Styling with Mid Century Modern

  1. Is There Value in Names?

    by George Schwab

    Is There Value in Names?To answer my own question right off, yes.Have you ever heard of The Beatles, Billy Joel, Rolex, Tiffany or Faberge’? Do you...
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  2. Using Primary Color Palettes

    by Barbara Schwab

    Continuing the discussion on using color palettes in interior design, let’s further explore the use of Primary colors.Often primary colors in the c...
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  3. Can you tell which Wish is which?

    by Barbara Schwab

    The Wishbone chair by Hans Wegner is a hot item these days. It was inspired by historic Chinese chairs. Debuting in 1949, it was the first of Wegne...
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  4. Small Spaces and Danish Modern Furniture

    by George Schwab

    A few weeks ago I made the statement that in general, the scale of Danish Modern furniture suited smaller spaces. I also said that I’d, in the futu...
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  5. Dealing with Scale in Midcentury Modern

    by George Schwab

    There is nothing that will ruin a roomful of beautiful modern furniture (or any furniture for that matter) more than the miss matching of the scale...
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  6. Loving MCM Screens (not the ones that keep bugs out)

    by Barbara Schwab

    The uses of screens serve various design functions: to create privacy, to divide space, to frame a view, and to control light. Block tile walls (al...
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