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January 22, 2008

Look, Florence, See Jane


Gus* Modern Jane Sofa and Chair Seating

If you're looking for a sofa with the look and feel of a Florence Knoll original, without being a perfect knockoff, this isn't a bad deal.

January 21, 2008

Photospread: MCM In Chicago

Here's a wonderful MCM home, and by California standards, an inexpensive one to boot.

January 16, 2008

The Eichler Network

Do you own an Eichler mid-century modern home, and need to fix something in an authentic way? Would you like to own an Eichler mid-century modern home? In either case, give The Eichler Network a try. Lots of good stuff here.

January 14, 2008

Put Your Stamp on Things

I love these stamps.

January 11, 2008

Photospread: A Wonderful MCM Remodel


New Work: Spruce House | New at Pentagram | Pentagram

This one is spectacular both inside and out. Read it and drool.

January 09, 2008

Photospread: MCM Furniture




Click the pic for a gorgeous page from Gordon International offering beautiful photos and specs on the large majority of iconic MCM pieces. Be sure to check out the quite rare Mies Tugenhadt chair, an interesting shot at melding the Brno and Barcelona chairs.

January 08, 2008

Video: Mies' Farnsworth House

Via MCMI blogpal Ed Driscoll comes this gorgeous video of Mies' iconic Farnsworth House.

I dunno, Ed. You may have switched me from the Glass House with this one.

Enjoy!

January 07, 2008

Looks Interesting

Knoll: News - Modern Revivals by Nakashima and Saarinen Featured in The New York Times

Modern Revivals by Nakashima and Saarinen Featured in The New York Times
December 20, 2007
The New York Times today featured recently reintroduced classic Knoll designs by Eero Saarinen and George Nakashima in the Personal Shopper column of the paper's House & Home section.

For her piece on "Midcentury Modern Revivals," Marianne Rohrlich selected the Nakashima straight backed chair and the Saarinen dining chair. The Saarinen chairs are featured in a modern interior dining room.

January 06, 2008

New Year's Prediction for 2008



The Enquirer - Lines point to mid-century modern trend

At this time of year, people always ask what's going to be hot next in the antiques market. While this is often a dangerous exercise, here's my prediction: Mid-20th century modern furniture and accessories.
Well, we can certainly hope so.

January 05, 2008

Photospread: Joel Pirela's House

Okay, folks, happy new year, and now back to business with a good one!



This is a great photospread. Can you imagine yourself living here?









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