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AS SEEN ON TV

I'll be the first to admit that we here at Mid Century Mobler aren't the most dedicated of TV watchers- we're more of samplers in the box of chocolate that is television. It's difficult to be invested in plot and characters when we're continually rewinding to see a Papa Bear Chair or Arne Vodder credenza. It's even more distracting when we see pieces on TV that are also kicking around...

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THE CRAFTSMANSHIP OF HANS WEGNER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao6VcyMqv6M After watching a process that is literally the labor of centuries, from the growth of the tree to the carpenters delicate craftsmanship 200 years later, it hard not to walk away with a greater appreciation for Hans Wegner. Beyond "the chair", each piece of his life work has an almost unseen detail, with each joint perfectly crafted for ergonomics and sturdiness. When we come across a Wegner piece, we...

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GET TO KNOW YOUR MID CENTURY FURNITURE - BRITISH EDITION

As you may have heard, Mid Century Mobler has just welcomed a stonking great shipment of ace sideboards, vanities, and dining sets from across the pond. It's always surprising for our customers to hear that these pieces are English and not Danish. Though Scandinavian design swept the world, many countries manifested similar pieces with just a hint of domestic details. Model 1024 Today, I'd like to focus on one credenza...

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HOW'S THAT FOR HISTORICAL CONTEXT?

Lane Coffee Table in Better Homes & Gardens It's always thrilling to find photographic evidence of a piece from 50 years ago- especially in color! Check out the rug with the same amoeba- like shape! Lane Coffee Table from Mid Century Mobler

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