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The Eames Translated their Process of Discovery into Creative Work 3 Jul 2013 | 08:33 pm
Above: Ray and Charles Eames selecting slides for the exhibition, “Photography & the City”, 1968. © 2011 Eames Office, LLC. Laura and I just watched The Architect and the Painter [Amazon], a pretty g...
Jared Rusten Waxes Poetic About Wood 30 Jun 2012 | 09:35 am
Above: Jared Rusten poses at his signature California desk for shirt maker Taylor Stitch. Photo by Neil Barrett. San Francisco woodworker Jared Rusten is best known for his epic California series, la...
Vintage Ski Posters of Europe 4 Jan 2012 | 08:19 am
High-end UK dealer Vintage Seekers is offering an expertly curated selection of mid-century posters featuring ski resorts throughout the Alps and other destinations. These are all uncommon original pr...
She & Him Go 1950s Americana in “Don’t Look Back” Video 10 Feb 2011 | 11:11 am
Director Jeremy Konnor was clearly inspired by “American Look”, the 1958 film by Chevrolet, in this music video for She & Him’s “Don’t Look Back”. See both videos below.
For Sale: Cameron’s House from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 25 Jan 2011 | 01:01 pm
We saw this news over a year ago, but HUH reports that the iconic house from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is still for sale. The 4 bedroom, 5,300 sq. ft. landmark was designed by A. James Speyer and Dav...
Anderson & Coppola Direct “Le Apartomatic” Ad for Stella Artois 13 Oct 2010 | 06:32 am
Stella Artois consistently produces amusing, cinematic ads and their latest combines two of my loves: wood panels and control panels. Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola co-directed this spot in which the ...
Peter Loughrey Highlights Hans Wegner in LAMA’s 50th Auction 8 Oct 2010 | 08:23 pm
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is an auction house that specializes in modern art, design, and furniture with an emphasis on works by important 20th century artists, designers, and architects. LAM...
Peter Loughrey Highlights Hans Wegner in LAMA’s 50th Auction 8 Oct 2010 | 04:23 pm
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Mid-Century Sewing Boxes — More Cabinets of Curiosity 3 Oct 2010 | 08:13 pm
A couple of years ago, we featured the “Teak Cabinet of Curiosity”, a sewing box with some unusual swinging drawers. Since then, that model or similar — always without a design or maker credit — has m...
“Mad Men” Furniture: Don Draper’s Office 25 Jul 2010 | 08:00 pm
AMC’s “Mad Men” is not only one of the best dramas on television, it also debuted with perfect timing, at a moment when America’s fascination with mid-century style was at a fever pitch. Three years l...
