Modern(ist) Women: Ray Eames
Ray and Charles Eames are, arguably, design’s most famous duo. But so much of what is written about them focuses on their work and not the designers themselves. We think…
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Digging Modern: Persistence Pays Off in an Eames LCW
Folks started to line up throughout the night and early morning, so that by the time of the sale there were approximately 35 buyers. The sale hosts decided to let only 20 people in at a time. The door opened at 9:00 am, and I bolted through the door and peeked in each room until I finally reached the sunroom, where the LCW sat in the corner. I swiftly grabbed the tag off of the chair.
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10 Midcentury Furniture Icons Who Shaped the Future
Meet some of the era's furnishing geniuses who gave the world their exquisite designs, many of which are still with us through reproductions and modern inspirations.
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Modern Makers: The Handmade Layers of Ciseal’s Nicole Hodsdon
The founder of wood furniture company Ciseal discovered her Midcentury Modern inspiration by living it in every day.
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3 Furniture Pairings for an Art Gallery-esque Home
Mid mod furnishings are works of art in their own right, so plan out the layout of your rooms with design pairings akin to an art gallery.
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George Nelson: Creator of Beautiful and Practical Things
A writer, architect, furniture designer, teacher and more, George Nelson lived by a design credo that focused on the designer as a mirror for society.
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Charles + Ray Eames: Dynamic Duo of Furniture Design
Charles Eames and his wife Ray—the original modernist power couple—made their mark on midcentury design as inspiration for generations of modernists.
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Herman Miller: Surviving the Great Depression through Modern Style
Founded as a manufacturer of reproduction traditional-style furnishings, embracing modern style helped Herman Miller become an internationally acclaimed force for design and a home for designers.
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Alexander Girard: A Force of International Inspiration
A valued designer for 20 years at Herman Miller, Alexander Girard created more than 300 fabric and wallpaper designs, including many inspired by his international travels and interest in folk art.
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