Resources | Mid Century Modern
Designer Todd Oldham’s book Handmade Modern has been a great source for me when it comes to mid century modern inspired DIY projects. Even if I am not planning on making anything, I like to flip through the pages time to time. Handmade Modern came out in 2005 and I had been wondering if he [...]
There are countless books on mid century modern design, furniture, architecture, etc. Below is a list of my favorite 10 mid century modern books. I think anyone who is interested in the subject can enjoy these books as well. Chances are you may already own some (or all?) of these books. If you are just [...]
Lushpad is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell your mid century modern and contemporary furniture and fine art. Lushpad also offers useful articles and information about design classics, mid century modern designers, book reviews, etc. – so, it is worth a visit even if you are not looking to buy/sell furniture.
Whether you [...]
Do you need more mid century modern inspired DIY project ideas? I found a perfect how-to book called “Make It! Mid-Century Modern” published by Curbly, the DIY Design Community. This 76-page book contains 12 original projects inspired by iconic mid century designers such as Charles Eames, Alexander Girard, and George Nelson.
Make It! Mid-Century Modern
“Make It! [...]
Have you been looking for the mid century modern hourglass shaped light fixtures? You may not have to look no further – On February 3, 2010, Rejuvenation is releasing “Hourglass Collection” as an addition to its popular Mid-Century Modern line.
Galaxy – Close Up
The Hourglass Collection features four handcrafted aluminum light fixtures: Galaxy, Asterix, Vektr, and [...]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas for mid century modern lovers…
Last summer, we had to completely remodel a small 3/4 bath in our bedroom due to water damage. We had to pull carpet as well – the bonus was that we uncovered a hardwood floor underneath. Who would’ve thought having a hardwood floor in the bedroom that used to be a garage! I immediately called the floor [...]
