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So, you’re an adult now. You have a job, you earn your own income, you sleep whenever you want to sleep, and you get up whenever you want to get up (but preferably before 8 a.m., so you can get to work). You also make your own furniture and design choices, but sometimes you don’t know where to start. Finding a particular style can be very hard for people who are just beginning to crea …

Born in 1912, Finn Juhl is one of the lesser known figures of the mid-century modernist movement, though for real fans, he’s actually the very first. Primarily an architect and interior designer, Juhl not only contributed to the Danish modern design trend, he actually introduced it to America. Originally from Denmark (obviously), he pursued a career in architecture because his father would n …

Today we’re going to discuss one of the foremost mid-century designers in both European and American furniture tradition. Unlike most of his colleagues, he’s still alive, but probably retired, since he’s currently 86 years old. Suggested Item: Ball Chair I am, of course, talking about Eero Aarnio, another genius from Finland. Be careful not to confuse him with Eero Saarinen …

Today we’re talking about bedroom sets, something that many people don’t really like. For those who don’t know about them, they’re groups of bedroom furniture (usually a bed with some additions) that allow people to quickly furnish their sleeping quarters. A bedroom set will most likely not include a mattress, but that imaginary mattress will always show on the retail pict …