Mid-Century Modernism

Originally called “_____ ______” but renamed to “Mid-Century Modernism”

Good Design

Eliot ______ was appointed as the Director of Industrial Design at the ______ ____ _____ _____ in New York. He held annual “Good Design” exhibits in the galleries. For example, the Good Design in ______ ______. He selected _______ rather than individual pieces. Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen’s chairs won _____ place.

Noyes; Museum of Modern Art; Home Furnishings; designers; first

There was influence from WWII because of the synthetic resins/glue to _______ wood. The Eames created the LCM (_______ ______ _____) that had _____ sections. It was influenced from their leg splints. They also used _______ as a material. Their Lounge Chair and Ottoman had an ______ form.

laminate; Lounge Chair Wood; 5; fiberglass; articulated

Saarinen created a Tulip chair with a ________ form. He coined the term “_________”

pedestal; subscape

_______ ________, Eero Saarinen exhibition: _______ ______ ______ ______ _____

Charles Eames; molded chairs with compound curves

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The Eameses; LCW chair; 1946

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The Eameses; molded polyester chair; 1950

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The Eameses; molded fiberglass chair with compound curves; 1950

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The Eameses; rocker armchair; 1950

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The Eameses; lounge chair and ottoman; 1956

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The Eameses; storage unit; 1949-50

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The Eameses; La Chaise; 1948

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Eero Saarinen; Womb chair; 1948

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Eero Saarinen; Tulip Chair; 1957

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Eero Saarinen; TWA terminal; JFK Airport; NYC; 1962

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Eero Saarinen; Gateway Arch; St. Louis; 1965

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Arne Jacobsen; Ant chair; 1952

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Arne Jacobsen; Egg Chair; 1958

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Arne Jacobsen; Swan chair; 1958

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Harry Bertoia; wiremesh chairs; 1950s