Designers + Craftsmen Archives

Joseph Eichler: His Work + Designs

August 17, 2020
Written by Brooke Sanders and Rabekah Henderson

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

August 13, 2020
Written by Kristin Dowding and Photography by Princeton Architectural Press

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

August 8, 2020
Written by Caitlin Ragan

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

July 28, 2020
Written by Caitlin Ragan

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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951 Chair design with black leather seat and metal arms

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Milo Baughman: MCM Spokesman and Furniture Designer

June 30, 2020
Written by Victoria Van Vlear

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

June 16, 2020
Written by Shelby Deering and Photography courtesy of 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

June 12, 2020
Written by Shelby Deering

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

May 31, 2020
Written by Shelby Deering

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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