Mid Century

Designer Robert Sweet designed this renovation of a mid-century bungalow in Marina del Rey, California.

Martin Architects designed a bed in white oak for the master bedroom. The neutral palette continues via a David Weeks One-Arm Wall Sconce from Ralph Pucci. Photo by Patrick Bernard.

The view as it appears today.

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

Provincetown Contemporary with Mid-Century Flair: Designed by Trevor Pontbriand, this Provincetown contemporary is a rare retreat with state-of-the-art amenities. Grand views of Cape Cod Bay and Wood End Light, and a screening room are among this captivating home's offerings. Presented by Atlantic Bay Sotheby's International Realty.

Danish company Onecollection holds the license to Finn Juhl's fantastic mid-century furniture, and they've just released his panel system (which you can see in person at his home, now a museum).

The Larchmont Charter High School's facade hasn't changed much since Becket designed it.

Lime wall insets enliven the school's hallways.

The floor plan.

At right, the family dines at a mid-century walnut table found on eBay, seated at a mix of new and antique Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner.

Ignazia Favata, an architect at Studio Joe Colombo in Milan, says, “His designs have not aged in 30 years—they seem to have slipped the bonds of time.” Proof resides in the permanent collections of MoMA, the V&A, and the Centre Pompidou, all of which own a plywood edition of the 4801.

Joe Colombo; Photo courtesy of Kartell

His recent scores include a reissued George Nelson Swag Leg Chair and a coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman.

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

A pair of mid-century Martz lamps flank the Parsons bed from Room & Board in the master bedroom.

Here, the studio in the Mid-Century Mosaic House.

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

The formal lounge plays host to Angelucci’s collection of mid-century modern furniture. A pair of Leather Sling chairs by Aussie-born sculptor Clement Meadmore sit under the window; a black Snoopy lamp by Achille Castiglioni for Flos is on the mantle.