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I love the work of Danish designer Finn Juhl. These chairs were designed in 1955 and are a spectacular mix of form and function meets organic materials. Found at Wright Auction House where you can see more of his work.

Mid Century Modern Eiffel [...]

Eames Soft Pad Black Leather Armless Chair

US $750.00
26m

COOL VINTAGE LOUNGE CHAIR Eames / [...]

8 Brand NEW HardCover MODERN Architecture Books GEHRY

US $299.00
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8 MODERN Architecture Books *JAHN * GEHRY
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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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Mike Witt designs rooms with a modern aesthetic with more than a nod to mid-century influences. Is it obvious that he has spent years of studying, buying and selling 20th century decorative and fine arts? To me these spaces are classics of the future. Even though he uses finishes that may be thought cold [...]

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These are a few of my favorite lamps designed by Poul Henningsen. They are true modern classics.

MODERN PENDANT LAMP CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE – WHOLESALE

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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 [...]

VTG Eames Era Mid Century DANISH MODERN Teak Side Table

US $249.00
12m

Mid Century Danish Modern Rocking Reclining [...]

Vintage Eames era Geometric Painting Harry Waterston

US $175.00
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MID-CENTURY MODERN ABSTRACT ART OIL PAINTING EAMES ERA
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I’m a smoker – I admit it. What I remember most about growing up were the cool ashtrays of the 60s that my father used to have. With so few people smoking nowadays, I thought it would be a good “green” idea to recycle these beautiful pieces into other things like catchalls or fruit bowls. [...]

Yet another wonderful example of mid-century modern and how it still looks fresh and clean for todays modernists!

Vintage 80s Stefan TURBO HAIRDRYER IN BOX Works EAMES

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Series 7, originally uploaded by Living-in-Penny.

Another great mid-century inspired room. Love the cozy feeling it has, as sometimes mid-century lovers make their rooms so stark.

(1) Series 7 Side Chair Arne Jacobsen Reproduction

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Mid Century Pottery, Sextant, Lady Liberty, originally uploaded by studiosmith.

More from the amazing StudioSmith over at Flickr. Sigh.

Frankoma Yellow Casserole Pot Cover & Stand Pottery-6VS

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IMG_2732, originally uploaded by studiosmith.

IMG_2667, originally uploaded by studiosmith.

I love to follow StudioSmith over at Flickr. He has an amazing eye for detail and I especially love his display aesthetics. Plus he’s a mid-century freak like me… what’s not to love???

Joel Edwards Mid [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

There are so many ways to display “art” of Mid-Century bent.  Whether it is a painting, sculpture, plates or mobiles, there are lots of ways to add a flash of art into your crib!

MID CENTURY MOD ABSTRACT PAINTING SILKSCREEN HENDERSON

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Just two weeks until the release of the much anticipated Eames stamps the United States Postal Service announced back in January. The commemorative stamps, which feature iconic Eames designs, will be available starting June 17th in honor of the 101st birthday of Charles Eames. The pane layout of the 16 stamps is beautiful- perfect for [...]

Until I can get enough time together to make some Photoshop Brushes that contain all of the mid-century masters’ classic pieces, I decided to throw together some sleek, modern desktop wallpapers for anyone who would like them.
You can now have Eames, Saarinen, Knoll and Noguchi wallpapers to add to your collection and use on your [...]

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Chair Desk Combination

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Florence Knoll Walnut Chrome Desk Eames [...]

Lifeguard, James Patterson, Andrew Gross, Good Book

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The Lifeguard, Richie Tankersley Cusick, Good Book
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The famous Corbustier lounge chair above.

Antique/Vintage Hand Blown Barcelona Pitcher w/Mugs IB

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Mid Century Danish Modern Rocking Reclining Eames Era

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Brooklyn-based interior designer Robert Austin Gonzalez is the mastermind behind these modern coffee tables and shelves. With sculptural oversized high gloss lacquer legs and a sleek glass top, the limited edition and by commission coffee tables pictured below are part of Gonzalez’s Grace collection. The wood he uses to create his unique coffee tables and [...]

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 [...]

Todd Oldham teaches us all about Noguchi.

Unnatural Causes by Arthur Lyons, Thomas T. Noguchi …

US $1.00
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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, [...]

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 [...]

Yeah baby – Shag has made a major comeback! If you want to soften the edges of a mid-century style room or an ultra-modern stark room, nothing will bring the look together like a soft shag rug. I just got mine today and I am just swimming in shag-a-lag and loving every minute [...]

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 [...]