Binge or Bank it?

27Feb12

We all crave the iconic mid-century modern styles we have come to know and love, but, is it necessary to spend a small fortune for originals?  Usually your bank account will decide for you, however, if you are lucky enough that money is not a problem, then binge away.  However, if you don’t have the […]

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Tags: bertoia, eileen gray, Knoll, Saarinen, wassily

MCM Spotlight: Eero Saarinen

23Jan12

Eero Saarinen Following the footsteps of his parents, Eero Saarinen studied sculpture and architecture. In the late 1930s, Saarinen came to the spotlight when he and another unknown designer, Charles Eames, won awards for a few of MOMA’s furniture design competitions. He worked with Eames until becoming more involved with his father’s architecture firm in […]

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Tags: Airport, Arch, Architecture, dining, Dulles Airport, Eero Saarinen, Furniture, Gateway, Interior Design, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, New York, Our Favorite Things, Retro, Saarinen, Small Spaces, sofas, St. Louis, TWA, Upholstery, vintage