Shedding More Limelight on Harry Bertoia
Take an in-depth look at the visionary mid century artist, Harry Bertoia, through the eyes of his daughter, Celia.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Bauhaus
Bauhaus was the German design school that laid the foundation for the movements to come, and the effects of its simple yet practical designs are still seen today.
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4 Black Interior Designers With Amazing Mid Century Modern Style
‘Good design for all’ has long been an important principle for Mid Century Modern design. But historically, that principle wasn’t put into practice for ‘all,’ especially when it came to…
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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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