Best inspiration sources for mid-century modern design? Goes without saying that AI need not apply... but I'm getting inundated with it.

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Best inspiration sources for mid-century modern design? Goes without saying that AI need not apply...  but I'm getting inundated with it.

Jennifer Anderson · Answer

unseen midcentury design modern: The photographer is great and has several books capturing this style.

Jennifer Anderson · Answer

flor: I’m sure it’s not technically Mid-Century Modern, but I always think the Flor catalogues have a reminiscent vibe that’s very hip.

Grier · Answer

Maloof Foundation: MCM treehouse!

grayaelc · Answer

The store Mid Mod Men in St. Paul, MN: My favorite place to look for furniture or decor.

Laura Messersmith · Answer

William Krisel's Palm Springs: The Language of Modernism: If you love Neutra and similar California modernism this is a great book on an architect with slightly less name recognition, but so much influence on Palm Springs style.

Katherine · Answer

Finn Juhl’s House: Looking at pics of the rooms, or better yet this filmed home tour!

Geren · Answer

Domus 1960-1969: Domus is such a good resource. There are a full set of books so it reaches beyond MCM and shines throughout.

Steven Weill · Answer

Atomic Ranch: The MCM bible. The magazine is great but I'm assuming you'll find more valuable in the site. So many resources, so much inspo and it's all curated by those who know this world best.

Josefine · Answer

Watch Mad Men: It should be considered porn for mid century modern design and fashion.

Vicki · Answer

design within reach: Pricey but beautiful

Babuji · Answer

The House Book (1974) by Sir Terence Conran: This book is overstuffed and bonkers. Filled with images and ideas for living in your space.

Steven Weill · Answer

IKEA Catalogues 1950 - 1970: I am forever obsessed with these fully digitized IKEA back catalogues. Incredible resource generally but the first twenty years specifically for what you’re after.