The Organic Simple Shapes Of Mid Century Chairs Some have an egg shape, some have a swan shape (keeping with mid century design’s affinity for forms in nature). Some of The Eames Side Chairs designed for Herman Miller are most … Continued
Shapes of The Wild & Wonderful Mid Century Lamps General characteristics of many MCM lamps: They may be a two tiered (or) tulip shaped fiberglass parchment Flying saucer / satellite (Sputnik) shapes Industrial styling Starbursts Jacks shapes (ball & … Continued
Where can I get a mid century modern lamp? How much do you want to spend on a mid century modern lamp? Hate to answer a question with a question, but TODAY there are many choices. So, I will … Continued
What does a mid-century modern recliner look like? The most famous Mid Century Modern recliner is The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. This product never went out of production at Herman Miller Furniture since Eames designed it in the … Continued
Where can I get a mid-century modern recliner? Amazon Paid Link, Houzz, Wayfair, Joybird, Modway, Dot & Bo, and West Elm. Above are some very good resources for reproduction Mid Century Modern products. They are not replicas from … Continued
Is it true that mid-century Danish style sofa beds/couches are very uncomfortable to sit and sleep on? Actually, if you are buying original vintage Danish style sofa beds & couches, yes, you may find them to be a bit … Continued
How should a novice approach interior design in a newly purchased, mid-century modern home? Well, if you have the time, its worth your while to find out what style of home you have. Who was the builder for … Continued
What Does a Mid-Century Modern Style Home Look Like? In the 50’s (starting in Southern California) the most popular styles were the “ranch” and “split level”. The former being built short with low pitched hip and gable roofs. … Continued
I am looking to buy a mid-century modern coffee table… Where can I get one? There are 3 tiers and budgets in shopping for a mid-century dining room table. Buy a replica or repop (reproduction) from an online shop … Continued
Furnishings for Mid Century Modern Home? According to a real neat article over at HGTV, “Midcentury furniture pieces are characterized by their clean, simple lines. Wood pieces, often made of teak, are simply finished to showcase their natural beauty.” … Continued