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The Ball chair is one of the most iconic designs by Finnish national Eero Arnio, born in 1932. The chair came to life in 1963, and has been used in a huge number of movies and science-fiction settings. Some people consider it to be the pinnacle of futuristic design from the mid-century modern period. Others consider it to be nothing but a commercially successful design proposal. Arnio’s w …

The Womb chair evokes a primal feeling of safety and coziness, one that brings back memories, helps us overcome anxiety, and brings us to a happier place. It was the result of many hours of work, and it holds the very heart and soul of Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen. The story begins with Florence Knoll, née Schust, genius furniture designer and architect who wanted to bring the b …

Every mid-century modern inspired bedroom or living room needs a high-contrast sideboard to complete a perfect picture of style, luxury, and comfort. We have chosen five different sideboards that cover all the categories of design: from minimalist and quiet to robust and colorful, you’ll want to have them all! However, as you probably know, it is desirable to keep only one or two in a house …

Charles-ÉdouardJeanneret-Gris, was a man who had a very French name, and we’re sure he had a lot of friends who couldn’t pronounce it (and probably referred to him as Charlie). However, you might have heard a lot about him, but not as Charlie or Charles-Édouard, but simply Le Corbusier. Such a ubiquitous name is shrouded in mystery: some people say it comes from the Fren …