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Chromed Out  How to make a classic space (complete with gilded rococo detailing) modern? Just add chrome. The sharp and simple lines of the chairs seen here beautifully contrast the organic, curled details on the ceiling above. To avoid being too precious when it comes to decorating, always consider going against type. We trolled through the eBay treasure trove looking for gems. You can find all of our chrome chair findings by clicking here, or check out a few of our favorites below: Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs ($475) Mid-century Modern Chrome Dining Room Chairs ($165) Pair of Milo Baughman Cube Chairs ($2,599) (Photo courtesy of Small Shop Studio. Text by Jenny Bahn)

Chromed Out 

How to make a classic space (complete with gilded rococo detailing) modern? Just add chrome. The sharp and simple lines of the chairs seen here beautifully contrast the organic, curled details on the ceiling above. To avoid being too precious when it comes to decorating, always consider going against type. We trolled through the eBay treasure trove looking for gems. You can find all of our chrome chair findings by clicking here, or check out a few of our favorites below:

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs ($475)

Mid-century Modern Chrome Dining Room Chairs ($165)

Pair of Milo Baughman Cube Chairs ($2,599)

(Photo courtesy of Small Shop Studio. Text by Jenny Bahn)

May 22, 2013
| Design , Midcentury , 1970s , Chrome , Furniture , Decor , The Inside Source ,
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Insta-Peep-o-Gram: Quintessential Los Angeles

If you’ve ever lived in Los Angeles, or even visited briefly, you’ll recognize the city’s familiar calling cards in the photographs of Devan Wells. The carports, the cars, the Mexican food, the midcentury architecture, even the Church of Scientology — flipping through this feed will make you feel like you’re living in that odd little bubble so many call home. 

(Photos courtesy of @devanx via Instagram. Text by Jenny Bahn)

March 1, 2013
| coffee , architecture , los angeles , midcentury , carports , vintage cars , The Inside Source , Jenny Bahn , yellow , blue , red , Devan Wells , LA , Las angeles , designstyle ,
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The Barcelona Couch Simple and sturdy, the Barcelona Couch is the perfect answer to a piece of lounge-about furniture that doesn’t shout for space. Originally designed in 1930 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, it has been replicated by nearly everyone at a variety of price points. Good thing eBay’s got them by the boatloads. Check out the selections here.   (Photo by bloodandchampagne. Text by Jenny Bahn)

The Barcelona Couch

Simple and sturdy, the Barcelona Couch is the perfect answer to a piece of lounge-about furniture that doesn’t shout for space. Originally designed in 1930 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, it has been replicated by nearly everyone at a variety of price points. Good thing eBay’s got them by the boatloads. Check out the selections here.  

(Photo by bloodandchampagne. Text by Jenny Bahn)

(Source: theblackworkshop)

February 7, 2013
| the inside source , midcentury , design within reach , barcelona couch , modern , interiors ,
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Insta-Peep-o-Gram: Karla Covavilla Natalia Vodianova really makes a room, doesn’t she? While coming across a print like this for your living room might be a task of sorts, this amazing floor lamp shouldn’t be a problem. We found a midcentury eyeball orb on eBay, a Cedric Hartman lamp, as well as a Castiglioni Arco floor lamp, which is about as close as you can come to the one seen here. (Photo courtesy of @karlacovavilla via Instagram. Text by Jenny Bahn)

Insta-Peep-o-Gram: Karla Covavilla

Natalia Vodianova really makes a room, doesn’t she? While coming across a print like this for your living room might be a task of sorts, this amazing floor lamp shouldn’t be a problem. We found a midcentury eyeball orb on eBay, a Cedric Hartman lamp, as well as a Castiglioni Arco floor lamp, which is about as close as you can come to the one seen here.

