Tag Archives: MidCentury

Before & After: A Storied Midcentury Home Begins a New Chapter on Its 70th Anniversary

Robert Swatt, principal at Swatt | Miers Architects, had long kept a watchful, protective eye on this midcentury property in the Northern California city of Lafayette. “Having lived across the creek from the home for over 25 years, and having been friends with the previous owners, I had appreciated the architecture for a long time,” he says. “But I had …

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Midcentury modern architecture home tour and book fair support Restore Oregon’s preservation work

Midcentury modern architecture revolutionized the way in which Americans live. Seven decades after it was widely embraced, people still desire the spare aesthetic qualities of open interiors with sliding glass walls that dissolve barriers to the outdoors. Early supporters of modernism might be surprised to realize that modern is now historic, and needs as much protection from the wrecking ball …

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Burrow Is Launching a New Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Furniture Line

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. On the heels of their rug launch last fall, Burrow just introduced a new collection for the bedroom that features a bed, two different mattresses, and modular dresser and nightstand designs. Like other Burrow pieces, including their Insta-famous sofa, these items ship directly …

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Step Inside a Lively New Orleans Home Where Midcentury Finds Meet French Antiques

The homeowners hoped to integrate a range of furnishings accumulated over years of living in city apartments in the U.S. and abroad, as well as pieces inherited from family members. But those furnishings spanned a litany of styles. The wife and her mother are midcentury aficionados, while the husband’s family were known to embrace early American and French antiques. “We …

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