“Every component of the Eames chair was just built really, really well,” Hobbs says. “The Eames bases were all sawed aluminum, so we sometimes polish the aluminum to factory chrome shine. The wood shells can take a day to sand. And then putting shock mounts on the chair, which are super precisely put in.”
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We are delighted to have been featured in REDFIN's blog: Why Style Your Home From A Century That's So Mid? with other design experts, each possessing a wealth of experience, as we all share our invaluable knowledge to guide you through the art of styling your home with the iconic Mid-Century Modern design.
From navigating the intricacies of color balance to orchestrating the perfect ensemble of accents, REDFIN curates a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the nuanced world of Mid-Century Modern design.
Whether you're navigating the challenges of a compact New York apartment or reveling in the expansive possibilities of a larger open-concept house in LA, these experts have you covered. Each piece of advice is tailored to empower you in creating a space that not only mirrors your personal style but also pays homage to the enduring charm of Mid-Century Modern aesthetics.
Dive into the details and nuances that make Mid-Century Modern a design language that stands the test of time.
Get tips on incorporating Mid-Century design into your spaces here.
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This past summer we had the opportunity to be included in In Collects article about the polarizing American-born designer, Paul Evans, and his contribution to the history of American furniture design and thriving contemporary market.
Paul Evans Signed Stalagmite Bronze Mid Century Modern Coffee Table
Paul Evans was constantly innovating, and as a leader of the Craft movement, no two pieces are the same. Each piece communicates his exuberance, passion, and fearlessness in manipulating materials in new ways. He was prolific, creating a new design almost every 6 months, which is why collectors are drawn to Evan’s work.
Paul Evans Signed Stalagmite Bronze Mid Century Modern Coffee Table : A stunning brutalist Paul Evans PE-128 coffee table which was part of the "Sculptured Metal Collection" for Directional. This dramatic cocktail table is comprised of a dark patinated bronze which has been artistically sculpted over a steel base in a stalagmite formation, presenting an arresting composition. The bronze peaks and troughs support a circular glass top. This Stalagmite cocktail table features the incised signature and date "PE79" by the artist, which can be seen in the photo gallery and denotes the production year of 1979.
Evans & The American Craft Movement:
The American Craft movement celebrates creation, and Paul Evans’s radical works further pushed the boundaries. The Craft movement rejected mass-produced design, and Evans’s innovative use of metal meant that no two pieces were the same, making him one of the leaders of this period. He smashes the boundaries that define art, sculpture, and furniture, eliciting debates between collectors, admirers, and peers as to whether his pieces were “good” or “bad, ugly or beautiful”Conversation always elicits an appreciation for his work and why we at Hobbs Modern always look for his pieces. We love designs that bring about conversation and Paul Evans' work is functional art. We love designs that can be both, and Paul Evans’s work epitomizes that juxtaposition.
Read more at The Untamed Genius of Paul Evans by Benjamin Genocchio for In Collect.
