Mies van der Rohe: International Style’s Superstar
Learn how Mies van der Rohe set the stage for sleek International Style and equally streamlined furniture.
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Joseph Eichler: His Work + Designs
The famed real estate developer known for his affordable tract homes that enabled a true California lifestyle, but he left behind something much greater than his designs—his passion for people.
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Paul Rand: Graphic Design Worth a Thousand Words
We marvel at the sleek designs of retro furniture and stare in awe at the clean lines and unique angles of 1950s architecture, but we can’t forget the impact art…
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Kem Weber: West Coast Modernist, Furniture Designer, Innovator
German-born Karl Emanuel Martin “Kem” Weber made his career in design with the goal of responding to “structural, economic, and social requirements . . . characteristic of our daily routine…
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The Colorful World of Alexander Girard
Alexander Girard brought a new meaning to color and texture for Mid Century Modern creators. Born in New York, raised in Florence, Italy, and educated in London, Girard was a…
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Milo Baughman: MCM Spokesman and Furniture Designer
For many, Milo Ray Baughman (1923-2003) was a the kind of furniture designer inextricable from the the mid century era. He worked with a variety of different furniture companies, the…
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Retro Lighting Love: Moon Shine Shades
If you walk into a restaurant in Texas and spot an incredibly cool Midcentury Modern light fixture, chances are it’s D’Lana Bailey’s handiwork. Once relegated to collectors and private homes, Mid…
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The MCM Inspired Fantasy World of SHAG
Shag, otherwise known as Josh Agle, has been creating his lively, retro artwork since the 1980s, and fans continue to clamor for it today.
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Article Furniture is what Happens When Engineers Design the Furniture Buying Process
Do you think that the process of shopping for mid century modern décor could be more effortless, simple and pain-free. That’s the idea behind Article furniture, a new way to shop…
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