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Vladimir Kagan’s Midcentury Modern Legacy
American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan passed away earlier this month at the age of 88 in Palm Beach, leaving behind a strong legacy as one of the 20th century’s most successful designers. His renowned work earned him an induction into the Designer Hall of Fame in 2009, over sixty years after he began designing and producing Midcentury modern design furniture.
Born on August 29, 1927 in th...
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Don’t Miss the Knoll Outdoor Sale
With the spring season already here and the summer just around the corner, now is a perfect time to be spending your leisure time outdoors. If you’re looking for some great outdoor furniture, you’ll definitely want to check out the 2016 Knoll Outdoor Sale kicks off ending on April 26th. For a limited time, you can enjoy 15% off several of the Knoll brand products plus complimentary shipping o...
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Alvar and Aino Aalto’s Untold Legacy
Charles and Ray Eames are often regarded as the first couple of modern design furniture, but there is another couple that also made significant contributions to the modern design movement but tend to go unnoticed. Alvar Aalto and Aino Marsio-Aalto are the pair largely responsible for the creation of Artek, the Finnish furniture company founded in 1935.Alvar Aalto married his wife and fellow ...
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How the Eames House Changed America
Have you or will you be watching the 10 Homes That Changed America special on PBS? If you’re a fan or appreciate
modern design furniture, it might be worth taking a look. The majority of the homes showcased in the special are located in Los Angeles and one of the homes featured is none other than the innovative landmark Eames House designed by husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames.Bui...
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Mid-Century Modern Honors the Greats
Have you ever come across a piece of modern design furniture when you’re on vacation and had the urge to send a postcard in place of buying the piece that’s a little beyond your budget? Coming across a piece like an original Eames chair can be exciting for enthusiasts and thanks to a new book, lovers of modern design will have a great collection of postcards to keep or share.
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The Timeless Appeal of the Wishbone Chair
Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner is notable for his strong emphasis on organic functionality and the more than 450 unique chairs he created during his lifetime. Many of these chairs have gone on to be mass produced and are recognized as major icons of modern design furniture. One of the many notable pieces he created is the Wishbone Chair.
The Wishbone Chair was unveiled in 1949 and was ...
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