Who would have thought the furnishings we bought when we first were married from DC store 'SCAN' is now called MID CENTURY MODERN? That makes us sound like dinosaurs!
I have a lot of it scattered around my house, but I researched it the other day, and found out the core reasons why I still love it. It boils down to these main points:
- Iconic furniture designers: George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Naguchi, Milo Baughman, Bertoia, to name a few. Im in love with this Barcelona chair (I want it in a caramel leather, please) by Mies Van der Rohe in 1929:
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| The Barcelona chair won the Museum of Modern Art award in 1977. |
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| The Womb chair by Saarinen for Knoll |
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| Isamu Naguchi table |
- Nature-inspired themes: bringing the outdoors in, earthy colors and neutrals with bright accents:
- Graphic patterns: bold statements:
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| via Houzz |
- Sleek streamlined lines: as in these kitchens:
- Period art: from artists like Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Jackson Pollack, David Hockney :
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| Roy Lichtenstein |
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| The Sputnik by Gino Sarfatti |
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Nelson's bubble lights
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My love for MCM marvels the simple lines, pure forms, organic style, ease of living, natural materials, lots of wood, and bold statements. That is me! ( with the addition of blue and white porcelains, soft layers, a little shimmer...)
I see so much of this style resurfacing these days. Do you have some Mid Century Modern?
How do you feel about this style? I'd love to know your thoughts.
~Nancy
Although my style is eclectic, I like to infuse MCM furniture in my house. My favorites are the tulip table and panton chair. I hope to own a barcelona daybed someday...sigh
ReplyDeleteBarcelona daybed...ohhhh, that would be on my wish list, too!
DeleteLove all these items and looks, seeing them together you see what an amazingly creative time it was. Fun to mix them into today's interiors, adds a layer of interest and timeless design.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! And some of those designers are household words..is that so true of designers today? hmmm....
DeleteTotally love MCM. Just classic.
ReplyDeleteI love mid-century furniture and a couple of my favorite pieces include my pair of Knoll Barcelona chairs and my Saarinen kitchen table and also a black marble Saarinen side table. I have a mix of styles and that's the way I'm most comfortable with it, but I do love it all.
ReplyDeleteYou have a pair of Knoll Barcelonas? Wow, I'm envious! It is like collecting art, for me. Im on the lookout for some of these, and a Saarinen piece. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteThere was atime when I hated MCM but I am back on board. I have a pair of vintage Brno chairs and a knockoff tulip side table. I remember SCAN. My parents were young and just starting out and would just go to "look". They ended up with a few hand-me-down Scandinavian chairs that are long gone :(
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