Design Book: Mid-Century Modern
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One of the most inspiring books on my shelf is Mid-Century Modern by Bradley Quinn. Though I picked it up a few years ago (2004, about the time this blog began to come together), I pull it down again and again to admire the textiles, furniture, accessories and even the wood paneling. It’s just a perfect tome – this is one every modern library should have. Here is just a little schmear of proof:
Sultry Panton S-Chairs-OOHLALA!
A Killer Sputnick Light Fixture Adds a KAPOW!
This is such a great mix: The wide pine boards on the floor are so 1800′s New England, the room seems to have Georgian/Deco traditional detailing, the Persian rug is straight out of some Yale professor’s office, the light fixture and chairs are totally mid-c-modern and the biomorphic Paul Frankltable is totally stepping out into bravura modern – YOWZAH!
all photographs from Mid-Century Modern. Top photo by Verne Fotografie, second by unknown , third by Ray Main/Mainstream
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September 3rd, 2009 at 8:51 pm (#)
Oh boy. This one’s pretty much a must-buy for me. Thank you for the proof! That second photo is perfect.
September 17th, 2009 at 4:49 am (#)
THose chairs third photo have a very clean and interesting look to them. I like those a lot.
June 21st, 2010 at 10:13 am (#)
Those chairs are Verner Panton design. You’re right, super sexy look..