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2010 Kartell Summer Sale

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:26:35 +0000

Kartell summer sale is on now – until July 18, 2010 at retailers like SmartFurniture.com, hive, YLiving, etc. Save 20% on select Kartell furniture, lighting, and accessories by renowned designers.

2010 Herman Miller Semi-Annual Sale Starts June 4th

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 02:59:26 +0000

Thinking about buying Herman Miller products? Starting June 4th, 2010 and continuing through June 14th, 2010, all Herman Miller for The Home products including the work of Eames, Nelson, Noguchi and others are 15% off at many retailers.

Plan ahead and take advantage of this semi-annual sale. Some products are customizable and you can order free swatches at a retailer like SmartFurniture.com.

Also, if you register at Ebates.com and follow their link when shopping, you may be eligible for extra cash back – find out how here: I can’t guarantee cash back for all items, but it won’t hurt to try I am a member of Ebates since 2001 and earned $271.19 in cash back! For example, you get 3% cash back shopping at Design Within Reach using Ebates.

Eames Molded Plastic Chairs

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:50:45 +0000

Have you always wanted a Herman Miller Eames Molded Plastic Chair (not a fiberglass kind), but thought that the color choices were too limited? Compared to the vintage fiberglass ones (or Modernica Case Study Fiberglass Shell Chairs), there were only five color choices – black, white, light blue, lime yellow, red orange. Well, great news – Herman Miller has just added the five new color choices to the Eames molded plastic chairs – aqua sky, greystone, java, sparrow and wafer. These chairs are now available with a large selection of base (four-legged, rocker, Eiffel, dowel, stacking), two shell types (simple shell or armchair), and a total of ten colors. Wow! So many combinations to choose from!

Aqua Sky Armchair with Eiffel Legs

The Eames molded plastic chairs were first introduced in 1948. They were the first industrially mass produced one-piece plastic chairs. Originally, the shells were made with fiberglass-infused plastic. Today’s Eames molded plastic chairs are manufactured with more environmentally friendly materials, 100% recyclable polypropylene. The chairs are even more environmentally friendly now that they are made in the United States to reduce their manufacturing carbon footprint.

Java Shell Chair with Dowel Legs

Charles and Ray Eames’ clean, simple, and enduring design have been loved by many since they were first introduced more than 60 years ago. Good design is timeless – The Eames molded plastic chairs perfectly fit in the category.

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White Rock Home Tour

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:42:55 +0000

April 24, 2010
12:00 pm	to	5:00 pm
April 25, 2010
12:00 pm	to	5:00 pm

Great news for Dallas area mid century modern fans – White Rock Home Tour, the area’s all-modern home tour will be held on April 24 – 25, 2010. The tour will feature five modern homes: four mid century modern homes including two Ju-Nel Homes and one sustainable home (designed by Alan Hoffman) in honor of concurrent Earth Day. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Hexter Elementary School.

One of the Featured Homes

Event Details:
Date: April 24 – 25, 2010 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Cost: $10 in advance at White Rock Coffee, Green Spot or Select Tom Thumb stores, $15 at the door of any tour home during event hours
More information: Visit website or call Home Tour Hotline at 972-502-5815.

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Special thanks to: Christine R. and Tesa G.

Enter to Win Eames House Sunset Tour

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:04:45 +0000

Eames fans’ dream come true! House Industries is hosting a contest – enter to win an exclusive Eames House Sunset Tour on March 11, 2010! All you have to do is to request a free catalog and type “EAMES HOUSE” in the comment box.

What: Win an Eames House Sunset Tour
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How To Enter: Type the words EAMES HOUSE into the COMMENTS box. The lucky three winners will be notified by February 23, 2010. Contest does not include travel costs to the Eames House in Pacific Palisades, California.

For more information, visit House Industries’ website.

Modernica Pets on Furniture Photo Contest

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:16:36 +0000

Get your camera ready! Modernica is having their first “Pets on Furniture” contest. The rule is simple – send quality photos of your pets on modern furniture (doesn’t have to be mid-century modern) to petcontest@modernica.net with “pets” in the subject line (don’t forget to include your pet’s name). They will post top photos daily and anyone can vote. The daily winner receives either “A Downtown Dog Rescue” calendar or “The Cats of Lamu” book. At the end of this month (January, 2010), vote for the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will receice a rocker arm chair.

Cat on Modern Furniture

Check out Modernica’s blog for more details.

Herman Miller Sale

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:21:43 +0000

If you are thinking about buying Herman Miller products, now is the good time. Herman Miller’s semi-annual sale is currently running through June 20th, 2009. All Herman Miller products including the work of Eames, Nelson, Noguchi and others are 15% off at many retailers, such as SmartFurniture.com.

SmartFurniture.com also offers free shipping on many of their products, so you can save even more money. While you are at it, don’t forget to request a free catalog filled with pages of new products and ideas for your modern home. Take advantage of this amazing discount – there is no better time to buy an iconic design you have always wanted!

Volkswagen Commercial with a Mid Century Modern Home

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:37:27 +0000

Check out a new VW commercial “Meet the Volkswagens” featuring the Eichler homes (filmed in the Fairhaven tract) in Orange, California.

Russel Wright® American Modern™ Dinnerware Giveaway

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:58:11 +0000

Russel Wright Cups - photo by gooneybird

Win a complete set of new Russel Wright® American Modern™ dinnerware by Bauer Pottery Company – Over $800 retail value! The complete 34-piece set includes: (6) Dinner Plates, (6) Salad Plates, (6) Lug Bowls, (6) Tumblers including one each Water Pitcher, Chop Plate, Celery Tray, Open Vegetable Bowl, Double-Lug Sauce Boat/Serving Bowl, Pinch Salt & Pepper, all complemented with a Tea Pot including Creamer and Lidded Sugar Bowl.

Go to www.russelwright.com and follow the instruction to enter. Drawing will be held on April 15, 2009.

Photo: Colorful Coffee Cups by gooneybird

Verner Panton Heart Cone Chair Giveaway

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:06:06 +0000

This Panton chair could be yours!

Great news! highbrowfurniture.com is giving away a free Verner Panton Heart Cone Chair! To register to win, go to http://www.highbrowfurniture.com/sweepstakes/. The drawing will be held on March 31, 2009.

The “Heart Cone Chair” was originally designed in 1959 by Verner Panton. It is a slight variation on Panton’s ”Cone Chair.” The chair is currently manufactured by Vitra in Germany and retails for $3670 in the United States.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity – so enter now - you could be the lucky winner!