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Tour a restored Marcel Breuer beauty for sale in Kansas City

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 19, 2016, 2:48p

The Snower Residence in Kansas City is believed to be only one of two Marcel Breuer-designed homes west of the Mississippi River.

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Atmospheric midcentury architecture, as captured by legendary lensman Julius Shulman

By Jenny Xie @canonind Aug 18, 2016, 5:21p

Any lover of midcentury modern architecture will probably have come across the work of legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman. A new three-book set will showcase his vast portfolio.

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1959 ranch with period details and vintage appliances asks $240K

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 12, 2016, 11:00a

Built in 1959, the low-slung rancher features original details including reeded glass partitions, clerestory windows, working Frigidaire double ovens and "flip down" stove, and an open central fireplace.

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Danish midcentury modern with white brick walls asks $480K

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 11, 2016, 10:45a

This 1961 house in Skagen, Denmark was designed by Knud Joos, a Danish architect and designer best known for his minimalist table designs.

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'60s gem goes on the market for the first time, asks $1.7M

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 9, 2016, 10:32a

Situated on 1.65 acres of land at the foot of Mount Olympus, this single-level, flat-roofed rambler features the characteristic volumes and clean, long lines of the period, with a wall of windows framing the backyard and acting as a backdrop for...

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Midcentury home surrounded by nature preserve outside NYC asks $899K

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 8, 2016, 11:03a

Set in the treetops of Montclair, New Jersey with views to the New York City skyline is this impressive two-story midcentury modern retreat designed by Arthur Rigolo in 1957.

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Midcentury Pasadena ranch house with fantastic mountain views asks $1.2M

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jul 26, 2016, 10:30a

Located on the bluff of the Arroyo Seco and overlooking the Brookside Golf and Country Club and the Rose Bowl, the three-bedroom, 1,797-square-foot residence affords generous views of the Arroyo and the Verdugo Mountains beyond, but also great...

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Fabulous trapezoidal midcentury modern home asks $1.85M

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jul 21, 2016, 12:00p

Built in 1966 by architect Thomas W. Woodman, the four-bedroom, 2,699-square-foot house features a unique trapezoidal plan that comprises two symmetrically arranged wings.

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At least the Four Seasons pool is getting some use before the restaurant closes

By Jeremiah Budin Jul 14, 2016, 1:37p

Landlord Aby Rosen is not happy.

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Iconic midcentury furniture by Poul Kjærholm gets reboot

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jul 13, 2016, 5:59p

Enthusiasts of Danish designer Poul Kjærholm are in for a treat: Two legendary furniture houses are releasing limited collections of some of his most iconic pieces.

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Inside the Four Seasons Restaurant auction

By Asad Syrkett and Alexandra Lange Jul 12, 2016, 3:36p

We take a look at what will be on auction from the restaurant on July 26.

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Well-preserved ‘50s house near Boston asks $849K

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jun 29, 2016, 11:14a

This woodland 1954-built home was designed by noted 20th-century architect Carl Koch, who was educated at Harvard when Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius took reign. Inside, find open sight lines and a rich palette of natural materials.

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Eichler home in New York, one of just 3 on East Coast, asks $490K

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jun 24, 2016, 12:56p

This is a bona fide Eichler home located near the New York-New Jersey border, one of just three houses the famed midcentury developer built on the East Coast. Take a closer look.

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Rare midcentury country house with copper fireplace asks $1.43M

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jun 22, 2016, 11:00a

This rare 1960s midcentury modern home was designed by English architect Reginald Gale for his own family. It’s now back on the market with many of its original details in tact.

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Midcentury jewel near Seattle sells for $150K over asking

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jun 21, 2016, 3:00p

For a bit over half-a-million dollars, you can score a 1961 gem in the Evergreen state—it truly looks enchanting against a backdrop of huge fir trees, doesn't it?

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Inside an Eichler-inspired Tennessee home

By Mary Jo Bowling Jun 13, 2016, 9:30a

Today we look at the Farragut, Tennessee, home belonging to Scott and Anne Wilkerson, a couple willing to march to their inner design drummer. For them, the only way to get their dream house was to build it.

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Herman Miller-Design Within Reach merger never happened, says new lawsuit

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jun 9, 2016, 12:00p

Two longstanding shareholders filed the suit, and contend that the $154 million deal never went through, and that, as a result, they were "deprived of a ton of value." They seek unspecified damages.

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Yea or Nay: Should Design Classics Be Copied?

