mid century modern Archives - Film and Furniture

Feature, Guest Blog: 17 Aug 2022

Hitchcock and Post-war Modernism

After WWII, design took a deeper dive into Modernism as a form of celebrating the end of a dark and troubling time. Modernism was not new, but Post-War Modernism saw the introduction of the oh-so-popular...

Feature: 25 Apr 2018

Design classics in the movies: 8 outstanding film sets to inspire your home

Spotting a furniture design classic in a film is our obsession and we know the same is true for many of our readers who...

Feature: 15 Nov 2015

Mid century Modern in the movies: Competition winner! (and don’t miss Modern Shows on 22 Nov)

Congrats to Mariam Cherian who wins the competition in our feature "Mid century Modern in the movies" to spot...

Feature: 28 Aug 2015

Mad Men: Kitchen inspiration from Don and Megan’s 60s apartment.

I love clean lines, granite and stainless steel but conversely, one of my favourite kitchens is a retro, fun, stylish affair. The kitchen in Don and Megan’s 1960s Park...

Feature: 20 Sep 2014

God is in the details – ‘Barcelona chair’ in Tron: Legacy.

Sexy as hell, an icon of the modern movement and one of my personal favourite pieces - the Knoll Barcelona chair designed by Mies...