by Marisa | Jan 14, 2020 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
Born in 1903 in Paris, French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand always believed that better designs create better societies. After her high school teacher noticed her talent in drawing and with her mom’s encouragement, Charlotte studied at the École de...
by Marisa | Dec 19, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern
We’re all familiar with the massive changes that succeed a war on every facet of society and World War II was no exception. 1945 saw a new generation of veterans with young families working hard to rebuild their lives. The pressing need for inexpensive housing...
by Marisa | Nov 5, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Mid Century Modern
The1940’s – A post-war period for architecture that was dominated by men. Fighting the tide was Florence Knoll Schust, a female pioneer for interior design and creator of mid-century furniture, who changed the definition of design. Michigan 1917, Knoll was...
by Marisa | Oct 31, 2019 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
“If today’s arts love the machine, technology, and organization, if they aspire to precision and reject anything vague and dreamy, this implies an instinctive repudiation of chaos and a longing to find the form appropriate to our times.” Oskar...
by Marisa | Oct 29, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Mid Century Modern, Uncategorized
In some circles, Irish-born Eileen Gray is the figurative “poster-child” for the 20th-century woman whose work is dismissed by a male-dominated culture. These days, her pioneering designs are revered. The New York Times claims “Gray is now regarded...
by Marisa | Oct 9, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern
“Anything I can do, Ray can do better” — Charles Eames There’s much to be found on the history and accomplishments of male designers and architects in the Midcentury design era. While the industry at the time was indeed male-dominated, there were...
