MoModerne

Saarinen Style

I’ve had my Burke dining set for sometime now and have always used the companion chairs. I’m mostly a white on white, which is why Saarinen and Bertoia dining sets appeal to me so much, but I found some great examples of Saarinen and Saarinen style tables matched with an eclectic mix of chairs. I know the modern- bohemian look has been around for a while, but I found these dining examples to be pretty inspiring. Maybe I will shake things up a little.

I really like this first one with the marble top tulip table. It just looks so warm and cozy. The set-up is a lot like mine too with the sitting area right there. The table can easily have multiple uses when not used for eating.

I wish I had room for an oval one! I could do without the rug, but I love the black chairs with the long white table.

Black Fischel chairs and Saarinen Tulip table.

I just thought this as a really clean, simple design. It just looks so relaxed and inviting.

I really like how rich the room feels. I just love the grayish/greenish walls. I would’ve never guessed that is an Ikea table from the photo. The life saver stool is a fun touch too.

The Docksta dining table is from Ikea and the Tallow chairs are from Habitat.

All photos from Living Etc.

Tags: bertoia, Burke, Chairs, Dining Tables, Docksta table, Habitat, Ikea, Mid-Century Modern, Modern Dining, Saarinen

Sunday, October 26th, 2008 Design, Inspiration, My House 2 Comments

This week’s eBay favs.

Here’s a sampling of my favorite items for sale this week.

X-base Coffee Table and End Table

Hollywood Regency Horn and Lucite Table

Ben Seibel for Jenfred Bookends

Tags: Ben Seibel, Eames Era, eBay, Furniture, Hollywood Regency, Jenfred, Mid-Century Modern, Raymore

Saturday, October 18th, 2008 eBay No Comments

My Dresser

I like stuff. I am having a harder and harder time editing these days. I don’t actually keep these jacks on the dresser, but I do keep two in the bedroom, two in the office and one in the living room - and if I found 10 more, I’m sure I would find a place for them too. I wanted to sell the large silver one today, but it’s probably best that I don’t go into it. Anywho, I just love these jacks and wanted to know if anyone else has these and what they do with them. They have been bookends, paperweights, and space fillers for me. I know they are typically attributed to George Nelson, but I’m not really sure who originally designed them.