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50th anniversary of the Eero Saarinen Tulip Chair by Knoll - iconic 50s 60s mid century style

Mid Mod Pam on Nov 27 2007 | Filed under: Inspiration, furniture

I have really come to appreciate Eero Saarinen tulip chairs since incorporating them into my kitchen. I recently learned that this year marks the tulip chair’s 50th anniversary.
Their manufacturer Knoll issued a news release, and what they had to say about the chairs in many way characterizes the incredible spirit of invention that permeated our [...]

60s “Egg Chair” and “Sphere Chair” from Krypton

Mid Mod Pam on Oct 29 2007 | Filed under: attic & basement, furniture, living room

Melinamade’s website pointed me to Krypton Furniture’s retro modern line of furniture including these groovy chairs. At $1,799 each, you can’t call them inexpensive – but if you can swing the cash you know they’d make an incredible statement. Great to mix and match with more traditionally styled furniture in your 50s or 60s rumpus [...]

New Woodard patio furniture – vintage styles still available

Mid Mod Pam on Oct 15 2007 | Filed under: furniture

Today is Woodard patio furniture day – with this feature on current styles still made, and the eBay pick showcasing a vintage set. My local furniture store has sets of new Woodard in stock, and I really liked the quality and the look. And to be sure, it’s nice to get the new enamel finish. [...]

Heywood Wakefield furniture - made new - still available

Mid Mod Pam on Oct 04 2007 | Filed under: attic & basement, dining room, furniture, living room

It’s fantastic that you can still get original-design Heywood Wakefield furniture, built new. In 1992 a Miami company bought the rights to the HW furniture line and began producing it to original specifications.
Heywood Wakefield “blonde” furniture was the epitome of 40s and 50s decorating. If you need a sofa - they have several models from [...]

Tulip Table by CB2 does 50s style affordably

Mid Mod Pam on Feb 15 2007 | Filed under: dining room, furniture, kitchen

I found this great buy on a reproduction Tulip Table - only $150 or so, from CB2 (Crate and Barrel’s new retail endeavor) plus shipping. Note, this table has a matte finish - while the chairs that I posted on have a glossy finish. But the difference doesn’t bother me. And the total price was [...]

Tulip Chairs - great retro repro’s

Mid Mod Pam on Feb 03 2007 | Filed under: dining room, furniture, kitchen

I bought these white (swivel, with red cushions) tulip chair reproductions from eBay - they’re new, and so far seem great. Search Tulip Chairs”, I paid $275 for a pair, plus about $80 in shipping. They came in just 2-3 days. The FedEx label said they came from : I&L Distributing Inc., 544 Park Ave., [...]