/r/Mid_Century
A community for enthusiasts of Mid Century Modern design. From Charles and Ray Eames to Paul McCobb and Adrian Pearsall.
A community for enthusiasts of mid century modern design. From Charles and Ray Eames to Paul McCobb and Adrian Pearsall.
Guidelines and rules below are considered a "living document" and will continue to evolve as this subreddit grows. If you have questions or concerns, please message the mods to share your thoughts and opinions.
CONTENT GUIDELINES
We encourage you to submit photos, questions and links relevant to mid century modern design, whether sharing a personal story or interesting content that you have found online.
Photo and link posts must include sufficient context in the title, imgur descriptions or a seed comment in the thread.
ID requests must include as many details as possible to help community members provide a positive identification
How to make an interesting post
Photos alone do not provide enough context - include information about the piece that you're sharing so the community can learn more about it. Here's an example.
Did you make an amazing score? Let us know if you picked up rare items, got a good deal, or ask questions about how to restore them, let us know! Here's an example
For Sale, Wanted, and Self-Promotion
Items you have for sale and Wanted posts belong in the Swap Meet & Self Promotion thread that is stickied. This includes Self-Promotion posts about items you've made and are selling on Etsy/Ebay/Craigslist/whatever, as well as links to your blog/website/YouTube channel.
- If you make a post that includes one of these things it will be removed, and you'll be asked to make a comment in the monthly thread instead
- The monthly thread starts from scratch every month, feel free to repost once every month if you are still selling/buying.
- If the conversation in a post outside of that thread leans toward buying/selling move the conversation to DMs.
The following types of content will be removed
- Posts that do not adhere to the rules of the subreddit
- Posts that do not include information about the items or links being shared
- Blogspam, linkbait and sites with excessive advertising
- Dealer linkdrops (posting your items for sale without approval)
- Images of furniture violated by tasteless painting, "distressed" or "shabby chic" treatments
EXTERNAL CONTENT RULES
Most external content can be posted directly. However, we are requiring pre-approval for some types. Please read below to determine if your content requires you to contact the mods prior to posting, or if it may be prohibited.
Feel free to post articles, resources, how-to guides, biographies, writeups, etc. hosted on sites without ads or with minimal advertising
Contact the mods to obtain approval for posting for links to stores, deals and offers, or relevant ads
COMMUNITY RULES
We encourage civil, but lively discussion, and most of all, we want you to have fun. However, doing the following will result in warnings and/or a ban.
Attacking or harassing other users
Posting personal information (names, addresses, links to social profiles)
Asking for help on how to conceal damage to furniture to make it appealing for buyers
Related Subs
HELPFUL LINKS
Buying Resources
- Where to buy vintage MCM online
- New and MCM-friendly decor
- Shell Chairs: Modernica, Herman Miller, DWR, et al.
Collecting Guides
Authentic vs Reproduction
Brand and Product Histories
Museums
/r/Mid_Century
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How to choose a mobile?
I would like to buy a new mobile for my stairwell. Anyone have any suggestions on how to pick out a mobile? I've measured the area in my stairwell and I know about what size I want. But how does one know a good one?
14:14 UTC
What’s that smell?
03:33 UTC
Looking for information on this original MCM painting by Charles Smith
Hi everyone!
I found this painting on FB Marketplace. My husband and I love Mid Century pieces so I couldn't resist!
It is by Charles W Smith. It has the framer mark on the back ( believed to be Anco ) as well as part of an original tag.
You can see pencil sketch lines from the artist, brush strokes, and a signature which leads me to believe this is an original painting, not a print.
There is no date found on the piece, but in overall in really great shape for it's age.
I have been searching for more information and if this is potentially valuable. I am going to appreciate it in my home regardless, but would love to find out more if possible. Thanks! :)
15:02 UTC
Spotted on The Circle!
I'd definitely be taking that home with me 😂
22:54 UTC
Duping Hansen & Guldborg Modular Shelving
NSFW because I feel scandalized even asking, but I thought y'all might know. I've become obsessed with the Hansen & Guldborg modular shelving and I want it. But .... I want to paint it the same blue as the walls of my study. Obviously I don't want to do this to an actual nice original set.
Anyone have any leads for how and where to get or make a dupe? If I could figure out the proportions I think I could be off and running with regular track shelving and the right pre-fab cabinets.
16:57 UTC
Facebook Marketplace- lowball offer wording?
I don’t want to offend but the price of a little table I’d like is way over what I’m willing to spend. Anyone have a nice/respectful way of offering almost half the asking price? It’s also an hour and a half away. Thanks!
13:12 UTC
Is this mid century modern as advertised? I'm asking because I don't know. Educating myself. I like the legs but the rest just says mc to me. Idk. TIA
12:02 UTC
Picked up this 1955 Metlox California Aztec Double Vegetable Bowl today for $10!
thought it was cool as I had never seen one like this before (double). since it’s not marked, I did some research when I got home.
07:09 UTC
More info?
Does anyone have anymore info on this chair? Brand, year, etc. I found similar styles online but not the same fabric/leather combo. Thanks!
00:16 UTC
amber tornado candleholders by chalet art glass canada ca. 1965 to 1975.
these are actually hand made crystal. they are quite heavy. unfortunately due to the sharper bottom edges they often have chipped feet. from S. Ontario.
23:13 UTC
Need help identifying. Thank you!
18:26 UTC
My Big Thrift Score $3 for Culver Valencia Set
21:36 UTC
Used to be okay with buying from re-sellers, but it's gotten out of hand lately
So much cool stuff just sits on marketplace and in vintage/antique stores because so many resellers are either delusional or price insanely high to try to get someone with more money than sense to buy. The undesirable stuff now just clogs up marketplace with $500 pricetags for things like particle board bar carts from the 1980s advertised as "mcm".
Close to $10k for a Kent Coffey Perspecta bedroom set with only one dresser and a full size headboard? That's just offensive. An actually cool teak desk with a ton of veneer ripped off for $2.3k? Same thing. It's ridiculous.
And now, even when a decent deal gets posted - guess what happens? A reseller buys it before anyone else who doesn't compulsively check marketplace every 20 minutes even sees the listing, then re-lists it for a comical price.
Fortunately I still have a few stores in my area that put work into actual curation and have decent prices. Just insanely frustrating that so many resellers and stores have become unknowledgeable in the things they're selling and are constantly trying to price gouge.
Rant over
17:06 UTC
Marketplace Score
Bought a real-deal Russell Woodard spun fiberglass planter off Facebook Marketplace for only $25! 😍🌿
16:28 UTC
Monthly Swap Meet & Self Promotion Thread!
Do you have one (or 10) too many Eames chairs? Does the color of that Cathrineholm bowl you picked up for a steal last year not really match the rest of your kitchen? I bet you can find someone here who would love to take them off your hands. Post your mid century items for [free]/[trade]/[sale] here!
This is also the space to show off any of the awesome mid century inspired stuff you make, as well as the links to your Etsy/Ebay/Etc
04:01 UTC