Aalto belongs to a generation of architects that were not only buildings designers.
As many other architects -like Le Corbusier, Gropius, Gaudi’, Wright etc.- Aalto decorated also the houses he designed.
Tag: Mid-Century Furniture
Mid Century House Tour from London: After and Before
This house tour is a little bit more inspiring than usual: double inspiring 😉 The actual…
How the Wars Influenced the Mid Century Design?
In this video, a quick explanation of how the technologies used during the World War I and II influenced the works of greatest designers of the 40s and 50s; like Charles & Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll and Harry Bertoia.
How to DIY Your Own Mid Century Modern Lighting
Lights are very important in a room. I always thought that even if you have an almost empty room, it can still look great with the right lightning.
Vintage chandeliers, desk lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps etc. are probably the easiest things to find in a flea market, in a vintage shop or on eBay auctions but if you want a very nice one from a famous designer you’ll probably see crazy prices around; doesn’t matter if vintage or new!
How to Transform a Gas Station in a Mid-Century Modern House.
In the December issue of my favorite magazine, Case Da Abitare, I found this amazing house…
The Greatest Inspiration For Your Mid Century Modern House, the Aalto’s House-Office
Who Alvar Aalto was?
As many of you already know, Alvar Aalto has been one of the most important Finnish architect and designer of the XX century.
Aalto has been considered the father of the Modernism in Nord Europe.
As Finnish, he was tightly linked with the local tradition and history, as we can see in all his works, using natural materials, warm colours, and undulating lines.
A close Look to One of The Greatest Designer Ever: Charles Eames.
Marilyn and John worked with Eames for more then 30 years and they decided to collect their professional and personal memories about the designer in the book.
