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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Modernist Index
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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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I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top. This Chinese-American architect is perhaps most celebrated for designing the Louvre…
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Ruth Shellhorn: Pioneering Landscape Architect
Rigorous training, beautiful yet utilitarian designs and a respect for nature set the landscape architect’s work apart from her contemporaries. From small gardens and business parks to expansive campuses and…
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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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Stepping Into the Space Age
This futuristic chair featured in television’s “Star Trek” represents the best of the sleek, minimalist elements of Mid Century Modern furniture design. What do you get when you combine a…
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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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