Mid Century Modern

Does your holiday shopping list include a Herman Miller product? Starting November 26th, 2010 and continuing through December 13th, 2010, all Herman Miller for The Home products including the work of Eames, Nelson, Noguchi and others are 15% off at many retailers.

[ November 28, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] On Sunday, November 28, 2010, the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) will host a free educational event at Royal Hawaiian Estates, the historic condominium complex from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. PSPF will be presenting the Class 1 plaque to the Royal Hawaiian Estates HOA. Royal Hawaiian Estates (at the intersection of East Twin Palms and [...]

Don’t miss Vitra 15 % off sale starting November 11, 2010. The sale will run unitl November 17, 2010. Headquartered in Switzerland, Vitra manufactures furniture and home accessories designed by iconic mid century modern designers such as Charles & Ray Eames and George Nelson.
Here are my favorites (if you click the “Buy” botton, you will [...]

Herman Miller, Inc. has reintroduced the George Nelson’s Basic Cabinet Series, a classic casework collection. Originally designed in 1946, the Basic Cabinet Series was produced as a modular storage system for the home or office. Individual pieces were interchangeable to fit and complement any space of the home or office.
Nelson Basic Cabinets with Nelson Platform [...]

[ November 6, 2010; ] The annual Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund’s Modern Home Tour will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. This year’s tour will feature residences in Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs. The participants will be offered a rare opportunity to visit a selection of magnificent estates behind the gated hillside community of the exclusive Thunderbird Heights. [...]