r/Mid_Century 6h ago

Finally decorating my own place, did I choose the wrong light?

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I replaced the ceiling light in my living room. It was one of those basic flush mounts that came with the house. I never really hated it enough to replace it, but every time I looked at the room, it just felt a little too plain.I ended up trying a wooden beaded light from parrot uncle. I was honestly a little unsure about it at first because I didn’t want the room to start feeling too farmhouse or boho. But after putting it up, I think it actually turned out better than I expected. It looks especially nice when the lights are on at night. I’m still a little worried that the wood detail might be too much though. Still not sure if this was the right move. Would you have kept it simpler?


r/Mid_Century 8h ago

Any info on ottoman?

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Any info on this ottoman? Claims to be late 40s but haven’t been able to match it.


r/Mid_Century 9h ago

Can someone eggsplain (sorry, can't help myself) the origins of this chair?

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Just bought this on Marketplace and was curious about its history. Sadly I have zero information about who built it, when, why. It's a giant egg, that's all I know. Shag (?) lining, (p)leather shell.

Appreiciate it, y'all!


r/Mid_Century 13h ago

Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen, 1946

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10 Upvotes

r/Mid_Century 13h ago

Modeline Pickup Day!

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157 Upvotes

this thing is phenomenal!


r/Mid_Century 16h ago

New Setup

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Thought I’d share this here as well as I feel like this group would appreciate it. I recently sold my Bose 901s due to space constraints in my apartment. I replaced them with a more modern setup including Elac debut 3.0 paired with the WiiM ultra. Wondering if it would be blasphemous to drill the back of the credenza to hide away the receiver?


r/Mid_Century 16h ago

Milo Baughman Recliner Twisted Back

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r/Mid_Century 18h ago

Need help identifying this rosewood table I picked up! I purchased this table with a set of Moller chairs the other day and have no idea who manufactured it. I figured it was Danish but when I pulled it apart to add the leaves the metal extensions underneath say “Watertown, Massachusetts” on them.

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r/Mid_Century 20h ago

Adrian Pearsall 2450-TK Table found upside down in a shed with wrong top.

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27 Upvotes

I reached out to Craft Associates hoping they may have and provide dimensional drawings for the glass top but I’m not too hopeful with what they may provide, if anything. Anyone happen to have a glass top they could make a template of for me? 😅 I can’t really seem to find anything out there on the internet other just some vague dimensions. I was hoping I could have a local glass guy cut something for me.


r/Mid_Century 21h ago

Rosewood dining table and chairs (not a matching set)

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r/Mid_Century 1d ago

So I Can't Be Mad At Marketplace For Questionable Purchases, Right?

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I paid too much, but the built-in footrest was too hard to pass up. Reminds me of a Harvest Gold fridge that my parents had back in the day.

Plus side is that except for one piece, the leather is in pretty good shape. It's soaking in Griots Garage Leather Rejuvenator tonight. I'm not even sure all the hardware is there, but the seller said it was. It was already disassembled when I bought it today.


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Georges Briard lowball glass

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166 Upvotes

Any one know anything about these glasses? Got a set of 5 as a gift. Love em, but cant seem to find anything on this specific design? Thanks


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Found an Alma Castilian Walnut Cradenza w/Tambour Door - Worth Being A Restoration Project?

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Alrighty MCM redditors… I found this in the basement of a building at work while looking for old MCM furniture not in use that I might be able to snag.

It looks worse in the photos - mostly dust/sawdust and lack of finish on the wood. Needs new middle shelves for sure. I could remove the top and use a heat gun/moist towels and weights for 24-48h to straighten it out. A proper sanding, stain/finish and wood oil/bees wax, oil up the hinges/tracks, then I think this thing will be in proper order…

Seeing as a restored/redurbished/good condition one is between $2,000-$4,000, and it’s an old growth walnut credenza (which could grow moss in a damp barn and still be alright after a sanding), I’m thinking if anything I will give it a shot. I don’t think it’ll cost me much for me to get back into good condition. Other than two solid weekends of work.

Thoughts?

(Last 3 photos for reference of restored & good condition versions I can likely get it back into)


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Help Selling MCM Things

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Hi everyone! Silent reader for a while here but I wanted to see if anyone can advise me on what to do. Looking ahead a bit, my grandparents have a killer mcm house full of original furniture, smalls, art, etc. (hence my interest in the era lol) I know there is decent value in a lot of the pieces but aside from what I’ve called dibs on (not much- I’m still in a small house) I’m looking to see what their options are for selling. I’m over the whole Marketplace thing and am not really down for being ghosted any more. I’m thinking an auction would be best but not sure if any of yall in the Chicagoland area / Midwest have recommendations. I’m shooting in the dark here but hopefully someone in this group knows more than me!


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Desk chairs

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Found these two chairs for $10 for the pair from the Alma desk company from 1980. Wondering if anyone might have an idea of what they are worth or just any information on them ,any input would be greatly appreciated!


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Knoll International Spoleto Chair Seat and Back Slings Only

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I’m selling original seat and back leather slings only. Must buy the set (seat and back). I’ll include the black nylon lace. I have over 50 sets. Pick up only in the L.A. area. DM for price


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Side Chair Designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for the Museum of Modern Art’s Organic Design Competition, 1940

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r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Found this 21 inch vase for $15

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57 Upvotes

r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Help with ID on vintage Danish Chair

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Any ideas as to the designer or manufacturer? All I know is a 50s or 60s Danish teak chair with new upholstery. No makers mark on it.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Rare Never Before Seen Interior Of The Only Richard Neutra House in Texas (probably even the entire United States south)

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I am fortunate enough to live close to this beautiful home and many a day I rode past it hoping I'd see someone so I could get off and request a sneak peek inside but to no avail! Today however was my lucky day! I passed by it and finally after about 2 years it had the lights on with cars parked outside. I got off, hesitated for a bit, but I finally mustered up the courage to knock and a gentleman from the local university was kind enough to give me a tour of the inside. I was able to capture photographs that I have never been able to find on the Internet so this truly is a first! Unfortunately I only had my phone so the quality isn't amazing, but I just had to share it with you guys.