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jun 6, 2016, 12:19p

If you can't afford the real deal, is it ever okay to buy a "replica" of something? Aldi, the Germany-based discount supermarket chain, is in a little hot water for selling a molded plastic chair that looks very much like the iconic Eames chair.

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Fritz Hansen Releases Midcentury-Inspired Home Goods Collection

By Lauren Ro @blauring Jun 6, 2016, 10:43a

Decorating your home with investment furniture can be daunting. But if you still want stylish, midcentury-inspired pieces in your home, you can start small and build your way up with the new Objects collection from Fritz Hansen.

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Midcentury Gem in Oklahoma Asks $450K

By Jenny Xie @canonind Jun 3, 2016, 12:08p

The last time an Oklahoma modernist home appeared on House of the Day, it was a $199K '40s home that desperately needed some love. This time, the OK-Mod is in a lot better shape. Take a look around.

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Two-Story Eichler Home Dazzles After Revamp

By Matthew Marani Jun 3, 2016, 10:01a

A departure from the usual Eichler project, the 100 homes the midcentury developer built in San Francisco's Diamond Heights neighborhood were two-story or split-level. Check out how one of them got spruced up recently.

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Knockout Midcentury House in Connecticut Asks $1.8M

By Jenny Xie @canonind May 26, 2016, 11:37a

Located in Wilton, CT—a town over from New Canaan, the capital of midcentury modernism in the northeast—this 1966 gem was designed by architect Robert Graf as his own home. Take a look inside.

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Drake Will Demolish This Midcentury Home to Build His Toronto Estate

By Jenny Xie @canonind May 23, 2016, 3:52p

It's long been speculated that rapper Drake is masterminding a megamansion on the outskirts of Toronto and recent evidence suggests the plan is actually moving forward. Here's a look at the '60s home that will be razed in the process.

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Revamped Eichler Home Includes Zen Gardens for $1.7M

By Jenny Xie @canonind May 20, 2016, 12:55p

Falling on the more "drastic" end of the renovation spectrum, this revamped Eichler in San Jose dared to add a slant-roofed second floor, reimagining the familiar low-slung midcentury tract home.

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Swinging Midcentury Modern Knoxville House Asks $360K

By Lauren Ro @blauring May 18, 2016, 12:39p

Own a piece of Knoxville's modernist history with this updated midcentury modern home designed in 1960 by the late Bruce McCarty. The airy 3,006 square-foot house sits on one of Knoxville's highest hilltops and offers spectacular, panoramic views.

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Geometric Midcentury Gem in Texas Needs Some Love, Asks $1.35M

By Jenny Xie @canonind May 13, 2016, 10:57a

Though prominent midcentury architect A. Quincy Jones was primarily known for his work in Southern California, he did build two houses in Fort Worth, Texas as well. One of them is the Fuller House, a recently restored geometric stunner.

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Charming Midcentury House in Indiana Asks $192K

By Jenny Xie @canonind May 11, 2016, 1:00p

This handsome 1958 midcentury with an unabashed affinity for primary colors sits about 3 miles from Lake Michigan. The interiors haven't been updated much, but look well-maintained—plus there's a rather nice sunroom in addition to many glass walls.

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Iconic Midcentury Chair by Danish Designer Just Relaunched

By Lauren Ro @blauring May 5, 2016, 12:14p

Denmark-based furniture manufacturer Onecollection relaunched the FJ 136 and renamed it the France chair.

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New Exhibit Shines a Light on Alvar and Aino Aalto, Pioneering Midcentury Design Couple

By Jenny Xie @canonind Apr 27, 2016, 5:55p

The show thoroughly explores the Aaltos' design company Artek, which—although best known for its bentwood furniture—was also a broader, idealistic platform for promoting modernism.

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Classic Eichler Ready For Modern Living After Redesign

By Jenny Xie @canonind Apr 26, 2016, 4:16p

The remodel was less about a strict, faithful restoration than about adapting the original design for 21st-century living. And it all looks pretty spiffy.

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An Impeccably Maintained 1960 House in Melbourne

By Jenny Xie @canonind Apr 20, 2016, 1:00p

These days, we're loving midcentury homes that retain and embrace their perfectly pale original brickwork. And here is a charming example from Down Under.

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Untouched 1953 Marcel Breuer House Asks $1.1M

By Jenny Xie @canonind Apr 13, 2016, 11:11a

Designed for sociologist and Princeton University professor Marion Levy Jr., the home has stayed within the same family since construction. After all these years, it retains the original paint colors, floating staircase, built-ins, and more.

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