The Kumina design was also featured in the Dwell and Marimekko Contest, though not in this blue colorway.
The Kumina design was also featured in the Dwell and Marimekko Contest, though not in this blue colorway.
December 25: WFOUR Design's Side Table is a gorgeous addition to any room. Hand-built in the USA and easily customized. Prize includes: Walnut Side Table with winner's choice leg color.
December 25: WFOUR Design's Side Table is a gorgeous addition to any room. Hand-built in the USA and easily customized. Prize includes: Walnut Side Table with winner's choice leg color.
December 26: A landmark design from Charles and Ray Eames, these were the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs. Today's chairs are authentic original design with updated, eco-friendly materials and a large selection of base, shell, and color combinations.
December 26: A landmark design from Charles and Ray Eames, these were the first industrially manufactured plastic chairs. Today's chairs are authentic original design with updated, eco-friendly materials and a large selection of base, shell, and color combinations.
December 17: Tube Lamps (1968) by Norman Cherner. Sixties simplicity, rectangular radiused light source. Available in two sizes: 16x6" or 24x9" cast acrylic with polished stainless steel fittings. 60W type incandescent, full range dimmer.
December 17: Tube Lamps (1968) by Norman Cherner. Sixties simplicity, rectangular radiused light source. Available in two sizes: 16x6" or 24x9" cast acrylic with polished stainless steel fittings. 60W type incandescent, full range dimmer.
Merry for Gallery Pascale. "These were made in a car lacquer factory in Sweden. First they painted a truck, then my candleholders, then some cars. This was inspired by Swedish Christmas candleholders that are made of wooden balls—on big one for the candle and three small ones for making it stand."—Anna von Schewen
Merry for Gallery Pascale. "These were made in a car lacquer factory in Sweden. First they painted a truck, then my candleholders, then some cars. This was inspired by Swedish Christmas candleholders that are made of wooden balls—on big one for the candle and three small ones for making it stand."—Anna von Schewen
The silk-screened glass jars are inspired by a merry-go-round.
The silk-screened glass jars are inspired by a merry-go-round.
The collection also includes holiday cards, such as this one bearing Girard's 1966 Merry Christmas Heart design.
The collection also includes holiday cards, such as this one bearing Girard's 1966 Merry Christmas Heart design.
Add a wet bar. The merry making isn't complete without refreshments, so consider including a place separate from the kitchen where guests can linger and chat.
Add a wet bar. The merry making isn't complete without refreshments, so consider including a place separate from the kitchen where guests can linger and chat.
Cyril E. Power's "The Merry-Go-Round" is a truly fearsome sight, and not the only print of the era to suggest that this new brand of mechanical amusement has beneath it the capacity for startling tragedy.
Cyril E. Power's "The Merry-Go-Round" is a truly fearsome sight, and not the only print of the era to suggest that this new brand of mechanical amusement has beneath it the capacity for startling tragedy.
The restaurant features two beige linen banquettes with pastel cushions by Merry Mullings and Thonet chairs with minimalist white square tables. Romantic suspended lights by Alvar Aalto set the tone for a fine evening.
The restaurant features two beige linen banquettes with pastel cushions by Merry Mullings and Thonet chairs with minimalist white square tables. Romantic suspended lights by Alvar Aalto set the tone for a fine evening.
game room on main floor - light over window is carnival salvage, was originally vertical in center of old merry go round - coffee table custom made from vintage shipping pallet
game room on main floor - light over window is carnival salvage, was originally vertical in center of old merry go round - coffee table custom made from vintage shipping pallet
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA.
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA.
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA
Dining Area- Bronze sculpture on dining table by Raphael Scorbiac, Artwork by Roy Lichtenstein, Bronze Chandelier by Jean De Merry, Chairs by Arbus, Roman-inspired dining table, reminiscent of Ruhlmann, custom designed by MWA
Nothing says Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! like this cool Kid Robot-esque Charlie Brown toy from the exclusive Peanuts 60 Years World Tour collection that's so retro, it's modern.
Nothing says Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! like this cool Kid Robot-esque Charlie Brown toy from the exclusive Peanuts 60 Years World Tour collection that's so retro, it's modern.
'Tis the season for a Merry Modern Giveaway! To enter, comment on the prize with #merrymodern—and enter up to five times for each prize. The contest ends December 31st, 2016. We will randomly select a winner for each prize. Please see the Official Rules for a complete guide to entry.
'Tis the season for a Merry Modern Giveaway! To enter, comment on the prize with #merrymodern—and enter up to five times for each prize. The contest ends December 31st, 2016. We will randomly select a winner for each prize. Please see the Official Rules for a complete guide to entry.
Soak up spilled hot chocolate with this very merry tea towel. Made of a linen-cotton blend, it absorbs better than paper towels and it’s greener! Reusable, durable, and machine-washable. The more you wash it, the better it gets.
Soak up spilled hot chocolate with this very merry tea towel. Made of a linen-cotton blend, it absorbs better than paper towels and it’s greener! Reusable, durable, and machine-washable. The more you wash it, the better it gets.
Jennifer Hagler, the Idaho-based blogger behind A Merry Mishap, is a minimalist's dream—her pins feature a mostly monochromatic palette with a few oddballs (and by oddballs, we mean colorful) thoughtfully scattered about. We particularly like her 'for home' board, as it counts up to a whopping 3,601 pins!
Jennifer Hagler, the Idaho-based blogger behind A Merry Mishap, is a minimalist's dream—her pins feature a mostly monochromatic palette with a few oddballs (and by oddballs, we mean colorful) thoughtfully scattered about. We particularly like her 'for home' board, as it counts up to a whopping 3,601 pins!
While the debate rages on between the benefits of free play versus structured play, we can all agree that these play structures make any modern family home so much merrier. For a little perspective—in more ways than one—we turned to the Dwell team’s toddlers, Cedar Foss, Oliver Blue, and Madeleine McKinley-Hinson, who were all more than happy to pick a house, move in, and let the good times roll. See how the five playhouses fared in our product review. Photo by Peter Belanger.
While the debate rages on between the benefits of free play versus structured play, we can all agree that these play structures make any modern family home so much merrier. For a little perspective—in more ways than one—we turned to the Dwell team’s toddlers, Cedar Foss, Oliver Blue, and Madeleine McKinley-Hinson, who were all more than happy to pick a house, move in, and let the good times roll. See how the five playhouses fared in our product review. Photo by Peter Belanger.