Kai Kristiansen’s designs have become some of the most famous pieces to be created in the mid part of the 20th century. His name has become synonymous with Danish modern. He apprenticed as a cabinet maker, finishing in 1948 and then went on to train under Kaare Klint at the Danish Academy of Fine Arts. […]
It was our recent pleasure to visit a good friend’s beautiful home and document his fabulous collection of mid century modern furniture in Rydal Pennsylvania. He has played a major part in our becoming MCM furniture collectors. We met over four Danish modern kitchen chairs he had listed on Craigslist, which has led to many […]
Continuing the discussion on using color palettes in interior design, let’s further explore the use of Primary colors. Often primary colors in the current vernacular are considered juvenile. You see them used in children’s room décor and toy designs. Perhaps it’s because of the high level of stimulation they generate is what makes them seem childlike. I […]
“Top 5 Art Trends of 2015 In the market for some new artwork to fill your home…” The headline of this story from Dot & Bo makes me uneasy. It has provoked me to try and explore why. I grew up in an artist family, real deal artists, so the idea of top trends in art […]
High Contrast Black and White and Gray Scale palettes. Continuing the discussion on using color palettes in interior design, let’s further explore the use of High Contrast Black and White and Gray Scale palettes. One design element I think of when envisioning a black and white color palette is a checkered tile floor. Often seen […]
Color is Challenging One of the hardest challenges of room design is picking a color palette. You may have bright colors you are attracted to, or perhaps neutrals, or high contrast black and white, or soft, serene, warm. We are bombarded by color schemes and color terms. Paint samples in all tints and shades in […]
One of the things I notice when looking at postings of rooms on mid century modern Facebook groups is displayed artwork that seems off. Well who am I to say what is off, well, in addition to being a design snob I also have 40 years as a professional designer. I will take the opportunity […]
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 Wegner’s chairs for Carl Hansen & Son. If I scroll through the online photos on dining interiors I am certain to see a set of these iconic chairs […]
You’ve heard of Teddy Bear Picnics well I’m imagining serving up a Jens Quistgaard’s Picnic. Jens Quistgaard, a Danish designer and sculptor, is best known for his tableware (in this case picnicware) designs manufactured by Dansk from 1954 through the following 30 years and some continue to be produced today. Jens Quistgaard is synonymous with […]
The uses of screens serve various design functions: to create privacy, to divide space, to frame a view, and to control light. While architectural screens created to filter harsh sunlight have early roots in Islamic architecture, we also see screens used in early Churches to create private areas that allow for secluded views. One of […]
