Keep an eye on time… literally! Time marches on inevitably, we all know it… That shouldn’t stop us from having a bit of fun with it! George Nelson’s Eye Clock design from 1957 is a classic piece that still fits in great in just about any modern interior. This clock combines playfulness and sophistication in [...]
Eames Management Chair
Yesterday at work it occurred to me that my chair was an old piece of crap… Granted, this wasn’t my regular workstation which is only somewhat more ergonomic, but since I was working there I’ll call it mine. Now armed with this knowledge my mind began to wonder… If I could choose any chair, which [...]
The Hardoy Chair
Another fabulous design classic from the 1930’s. The Hardoy Chair (also known as the Butterfly or BKR chair) was designed by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy in 1938 and originally produced by Knoll. You’ll notice that the original doesn’t have folding legs… they’re fixed and actually look much better because of it. This is without a doubt the [...]
Steel wires and glass – Platner Coffee Table
These two materials are widely used in modern furniture and interior design… let’s face it, they just scream MODERNISM! But that’s not always what people are looking for. Sometimes it’s nice to have a piece that’s modern but understated. I think the Platner coffee table is one of those pieces. If you isolate it and [...]
Brno Chair
Designed in 1929 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the Brno chair is another example of the timeless quality of Bauhaus Furniture. Like the Barcelona Chair and other pieces, the Brno chair is made of sturdy steel construction and leather upholstery. Despite it being 80 years old, it looks as modern as anything being produced [...]
George Nelson Platform Bench
Another of my all time favorite pieces… the George Nelson Platform Bench. This gorgeous piece of furniture is probably one of the most practical and versatile pieces of mid century modern furniture you can buy. Made of Maple (one of my favorite floor woods by the way) this bench is strong, light weight (considering it’s [...]