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ACME Furniture Acme Coleen Desk, black & Brass Small
ACME FURNITURE Armon Desk – 92372 – Gray Oak & Clear...
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
Bachelor Pad Economics: The Financial Advice Bible for Men
Billy About MidModScout.com MidModScout.com is an online resource for all mid-century modern enthusiasts. We feature helpful posts on MCM Home Décor, Interior Design, Wall Art, Textiles, Furniture, Vintage Artifacts, Graphic Arts, Modernism and more. Collectors, Homeowners, and other lovers of … Continued
Bohemian Modern: Imaginative and Affordable Ideas for a Creative and...
Billy About MidModScout.com MidModScout.com is an online resource for all mid-century modern enthusiasts. We feature helpful posts on MCM Home Décor, Interior Design, Wall Art, Textiles, Furniture, Vintage Artifacts, Graphic Arts, Modernism and more. Collectors, Homeowners, and other lovers of … 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 Aidan Mid Century Modern Tufted Fabric Sofa,...
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 Sculptural Wall Clock
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
Hollywood Bachelor Pads
From living rooms with stripper poles to showers with commanding views of the city, Los Angeles’s wealthy bachelor rock stars, actors, producers, and financiers have established a slightly different and eclectically exciting bar for the designers who serve 26 of … Continued
La-Z-Boy Bennett Modern Executive Office Chair with Lumbar Support,...
Billy About MidModScout.com MidModScout.com is an online resource for all mid-century modern enthusiasts. We feature helpful posts on MCM Home Décor, Interior Design, Wall Art, Textiles, Furniture, Vintage Artifacts, Graphic Arts, Modernism and more. Collectors, Homeowners, and other lovers of … Continued
Manhattan Comfort Liberty Collection Mid Century Modern TV Stand With...
Mid-Century Modern Complete
This volume is the single best source for anyone interested in exploring and experiencing Mid-Century Modern, the international design movement that still influences homes and lifestyles from Palm Springs to Long Island and from Japan to Scandinavia. It is divided … Continued
Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design
The 1950’s house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern … Continued
Monarch Specialties I Modern Contemporary – Laptop Table for...
Billy About MidModScout.com MidModScout.com is an online resource for all mid-century modern enthusiasts. We feature helpful posts on MCM Home Décor, Interior Design, Wall Art, Textiles, Furniture, Vintage Artifacts, Graphic Arts, Modernism and more. Collectors, Homeowners, and other lovers of … Continued
Palm Springs Holiday: A Vintage Tour from Palm
This is the story of Palm Springs in its golden years, a city that had it all, including marvelous midcentury Modern architecture, fabulous fly-in hotels, and a swinging nightlife. Through vintage photographs, postcards, and other ephemera, Palm Springs Holiday recalls … Continued
Palm Springs Modern Living
Palm Springs’ Midcentury Up to date architecture, the people who designed it, and the people who live in it. Palm Springs is as much a showcase for its unparalleled selection of Midcentury Up to date architecture as it’s for the … Continued
Palm Springs Modern: Houses in the California
This classic volume, now available at a lower price, showcases jet-set homes designed by the likes of Neutra, Frey, Lautner, and others. Palm Springs is famous as a mecca for the international jet set. But the city has also attracted … Continued
Rivet Avery Industrial Home Office Writing Desk with Metal Base, 40″W,...
Billy About MidModScout.com MidModScout.com is an online resource for all mid-century modern enthusiasts. We feature helpful posts on MCM Home Décor, Interior Design, Wall Art, Textiles, Furniture, Vintage Artifacts, Graphic Arts, Modernism and more. Collectors, Homeowners, and other lovers of … Continued
Roberto Burle Marx: Brazilian Modernist
An unprecedented look at the wide-ranging artistic work of one of the 20th century’s most significant landscape architects The modernist parks and gardens of Brazilian landscape architect and garden designer Roberto Burle Marx (1909–1994) earned him awards, widespread acclaim, and … Continued
Techni Mobili RTA-325-CH36 Stylish Computer Desk with Storage, Chocolate
Unseen Midcentury Desert Modern
In 2008, Daniel Chavkin began photographing one of the crucial more discreet and off-the-beaten-path midcentury modern homes and buildings in the Palm Springs area. These included secret gems created by such famous modernist architects as William Cody and John Porter … Continued
