates that would never biodegrade no matter what, you're in luck!  Lots of colors and shapes to choose from and for those with kids, they're a definite must-have!

A set of 6 vintage 60s/70s yellow melamine egg cups produced in Denmark by Juka.

Thrifted me some Marimekko

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Insulated Tumblers & Melmac:)

Blue Melamine Cups

Jan 5

Retro Melamine Dishes

Coloured bowls.

Goyana Table Set, 1970s

Melamine Servers in Candy Colors

Melamine Danish drinking cups

Vintage Melamine 33 pc Orange PLATES, CUPS, Sugar Bowl Vintage Melamine 33 pc Orange PLATES, CUPS, Sugar Bowl Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 24m
VINTAGE UNMARKED MELAMINE MELMAC PINK OVAL PLATTER 13 VINTAGE UNMARKED MELAMINE MELMAC PINK OVAL PLATTER 13" Paypal US $15.00 42m
MELMAC MELAMINE DISH SANDWICH PLATE VINTAGE WORLD MAP MELMAC MELAMINE DISH SANDWICH PLATE VINTAGE WORLD MAP Paypal US $9.99 2h 54m
MELMAC MELAMINE FOOD TRAY DISH VINTAGE SYDNEY AUSTRALIA MELMAC MELAMINE FOOD TRAY DISH VINTAGE SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Paypal US $9.99 2h 55m
VINTAGE MELMAC MELAMINE CONFETTI WARE BOWL BLUE USA 118 VINTAGE MELMAC MELAMINE CONFETTI WARE BOWL BLUE USA 118 Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 14h 38m
VINTAGE Melamine BURLAP Ice BUCKET VINTAGE Melamine BURLAP Ice BUCKET Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 16h 35m
4 VINTAGE Melamine BURLAP Iced Tea GLASSES w/ Crown 4 VINTAGE Melamine BURLAP Iced Tea GLASSES w/ Crown Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 16h 40m
Vintage BOONTON Ware Pink Plastic Melmac Melamine Bowl Vintage BOONTON Ware Pink Plastic Melmac Melamine Bowl Paypal 0 Bid US $11.95 21h 46m
Vintage BOONTON Ware Pink Plastic Melmac Melamine Plate Vintage BOONTON Ware Pink Plastic Melmac Melamine Plate Paypal 0 Bid US $15.95 21h 49m
27 Pieces YELLOW vintage Texas Ware melmac melamine 27 Pieces YELLOW vintage Texas Ware melmac melamine Paypal US $41.99 22h 22m
VINTAGE DANISH MELAMINE COCKTAIL SNACK DISPENSER BNIB!! VINTAGE DANISH MELAMINE COCKTAIL SNACK DISPENSER BNIB!! Paypal 0 Bid US $5.51 1d 7h 18m
8 VTG BRIGHT ORANGE TEXAS WARE MELAMINE MELMAC BOWLS NR 8 VTG BRIGHT ORANGE TEXAS WARE MELAMINE MELMAC BOWLS NR Paypal 0 Bid US $5.00 1d 13h 30m
7 VTG BRIGHT ORANGE TEXAS WARE MELAMINE MELMAC PLATES 7 VTG BRIGHT ORANGE TEXAS WARE MELAMINE MELMAC PLATES Paypal 1 Bid US $5.00 1d 13h 35m
Vintage IBS Brescia ITALY Melamine Confetti Bowl Vintage IBS Brescia ITALY Melamine Confetti Bowl Paypal US $12.50 1d 14h 1m
Vintage Melmac Melamine Surgar Bowl & Creamer Blueish G Vintage Melmac Melamine Surgar Bowl & Creamer Blueish G Paypal 0 Bid US $7.95 1d 14h 21m
VINTAGE KNICKS MELAMINE TRAY VINTAGE KNICKS MELAMINE TRAY Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 1d 15h 25m
VINTAGE MELAMINE TRAY COUNTRY THEME W/ CATS & ROOSTER! VINTAGE MELAMINE TRAY COUNTRY THEME W/ CATS & ROOSTER! Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 1d 16h 25m
Four Vintage Melamine Coffee Cups Marked N.F.C. Four Vintage Melamine Coffee Cups Marked N.F.C. Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 1d 16h 48m
Vintage Mary Poppins Melamine Plate & Tumbler 1960's! Vintage Mary Poppins Melamine Plate & Tumbler 1960's! Paypal 0 Bid US $4.95 1d 17h 1m
VINTAGE 1960'S ONEIDA MELAMINE RED/WHITE COFFEE CUP VINTAGE 1960'S ONEIDA MELAMINE RED/WHITE COFFEE CUP Paypal 0 Bid US $3.99 1d 18h 10m
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]]> http://designshrine.net/2009/01/29/flickr-files-melamine-tableware-then-now/feed/ 0 Sixties Style: Buttoned Up http://designshrine.net/2009/01/22/sixties-style-buttoned-up/ http://designshrine.net/2009/01/22/sixties-style-buttoned-up/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:38:28 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/2009/01/22/sixties-style-buttoned-up/ Visit PaperLily! Mad Men 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. [...]]]> Visit PaperLily!

