A Hanging Egg Chair is undoubtedly the most desirable garden furniture item for 2022. The classic Mid Century Modern Egg chair was invented in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen. It was not originally designed as an outdoor item but in recent years it is the rattan versions hanging from steel frames that have become perennially popular.
Are you drawn to mid century modern furniture and accessories but you’re not sure how to incorporate it into your period interior? Don’t worry! In my view the most stylish homes blend decor and furnishings from multiple periods to create eclectic and personal interior schemes. If a home is styled in one period style it […]
A COCKTAIL OF TRADITIONAL GENTLEMAN’S CLUB TOPPED UP WITH MID CENTURY COOL AND SERVED WITH A BOHO TWIST Here in Brighton there is a lot of excitement in the air. The latest addition to the worldwide members clubs known as Soho House is about to open. It will have the obligatory rooftop pool, splendid sea […]
Storm Eunice is giving us a good battering and the winter is nowhere near over. So let’s get Hygge! The Scandi or more specifically Danish interior design style has been topping the charts for a long time and shows no sign of slipping. So let’s take a look at what it actually means and how […]
MID CENTURY MODERN MARBLE WILL ADD INSTANT GLAMOUR TO YOUR HOME. Marble has been on trend now for a number of years and shows no signs of losing it’s popularity. Maybe you think of it as a bathroom or kitchen material or associate it with ornate Parisienne interiors. Well, there are also some lovely Mid […]
The terms Scandi and Mid Century Modern tend to be bandied around and often used interchangeably so it’s not surprising that some of us may get a little bamboozled by which is which! And the truth is that there is a very blurred line between the two. Let’s try and get some clarity here so […]
MID CENTURY MODERN: THE HISTORY The term Mid Century Modern was coined in 1984 when Cara Greenberg published her book Mid Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. But its usage since then incorporates a much wider sphere and timespan. It can include architecture, interior design, product and graphic design, and urban developments. It rose out of […]
THE BEST VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ONLINE If you’ve found your way here I will assume that you share my passion for mid century modern furniture. I abhor the way people speak of it as a “trend”. I love good mid century design the way I love the music of my favourite artists or […]
For mid century modern lovers the glamour of space travel is all part and parcel of the 50s and 60s vibe. We can’t all afford to go jetting off into space like Elon Musk and Richard Branson. But we could stay in a flying saucer! The Futuro house, or Futuro Pod, is a round, prefabricated […]
HOW TO… CREATE A MID CENTURY KIDS BEDROOM There are some truly awful examples of kids’ furniture out there. From Barbie beds to Spiderman curtains it is possible to create a ghastly vision for your little darlings. But there is another way… go for a mid century modern look. Here are some beautiful examples of […]