Smart phone and Web 2.0 killed the midcentury-modern blogio star, oh-a-oh, but here are some friends, interesting midcentury-modern sites, and retro design resources that still have the OPEN sign up in the front window (although some have not updated for a while…), and we’re glad to learn of other active relevant sites.
midcentury modern furnishings
Retro Renovation: postwar 40s, 50s, and 60s-style kitchens, bathrooms and midcentury/modern home design.
modern design
Remodelista: comprehensive articles on modern home design and renovation products and projects.
Liz Kinder Ceramics – SF Philly Manchester-by-the-Sea-based ceramicist
retro livin’
Java’s Bachelor Pad: classic swingin’ bachelor pad/lounge/exotica culture.
vintage artifacts & threads
DoWahDiddy: twentieth century pop culture collectibles: vintage furniture, lamps, accessories, and memorabilia. Arizona
midcentury-modern home
Eichler Network/CA Modern – “Living today…the mid-century modern way”
lighting
Vintage Shades & Antique Lamps: Victorian-era lampshades, featuring custom-designed shade styles and original vintage lamps. California