Warren Platner: A Multi-Talented Architect and Designer
This architect of all trades provided MCM designs for buildings, interior design, furniture and more.
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Celebrate AAPI Month Mid Mod Style
May is AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Month. To celebrate, we’ve highlighted some Mid Century Modern and MCM-inspired architects and designers. Learn more about each of these remarkable AAPI…
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Isamu Noguchi: Influencing Art + Design
Father of the famed coffee table, this Japanese-American artist was a powerhouse of midcentury design that continues to define the style today.
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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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Rudolph Schindler: The Innovative Space-Age Architect
He didn't just defy era architecture—he defied space. This innovative icon was inspired by many and inspired many more.
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The Enduring Charm of Brad Keeler Artwares
“We got two,” declares the character Pete Campbell in Mad Men. He is returning a tomato-red and lettuce-green ceramic serving dish he and his bride received as a wedding gift—thus…
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Francis Gassner: Building Community Through Space
The legacy of Francis Gassner lives on today through the expressive structures that story the streets of Memphis as well as his namesake award presented yearly by AIA Memphis. But…
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Eero Aarnio, the Finnish Designer of the Ball Chair and More
Eero Aarnio’s use of bold colors, organic forms and a plethora of materials changed furniture design. Eero Aarnio was born on July 21, 1932, in the Kallio district of Helsinki,…
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Eileen Gray: From Furniture Design to Architectural Genius
This Irish-born, Japanese-trained craftsman became not only one of the leading modern furniture designers of her generation but also a successful modern architect.
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