Mid Century

Out of the 3,544 square feet of the residence, 1,000 square feet of it comes from the pavilion. The corner of the open living room contains a suspended fireplace, oversized German speakers, and a pair of Barcelona chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe.

Grove Desk for Room & Board. Handcrafted by Pennsylvanian woodworkers, the Grove desk features a natural oil-and-wax finish that showcases the grain of its solid wood construction. Mid-century details like turned tapered legs and beveled edges lend an air of refinement.

The Mid-Century Mosaic House by Solutions is another one of the homes on view during the Saturday, September 11 Home Tour.

Look behind the mid-century facade, and a back patio offers an unexpected 180-degree view of the Los Angeles basin.

"There's a sort of peacefulness that envelops you," says Sam Ferris of the house he grew up in, show in 1955.

The view as it appears today.