This post is a curated selection of what we believe are the most famous chairs by Mid-Century Modern designers. If you wish to dive deeper into each designer’s bio and style description, please click the links below to reach their individual profiles 1 – The ball chair by Eero Aarnio The BALL CHAIR (1965) was One …
Find here the 10 most iconic Mid-Century Modern lights of all time 1 – Arco Floor Lamp by Pier & Achille Castiglioni Piero collaborated on a wide variety of projects with his brother Achille and their lighting designs were particularly successful for brands such as FLOS, Arredoluce, and Artemide still in production today. Their focus was …
Find here the 20 most iconic Mid-Century Modern pieces of all time 1 – Arco Floor Lamp by Pier & Achille Castiglioni Piero collaborated on a wide variety of projects with his brother Achille and their lighting designs were particularly successful for brands such as FLOS, Arredoluce, and Artemide still in production today. Their focus was …
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Gino Sarfatti, bereft of formal education, had to improvise and create each item by working directly with the craftsmen. His re-interprations of traditional chandeliers in Mid-Century modern style are among his most iconic pieces. Bio Gino Sarfatti (born 16 September 1912, Venice, Italy–died 6 March 1985, Griante, Como, Italy) was an Italian businessman, light and …
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Serge Mouille was an enlightening presence of the Mid-Century Modern design and one of the most outstanding French light designers of all time. His minimalist aesthetic, combining streamlined shapes with the vibrant luminosity of both metal and light, contributed to a body of work that still maintains its timeless appeal Bio Serge Mouille (1922-1988) was …
How can we write about Verner Panton without thinking of these attributes: eccentric, psychedelic, visionary, innovative? Panton quickly became successful thanks to his Panton Chair: a truly Mid-Century Modern icon. But it’s his particular vision of our environment that will leave us the most beautiful trace of his life’s work. Bio Verner Panton was born …
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George Nelson contributed to the development of Mid-century modern through both his provocative writing and his innovative design. He constantly aimed at providing functional and aesthetic solutions to modern-day living. His iconic pieces span from furniture: Coconut Chair, Marshallow sofa, Typewriter desk, to objects: Ball clock, to lighting: Bubble light. Bio Born on May 29, …
Organic influences, simple forms, function emphasis, and democratic design are the defining characteristics of Mid-Century Modern design Organic Influence Organic style is the idea of having a fluid setting and living comfortably with nature. The style focuses on fluid lines, natural energy, and natural materials. The overall design should have plenty of greenery, movement, and …