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 – […]
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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 […]
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Retro rattan furniture is making a come back. And it’s stepping indoors. It has done it before. In the 1960s and 70s it invaded the house. And this is the perfect timing for a second invasion. Why? Because ushers in Hawaiian charm (think a sun filled Tiki bar), Edwardian glamour (My Fair Lady) and even […]
GET THE LOOK ..., SHOPPERS GUIDE, The Best Of Mid Century Style
IS MID CENTURY MODERN OVER?! OVER MY DEAD BODY!
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Mid Century Modern which began (as you may guess from the name!) in the mid 20th century, had a huge resurgence in the late 90s and the trend simply refuses to fade away. But it is morphing a little. Here’s how… In the late 90s shows like Frazier showed the Eames chair in all it’s […]
HOW TO… TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A MID CENTURY OASIS I’m not going to lie…I hate gardening. But I do love basking in the sun, while sipping a Mojito, in a glamorous setting. I made a deal with Walter. I would shop for all the furniture and finishes if he paid someone to do all […]