Living in a mid-century modern house is something many people aspire to. The unique designs and distinctive features of these older homes are things that need to be celebrated. However, many homeowners worry about how to bring their aging houses into the modern age without compromising their authenticity. In particular, the challenges of understanding how to make a home built in the post-war era a sustainable place to live can be confusing and a little overwhelming. The good news is that enjoying all the benefits of an eco-friendly home isn’t solely reserved for the owners of new-build properties. It is perfectly possible to transform a mid-century modern house into a sustainable home suited to contemporary living – you just need to know how. Here are some ideas to help you achieve sustainability while preserving your home’s character. Continue reading How to Transform a Mid-Century House Into a Sustainable Home→
Transparent furniture has always walked the line between novelty and design icon, and the Mina Acrylic Ball Swivel Chair leans confidently into the latter.
With its transparent spherical seat and gleaming metal base, the chair feels like a playful nod to the futuristic optimism of mid-century design. The structure is built around a clear acrylic orb, creating a light, almost floating presence in the room. Because the material is transparent, the chair doesn’t visually weigh down a space the way a fully upholstered lounge chair might. Instead, it acts almost like a design accent — adding shape and personality while allowing the rest of the room to shine through. Continue reading Eye On Design: Mina Acrylic Ball Swivel Chair with Lambskin Cushion→
If you ever needed proof that mid-century design could be both playful and rigorously modern, look no further than this striking 1955 low table by French designer Alain Richard. Seen here in all its angular glory, the piece showcases Richard’s talent for balancing clean geometry with expressive surfaces — a combination that helped define French post-war modernism. Continue reading Eye On Design: Alain Richard’s 1955 Color-Blocked Low Table→
Time never looked so playful as it does with the Ball Clock, a mid-century modern masterpiece designed by George Nelson in 1948. A true icon of atomic-age design, this whimsical wall clock ditches traditional numerals in favor of brightly colored wooden balls radiating from a central face, evoking both a burst of sunshine and the orbit of planets. It’s science, sculpture, and style — all rolled into one. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Ball Clock By George Nelson→
The Coca-Cola Cooler Radio (1948–49) is a unique and highly collectible piece of vintage memorabilia that combines two symbols of mid-20th-century Americana: the iconic Coca-Cola cooler and the household radio. Here’s an overview of what makes this item so cool! Continue reading Eye On Design: Vintage Coca-Cola Cooler Radio→
