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Rejuvenation is proud to be partnering with Blenko to bring its mid-century lamps and decanters back to the market – and to a new generation of modern design enthusiasts – more than 50 years after their initial introduction. Blenko glass table lamps: Flare, Wave, and Cylinder bases The Men Behind the Glass Though perhaps best ...
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Born of 1950s Modernist idealism, Mid-Century Modern was eventually a victim of its own success. In the early 1960s, as the novelty of the style’s clean, rational lines and space-inspired imagery wore off, manufacturers tried to keep their customers interested – and gain a wider popular market share – by “modifying” the now-familiar fixture forms with new ...
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Just as the nation itself experienced a youth-fueled revolution in the second half of the 1960s, so did the world of lighting. In both arenas, staid old ideas were re-imagined (or tossed out altogether) in search of fresh, colorful, experimental, and emotional directions that embodied the hope and groovy aspirations of a new generation and ...
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At the same time Mid-Century Modern was being infused with new emotion and color through Mod, another trend was also taking shape – Contemporary. Popular fads and youthful experimentation weren’t for everyone, and Modern lighting designers – aware that not all customers wanted to leave traditional elegance and beauty behind – carried their rational ideals ...
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This year, we’re spreading the holiday glow with an Artisan Fair in each of our stores. It’s an opportunity to celebrate American handcraft, and the local artists who bring beauty and great design into our everyday lives. At our Seattle store, the Artisan Fair takes place Saturday, November 10th, from 10AM to 5PM. We’ll have a ...
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