modobjects
cincinnatimodern’s favorite things, 2012 edition
Back by popular demand is our second annual installment of our 'favorite things' gift guide. In case you are stumped as to what to get the modern...
once, twice, SOLD to the highest bidder!
This is it, folks. A unique opportunity for someone who truly appreciates vintage style. The complete 'state of the art 1960' Nutone-Formica...
a quick and easy fix
One of our most cherished pieces of furniture is a buffet found at a Norwood thrift store in 1986. Shortly after we were married and moved...
form follows function
We obviously love classic modern furniture, but one thing we have learned through the years is that furniture must be as functional as it is...
these are a few of our favorite things…..
Since Oprah is not doing her ‘Favorite Things’ episode this year, I thought I would fill in with a list of our ‘Favorite MODERN Things.’ ...
flored
The 20th Century Cincinnati Show is over – and even though I did not need anything, it is always fun to look at all of the lamps and tables and...
straight talk
I’m all about the details. And the little things. I like things straight and even and perfect. Just ask Arlen – I really drive him...
notes to self
September 23 , 1991 Note to future self: I’m really sorry for painting the McCobb furniture and for getting rid of the original hardware...
featured publications
research + articles
- thesis on the work of architect james (jim) alexander melissa marty, 2002
- benjamin dombar various sources
- abrom dombar various sources
- woodie garber various sources
- rudy hermes various sources
- dick calef various sources
- carl strauss + ray roush various sources
- and the rest
modern books
- 50 from the 50s: modern architecture and interiors in cincinnati udo greinacher, elizabeth meyer, susan rissover, patrick snadon, margo warminski, 2002
- atomic ranch midcentury interiors michelle gringeri-brown (author), jim brown (photographer), 2012
- implosion elizabeth garber, 2018
- charley harper, an illustrated life, todd oldham & charley harper, 2007
- about design: insights and provocations for graphic design enthusiasts, gordon salchow, 2018
- cincinnati's terrace plaza hotel: an icon of american modernism, shawn patrick tubb, 2013