Mad Men
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. The Sterling Cooper crowd want to live the good life. Its account executives may not be fabulously wealthy, but they do make enough to surround themselves with the trappings of success, even when they come at a high personal cost. (Pete Campbell must have swallowed hard when his wife, Trudi, talked him into accepting the down payment for an apartment they couldn't afford from her parents.)

Mad Men's story line is seamlessly woven together with its set design to capture the style of the era and reflect the aspirations of its characters. One of the fixtures of Mad Men's set design is the Draper's turquoise button-tufted headboard. Week after week, the distinctive headboard serves as a backdrop to the troubled marriage of Don and Betty Draper. Turquoise, velvet, and padded, the headboard is a paragon of sixties style.

A headboard similar to the one on Mad Men can be seen in the 1963 film The Courtship of Eddie's Father. The shape is somewhat different, but the color and tufting are nearly identical. The resemblance between the two pieces gives an idea of just how well Mad Men recreates the style of the early sixties.

Spring Green Tufted Cotton Swivel Chairs

These spring green tub chairs are another example of enviable, tufted furniture. The chairs, which are available through C.Bell and 1stdibs, remind me of Ruthie Sommers' green club chairs. Both sets of chairs even have white piping. Before Sommers re-upholstered the club chairs in a moss green colored linen, they were covered in white vinyl.

Designer Ruthie Sommers (Chapman Radcliff)
Photographed by Michael Weschler for Southern Accents
Tufted Leather Headboard in Brown Size: King Tufted Leather Headboard in Brown Size: King Paypal US $469.00 3d 10h
QUEEN SIZE BED HEADBOARD UPHOLSTERED HAND TUFTED BUTTON QUEEN SIZE BED HEADBOARD UPHOLSTERED HAND TUFTED BUTTON Paypal 0 Bid US $615.00 4d 12h 33m
Vinyl Headboard Hollywood Regency Tufted Full Double Vinyl Headboard Hollywood Regency Tufted Full Double Paypal US $125.00 4d 21h 7m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Queen Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Queen Paypal US $199.00 5d 3h 5m
Tufted Leather Headboard in Black Size: King Tufted Leather Headboard in Black Size: King Paypal US $469.00 5d 3h 18m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Full Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Full Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 43m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: King Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: King Paypal US $299.00 5d 7h 43m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Queen Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Queen Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 43m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Twin Double Button Tufted Headboard in Black Size: Twin Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 43m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Full Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Full Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 44m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: King Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: King Paypal US $299.00 5d 7h 44m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Twin Double Button Tufted Headboard in Saddle Size: Twin Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 44m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Full Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Full Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 46m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: King Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: King Paypal US $299.00 5d 7h 46m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Queen Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Queen Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 46m
Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Twin Double Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Twin Paypal US $199.00 5d 7h 46m
Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Full Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Full Paypal US $175.00 5d 7h 49m
Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: King Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: King Paypal US $275.00 5d 7h 49m
Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Queen Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Queen Paypal US $175.00 5d 7h 49m
Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Twin Button Tufted Headboard in Chocolate Size: Twin Paypal US $175.00 5d 7h 49m
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]]> http://designshrine.net/2009/01/22/sixties-style-buttoned-up/feed/ 0 $60 pair Manuel Canovas pillows and more… http://designshrine.net/2008/11/13/60-pair-manuel-canovas-pillows-and-more/ http://designshrine.net/2008/11/13/60-pair-manuel-canovas-pillows-and-more/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:16:02 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/2008/11/13/60-pair-manuel-canovas-pillows-and-more/ Visit My Notting Hill! 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 [...]]]> Visit My Notting Hill!

