A comprehensive explanation of mid century modern style and the furniture that it brought us. History, examples, designers, colors and more.
As a museum of vintage commercial art, Plan 59 is chock full of the kind of kitschy campaigns Don Draper and Peggy Olson would have worked on in the '50s and '60s.
Designed by the architect Rodolpho Ortenblad in 1957 for his family, the house was renovated starting from the recovery of the elements that characterize the original project and some changes in its program and plan.
That Porsche in the driveway is the cherry on top.
This quiet retreat built in the thick of Centre-du-Québec region’s woodlands invites the outside in.
Situated on a steep hill just under the Shakespeare Bridge in Los Angeles, this mid-century home was renovated and given a small addition by ras-a, inc.
Located two blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Hermosa Beach, this single-family residence is in one of the safest and most sought after cities in Los Angeles.
Highlands House offers a very different experience of living in the landscape to that of the quintessential modern Australian house.
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Originally created by Friso Kramer while working at Ahrend in the 1950s, the Revolt Chair has been relaunched by HAY together with Ahrend. One of Friso Kramer’s most famous designs, the Revolt Chair embodies his distinctive minimalist style; a revolutionary design and choice of materials that uses a bent sheet steel frame instead of a traditional tubular frame. Reproduced today using the same process, the chair retains the functionality and resilient construction of its mid-century precursor, but in a sustainable material choice comprising a mix of recycled post-consumer and virgin ABS material in different colour options. A dynamic and flexible chair, Revolt’s ergonomic design moves with its user, offering active support while working, eating or sitting in conferences. Its comfort, durability and timeless aesthetics make it suitable for using in a wide variety of private, corporate or public spaces.
Inspired by American modernism, this Cantabrian House mixes pieces of designer furnishings with works of art that give it character and very special appeal. The residence is reminiscent of the Farnstworth House designed by Mies
This quiet retreat built in the thick of Centre-du-Québec region’s woodlands invites the outside in.
Weston, Massuchesetts is home to one of architect Henry Hoover’s most remarkable midcentury houses. Built for Kenneth and Polly Germeshausen in 1958, it is representative of the late period in Hoover’s work.
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This modernist-style house has undergone a remodel by the Office of Matthew Green Architects in Beaumaris, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
Matt Gibbs Architecture and Design team up with clients DDB Design on a long-term living solution for multiple generations!
Zig-Zag chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Manufactured by Metz & Co in 1968 (Netherlands) In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (24 June 1888–25 June 1964) was a Dutch furniture designer and architect. One of the principal members of the Dutch artistic movement called De Stijl, Rietveld is famous for his red and blue chair and for the Rietveld Schro¨der House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1934 Rietveld designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table. These were items for which the appearance was largely dictated by the application of standard lumber size planks for different parts of the furniture. The choice of using standardized Industrial products was motivated by Rietveld’s aim to make furniture production more efficient. The furniture is almost completely built from firewood planks with a width of, circa 15 cm. A constantly recurring, distinctive wide chink is left between the planks. Dry joints connect the components with brass screws, which are left visible. At this time this type of wood and construction method was used for packing crates, hence the name of the series. The radically simple crate furniture was heavily criticized by some contemporaries, because of the lack of traditional workmanship. Rietveld defended his designs by saying that traditionally produced furniture was transported in crates to avoid being damaged. It was obvious to him that the packing material was stronger, and therefore better, than its content. After 1935 much more crate furniture followed, including various chairs, tables and stools. After producing them in his own name for a while, the crate furniture was sold by Metz and Co. under the name ‘weekend furniture.’ Because of the simple appearance and the relatively low price they were most suitable for holiday homes. Important literature: Gerrit Rietveld, IDA va Zijl, Phaidon 2010. Gerrit Th. Rietveld 1888-1964, Marijke Ku¨per IDA van Zijl, Centraal Museum 1992. The complete Rietveld furniture, Peter Vo¨ge, 010 publischers Rotterdam 1993.
Architect: Craig Ellwood Photographer: Michael Rougier From: Google's Life Photo Archives "Designed mostly by (Jerry) Lomax, the Fidelity South Bay Bank in Manhattan Beach was commissioned in 1956 by Gerald Rosen, one of the bank's directors, because of his firm belief in "the positive influence of an 'exceptional' building on the development of a business." Rosen's delight in the bank's beautifully proportioned sturdiness led him, five years later, to commission a house in Brentwood. Chiefly designed by Lomax and (Philo) Jacobson, the Rosen House, with its major collection of Modernist painting and sculpture, was widely published." - L.A. Times - September 14, 2003.
Lands on the market for the first time in 58 years.
John Lautner’s Silvertop residence is a midcentury masterpiece. It recently experienced an extensive restoration, completed by Bestor Architecture over the course of three years.
Gifted with a favorable site, San Francisco based architectural firm Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects design a midcentury modern home on a “meadow dotted with magnificent oaks".
Striking the right balance is crucial when mixing two different design styles. Learn the key tactics to make your Mid Century Modern & Modern Farmhouse look a success!
Alistair: Posted on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 5:52 PM Many of Secret Design Studio’s clients mentioned about the upcoming episode of Grand Designs Australia 1960’s style home that was being built in Brighton, so we looked forward to viewing... Read More
Experience timeless minimalism in the renovated Montpellier Residence, where mid-century design meets modern elegance
The Silicon House by architects Selgas Cano is deceptively urban. Both surrounded by and covered in trees and plant life, you would be forgiven for thinking it was a stylish country retreat. Yet aerial pictures reveal that the house resides in a (albeit quieter) neighbourhood in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Through several sleights of hand the architects have shown the potential for the home to be a space of complete privacy and calm, even in an avowedly urban setting.
Philip Johnson, American architect known both for his promotion of the International Style and for helping define postmodernist architecture. His notable buildings included the Glass House, the AT&T Building, and the Seagram Building, the latter of which he designed with his mentor, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Home envy.
Take an international tour of mid-century residences.
The Australian Interior Design Awards 2020 winners and commended projects are revealed.
22 Parkside was built by renowned British architect Richard Rogers in 1968 as a home for his parents. With this opportunity, Rogers sought to establish a blueprint for a new housing typology, characterised by a solid permanent structure that could accommodate a variety of temporary elements.
Esta casa está en lo que antes fue una fábrica textil, reformada respetando su pasado industrial pero añadiendo muebles, detalles y obras de arte exquisitas.
Take a look. It's hard to decipher what the driving force behind the renovation of this mid-century Silicon Valley ranch might be. More space? A better indoor-outdoor connection? A style update? All true.
