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Form follows function, straight lines & simple shapes
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Discover why these foundations drove Modernistic Design and are relevant today

ACME Armon Desk – 92372 – Gray Oak & Clear Glass

ACME Furniture Acme Coleen Desk, black & Brass

Ameriwood Home Landon Desk, Weathered Oak

California Design, 1930–1965: “Living in a Modern
The first comprehensive examination of California’s mid-century modern design, generously illustrated.In 1951, designer Greta Magnusson Grossman observed that California design was “not a superimposed style, but an answer to present conditions…. It has developed out of our own preferences for … Continued

Christopher Knight Home 305141 Aidan Mid Century Modern Tufted Fabric Sofa, Blue

Danish Modern and Beyond: Scandinavian Inspired
The sleek lines of Danish Modern furniture took the design world by storm in the mid-twentieth century. Among the American companies that manufactured this style of furniture was the Heywood-Wakefield Co., based in Gardner, Massachusetts. Known widely today for their … Continued

Design of the 20th Century

Design Toscano Gears of Time Steampunk Wall Clock Sculpture, Medium, Full Color
Bold Roman numerals, multi-sized gears, and even a globe all dance across the surface of this fashionably industrial clock that boasts a highly raised relief. With enough depth and dimension to make it a point of interest anywhere, this distinctive … Continued

Heywood Wakefield (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Finally, a full-color book on the most vibrant and fun furniture ever made in America. Over 350 photos take the appreciation of Heywood-Wakefield furniture to its zenith. Focusing exclusively on their sparkling, blond furniture produced from 1936-1966, this book, presented … Continued

Heywood-Wakefield Blond: Depression to ’50s
Combining stylish, contemporary looks with sturdy construction and ease of use, light-colored furniture produced by the Heywood-Wakefield Company from the 1930s to the 1950s was well received in its day and is wildly popular among vintage furniture enthusiasts now. Using … Continued