This is the Space Age

Behind the Curtains - Space Age Design
Looks like sombody stole one of the props from the Jetsons. I can see this working with a lot of futuristic mid-century settings.

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A Classic Design Comes Back

The Aloha: Atomic Age Lighting offered on Rejuvenation.com.

Era: 1953-1963

The classic shape that breaks through the sound barrier and makes one clear statement: You have entered the Space Age.

This tremendously easy to shop site may eat up your free time. You can try online various finishes and positions for the lighting. There's plenty here to browse.

Better Living Today through MCM Inspiration

DSCN0375, originally uploaded by kevinfandrey.

A recent flicker post which caught my eye. This home owner shows a good MCM sense when it comes to adopting, adapting and improving for their own unique blend for what otherwise could easily be too ordinary or too much.

Elkay Space Age Sink on eBay

Whoever thought that doing the dishes could be this Thrilling?

MID CENTURY RETRO MODERN SINK 1950's EAMES STREAMLINED
A dashboard style light & control panel, streamlined fixtures, and three basins - how could any one resist? Understandaby this is a rare find. Who knows how many of these are still around?

This I Like! Too bad the seller doesn't ship :/

Spiral Cone Legs by Lance Stephenson

Spiral Cone Legs - Indoor or Outdoor use - Original design handmade direct from artisan.

These legs are made of 1/4" steel round bar, formed and welded into a spiral cone ending at a 1-1/2" diameter solid steel ball.
They are very sturdy and can support a heavy table, with you dancing atop all the while.

The angled and straight legs of the same height, can be utilized within the same table, as in my Concrete computer table, pictured, which has two angled and one straight leg. The legs are sand blasted and powder coated for a long lasting durable finish.

Ringa-linga-ling!

Rotary Dial Phone Sources

These two sites must be shared.

Antique Telephone Repair Help Page Tons of info for the do-it-yourselfer. These guides helped me troubleshoot the hookup for my Automatic Electric to a modern outlet (specifically the ringer) so that my new/old phone was a happy phone - Proper Hookup of Ringers. If your trouble goes deeper, the author can also repair/restore your phone - Rotary Dial Telephone Repairs.

Vintage Rotary Phones A true fan site with discussion, sales and lots of photos.

There's plenty more to Google out there, but you'll have to excuse me... the phone is ringing.

Fired Up

Warmer weather may be on the way, but these Hot fireplaces are never out of season

In the 50's, Lovett designed the metal, freestanding fireplace, sometimes called a "firehood" with it's inverted space-aged coneshape with a parabolic opening to reveal the warm glow.

One of the big wannahaves of my lifelong MCM Dreamhome list has just been checked off. I've seen similar models, but last week when I stepped into my favorite retro shop "The Nest" I was lured, enticed and teased by these lovelies - two metal stand-alone fireplaces with that classic Lovett inspired design.

Firehood Find, originally uploaded by Space Commander.

One was a faultless white porcelein wood-burning beut by Majestic. She would be ideal for placement against a wall ("D"-shaped). The other was a red-orange electric by Preway ( "()"-shaped). There's been a vacant corner in my livingroom which has defied everything I've tried to make a home there. Everything was there, the retractable chimney, the screen, electric logs and the hidden heater unit. No dings, no rust. And with it being "off season" I got it for half the asking price. What a deal! Both fireplaces were likely manufactured by these companies in the '70's, but they are unmistakable in the inspriation of their design.

Here's one link I found helpful while researching my Preway and Majestic finds:
Tiki Central Forums - A Shag Style Fireplace

Make it or Leave it

Make-it! A Do-it Yourself Guide to Mid-Century Modern

As stated on the site "These twelve of the MCM-inspired how-to projects will show you how to make a Calderiffic Mobile, Eames-embroidered napkins, a fantastic Girard-ish ottoman and more!.

Each article includes background on the designer who inspired it, a materials and tools list, and detailed step-by-step instructions with high-res photos.

Got a DiY-er in the family? This book makes an awesome gift. Fanatic about MCM? You'll have plenty of cool projects to work on for months to come!"

Its a book that any MCM devotee can't help but love. There's projects for Calder mobiles, an Eames coat rack, the Saarinen tulip chair and a Nelson atomic ball clock.

Now where was this guide when I made my own atomic ball clock???

Download the PDF or purchase the book here!

Lili Chin's "Boogie On" Series

July, originally uploaded by lili.chin.

See Lili's full set of the moderne dog art at her Flickr page.

Mategot Era French Modern Perforated Stand as my New Coffee Table

Mategot Era French Modern Perforated Stand as my New Coffee Table, originally uploaded by Space Commander.

Mid century French wrought iron... Je t'aime!