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 me of Anna Spiro of Absolutely Beautiful Things. Do check out Refined - I plan to regularly!

These stools, covered in Manuel Canovas fabric, are currently shown at Maison Living. Refined has formed a partnership with Maison Living, a terrific design store in Georgetown, DC.
Could Peacock be the new trend? Recently "peacock" has shown up at Urban Outfitters and Pottery Barn. A pair of these gorgeous pillows is available for $60.

Love, love this cane back chair and at $200 it's a real find!

Basket weave ceramic umbrella stand for only $25.

This chic headboard is $25.

Wonderful screen, currently on display at Maison Living.
Vintage Florentia Italy Hand made wooden umbrella stand Vintage Florentia Italy Hand made wooden umbrella stand Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 18h 59m
Vintage Plastic Umbrella Stand Salt & Pepper Set Vintage Plastic Umbrella Stand Salt & Pepper Set Paypal US $9.99 1d 20m
Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand Paypal 0 Bid US $14.99 1d 14h 13m
VINTAGE BRASS CANE WALKING STICK UMBRELLA STAND HOLDER VINTAGE BRASS CANE WALKING STICK UMBRELLA STAND HOLDER Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 1d 14h 36m
Vtg Metal Umbrella Holder Stand~ Cute Umbrella Shape Vtg Metal Umbrella Holder Stand~ Cute Umbrella Shape Paypal 1 Bid US $9.99 1d 16h 9m
MENTZE Artist VINTAGE COPPER ART~BIRD UMBRELLA STAND MENTZE Artist VINTAGE COPPER ART~BIRD UMBRELLA STAND Paypal 1 Bid US $2.00 1d 22h 51m
Dollhouse Miniature Vtg VICTORIAN WOOD UMBRELLA STAND Dollhouse Miniature Vtg VICTORIAN WOOD UMBRELLA STAND Paypal 1 Bid US $3.99 1d 22h 55m
LUXE Vtg HOLLYWOOD REGENCY Brass UMBRELLA STAND Glam LUXE Vtg HOLLYWOOD REGENCY Brass UMBRELLA STAND Glam Paypal 0 Bid US $74.99 1d 23h 48m
Vintage Yellow Umbrella Salt Pepper Shakers With Stand Vintage Yellow Umbrella Salt Pepper Shakers With Stand Paypal 0 Bid US $4.50 2d 15h 34m
VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER COAL SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND LOVER VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER COAL SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND LOVER Paypal US $125.00 2d 18h 6m
VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND BLUE DELFT VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND BLUE DELFT Paypal US $125.00 2d 18h 17m
VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER COAL SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND PUB VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER COAL SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND PUB Paypal US $115.00 2d 20h 31m
VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND PUB BRAWL VINTAGE FRENCH COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND PUB BRAWL Paypal US $115.00 3d 4h 20m
VINTAGE COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND HALS JESTER LUTE VINTAGE COPPER SCUTTLE UMBRELLA STAND HALS JESTER LUTE Paypal US $125.00 3d 6h 30m
Vintage Weller 1940s Umbrella Stand, moulded decor WoW! Vintage Weller 1940s Umbrella Stand, moulded decor WoW! Paypal US $175.00 3d 10h 56m
VINTAGE SHACKMAN HAT & UMBRELLA HALLWAY STAND WITH BOX VINTAGE SHACKMAN HAT & UMBRELLA HALLWAY STAND WITH BOX Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 3d 22h 19m
VINTAGE TOLEWARE UMBRELLA STAND-HANDPAINTED-FINE ARTS VINTAGE TOLEWARE UMBRELLA STAND-HANDPAINTED-FINE ARTS Paypal 0 Bid US $39.99 4d 23h 55m
Vintage Umbrella Stand Christmas French Street Scene Vintage Umbrella Stand Christmas French Street Scene Paypal 0 Bid US $49.99 4d 23h 56m
ANTIQUE VINTAGE MAJOLICA POTTERY UMBRELLA CANE STAND ANTIQUE VINTAGE MAJOLICA POTTERY UMBRELLA CANE STAND Paypal US $299.99 5d 21h 18m
VINTAGE ANTIQUE MAJOLICA POTTERY UMBRELLA CANE STAND VINTAGE ANTIQUE MAJOLICA POTTERY UMBRELLA CANE STAND Paypal US $299.99 5d 23h 5m
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]]> http://designshrine.net/2008/11/13/60-pair-manuel-canovas-pillows-and-more/feed/ 0 Knock-Off Report: How to Get a Mid-Century Look With Ikea http://designshrine.net/2008/10/22/knock-off-report-how-to-get-a-mid-century-look-with-ikea/ http://designshrine.net/2008/10/22/knock-off-report-how-to-get-a-mid-century-look-with-ikea/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:03:14 +0000 Ty Wenzel http://designshrine.net/?p=5837 The Trollsta tray table - $99Have 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 [...]]]> 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 Ikea because they are a Swedish company that is fully in tune with traditional Danish-ish aesthetic. What that means is: clear lines, simplicity and an eye for detail.

