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George Nelson: King of Mid-Century Mod
Ball clocks and bubble lampshades…these items truly define mid-century mod living, and were designed by the “original mad man”, George Nelson (1908-1986), in the 1950s. Nelson’s specialty was creating functional … Continue reading
Forever Mod: Retro Paint Colors
Flamingo, Ramona Green…just a few paint colors from the 1950s. In most cases, you won’t see these vintage paint colors on the walls of mid-century homes these days. They’ve been covered by paint colors of the 70s, 80s and beyond. But, … Continue reading
Gee, That’s Swell! Mid-Century Furniture: the 1950s
Sunburst clocks, elliptical coffee tables, red vinyl and chrome chairs…what’s old is new again! Retro furniture from the mid-century era is back in style. The 1950s marked an era at the cusp of a modern and hopeful time in the … Continue reading