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1950 mid century modern house in Dallas — original condition time capsule — 25 photos

pam kueber - August 28, 2012, Updated: May 14, 2021

mid century modern housemid century modern houses in original condition Come on in. You surely won’t be disappointed. Mega thanks to reader Susan for spotting today’s mid century marvel time capsule house in Dallas, Texas. The original owner was an architect and builder — and oh my goodness, it shows! 25 specatularicious photos –>


1950 ranch houseThanks also to realtors Hewitt & Habgood for permission to feature these fabulous photos. Above: Love how the brick column toward the left transforms to become a planter at the front and even wraps around the L to the right of the door. This architectural design detail appears to be totally cosmetic (although the eaves may have required support) — a wonderful idea to “break up” the long horizontal of the front facade. No, not wonderful: Brilliant.

1950 living roomHewitt & Habgood’s super nice marketing director Kenton (awesome website, awesome photos, well done, Kenton!) told me that everyone at the agency was in awe of this house, and he got right over to take these photos. Note the awning windows discussed in detail here recently.

living room design ideas The house is a ranch style beauty, built in 1950, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 3,630 s.f. (tax records). Here is what the real estate description says:

Rare, vintage Mid-Century Modern estate on .55 acres in exceptional original condition with great architectural details. Gracious formals & interiors with sophistication indicative of time period. Enjoy expansive picture windows, gorgeous views of grounds, large bedrooms — each with bath access, great vintage kitchen & breakfast, two fireplaces, hidden wet bar, folding walls, separate guest quarters, basement & secret entrance to fourth bedroom-office make this very special home a must see. If you appreciate the quality and details from the 1950’s MCM architecture, you’ll love this home. Original owner was an architect and builder, and current owner has had for 40+ years and maintained and cared for it beautifully. Great oversized vegetable garden for the enthusiast. Don’t miss out on this one!

Lots of photos so here they come, along with more Pammentary:

 crystal chandelierThe white brick = more stunning than words can describe. Does anyone know what name to give this brick? Love the built-in planter, love the wall of mirrors, love the crystal chandelier.

white brick To the right (and visible in other photos, above): A focus wall of wallpaper — matches the wallpaper in the foyer. Again: Brilliant.

1950 housePinch pleats over sheer pinch pleats Rock My World. This is The Way It Is Done.

view to backyardPretty view from the living room to the back yard.

built in bar between kitchen and dining room
Awesome feature gets a frame around the photo — Built-in bar between kitchen and dining room. NOTE: the top lifts up. I think Kenton told me there is a sink there! This is a wet bar!
1950 kitchen
The built-in bar looks to be upholstered on the kitchen-facing side. Nice.

1950 kitchenNote: This is an excellent reference for what a kitchen looks like when you wallpaper just the soffit. That’s laminate on the counters and backsplash.

1950 kitchen Dallas Texas1950 bedroom DallasThe bedrooms all appear to be good sizes (this is a large house for 1950 for sure). If the carpet were in good shape, I would keep every inch of it!

midcentury bedroom provincial styleLots of single-focus walls done in a probably high-grade plywood (?)

1950 pink bathroomSuper delicious: Gray bathroom with pink tile countertops. I love the sliding cosmetic cabinets under the mirros — and I love how the Hollywood vanity lights are installed upside down from the soffit. Also notice: The decorative screening, instead of a solid wall, between the tub area in the back and this toilet area in the front. I wonder if this is a Jack ‘n Jill bathroom?

dressing room in 1950 mid century modern houseDressing area. Lovely handling of the windows above. Vanity cube lights mounted from side.

fabric on wallAnother favorite feature: That wall behind the bed looks to be upholstered. With padding and everything. You Can Do This!

wood wall paneling

large bedroom

large 1950 bedroom

back yard of 1950 midcentury house in dallasBeautiful patio. Notice the detail within the brickwork on the left edge of the house as it turns the corner — the square peepholes.

round concrete patio

Round concrete patio. Great way to break up the sharp edges of the house.

eaves

The eaves — if that’s what you call them — fantastic. And here, you can see further detail of the built-in brick planter-to column roof support design at the front. Brick carried to entrance way step.

This house is perfection.

Link love:

  • Listing information for 1950 mid century modern house in Dallas.
  • Thanks to Hewitt & Habgood Realty in Dallas.

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  1. Sherry McReynolds says

    May 5, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    What to call the “eaves” overhang. “Fantastic”; yes they are.

    brise-so·leil
    ˌbrēzsōˈlā/
    noun
    a device, such as a perforated screen or louvers, for shutting out direct or excessive sunlight.

    • pam kueber says

      May 6, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Thanks, Sherry, I always love learning new architectural terms! Brisesoleil it is!

  2. Renee says

    December 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Does anyone know the name of this white brick?

    • Sherry McReynolds says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Looks like concrete brick, manufactured in Mexico. An uncommon, common material widely used in the area.

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