The conclusion of World War II brought a huge influx of American optimism, which led to a burgeoning middle class interested in buying and nesting. The midcentury modern era left an indelible mark on modern design. In product design, midcentury modern masters include Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Achille Castiglioni, Arne Jacobson, Isamu Noguchi, Jean Prouve, Eero Saarinen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, and Alvar Aalto. Giants of modern architecture include Mies van der Rohe, Ray and Charles Eames, Rudolph Schindler, Paul Rudolph, Charles Ellsworth, and Richard Neutra.

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Asking $4,250,000, this nearly 10,000-square-foot home is said to be the largest midcentury home ever built in Palm Springs.
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In 1952, John Saunders Chase became the first African American to graduate with an architecture degree in Texas.
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A Palm Springs Midcentury With Hollywood Ties Seeks $4.5M
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A Donald Wexler Midcentury in Palm Springs Is Listed For $725K
Sited in the heart of Palm Springs, this chic 1,845-square-foot midcentury is seeking a new owner.
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A Renovated Midcentury Gem in Austin
A 1960s home with an unusual awning gets upgraded with 21st-century conveniences while maintaining its Austin street cred.
8 Midcentury-Modern Vacation Homes You Can Rent in Palm Springs
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Photo Essay: Revisit the Midcentury Classics of Palm Springs and Beyond
Turning a new eye toward the landmarks and the legends of the desert modern oasis (and its neighbors).
A Winsome Midcentury Show House in Palm Springs Lists for $875K
Showcased during Modernism Week 2019, this renovated Alexander home was designed by William Krisel.
Immerse Yourself in Bright Color at This Midcentury Rental in Palm Springs
The William Krisel-designed home bursts with a vivid mix of vintage-inspired furnishings and bohemian texture.
A Pastel Pink Midcentury in Palm Springs Hits the Market at $2.9M
Designed by celebrated architects Albert Frey and Robson Chambers, this historic residence has serious curb appeal.
Ex Alt-Rockers Revive a Midcentury Gem Near Palm Springs—and Find it May Be a Lost Masterpiece
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A Rare Palm Springs Alexander Seeks a New Owner For $2M
Originally built in 1961, this Alexander home has been thoroughly spruced up for those seeking the Palm Springs lifestyle.
In a World Tour of Midcentury Moderns, This Book Is the Final Stop
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A Dark Midcentury Becomes a Luminous Gem
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A Midcentury Gem in Utah Is Listed For $550K
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Here’s Your Chance to Scoop Up a Darling Palm Springs Midcentury
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The five-unit complex, thoroughly restored five years ago, combines midcentury looks with contemporary comfort.
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Explore a new stylish and surprisingly affordable boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico, that offers midcentury-Miami vibes in the...
Before & After: A 1950s Midcentury Gem in Seattle Is Revamped Into a Modern Stunner
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A Polished Midcentury Gem Hits the Market in California for $949K
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