mid century modern

Furniture in The Brutalist: How Early Modernist Designers Influenced a Monumental Tale

Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Brady Corbet, The Brutalist tells the story of László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a fictional Hungarian Jewish architect and furniture designer who...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...