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"The reason we bought the property was purely for the location—we can walk everywhere," says Rebecca Leijer, who built the 2,152-square-foot timber dwelling with her partner, Damien. "The neighborhood is very special, and we were drawn to the relaxed coastal lifestyle we knew we wanted for our kids growing up."
"The reason we bought the property was purely for the location—we can walk everywhere," says Rebecca Leijer, who built the 2,152-square-foot timber dwelling with her partner, Damien. "The neighborhood is very special, and we were drawn to the relaxed coastal lifestyle we knew we wanted for our kids growing up."
Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.
Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.
Storage cabinets are built into the underside of the plywood staircase.
Storage cabinets are built into the underside of the plywood staircase.
The exterior's many textures include stained western red cedar siding, a white oak veneer front door, and a concrete walkway.
The exterior's many textures include stained western red cedar siding, a white oak veneer front door, and a concrete walkway.
front elevation + approach [mid-century modern renovation // laguna niguel, california]
front elevation + approach [mid-century modern renovation // laguna niguel, california]
Jeremy Booth's midcentury series guides attendees through a midcentury home.
Jeremy Booth's midcentury series guides attendees through a midcentury home.
Reform Gallery dedicated its entire booth to industrial designer Paul McCobb’s mid-century Planner Group furniture.
Reform Gallery dedicated its entire booth to industrial designer Paul McCobb’s mid-century Planner Group furniture.
Riverwood, Hex, and Midcentury knobs and Greenwood pulls by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., from $12 Changing cabinet knobs and drawer pulls is an inexpensive (and noncommittal) way to tap into the warm metallics trend.
Riverwood, Hex, and Midcentury knobs and Greenwood pulls by Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co., from $12 Changing cabinet knobs and drawer pulls is an inexpensive (and noncommittal) way to tap into the warm metallics trend.
Resident Ty Milford peruses a book by the George Nelson–inspired built-ins fabricated by Big Branch Woodworking
Resident Ty Milford peruses a book by the George Nelson–inspired built-ins fabricated by Big Branch Woodworking
A vintage Molded Plywood Lounge Chair (LCW) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller sits in front of built-in shelving in untreated hemlock.
A vintage Molded Plywood Lounge Chair (LCW) by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller sits in front of built-in shelving in untreated hemlock.
Designed by Greta Grossman, the iconic Gräshoppa series was first produced in 1947. Influenced by European Modernism, the lamp balances minimalism, high function, and distinctive personality. The Gräshoppa Table Lamp is characterized by its angled stand, which gives the lamp a sense of suspended movement, like a grasshopper ready to jump.
Designed by Greta Grossman, the iconic Gräshoppa series was first produced in 1947. Influenced by European Modernism, the lamp balances minimalism, high function, and distinctive personality. The Gräshoppa Table Lamp is characterized by its angled stand, which gives the lamp a sense of suspended movement, like a grasshopper ready to jump.
The Case Study Ceramic Cylinder is designed to be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces, and is supported by a Brazilian walnut stand. Although this planter was originally conceived over sixty years ago, it retains a contemporary, current look.
The Case Study Ceramic Cylinder is designed to be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces, and is supported by a Brazilian walnut stand. Although this planter was originally conceived over sixty years ago, it retains a contemporary, current look.
Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details.
Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details.
For the kitchen, master bath, and kids’ bathroom, the designers chose three different hues of Savoy stacked mosaic tile from Portland-based manufacturer Ann Sacks. Tractor barstools by BassamFellows pull up to a PentalQuartz countertop. The gas cooktop, oven, and dishwasher are by Miele.
For the kitchen, master bath, and kids’ bathroom, the designers chose three different hues of Savoy stacked mosaic tile from Portland-based manufacturer Ann Sacks. Tractor barstools by BassamFellows pull up to a PentalQuartz countertop. The gas cooktop, oven, and dishwasher are by Miele.
Based on the original sofa designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, the Darren Three-Seater Sofa and Lounge Chair are timeless furnishings that feature high seat backs and undeniably midcentury modern silhouettes. Featuring updated enhancements by Guy Hill—current Design Director for Thayer Coggin—the Darren Sofa and Lounge Chair exude comfort while maintaining crisp, modern lines. The Darren furnishings include fiber seats with double needle rounded front seams. Maintaining Milo Baughman’s original comfort detail, this sofa and chair include a lumbar support made of foam and fiber. The frames are made from kiln-dried American maple wood that is joined at the corners with double dowels for added strength and stability, and rests on solid walnut legs that are handcrafted in New York.
Based on the original sofa designed by Milo Baughman in 1959, the Darren Three-Seater Sofa and Lounge Chair are timeless furnishings that feature high seat backs and undeniably midcentury modern silhouettes. Featuring updated enhancements by Guy Hill—current Design Director for Thayer Coggin—the Darren Sofa and Lounge Chair exude comfort while maintaining crisp, modern lines. The Darren furnishings include fiber seats with double needle rounded front seams. Maintaining Milo Baughman’s original comfort detail, this sofa and chair include a lumbar support made of foam and fiber. The frames are made from kiln-dried American maple wood that is joined at the corners with double dowels for added strength and stability, and rests on solid walnut legs that are handcrafted in New York.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.
In 1962, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architect Arthur Witthoefft won the AIA's highest honor for a home he built in the lush woods of Westchester County. Having fended off a developer's wrecking ball, Todd Goddard and Andrew Mandolene went above and beyond to make this manse mint again.