To put together a mid-century room, you have to think in terms of keeping it clean. Get rid of the knick-knacks that clutter your shelves, tables and mantle. You will feel a weight lifted once you do this. Then look around you and decide what looks over-stuffed, dark and depressing. Then get rid of that, even if it's your sofa (I just did this). Replace with clean, neutral-toned pieces that give more than a wink-and-a-nod to the masters of mid-century modern. And don't forget the shag rug, no smaller than 8x5.

Here's what I found at Ikea that might work in such a room:

The Trollsta tray table - $99

The Trollsta tray table - $99

The Vejmon Coffeetable - $199

The Vejmon Coffeetable - $199

The Tyosand Sofa in Orange - $699

The Tyosand Sofa in Orange - $699

The Besta Storage Unit in Red - $650

The Besta Storage Unit in Red - $650

The Patrik Visitor Chair in Charcoal - $149

The Patrik Visitor Chair in Charcoal - $149

The Tobias Chair - $99

The Tobias Chair - $99

The Gilbert Chair $49.99

The Gilbert Chair $49.99

The Fusion Table & Chairs Set - $299

The Fusion Table & Chairs Set - $299

The Karlstad Armchair - $399

The Karlstad Armchair - $399

The Ramvik Coffeetable $139

The Ramvik Coffeetable $139

The Jamsunda Sideboard - $479

The Jamsunda Sideboard - $479

The Mandal Sidetable - $69.99

The Mandal Sidetable - $69.99

The Benjamin Stool - $19.99

The Benjamin Stool - $19.99

The Horup Floor Lamp - $16.99

The Horup Floor Lamp - $16.99

The Regolit Floor Lamp - $39.99

The Regolit Floor Lamp - $39.99

The Knappa Pendant Lamp - $24.99

The Knappa Pendant Lamp - $24.99

The Septim Pendant Lamp - $24.99

The Septim Pendant Lamp - $24.99

All of these pieces are clear and distinct winks to mid-century pieces that will make you happy every time you use it.  I know mine do - and when you get sick of it, because of the excellent prices, you can decorate your room all over again!

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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 afraid of a bit of color. Thanks to Core 77.

