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Shopping for Mid Century Glass
Pierre Koenig’s Modernist Vision
Tour the Mid Century Features of a 1951 Ranch
Breathe Design Studio: Signature Style
Sofa Smarts: How To Buy a Couch Online You’ll Love
Vivid Hues: Colorful Retro Decor for a Cheerful Home
Bringing It Back: A Palm Springs Home Restoration
12 Retro Décor Pieces for Lounging in Your Living Room
CURRENT ISSUE
Fall 2021: Modern Legacies
History Preserved: See how mid century modern enthusiasts across the country keep their homes’ legacies and local history alive.
Step inside The Frost House, a rare midcentury find turned National Treasure in Indiana.
A couple purchase a Tennessee home and discover a delightful surprise: It was designed by mid century visionary and architect Francis Gassner.
Tour a gorgeously unique 1957 mid century gem, whose owners vigorously researched in order to create an aesthetic that balances the home’s history with the needs of a family in 2021.
Learn how to design your dream bathroom with expert advice from architect Thomas Wall, who shares his tips and tricks to creating an elegant and exciting loo. Plus, check out our picks for autumn inspired decor and bedroom essentials.
DESIGN
Tour the Mid Century Features of a 1951 Ranch
A couple transforms their 1951 ranch room by room until its original mid century features are uncovered.
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Bringing It Back: A Palm Springs Home Restoration
A couple with a true passion for mid century style repaired and rebuilt a 1947 Palm Springs home, creating a showcase for their awe-inspiring vintage collection.
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The Atomic Ranch Book: Everything You Should Know
No doubt you’ve heard about the new Atomic Ranch book by now. But so far, we’ve revealed only glimpses. Today, we’re giving you the definitive look at Atomic Ranch Remodeled Marvels:…
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COOL STUFF
Shopping for Mid Century Glass
The mid century saw a boom in glass making, with Modernism ushering in an era of sensuous shapes and riot of colors. From Italy to Sweden to the US, glass makers flourished, influencing each…
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Vivid Hues: Colorful Retro Decor for a Cheerful Home
These colorful retro decor finds will add a splash of Palm Springs sunshine and resort-style living to any space.
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12 Retro Décor Pieces for Lounging in Your Living Room
Kick up your feet and get ready for some downtime with these retro décor pieces, artwork and home accessories.
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COLLECTING
Light Your Night: 12 Exterior Lighting Picks
Don’t let the sunset be the end of your evening. Enjoy the outdoors into the night with these versatile exterior lighting picks.
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8 MCM Address Numbers and Plaques for Curb Appeal
Make a memorable first impression with these MCM address numbers and plaques.
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10+ Podcasts for Mid Century Modern Fans
If you’re like us, you’ve been a ravenous consumer of entertainment media these days. And if you haven’t already tapped into the well of great design, architecture and…
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PROJECT HOUSE
Spice up Your Summer Cocktails
Summer calls for cocktails, whether sipping by the pool for a happy hour at home or for a party you’re hosting. Serve in retro or retro-inspired barware for a fresh take the cocktail, a…
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Get the Look: MCM Decor for Your Backyard Conversation Space
If you want to enjoy more evenings outside, create a backyard conversation space that you love to hang out in. You’ll be more inclined to move the party outdoors if you have a…
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Set the Scene for a Mid Century Modern Garden Party
The weather is warm, we’re finally gathering again—now is the perfect time to throw a Mid Century-inspired garden party. Imagine a lively color palette, the clinking of ice in vintage glasses,…
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MODERNIST INDEX
Pierre Koenig’s Modernist Vision
Pierre Koenig was born the son of a salesman amidst a bustling San Francisco scene in 1925 when steel cranes towered high and new merchant ships docked daily. As World War II loomed large over…
Edith Heath: Glazing the World of Ceramics
Ceramic pottery is one of the defining collectibles for the midcentury enthusiast, and you…
Why Clerestory Windows Pack A Punch
Clerestory windows, the small windows placed along the upper part of a wall, are a common…
John Yeon: The Spirit of Place as Form
Summing up the career of the innovator John Yeon in one word would be impossible. Architect?…
Designers + Craftsmen
Pierre Koenig’s Modernist Vision
Pierre Koenig was born the son of a salesman amidst a bustling San Francisco scene in 1925 when steel cranes towered high and new merchant ships docked daily. As World War II loomed large over…
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Edith Heath: Glazing the World of Ceramics
Ceramic pottery is one of the defining collectibles for the midcentury enthusiast, and you have Edith Heath to thank for that.
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Gio Ponti: Enduring Designer of Great + Small
Like other design masters of the Modernist era, Gio Ponti was quite the Renaissance man, bringing a designer's eye to projects great and small—from the architecture of an art museum to flatware.
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