MID-CENTURY MODERN DESIGN By Heidi Horn ARCHITECTURE
FEATURES
Eames Lounge Chair – Charles and Ray Eames
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• Walls of windows • Open floor plans, and bringing the outdoors in • Design movement popularized from 1933 to 1965 • Uses post and beam architectural design, eliminating bulky support walls • Builder and real estate developer Joseph Eichler was instrumental in bringing MidCentury Modern architecture ("Eichler Homes") to subdivisions in the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay region of California • Frank Lloyd Wright known for this style
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Tulip Chair – Eero Saarinen
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FURNITURE
Classic, and understated look Clean lines with minimal fuss Form follows function Uncluttered, sleek lines Organic and geometric forms Minimal ornamentation Juxtaposition and exploration of different, sometimes contrasting materials, i.e. smooth wood, shag faux-fur rug/throw blanket
Egg Chair – Arne Jacobsen Bold, yet earthy color palette.
Integration with nature
Clean simplicity
Brazilian and Scandinavian influences
Geometric motifs used sparingly