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Danish Modern Style: Sleek, Organic and Timeless

October 16, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson

What happens when you cross exquisite Scandinavian craftsmanship with function-over-form Modern design? You get back-to-basics Danish Modern style. It’s filled with beautifully simple housewares and furniture, all designed in Nordic…

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Malm Fireplace Inspiration

October 13, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson

It's finally fireplace season! So, let's celebrate the most Mid Mod of all fireplaces: the Malm Fireplace. Whether you're just looking or you're looking to get your own, we think you'll fall for these 7 Malm and Malm-style fireplaces.

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Metric Line Side Chair, Charles Hollis Jones

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Crystal Clear: Discover the History of Lucite + Plexiglas in Home Décor

October 3, 2020
Written by Anna Marcum

No material is more evocative of the 20th century than plastic. The utilitarian aspects of Lucite and Plexiglas coupled with the material’s luxe high gloss transparency inspired a coterie of architects and designers to play with the relationship between form and function.

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What Is Witco? The History of the Iconic Tropical Furniture Maker

September 17, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson

In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed bars, restaurants and…

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Harry Bertoia sits in front of his artistry in a simple tan blazer and black pants.

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Shedding More Limelight on Harry Bertoia

September 14, 2020
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by The Harry Bertoia Foundation

Take an in-depth look at the visionary mid century artist, Harry Bertoia, through the eyes of his daughter, Celia.

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Midwest Modern: Inside the Magic of Eero Saarinen’s Miller House

September 7, 2020
Written by Jen Jones Donatelli and Photography courtesy of Newfields

Architect Eero Saarinen’s legacy is mostly comprised of large buildings and landmarks. But on the rare occasion Saarinen did design a house, he went all-in—as evidenced by the Miller House, a beacon of residential mid century modern architecture in Columbus, Indiana.

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Bauhaus

September 3, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson

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

August 24, 2020
Written by Rabekah Henderson

‘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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