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.
Share
Designers + Craftsmen
156 posts
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.
Share
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.
Share
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…
Share
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…
Share
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,…
Share
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.
Share
Norman Rockwell: “Four Freedoms” to Be Thankful For
Everyone knows his famous Thanksgiving portrait, but do you know the rest of the "Four Freedoms" and their impact?
Share
A. Quincy Jones Transforms the Modern Tract Home
In 1950, the Architectural Forum Magazine brought two significant Mid Century Modern minds together, launching a powerful partnership. The magazine recognized Joseph Eichler for Subdivision of the Year and A.…
Share
