Finds from the LA Modernism Show
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I am in love with Milo Baughman Lounge Chair. I just wish it wasn't so expensive! ;( Someday
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Wow! Being a product of the mid-century myself, I really enjoyed the journey through the LAMS. Favorite item: the Kuba Komet television. Kudos!
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