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04
Sep
Tag Archives: Furniture
“So Modern – So Colorful – So Easy!”
09
Jul
We are drooling over this 1950’s Mondrian-inspired “entertainment center!” Anything made with Masonite is A-OK in our book!
Happy Modern Thanksgiving
26
Nov
Courtesy of escapadeblog.com
“Design Within Reach’s holiday calendar seemed the perfect fit for an autumn holiday. Set in Armonk, New York in a beautiful all glass mid-century home designed by architect Arthur Witthoefft that allows the autumn splendour to take over the interior of the home as well.” – escapadeblog.com
Modern Island Retreat
13
Sep
We are loving this modern island retreat on Pender Island, near Vancouver, Canada. This FAB vacation home was designed by Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants. See more of this stunning home at Home Adore!
The Definitive Mid-Century Modern Populuxe Film
24
Jul
“The definitive populuxe film. This Jam Handy produced, Chevrolet sponsored technicolor movie, was designed to get the American public ready for the 1959 Chevy Impala. Just a decade earlier, car companies were producing one model, and you kept it as long as you could. Now, there were options, and colors, and and you wanted the new model every year. Some may call this propaganda. Hell, it was made by Chevrolet, did you NOT think there would be cars in it. GM’s agenda in no way detracts from the mid-century magic in this film. This is straight up vintage eye porn. If you’re into atomic age design and mid-century minimalism, then this is your Citizen Kane.” – ZarakPhoto
Six Must-Haves for the Modern Bear Lair
08
Jun
Mad About Mad Men Sets
04
Jun
We are drooling over Interior Design Magazine’s tribute to the furnishings and set design of one of our fave shows, Mad Men!
Set Decorator Amy Wells and Production Designer Dan Bishop have nailed the period perfectly from the show’s time span of early 60’s to 1969. Everything from furniture to distinctive props and wallpaper all come together to create “Mid Century Modern Porn” for us design addicts!
“On Matthew Weiner’s TV series Mad Men, the set for the New York apartment of Don and Megan Draper is a penthouse on Park Avenue. Photography by Eric Laignel.” – Interior Design Magazine
“Paneling in the reception area imitates walnut. Photography by Eric Laignel.” – Interior Design Magazine
“Its color palette is intended as a counterpoint to the hard lines of the architecture. Photography by Eric Laignel.” – Interior Design Magazine
“Custom cabinetry in the Drapers’ bedroom is walnut. Photography by Eric Laignel.” – Interior Design Magazine
“Paul Williams’s L.A. headquarters for MCA, 1939, inspired the agency’s new satellite office. Photography by Eric Laignel.” – Interior Design Magazine
Megan Draper serves cocktails to neighbors Arnold and Sylvia Rosen. Photography courtesy of Michael Yarish/AMC.
Modern Bear Visits a FAB Mid Century Modern Home!
Modern Bear Travis Smith and Design Wolf Chris Bale visit the fabulous Mid Century Modern Bill Stewart residence in Palm Springs! Featuring serious design eye candy including iconic furniture designs from the 1950’s and 60’s!
Mid Century Modern home
17
Feb
“The organic and warm side of a Mid Century Modern home in the Mcleod Residence, located in Claremont, California and designed by Criley & McDowell 1960.” Photo: Julius Shulman