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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
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Interiors
Atomic Ranch Midcentury Interiors showcases the virtues of the preferred and ubiquitous ranch houses that sprang up around the country following World War II. It features the exceptional interiors of eight houses, discusses successes and challenges, and shows live stylishly. … Continued
Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes
Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, … Continued
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
Eames: Beautiful Details
“Eames: Beautiful Details” celebrates the seamlessness and fluidity in which Charles and Ray Eames operated as both a husband and wife team and as designers unrestricted by traditionally professional boundaries. Select details of their life and work, from their refined … 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