The glamour of a ski resort. If you’ve seen House of Gucci you’ll be picturing Lady Gaga in her red ski suit and wonderful mid century modern styling. If we can’t afford the prices at Verbier this winter why not add some ski lodge chic to our homes? Let’s embrace the change of season. It […]
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Sep
Sep
THE BEST RETRO VINYL STORAGE SOLUTIONS ON THE MARKET Are you one of the many music lovers who have been converted to vinyl and find you need a new piece of furniture to store it and possibly the turntable too? We have searched for all the best Vinyl Storage options for you. There’s nothing quite […]
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Sep
Sep
Our trip to Mercantic on Sunday failed to produce the table lamps we were looking for but it had me drooling over mid century chandeliers instead. Nothing can rival the glamour a chandelier brings to a space. I adore the 1970s one with the teardrop design. Since then I’ve been down a rabbit hole, finding […]
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Sep
Sep
Mercantic, located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, is a vibrant and eclectic marketplace that draws lovers of vintage and antique treasures from all over. Housed in a sprawling complex of former industrial buildings, this unique destination is a haven for mid-century modern enthusiasts. Within its labyrinth of stalls, visitors can find an impressive array of […]
What defines a mid century modern chair? When we speak of the mid century modern period this refers to a minimalist style of design that became popular between the 1930s and the mid 1970s. After World War II the need for low cost furniture and the introduction of mass production techniques really pushed the envelope […]
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In the world of outdoor furniture, where wicker has woven its web, and plastic has perpetually persisted, there emerges a true gem of sophistication – Mid-Century Modern Garden Furniture. Cast aside those bulky, weather-resistant monstrosities- Choose designs with slender frames and clean lines. These pieces are the Audrey Hepburn of the outdoor seating world – […]
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.
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Feb
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The Togo sofa is undoubtedly one of the most coveted items of furniture in the world right now. Tiktok is loaded with viral videos of the Togo and its many dupes. Created in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, it turned 50 last year. If only we were all as current and desirable in […]
Mid century modern office furniture for the home workspace is having a real moment. Until Coronavirus, 70% of the population of the UK had never worked from home before. Since then, many people have swapped the commute to the office for a hot desk in their home. For many, working from home may be a […]
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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 […]
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