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Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Illustrated features highlighting some of the most celebrated names contributing to Mid-Century Modern design

Eames, Charles & Ray: Mid-Century Masters:
Nowadays, there s a bit of a mania for Mid-Century furniture that is, items dating from the 1940s-60s. And among designers, the unofficial King and Queen of that era are Charles and Ray Eames, the California-based husband-and-wife team. Many of their pieces have become so archetypical it s hard to believe they re collectible. But they definitely...

Eames - Know Your Eames
Among Mid-Century furniture fans, the work of Charles and Ray Eames is paramount. But because their designs were so widely copied, recognizing an original and collectible piece can be tricky. We spoke with Richard Wright, director of the Wright auction house and specialists in the Eames work, to garner some tips on identifying legitimate Eames furniture and how to evaluate its worth.

Evans, Paul: Mid-Century Furniture Master
Even non-antique furniture does well at auction, if it's the work of a Mid-Century designer like Paul Evans. Read about the results of a recent auction of Paul Evans work. Learn about Paul Evans, his unique artisan furniture and how to recognize it.

Mid-Century Modern Home Furnishings
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