Phillies Logo Luggage Golf Bag Tag Retro (B) Utley FREE Phillies Logo Luggage Golf Bag Tag Retro (B) Utley FREE Paypal US $6.44 8h 19m
Honda VTX 1300 1800 Retro S Sissy Bar Backrest Luggage Honda VTX 1300 1800 Retro S Sissy Bar Backrest Luggage Paypal US $199.00 10h 48m
Retro Luggage Labels Everyday Stickers BORDERS FRAMES Retro Luggage Labels Everyday Stickers BORDERS FRAMES Paypal US $6.95 15h 51m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers GRAND HOTELS travel 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers GRAND HOTELS travel Paypal US $12.95 16h 51m
20 Retro AIRLINE BAGGAGE LUGGAGE LABELS Stickers 20 Retro AIRLINE BAGGAGE LUGGAGE LABELS Stickers Paypal US $12.95 17h 51m
Retro Luggage Labels Stickers Vintage TROPICAL ISLANDS Retro Luggage Labels Stickers Vintage TROPICAL ISLANDS Paypal US $6.95 18h 51m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers SUNNY CLIMES Travel 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers SUNNY CLIMES Travel Paypal 1 Bid US $9.95 19h 50m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers WORLD TRAVEL hotels 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers WORLD TRAVEL hotels Paypal US $12.95 20h 51m
Retro Luggage Labels Stickers Vintage FRANCE PROVENCE Retro Luggage Labels Stickers Vintage FRANCE PROVENCE Paypal US $6.95 21h 51m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers AMERICAN BYWAYS Travel 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers AMERICAN BYWAYS Travel Paypal 1 Bid US $9.95 22h 50m
Retro Luggage Labels Stickers VINTAGE FRENCH PERFUME Retro Luggage Labels Stickers VINTAGE FRENCH PERFUME Paypal US $12.95 23h 48m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers TRAINS SHIPS PLANES 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers TRAINS SHIPS PLANES Paypal US $12.95 23h 51m
Retro 60's BLUE Vinyl 8-piece Luggage set! Wheels Retro 60's BLUE Vinyl 8-piece Luggage set! Wheels Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 1d 3h 56m
4 Sets Retro Luggage Labels Stickers FRENCH WINE PARIS 4 Sets Retro Luggage Labels Stickers FRENCH WINE PARIS Paypal US $24.95 1d 12h 54m
Set of 6 Retro Luggage Label Europe Hotels COASTERS Set of 6 Retro Luggage Label Europe Hotels COASTERS Paypal US $12.95 1d 15h 20m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers EXOTIC HOTELS Travel 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers EXOTIC HOTELS Travel Paypal US $12.95 1d 15h 53m
Vintage Retro Blue Lady Baltimore Suitcase Luggage Prop Vintage Retro Blue Lady Baltimore Suitcase Luggage Prop Paypal 12 Bids US $26.00 1d 16h 51m
20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers VINTAGE PARIS HOTELS 20 Retro Luggage Labels Stickers VINTAGE PARIS HOTELS Paypal US $12.95 1d 16h 54m
Set of 6 Retro Luggage Label Railroads Trains COASTERS Set of 6 Retro Luggage Label Railroads Trains COASTERS Paypal US $12.95 1d 20h 20m
RED Vtg Amer Tourister Train Luggage Carry On Bag RETRO RED Vtg Amer Tourister Train Luggage Carry On Bag RETRO Paypal 2 Bids US $9.99 1d 22h 9m
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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 any modern interior.

6 EAMES ERA FOSTORIA PATRICIAN WINE GLASSES 7 6 EAMES ERA FOSTORIA PATRICIAN WINE GLASSES 7" CRYSTAL Paypal US $99.99 21m
Eames Era Royal Haeger Art Pottery Cotton White Ashtray Eames Era Royal Haeger Art Pottery Cotton White Ashtray Paypal 0 Bid US $19.98 24m
Danish Wine Rack Mid Century Modern Retro Eames Era WOW Danish Wine Rack Mid Century Modern Retro Eames Era WOW Paypal 4 Bids US $16.50 28m
MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT DISPLAY STAND EAMES ERA MID CENTURY MODERN WALNUT DISPLAY STAND EAMES ERA Paypal US $450.00 29m
Retro Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Chairs WILD Pink Blue Retro Midcentury Eames Fiberglass Chairs WILD Pink Blue Paypal US $99.00 29m
Vintage Eames Era Red Enamel Fireplace Pedestal Vintage Eames Era Red Enamel Fireplace Pedestal Paypal US $499.99 29m
HERMAN MILLER EAMES ERA ALUMINUM GROUP PEDESTAL CHAIR HERMAN MILLER EAMES ERA ALUMINUM GROUP PEDESTAL CHAIR Paypal 0 Bid US $129.00 39m
LARGE RETRO INDIRECT SATIN BRASS LAMP EAMES ERA NR! LARGE RETRO INDIRECT SATIN BRASS LAMP EAMES ERA NR! Paypal 1 Bid US $39.00 40m
VTG EAMES 50S WIRE CAT NAPKIN LETTER HOLDER MINT VTG EAMES 50S WIRE CAT NAPKIN LETTER HOLDER MINT Paypal 0 Bid US $7.99 43m
Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Magazine Rack Stand Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Magazine Rack Stand Paypal US $29.99 48m
Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Vanity Chair Seat Stool Vintage Eames Era Mid Century Vanity Chair Seat Stool Paypal US $69.99 48m
VTG MODERN OP ART BUTTERFLY EAMES KARTELL PANTON VTG MODERN OP ART BUTTERFLY EAMES KARTELL PANTON Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 49m
Knoll ITALIAN Marble Table Top Eames Era Knoll ITALIAN Marble Table Top Eames Era Paypal 4 Bids US $400.99 50m
MODERN DECO EAMES ERA CHAIR OTTAMAN SET WOW MODERN DECO EAMES ERA CHAIR OTTAMAN SET WOW Paypal US $575.00 52m
MID CENTURY VTG MAP WORLD GLOBE LIGHT LAMP EAMES OLD MID CENTURY VTG MAP WORLD GLOBE LIGHT LAMP EAMES OLD Paypal 3 Bids US $17.49 54m
C. Jere Bronze Studio Table Sculpture Eames Era 60s C. Jere Bronze Studio Table Sculpture Eames Era 60s Paypal US $265.00 55m
MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TEAK CREDENZA BAR EAMES ERA MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN TEAK CREDENZA BAR EAMES ERA Paypal 0 Bid US $699.00 58m
VTG eames era midcentury lamp WALL SCONCE rope brass VTG eames era midcentury lamp WALL SCONCE rope brass Paypal 2 Bids US $26.01 58m
Mid Century Oil Painting VIGNARI Listed 1955 Eames Era Mid Century Oil Painting VIGNARI Listed 1955 Eames Era Paypal US $3,200.00 59m
GEORG JENSEN Salad Bowl Set Modern Eames Mahogany GEORG JENSEN Salad Bowl Set Modern Eames Mahogany Paypal 3 Bids US $37.51 59m
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Merriment with Eames Chair

