Lanvin Glam: Iselin Steiro + Kinga Rajzak by Steven Meisel

In an impeccably furnished Modernist Glam apartment, beautiful Iselin and Kinga duel for Lanvin's newest pieces. Who could ask for more?

Via fashion gone rogue.

Fresh Finds: 70s Glam: Paco Rabanne, Studio Kastilia, Harvey Guzzini + more

A sleek and chic dining set featuring chrome and brass plated steel, smoked glass, and 6 velvet upholstered chairs. In the style of Romeo Rega, a leading Italian figure who alongside Gabriella Crespi, Willy Rizzo, and Maison Jansen, championed 1970s Modernist Glam. Signed with Made in Italy and Italian quality control labels.





A monumental arc lamp designed by the Guzzini studio, featuring an 8-foot tall arc and a heavy cube base made of solid polished carrera marble. The dome shade is comprised of translucent acrylic and brushed steel, and features both interior and exterior illumination.

This is a rare example with a brass plated finish to both the arc and shade.






A rare and sleek collapsible vanity by Studio Kastilia featuring a soft upholstered seat, pivoting mirror, and removable trays.





Comprised of plasticized brass elements that interlock via clips, allowing manipulation into a variety of compositions. It was this system that formed the basis of many of Paco Rabanne's clothing designs, turning the architecture-trained designer into the enfant terrible of 1960s French fashion.





An Italian Modernist serving tray, featuring a refined composition of smoked glass and brushed brass.


Via Modern Love, with many more great finds to come.

Spaces: Ilse Crawford: 226 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong

A new residential development by Blake's in Hong Kong.  From Studio Annetta:

226 Hollywood Road in the old neighbourhood Sheung Wan (just west of Central) was designed by British designer Ilse Crawford and is a refreshing change from the usual character-less high rise apartments this city usually has to offer. This development is unique in many ways - not only are the apartments of reasonable size, the entire project has been designed in a way that retains some sense of the local neighbourhoods original character.

A muted neutral palette is highlighted with elegant touches of brass and gold.  A well chosen selection of 20th Century modernism compliments the interior including Utrecht lounge chairs by Gerrit Rietveld,  an Arne Jacobsen Oxford chair, a Gio Ponti style console, a gold Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti, a 4801 Lounge chair by Joe Colombo, a spectacular Lobmeyer chandelier, and fine leather Cab dining chairs by Mario Bellini.

Clémence Poésy by Tesh

Clémence Poésy on Verner Panton's 270F chair for Thonet, photographed by Tesh for the February 2011 issue of Marie Claire US.

Via modern love's tumblr, via fashiongonerogue.

Dragonette in Milan

A live performance on Italian TV and a humorous interview with Vogue Italia in the Fendi Showroom. Enjoy!

Via Dragonette's Facebook.

Daily Dose: Natural Touch

A great shot of Platner and Eames, with a little bit of Damien Hirst for good measure.  Just a sample from the amazing photographic portfolio of Sam McAdam.

 Via Modern Love's Tumblr.

Listen: Jenny and Johnny: Big Wave (Live)

A great tune to kick-off your weekend.

Spaces: Eve Robinson Associates: Scarsdale, NY

A beautiful light-flooded Scarsdale home by New York-based Eve Robinson Associates. Furnishing the interior is a blend of contemporary and classic modernism, including huge hanging mobile lamps by David Weeks; Papa Bear lounge chair and ottoman by Hans Wegner; a walnut lounge chair and magazine table by Jens Risom; and a handsome set of leather and walnut Eero Saarinen Executive chairs.

Via Eve Robinson.

Fresh Finds: An All-Seating Update with Verner Panton, Jan Kuypers, Eames + more

An early Verner Panton S-chair in glossy white for Herman Miller. What was to become heralded as the first single piece molded chair, the S-chair was actually based on an earlier design by Poul Kjaerholm, which was prototyped in wire and papier-mache in 1953. This example is from the 6th year of production, with a date stamp of 1973.



A pair of rare Nipigon chairs by Dutch designer Jan Kuypers. Crafted from solid birch, this design featured molded plywood panels and legs angled like the points of a compass, a theme prevalent among many designs of the time, including works by Jean Prouve, Pierre Jeanneret, Friso Kramer, and Allan Gould.





A lyrical French Modernist Fleur-de-Lis arm chair.




A sculptural leather and teak lounge chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen. The bottom photo is of Havmand-Olsen's Model 240 lounge chair for Mogens Kold, published in Mobilia 1958.



Several 1960s production Charles + Ray Eames cream fiberglass side shell chairs for Herman Miller.


Via Modern Love, with many more great finds to come.

Christy Turlington by James Houston

A masterful shot from James Houston, for (Not Only) Black + White Magazine, 2005.

Daily Dose: Andre Balazs in his office

A snapshot of  hotelier Andre Balazs' office, furnished with a fine blend of French, American, Danish, and Brazilian Mid-Century Modernism.

From Todd Selby's shoot for Louis Vuitton, via The Selby.

9 Eyes

At times beautiful, and at times ugly.

At times comical, and at times perplexing.

At times triumphant, and at times tragic.

But always, always intriguing.

Candid and unflinching portraits of the human condition, through the 9 eyes of Google's Street-View camera.

Via 9 eyes.