Mid-Century Modern Designers

• The Executive Towers Condominium . Constructed in 1963, this building was originally the tallest skyscraper erected in the city of Phoenix, Arizona. There are a total of 22 stories and 160 individual residences within the complex. Rigid angles are a prevalent feature in the design of this rectangular building. A w...

• The Wassily Chair . Marcel Breuer created this Modernist inspired chair in the mid-1920s. The two main components that go into the construction of this chair are leather and tubular steel. The leather upholstery is made of cowhide and is available in the colors of black, brown, white, beige, and red. The steel met...

• The Asymmetric Chaise . This is a lounge chair that is ideal for use on backyard patios and near swimming pools. It has a wire, net-like appearance that has been built using welded steel rods. These wires have been coated with a chrome finish. The back of the chair curves upward. The foot of the chair swerves to t...

• The Hale House . This Modernist designed home was constructed in Beverly Hills, California in 1949. Located at 9618 Yoakum Drive, it was built using 4-inch “H” columns and 4 x 10 inch wood beams. These columns and wood beams connected to form the frame of the house. The house is raised on stilts, which allow for a...

• Eames Lounge Chair Wood (LCW) . This chair has been built with molded plywood. Its outer appearance consists of a backrest and a seat with curved outer edges and a veneer finish with a grained wooden pattern. The backrest tilts back slightly and its side edges curve out towards the front. The backrest is also conn...

• The Swingline Cabinet . This unconventional looking cabinet is a very colorful addition to any home. First, there are four main colors that comprise of the cabinet: red, yellow, blue, and light purple. The two smaller drawers are red and light purple, and the two larger cabinet drawers are yellow and blue. Several...

• The Pelikan (Pelican) Chair . Here is a uniquely designed chair where the primary focus is on shape and color. The “free art” movement inspired Finn Juhl when he was creating this piece of furniture. The back of the chair is rounded and wavy in its appearance. The arms that are shaped like wings merge into the bac...

• Fairhaven Home link http://www.eichlersocal.com/?portfolio=fairhaven-eichler-home-2. The front of this house has a driveway and a garage, plus a covered entrance with a red front door. Included in the design of this home are ceilings with wooden beams and walls and doors that are made of glass panels. The entry ro...

• The Planner Group Desk . The Modernist Movement and its emphasis on minimalism inspire the appearance of this desk. The left side of desk has two drawers; one medium sized drawer at the top, and one large drawer at the bottom. Each drawer has a singular round handle made of zinc. Underneath the drawers are two leg...

• The Senator Sofa . Here is a sofa that is very simple but sharp in its appearance. Like the political rank, the name “Senator” implies a sense of importance and elegance. Because this couch comes in several versions, different wooden frames from mahogany to oak to teak comprise of the legs, arms, apron, and rails....

Hailing from Finland, Alvar Aalto was an architect and designer who was born in the municipality of Kuortane located in the Southwest region of Finland. From 1916 to 1921, Alvar Aalto attended the Helsinki Polytechnic Institute. During these years, Aalto was mentored by Armas Lindgren, a popular name in the Finnish...

• The Savoy Vase. This glassware design is an unconventional looking vase that appears as if four simple drinking glasses have been melded into one misshapen glass. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes. • The Stool 60. Constructed from birch, this three-legged stool is designed with the most minimal of aestheti...

• The Town and Country Salt and Pepper Shakers. Rounded appearance, this trio of shakers has only three small holes for applying a flavor to any meal. One of the shakers is smaller than the other two. The human-like form that the shakers take on is representative of a family. The small shaker is supposed to represen...

• The American Modern Pitcher . This piece of kitchenware is one of the most popular and recognizable pieces of ceramic dinnerware in Russel Wright’s American Modern collection. Coated in a glazed finish, the pitcher has a pear-like shape with a handle that curves slightly upward. The top has a narrow opening that r...

• The 951-103 Thayer Coggin Arm Chair . This chair has a double layer of leather cushioning. One layer serves as a foundation for the second layer: two plush leather cushions that make up the back and the seat. The arms, legs, and stretchers are made of chrome and brushed smoothly for a nickel finish. Completing the...

• Greetings From Chicago Illinois . 1942. #2B-H327. The main attraction is the word “Chicago” in large bubbly letters in the center of the post card. A specific landmark is drawn inside each letter. The first “C” features the Buckingham Fountain. The “H” shows from left to right, 333 North Michigan, the Carbide &...

• The Tranquilite Lamp . The shape of this lamp is akin to a pill capsule. The majority of the lamp consists of the actual light, a white, egg-shaped cylinder. The base is rounded at the bottom in symmetry with the capsule-like appearance. A small switch is attached to the base. The entire lamp is situated on a smal...