(Photo courtesy of @karlacovavilla via Instagram. Text by Jenny Bahn)

February 7, 2013
| Natalia Vodianova , The Inside Source , Midcentury , Modern , Interiors ,
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Hot and Cold How do you accent a black brick wall? One word: warmth. The wood cabinets in the background and the gorgeous leather chair in camel make this office look less Deadhead garage and more Hermes handbag. True to form, we did a little scouring of eBay to see what we could find to replicate this look in our own homes. Though we couldn’t find anything that exactly matched the absolute treasure of a chair seen in this picture, we did find some… [MORE] solid replacements. Check out this midcentury leather desk chair in a dark claret. This Danish modern swivel desk chair nearly gets it, nailing the camel coloring but designed to be more of a statement piece. If you’re looking for lamps, this black metal desk lamp from the ’50s is a must. Get ‘em before they’re gone! (Photo courtesy of designtraveller. Text by Jenny Bahn)

Hot and Cold

How do you accent a black brick wall? One word: warmth. The wood cabinets in the background and the gorgeous leather chair in camel make this office look less Deadhead garage and more Hermes handbag.

True to form, we did a little scouring of eBay to see what we could find to replicate this look in our own homes. Though we couldn’t find anything that exactly matched the absolute treasure of a chair seen in this picture, we did find some… [MORE] solid replacements. Check out this midcentury leather desk chair in a dark claret. This Danish modern swivel desk chair nearly gets it, nailing the camel coloring but designed to be more of a statement piece. If you’re looking for lamps, this black metal desk lamp from the ’50s is a must. Get ‘em before they’re gone!

(Photo courtesy of designtraveller. Text by Jenny Bahn)

January 29, 2013
| midcentury , interiors , the inside source , leather , lamps , eBay , Hot and Cold , home decor , style , designstyle , study , interior design , chair ,
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Mad for Mod Streamlined, creamy, and pared down, this loft is absolute perfection. The mid-century furniture is complementary to the geometry of the space, no piece too flamboyant or jarring. Minimalist, when done well, is never boring, and what we’re loving here are the rows of pottery along the back wall, as well as the pieces decorating the long table. We could think of one thing: Heath Ceramics. Edith Heath opened her namesake company in 1948, and the company has… [MORE] been producing ceramics in their small factory in Sausilito, California ever since. Over the last sixty years, Heath has secured its place as one of the most, to coin the company’s own phrase, “enduring examples of mid-century design.” We’re all for keeping that tradition alive. Check out Heath’s wares on their website, or swing on over to eBay as an alternative. (Photo courtesy of theiloveuglyblog. Text by Jenny Bahn)

Mad for Mod

Streamlined, creamy, and pared down, this loft is absolute perfection. The mid-century furniture is complementary to the geometry of the space, no piece too flamboyant or jarring. Minimalist, when done well, is never boring, and what we’re loving here are the rows of pottery along the back wall, as well as the pieces decorating the long table. We could think of one thing: Heath Ceramics.

Edith Heath opened her namesake company in 1948, and the company has… [MORE] been producing ceramics in their small factory in Sausilito, California ever since. Over the last sixty years, Heath has secured its place as one of the most, to coin the company’s own phrase, “enduring examples of mid-century design.” We’re all for keeping that tradition alive. Check out Heath’s wares on their website, or swing on over to eBay as an alternative.

(Photo courtesy of theiloveuglyblog. Text by Jenny Bahn)

January 25, 2013
| heath ceramics , midcentury , interiors , jenny bahn , the inside source , home decor , home , eBay , design , designstyle , living room , Minimalist ,
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Mirror Coffee Tables The Coveteur recently photographed Rachel Zoe’s apartment along with all her knick knacks and gargantuan shoe collection. “Obsessed with this vintage mirrored coffee table” writes the stylist to the stars. “Mirrors in every form instantly add glamour to any home or office setting.” We couldn’t agree more so we did a little search for you on eBay for mirror coffeetables. Hint: If you add “midcentury” to your search, the selection gets better. (Photo: Courtesy of TheCoveteur/RachelZoe. Text by Jauretsi)

Mirror Coffee Tables

The Coveteur recently photographed Rachel Zoe’s apartment along with all her knick knacks and gargantuan shoe collection. “Obsessed with this vintage mirrored coffee table” writes the stylist to the stars. “Mirrors in every form instantly add glamour to any home or office setting.” We couldn’t agree more so we did a little search for you on eBay for mirror coffeetables. Hint: If you add “midcentury” to your search, the selection gets better.

(Photo: Courtesy of TheCoveteur/RachelZoe. Text by Jauretsi)

January 2, 2013
| coffee tables , eBay , home decor , design , home and lifestyle , midcentury , table ,