Posts tagged: saarinen
Homes of the (Architectural) Masters
By DIY Maven
'An architect's home is the ultimate self portrait.' Sounds about right, right? I mean, if you were a renowned architect and you had the cash, which I'm guessing you would if you were a renowned architect, and no creative restraint, your residence would be the quintessential outward manifestation of that which is You. That being said, these images of the personal residences » READ MORE
1Playboy Magazine, July 1961 (MCM Masters)
By DIY Maven
Do you recognize any of these men? Here's a hint: Curbly pays homage to three of them in Make It! Mid-Century Modern. Here's another hint: Take note of the objects they're sitting in/photographed next to. From » READ MORE
The Tulip Table with a Twist!
By ChrisjobThere's a whole heap of Tulip tables copies out there, but this one adds...well, a twist.
"The organic contour of the Twist Stem dining table finished in an alluring yet practical black high gloss and is large enough to seat 6-8 people. The graceful curve of the table’s support is more than just a decorative feature. Beginning with a broad footprint and rising to a fine stem, it provides a firm, stable base with plenty of legroom. So, for a dining table with a twist, try this imaginative and beautifully designed piece of furniture." » READ MORE
Ikea does Mid-Century Modern
By DIY Maven
When we think of Ikea, we probably think modern, affordable, flat-packed furniture. Of course not everything Ikea sells is flatly packed and some of it evokes a modern of the mid-century variety. Here's a couple of cases in point. Pictured above is the Docksta Dining Table ($149) and below is Eero Saarinen's white laminate Tulip Table ($1,543.00).
Make It! Mid-Century Modern Giveaway #2
By DIY MavenUpdate: Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for contest winner announcement, and a new contest starting this week!
The release of "Make It! Mid-Century Modern" (a mid-century-modern how-to manual), is fast approaching! And here at Curbly, we continue to celebrate its imminent arrival with another fantastic giveaway. This time the prize is everything you need to make Chris’s Atomic Ball Clock and a free download of “Make It! Mid-Century Modern”.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT "Make It! Mid-Century Modern"
Chris pays homage to George Nelson with this contribution to “Make It! Mid-Century Modern”, which is just one of twelve MCM how-to projects you’ll find within its pages.
To win the materials needed to make an Atomic Ball Clock and a copy of “Make It! Mid-Century Modern”:
- Leave a comment below saying where and how you would use the clock.
- INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING by including in your comments a link to a tweet or blog post you make telling people about this contest (must link to this page).
Sunday at midnight (CT) — that’s November 29th, 2009 — we’ll gather all the entries, including those in the comments here AND those on your blogs and in your tweets and pick a winner. So go forth and comment, blog and tweet, tweet, TWEET! And, once again, GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Update: Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for contest winner announcement, and a new conte » READ MORE
Make It! Mid-Century Modern Giveaway #1
By DIY Maven
To celebrate the upcoming release of Make It! Mid-Century Modern (a mid-century-modern how-to manual), we’re starting three weeks of fabulous giveaways! This, the first giveaway of the series, is my very own Mondrian Pillow, which is just one of twelve fabulous DIY projects featured in Make It! Mid-Century Modern.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT "Make It! Mid-Century Modern"
Inspired by Piet Mondrian’s Composition with Red, Blue, Yellow, the » READ MORE
Summer Camp
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Riah Buchanan. 2008
Oh, to be a kid again! If I could only squeeze way back into the 13-18 year old age bracket, I'd be begging my parents to send me to summer camp at » READ MORE
Modern Classics Alphabet.
By ChrisjobIt's never too soon to educate on the brilliance of modern design...
Here's Blue Ant Studio's Modern Classics Alphabet, milestones in modern architecture and furniture from Aalto to Zeisel.
