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Let’s break down why this misunderstanding is so common, why Charles and Ray Eames intentionally chose a fixed angle, and how this brilliant piece of engineering—especially its famous shock mounts—creates...

There are artists whose work feels alive—glimmering, shifting, catching light in a way that suggests something almost alchemical. Annemarie Davidson (1920–2012) was one of those artists. A pivotal figure in...

Vladimir Kagan (1927–2016) is celebrated as one of the most influential and innovative furniture designers of the 20th century—yet even that statement feels too small for a man who reshaped...

Looking at the outset of George Nelson’s career, few would have guessed that his legacy would crown him as one of the most influential individuals in Modernism—story has it that...

Morning light spills through the garden in soft, golden threads. The pear tree in the corner stands heavy with fruit, some still firm, others softened to honeyed sweetness. The air...

A little salty, a little sweet, and very mid-century chic November gives us one last gasp of warmth before fall finally wraps its arms around us—at least here in California,...

How do you know if an Eames Chair is authentic? We have made the definitive guide to the Eames Lounge Chair and its various changes over the years.

Carlo De Carli: A Titan of Italian Mid-Century Design When we think of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, names like Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, and Ico Parisi quickly come to mind....

In the pantheon of Mid-Century Modern designers, George Nakashima occupies a singular place—not just as a master craftsman, but as a philosopher of materials, a bridge between cultures, and a...

THE EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR & OTTOMAN Charles and Ray Eames had ideas about making a better world with design, one in which things like furniture could bring greater pleasure and...

In the pantheon of Mid-Century Modern seating, few chairs combine sculptural grace, luxurious comfort, and royal provenance quite like the Ib Kofod-Larsen “Elizabeth” Chair. Designed in 1956 and originally known as...

What Makes It Real? Understanding Authenticity in Mid-Century Modern Furniture In a world flooded with dupes, knockoffs, and well-meaning homages, the question of authenticity has become central to Mid-Century Modern...