Digging Modern: A Midcentury Heat Wave
Chad Baker's trip to a warehouse sale yields a hot vintage find at an equally surprising price.
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3 Christmas Collectibles to Add to Your Stash
Tiny midcentury Christmas items can still sit on a mantel, dash across a coffee table or perch on the edge of a windowsill.
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Digging Modern: Persistence Pays Off in an Eames LCW
Folks started to line up throughout the night and early morning, so that by the time of the sale there were approximately 35 buyers. The sale hosts decided to let only 20 people in at a time. The door opened at 9:00 am, and I bolted through the door and peeked in each room until I finally reached the sunroom, where the LCW sat in the corner. I swiftly grabbed the tag off of the chair.
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Festive Wares: Learn about the origins of Fiesta
With its characteristic ribbed edges and vibrant colors, a midcentury dinnerware classic lives on.
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Going With The Grain: Know Your Mid Mod Woods
Delve into the history of popular wood choices from the midcentury and learn how to incorporate them into your home.
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Digging Modern: An Emil Milan Collection Takes Flight
Chad Baker stumbles across a gaggle of sculpted midcentury birds—and he jumps on the opportunity to take them all home.
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Basic Tips for Cleaning + Preserving Your Furniture
Whether you have a vintage heirloom or are investing in a new piece to hand down, keep it looking in tip-top shape with these tips from Joybird Furniture.
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The Hows and Whats of Collecting Midcentury Kitchenalia
If you're looking to have an authentic retro kitchen, check out these tips for outfitting your kitchen with a few collections—from Pyrex to fondue pots.
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3 Totally Collectible Scandinavian Home Goods
Aesthetics meet utility when a fresh Nordic influence hits the midcentury scene. Bring some hygge into your kitchen with these Scandi collectibles.
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