Good color

mid century living room in new york spaces magazine

Great room and dining room

Spring Cleaning: Living Room/Art Wall Division

Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture

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Jet Set Storage Bench

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 legs recall mid-century style. Perfect in the living room, as an ottoman or coffee table. Even better in the bedroom, helpfully holding your linens. Join the jet set! Imported. Wipe clean.

30 30" WOODEN BENCH WITH STORAGE UNDER THE SEAT Paypal US $80.00 23h 39m
Black Glazed Entrance Hall Seat Bench Storage Coat Rack Black Glazed Entrance Hall Seat Bench Storage Coat Rack Paypal US $1,350.00 1d 9h 14m
Antique LLOYD LOOM Storage bench Very Cool!! Antique LLOYD LOOM Storage bench Very Cool!! Paypal US $175.00 3d 17h 45m
RUSTIC ANTIQUE ENTRY BENCH STORAGE MUD ROOM NICE FW TX RUSTIC ANTIQUE ENTRY BENCH STORAGE MUD ROOM NICE FW TX Paypal US $369.00 4d 18h 26m
Mahogany piano bench with lift-top storage space Mahogany piano bench with lift-top storage space Paypal US $1,150.00 4d 22h 4m
Antique piano bench w/storage Antique piano bench w/storage Paypal 0 Bid US $49.00 4d 22h 27m
Antique Wood Solid Golden Oak Storage Arm Bench Settee Antique Wood Solid Golden Oak Storage Arm Bench Settee Paypal US $1,499.00 6d 1h 42m
Old Antique Carved Oak Gothic Bench or Settle w Storage Old Antique Carved Oak Gothic Bench or Settle w Storage Paypal US $11,250.00 7d 17h 18m
2 SHELVE WOODEN BENCH WITH PLENTY OF SHOE STORAGE 2 SHELVE WOODEN BENCH WITH PLENTY OF SHOE STORAGE Paypal US $60.00 8d 18m
PRIMITIVE RUSTIC MOOSE STORAGE BENCH PRIMITIVE RUSTIC MOOSE STORAGE BENCH Paypal US $240.00 16d 22h 16m
Vintage Piano Bench Stool with sheet music storage Vintage Piano Bench Stool with sheet music storage Paypal US $35.00 18d 16h 1m
Antique Organ or Piano Bench Hinged Top With Storage Antique Organ or Piano Bench Hinged Top With Storage Paypal US $59.95 22d 18h 23m
Ottoman Bench Storage Chest Wood & Leather Ottoman Bench Storage Chest Wood & Leather Paypal US $399.00 25d 23h 17m
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