I presented a response to an article on Curbed.com: Why The World Is Obsessed With Midcentury Modern Design My response: I don’t recall Mid Century Modern furniture uncomfortable or cheap, no more so than any other style of furniture. Have you ever sat in an Early American chair that nearly killed your back? Reproductions of…Continue reading Response to an Article on Curbed.com: Why The World Is Obsessed With Midcentury Modern Design
Month: June 2015
Fashion of the 50s and 60s (Part 1)
I’ll try and not get too serious, but fashion of the Mid Century is a fascinating subject. We have to go back to the 20s and 30s to see the shift in fashion that leads to the Mid Century and continues today. Fashion was divided between the classes before World War II. The fashion worn…Continue reading Fashion of the 50s and 60s (Part 1)
A Very Useful Page on Mid Century Modern Advantages
10 Forgotten Lessons of Mid-Century Modern Design | Build Blog The points made on this page are very much worth remembering.
A Book Describing American Modernism
Midcentury Houses Today Looks like an exciting read about Mid Century Modern residential dwellings.
Check Out 1stdibs
Great furniture, accessories and art are found on 1STDIBS Antique, Vintage, Mid-Century and Modern Furniture at 1stdibs
Calling All Fashionistas
Would you like to score some clothes from yesteryear? I’ve found a great website that will fulfill all your Mid Century needs. Check out: Mid Century fashion at ModCloth.com. You’ll find some very nice outfits for reasonable prices.
Top 15 Chairs is Available in the Furniture Section
A detailed list of the top 15 chairs of Mid Century Modern design is now available. Take a look. Great reference for those looking for some of the most iconic designs of the 20th century. The Top 15 Chair Designs of the Mid Century
The Top 15 Chair Designs of the Mid Century
When one thinks of Mid Century Modern, one of the things that comes to mind is the chair. So many of the great designers of the time created chairs that are still admired and desired to this day. Go online and do a search for Mid Century Modern furniture and the list you will find…Continue reading The Top 15 Chair Designs of the Mid Century
Soon to be posted: “The Common Form of Mid Century Housing”
Work is on going, examining the most common form modern housing has taken in middle class neighborhoods.
We are working on “Fashion of the 50s”
Stay tuned for “Fashion of the 50s”.
Just off the top of my head:
Wayfair.com and Overstock.com have wonderful pieces of Mid Century Modern furniture and artwork. Many of the furniture pieces are reproductions of designs by the great designers of the period such as Eames and Mies van der Rohe. Wayfair Overstock
This Mid Century Modern blog is near!
Mid Century Groovy is rapidly on the way! Our first blog involves the top 10 chair designs of the mid century and includes designs by Mies van der Rohe, Eames, and Le Corbusier, to name a few. This baseball glove chair is just a little taste. Come back soon, We will be off and running…Continue reading This Mid Century Modern blog is near!
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