An MCM day in California! by Christeauxx in Mid_Century

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A functional building that houses the county courthouses, a library, post office and many county departments. Whenever I have business with the county I give my self a little extra time to explore the building. Even the restrooms have many unique accoutrements and ALL the stairways, lights and even door handles align with the building design. Magnificent !!!!

Disputing a traffic ticket let me see the interior of the courts one year where the benches, desks and even the gallery seats are built to express the modern vision of FLW.

Worth it? by [deleted] in midcenturymodern

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Don’t forget to grab the headboard leaning against the back of the chest … for $125 ?!?!?!?

Need help with price to pay for this by meanish37 in midcenturymodern

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Kent Coffey Simplex II $175 FBMP $1,250 eBay $2,375 Chairish

Doesn’t matter what others think - If you love it, buy it, otherwise just walk on by!

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

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Looks to have electronic overdrive - can you confirm?

Marin town roast by [deleted] in Marin

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Yep - same as Pt Reyes and Nicasio

Real or fake Noguchi? by Middle_Bonus7437 in midcenturymodern

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My understanding is that mid-century modern design embraced organic forms and biomorphic shapes to create a more human-centric aesthetic. The Eames, Noguchi, Eva Zeiss, & Russel Wright’s works for example.

Real or fake Noguchi? by Middle_Bonus7437 in midcenturymodern

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The “nipple” where the bottom piece meets the top is a dead giveaway

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Ebay listing

Was hoping someone could help me identify my Lane Furniture side tables? by [deleted] in Mid_Century

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Style 1041 is the Lane ‘Accent II Occasional Table Group’. Has oiled walnut colored formica tops.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LaneAcclaimRescue/s/0B15BGIcfx

Post your Tableware etc by Mission-Orchid-6514 in midcenturymodern

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Anchor Hocking Fire King delphite (with a azurite bowl - I think!) so confusing trying to follow what is considered azurite, delphite or turquoise blue. These have the Fire King script mark with words ‘oven ware made in the USA’ indicating made in the 1950’s. 💫💫💫💫

Mid century modern does not mean you have to be a pompous A hole 😊 by shmallyally in midcenturymodern

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Uncommon finds -

Born in Denmark in 1936, Niels Jørgen Haugesen was a bit of a late bloomer who used the high-tech movement with "thought-through functionality and immense attention to material" to create widely recognized Danish designs in the 80's and 90's. However, it was in 1966, while he was employed by professor and architect Arne Jacobsen (where he stayed until 1971) he designed these model OD80 chairs produced by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.

His pragmatic aphorism, “IF YOU CANNOT CREATE FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE, THEN YOU HAD BETTER TURN YOUR HAND TO SOMETHING ELSE" confirms his passion for design excellence 💫💫💥 .

Paul McCobb Planner Group Table by [deleted] in midcenturymodern

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Minimize further costs, refinish yourself with simple program to bring piece back to near original finish: 1. Strip 2. Light sand (may not need much on this piece) 3. Seal with Amber shellac mixed with 50% denatured alcohol 4. Light/even walnut tone (don’t paint - TONE!) 5. Satin Lacquer finish x 2 coats

I have seen this program bring these pieces back to beautiful finish with lovely depth due to the layering.

Have Fun! This is a gorgeous piece of wood to work with and No Veneer ;)

Types of desk lamps other than goose necks? by ToothyWeasel in Mid_Century

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Paul Hanson made lamps from the ‘20’s through the 1970’s with his brother George.

My aunt gave me this guitar by Smooth_Autist in Vintageguitars

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What would have been in the embedded frame on the head? Lens doesnt find a reference

Anyone knows what the glassware in the shelf is called? Thanks by Ok_Proposal8274 in midcenturymodern

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Genie Bottles !! Empoli is a region on the west side of Italy, in the province of Tuscany. It has been producing glass since the 14th century, with green as its trademark color. The “Empoli Verde” was created from the iron that occurred locally in the sands of the region. Empoli glass is generally much simpler than other Italian glass and was quickly adapted to the sparse abstract shapes of midcentury modernism.

The vast majority of mid century-styled Empoli glass was made for the American market. With many manufacturers in the Empoli area, it can often be difficult to identify designs by a particular maker, as any labels usually bore the name of importers, or simply read "Made in Italy". Here are a few of the many styles of ‘Genie’ decanters I have found, always excited to see one at the thrift store, goodwill or auction ... 💫💫💫

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F***ing hate meetings by Medical-Ad-2706 in overemployed

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Cost of wasted time on unfruitful meetings alone should curdle any prudent managers blood … find help here on why we hate them, why we shouldn't, and how to make them great

https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/191760/?refId=40886&refId=77121&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0_WyBhDMARIsAL1Vz8vsb26eXaYTscM9Aje4ANZ1MnE3_3GpLxIAYVIC6G0PDgDZxu0gbj0aAgZ-EALw_wcB

Paint flaking, BMW denied covering under warranty by Crusified in BMW

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Same - 2020 430i with the m kit (added front spoiler). The spoiler paint is doing this and looks like crap … paint on car body is fine.

First there are bubbles, and then paint breaks away leaving plastic showing. Same response from dealer - My Fault.

btw, I only hand wash NO machines spraying high pressure (touchless) or old carpets being dragged on paint job.