Comments on: a feel a mini-trend building

By: designer at large

designer at large — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:49:12 +0000

Such are the state of affairs in late 2007. Micro-trends and the identity politics of our consumer culture are giving everyone who is paying attention an uncommon dose of anxiety.

I grew up with “Danish Modern,” and started to acquire pieces to match. Now, I hate many of them. Why?

Enter the micro trend – six months of design magazines feature an eclectic mix of modern and earlier styles. We feel its mighty marketing lure, but HEY, we are also thinking of a way to differentiate ourselves from the crowd. And some people are not paying enough attention to recognize that the shift has been underway for some time. The Louis XVI chair with the Milo Baughman table? Yes please. A turned Portugese library table with an Eames lounge chair? Don’t mind if I do.

Robsjohn Gibbings is a nice answer because it was intentional mix of modernist clarity with historical savoir faire.

… and that was my first design blog post. But, yeah, I’m really hooked.

As I have acquired a larger knowledge of design history, I have found myself attracted to a lot more styles.

By: Greer

Greer — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:24:14 +0000

Even though these pieces are referencing historical design elements, there is something modern about them, particularly that table in the middle. It’s essentially cube-shaped, and the knobby bits are all the same size. But it’s inevitable that we will exhaust mid-century as a design trend, and it seems that time is drawing near. I’m with all of you…I’m looking for a headboard, and have been drawn to intricately sculptured wood, with a curvy silhouette. Which is quite a surprise to me!

By: Hilly

Hilly — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:59:54 +0000

Angie Montreal, I’m so with you. I love MCM and had really wanted to do my new place in it, but I’m starting to tire of it. If I had a dollar for every Petrie/Andre/fill-in-the-blank low-slung, tufted, spindly-legged sofa I saw in a magazine or a friend’s apartment, I could buy a new Liebherr fridge. It’s like the Stickley of the new millenium. I’m sort of craving a French 40s look right now. Something modern and not too frilly but glam. But designdesign, you’re right. It’s all in the mix.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:58:26 +0000

I think a room with mid-century pieces dotted with a couple more “texture” or “knobby” pieces could be quite refreshing. However, a room filled with all ornate freaks me out!! I always like to decorate with a little twist on a style, makes it personal and different. In response to livered, I think that MCM has stuck around because it is so classic. I mean, how much simpler can you get? And let’s be honest, MCM has never been super mainstream, which is probably another reason it hasn’t gone out of style.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:35:13 +0000

I still love MCM, but I’ve been drawn to Hollywood Regency lately. It feels nice to make things fancy!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:27:15 +0000

I LOVE these peices, and have always been drawn to the more ornate. I would say that I can’t stick to one specific style or period, and have a more eclectic taste. I hope your new suggestion of a ‘trend’ makes these kind of peices more affordable and available.’