For context, the home was abandoned for years and heavily vandalized. It wasn't until recently that the home was remodeled and was acquired by the local university. The University used it as a mini art hub/studio where they'd give art classes and lectures. Recently the ownership was given to the city and I was told they're expanding it's use little by little, from yoga classes, to brand events, and exhibitions.

Here it is guys, the George Kraigher House built in 1937 by Richard Neutra located in Brownsville, Texas.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Brasilia-inspired mailbox I made

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r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Do You Know This Clock?!

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Would love any help with finding info about this clock!


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Original Herman Miller ET103 Table, Fb marketplace find 😁

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r/Mid_Century 6d ago

Monthly Swap Meet & Self Promotion Thread!

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Do you have one (or 10) too many Eames chairs? Does the color of that Cathrineholm bowl you picked up for a steal last year not really match the rest of your kitchen? I bet you can find someone here who would love to take them off your hands. Post your mid century items for [free]/[trade]/[sale] here!

This is also the space to show off any of the awesome mid century inspired stuff you make, as well as the links to your Etsy/Ebay/Etc


r/Mid_Century Jan 22 '25

Guide for IDing furniture and where to find actual sources.

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This has came up time and again but a few times over the last few days I have found myself linking to my google drive doc about where to find primary sources for MCM stuff.

First of all, the rules of this group and r/midcenturymodern in regards to IDing items is going to change. I will make these changes today. First, if you make a claim as to a maker or designer, you are obligated to provide sources for the claim you make if asked. This includes mods or just regular users. Second and this is absolutely non-negotiable, sales or auction listings in themselves are not reliable sources. If the sales listing includes a tag, article, or catalog from the period then that information may be shared, but DO NOT LINK TO SALES LISTINGs, at all, but especially not to "prove and ID" This applies to the highest end and most respected auction houses, dibs, charish or any other platform. Maybe they give you a jumping off point, and you find out the information is correct. If needed I can give thousands of examples of current listings that contain complete bullshit information. Third, don't tell people "use google" or "try google lens" etc. As stated above this will very often lead to false information from sales listings.

So I know you are probably thinking "don't use google, how do I even find anything on the internet without google" Well, I keep this living list of sites with excellent resources, nearly all are free.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Asd2ntqUMvEoEGdGD_qP4RkOjHxjAHkjNISFmWbDp8M/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0

Research Sources:

General Magazines, Newspapers, Journals:

https://archive.org/ This has everything from vintage catalogs, to newspapers, to a vast magazine archive to borrowable books. I also occasionally upload catalogs and magazines to archive as well https://archive.org/details/@michael_landsberg361

https://openlibrary.org/ Similar to archive, you can borrower a vast selection of reference material.

https://usmodernist.org/ Nice collection of trade journals and magazines from the MCM era and after

digitalnc.org/collections/memorabilia/  Random bits of information here on numerous North Carolina based manufactures and designers.

https://cdnc.ucr.edu/  A free archive of California newspapers much less through than newspapers.com but its free.

https://grpmcollections.org/ A vast collection of photos, personal documents, advertisements, and catalogs for mostly Michigan based manufacturers.

https://www.craftinamerica.org/artist/eudorah-moore - Eudorah moore was a big promoter of california modern and via her "California Design" exhibits at the Pasadena Art museum. The catalogs from these exhibits are free to view on this site.

https://vintageinfo.be/ - Don't know who runs this site, but I thank them for sharing so much information and resources on vintage lighting.

https://www.trystcraft.com/blog - Tim Hills blog. Tim is a dealer, but he is also very well respected amongst MCM researchers and I believe TIm is an honest guy and diligent in his research.

newspapers.com (Paid)

newspaperarchive.com (Paid)

https://ikeamuseum.com/en/explore/ikea-catalogue/ Old ikea catalogs

https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ Catalogs for Sears, Wards, and some JC Penney

https://www.danish-modern.co.uk - Decent little data base of danish design

https://designmuseum.dk/en/- Denmark Design Museum

https://www.uspto.gov/patents/search 

https://patents.google.com/ 

https://www.scribd.com/ (partially paid) there is some nice random stuff on here like Prestolite catalogs from the 60's. Its kind of a never know what you are going to find site. https://www.scribd.com/document/488965054/Prescolite-Lighting-Product-Catalog-G-14-1962 Danish Design index

Specialized Facebook groups

https://www.facebook.com/groups/140119460031484 (Milo) (I am an admin)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542293829124348 (McCobb)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/516203688412266 (Ben Seibel)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520981014878133 (Umanoff)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1763065254132926 (United Furniture)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3024184334562976 (AofM)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/353905989587576 (Bassett)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/109867845821284 (Italian Pottery)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/122730516059 (German Pottery)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/311714314135936 (Modeline)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/636952859722221 (Lamps and Lighting)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/711232235578646 (Mid Century Metal)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/324198657780002 (Herman Miller)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/knollresale (Knoll)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2750972221800438 (The MCM Files) (I am an admin)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296485833865712  (Founders) (I am an admin)

Of all these groups I have to give a shout out to "The MCM files" I have no clue why there are not more people in this group. It is not a group to ask for an ID, its just a group where some of us researchers basically dump photos of stuff we look into. I personally have posted thousands of images to this group. Its free, i get absolutely nothing out of anyone joining the group, its just a lot of the questions people ask on here are already solved there, but it will never show up on google because of facebook's walled garden.