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2 months ago | 
atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster |Jickie Torres
Some images just stick. Here are a few shots of some iconic and noteworthy spaces that are hard to forget. Photo by Jim BrownIssue: Spring 2006At the time this house was published in the Spring 2006 issue of Atomic Ranch, Joan and Gary Gand’s Swiss Miss house in Palm Springs, California, was only newly discovered to be created by Charles Dubois.
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2 months ago | 
atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster
Learn more about Poul Henningsen and his lighting innovations. Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) was a Danish designer, architect and cultural critic whose groundbreaking work in lighting remains iconic. Born in Copenhagen to renowned writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald, Henningsen grew up an intellectual, shaping his creative and critical approach to design. Initially trained as a functionalist architect, Henningsen shifted his focus to lighting in the 1920s.
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2 months ago | 
atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster
Browse our picks for the best of the best in MCM living room furniture. From coffee tables to credenzas, from lounge chairs to sofas, we’ve curated a list of the best in MCM living room furniture. Peruse our list below, and of course, peruse our site to get ideas for how an MCM living room can really come together. Coffee TablesMonstera coffee table, visit joybird.com. Androgyne coffee table, visit dwr.com. Eames molded plywood coffee table, visit store.hermanmiller.com.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
From October 29 to November 9, Trina Turk is unveiling a vibrant, Pride-themed window display at their boutique located at 891 N Palm Canyon Drive, featuring the unique and eclectic Tres Rainbow Chair via DDC&Co. This carefully handcrafted chair will be available for pre-sale exclusively through Trina Turk. Don’t miss the chance to see this stunning installation and pre-order a statement piece that celebrates both style and pride.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ioana Standavid Gubernat |Ian McMaster
Our renovation product picks to make the best of your next MCM home project. Lighting, wallpaper, tile, and hardware are all touches that make a world of difference in your home. Whether you’re doing a full-scale renovation knocking down walls or you’re simply trying to spruce up your MCM home, explore these retro friendly product picks perfect for freshening up your home. Renovation Product Picks: Lighting ELEIPSE wood pendant light on amazon.com.
Phosphorescent chandelier.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
It’s that time again: Palm Springs’ Modernism Week October 2024 is almost upon us! Oct. 25-27, marks this semi-annual extravaganza of tours, talks and other events. Atomic Ranch will be there with our own events plus our booth at the Modernism Show! Here’s a sneak peek into who will be with us at our Palm Springs Modernism Show booth. Of course, we’d love to see you in Palm Springs, but even if you can’t make it, we think you’ll still enjoy browsing our vendors’ excellent MCM-inspired products.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
It’s that time again: Palm Springs’ Modernism Week October 2024 is almost upon us! Oct. 25-27, marks this semi-annual extravaganza of tours, talks and other events. Atomic Ranch will be there with our own events plus our booth at the Modernism Show! Here’s a sneak peek into who will be with us at our Palm Springs Modernism Show booth. Of course, we’d love to see you in Palm Springs, but even if you can’t make it, we think you’ll still enjoy browsing our vendors’ excellent MCM-inspired products.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
These artists in the MCM tradition are creating works inspired by—and perfect for—mid mod interiors. Erich Meager Our first artist in the MCM tradition is Erich Meager—the world’s first and only ratiolaminartist. Based in Palm Springs, California, he creates layered works of art from precision-cut paper, wood, acrylic and metal.
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Sep 7, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
Find out how the trampoline bounced its way into American culture. The origins of the trampoline can be traced to ancient civilizations like China, Iran and Egypt. The Inuit people in Alaska used walrus skin to launch each other in the air for games, rituals and scouting their surroundings. Similarly, the Persians are said to have used a type of trampoline made of stretched animal hides for tumbling and acrobatics. However, the modern trampoline only began to take shape in the early 20th century.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
atomic-ranch.com | Ian McMaster
Explore these stylish storage units to hold your records and books. Whether or not your life is affected by back to school, the beginning of a new academic year is still a helpful cue to turn your attention to getting organized, starting fresh, and these stylish storage units can help you do just that. If your prized possessions are books, vinyl records, mid century ceramics or a mix, particleboard furniture just won’t do to house them.
