Modern Style

  1. Hot Rod Modern

    by George Schwab

    One of the most enduring aspects of mid century American culture is the idea of the hot rod automobile. When the boys came home from the war they w...
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  2. Art Trends - Not!

    by Barbara Schwab

    "Top 5 Art Trends of 2015 In the market for some new artwork to fill your home…"  The headline of this story from Dot & Bo makes me uneasy. Thi...
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  3. Sets and NonSets in MidCentury and Danish Modern Furniture

    by George Schwab

    Top: A matching dining set.In the MidCentury and Danish Modern furniture market today and in the past there is a premium price paid on matching se...
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  4. The Promise - Real and imagined MCM in America

    by Barbara Schwab

    Embracing the modern style in the 1950’s was part of the post WWII American “Promise for the Future”. The climate of hope and an advertised encou...
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  5. Living with Ceramic Tiles

    by Barbara Schwab

    Historically, man has desired to create living spaces which were beautiful, durable, and comfortable. Ceramic tile has been made for 4000 years. Ti...
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  6. What about Doilies?

    by George Schwab

    I know that the title of this blog post sounds ridiculous but it addresses a problem that can be serious when you are living with investment grade ...
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