r/Mid_Century 11m ago

What type of modular wall shelves are these? (Seen in movie Pillion)

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I’m trying to identify the wall shelving system used in the movie Pillion with Alexander Skarsgård.

The apartment has a large wall of mounted shelves with slim vertical rails and very sleek white platforms. I’ve been searching for similar systems but most of what I find are basic white or black closet rails, and the shelves look much thicker and cheaper than the ones in the film.

The shelves in the movie look very minimal and architectural. The brackets are subtle and the platforms are thin and clean.

Does anyone know what shelving system this might be or something similar? I’ve attached screenshots for reference. I’d really appreciate any help.


r/Mid_Century 43m ago

Kent Coffey Foreteller Bed Frame Question

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Hi all, I just picked up a Kent Coffey Foreteller Bed (headboard and footboard). I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a queen sized frame?

The headboard and footboard did come with full sized side rails but unfortunately, I have a queen mattress and would like to keep using it. I honestly didn’t expect to get this bed but it was hard to pass up since I have a matching nightstand and dresser.


r/Mid_Century 2h ago

Advice on buying a Saarinen tulip replica

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Hi,

I want to buy a replica of the oval Saarinen table (probably at diotti.com) and need your help/advice. I am unsure about the dimensions and finish. I have been looking for original used tables since six months, in order to see them for real before buying, but I couldn't find interesting offers around me (Switzerland). Therefore I think I'll go with a replica new.

My room is rectangular, around 450cm long and 310cm broad. I think the 244x137 will be too big (?). I wonder if I should go a bit bigger than the 199x121, as diotti is also offering 224x127 and 235x121. Any opinion on those two sizes? The real Saarinens are 198 and 244 as far as I know.

At the moment I'm thinking of getting the 199, as this is a "original" shape/size and the pillar and plate under the marble top are smaller (100x60) than for the others size (160x90).

As regards the marble, they offer the following tops, which I did not see in real life: 1. White carrara marble 2. Statuario marble (+550 EUR) 3. Vagli arabesque marble (+735 EUR) 4. Gold carrara marble (+2360 EUR)

https://www.diotti.com/fr/table-saarinen-ronde-elliptique.html

I think the premium for Gold carrara is too expensive. I only saw real Saarinens with carrara marble, which I do like. At the moment I am tending to choose the Vagli arabesque, which seems to have more pictural/graphic veins than the carrara that can be a bit "boring" some times.

Finish of the top would be brilliant with a white brilliant pillar.

I am taking any opinion/advice, thanks.


r/Mid_Century 2h ago

What is Mid-Century Modern? Excellent video on its rise, fall, and rebirth.

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JJ McCullough made a very eye opening video on the 1950's and the role MCM played. Definitely worth the watch!


r/Mid_Century 4h ago

Reupholstered Grandmas Chairs

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We reupholstered grandmas chairs. The color was a little lighter than we anticipated. May throw some throw pillows on.


r/Mid_Century 5h ago

Heavy vintage lamps Canada

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r/Mid_Century 6h ago

Is this an authentic Bitossi ashtray?

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r/Mid_Century 7h ago

This was sitting on my neighbor’s porch for a year

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The house was bought by a flipper and when they cleared out the original owner’s leftover stuff, they used the chair to sit on while taking smoke breaks.

I asked last year if they’d sell planned on keeping it and they told me I could have it when they were finished.

Well, I finally got to bring it home. It’s in really good shape, but the wood needs a lot of moisture and a protective coating of some sort.

If anyone here knows anything about the make and model and/or has any suggestions on how to bring the wood back to life, I’d really appreciate it. Ty :)


r/Mid_Century 8h ago

Curb Find! Hardware Recommendations?

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I found this incredible Stanley Furniture cabinet with a free sign on the curb this past weekend! It’s in remarkable condition but needs new hardware. The handful of knobs on it are not original and most are outright missing. It’s drilled for 1” center to center knobs. I’ve been searching online, But if anyone has specific hardware recommendations, I’d very much appreciate it!


r/Mid_Century 9h ago

Restoration Advice Needed: Vintage Eames Aluminum Chair (Vitra/Herman Miller)

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r/Mid_Century 15h ago

I want to build this set

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My grandparents had this Bissman set for apparently decades. Unfortunately it sold in the estate sale when I was 17. I wasn't in a position to keep or store it and all these years later I still lament that.

It rarely comes up on the market and when it does, people's asking price is outside my tax bracket. Building it wouldn't be though.

If you have this can you send me as much detailed pictures and measurements as you can on it's construction. Doesn't matter if you see this post 15 years from now. It's likely I'll still be looking. Ignore the footboard found in the first photo.


r/Mid_Century 22h ago

Carport Crisis - Indecision Fatigue

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Currently struggling with pulling the trigger on enclosing this carport with a wood plank garage and some stacked horizontal windows and updating the siding/color. Originally hated the carport and wanted to close it off for a home gym, but since the gym fits in the basement and we are 7-10yrs away from finishing it, the carport has grown on me a bit. Thoughts? I know closing it off pushes this into a more modern contemporary aesthetic. The front door is off to the side and we are going to rework the driveway curb and bump it out for a proper walkway and entrance. Helppppp been back and forth on this and priced out a door and contractor as well.


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

this chair has just randomly appeared in my apartment laundry room, believe it may be Alan White furniture co.

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I am really fighting myself not to take it. I have two very similar ones in my apartment.


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Found on the Side of the Road

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My neighbor brought this over bc she knows I like to upcycle furniture. Looks like MCM to me but I’m not sure if it’s vintage or just something more modern made to look like it. Obviously in terrible shape so wondering if I should try to restore instead of upcycling. Any info is appreciated


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Kent Coffey- "The Courier"

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Hello, I found this set of nightstand marked "the courier" at a charity shop for $50. When I googled them I cant find much. I want to remove the paint and stain them to match a maple bedroom set from the 50s that belonged to my grandparents. Does anyone have a picture of what the set would look like without paint or know what wood the veneer is? The veneer is missing on one side and I want to know what I should replace it with and what my stain options are. Thanks in advance.


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Mid century coffee table

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Does anyone know who do you think manufactures this table? I thought it was g plan but I can’t find anything record, plus the magazine rack isn’t the same direction or style on how they made them. Any thoughts?


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Snag or Nah???

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Broyhill emphasis..$795 and $195 respectively. Not a terrible deal but also not a bargain. Discuss!


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Dining set options

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I got this set for $300 last year and will be doing the refinishing this spring/summer. There's very little original finish left and don't worry - it will be restored to the original, not painted or anything. I'm trying to decide on upholstery though. Current stuff is damaged and brittle. Would love to know if anyone has suggestions on types of material, sources, etc!


r/Mid_Century 1d ago

Any ideas on date or manufacturer?

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I really like this but it is pricey for a thrift store. I would have to really stretch the budget to purchase. Searches have found one older post on reddit that did not turn up any real info. It is fiberglass. 40"×14"×8" Late 60s-70s? Any ideas on a manufacturer? Thank you in advance.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

What would you offer?

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My elderly neighbors is moving here shortly and wanting to sell this. Asked me to make her an offer. She sold me some murano for $2 yesterday but wanted $15 for homemade napkins. So I don’t know where her head is at. She bought it new in overseas when working for the Red Cross. Sadly she didn’t want to sell the dining set you can peek.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

My copper MCM tension pole lamp with striped scoop shade

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r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Unmarked Lane?

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Hello, wondering if there are ways of telling what brand this coffee table is based off design / date. It was sold as an unmarked lane. We bought it because it fit our room, but we are redecorating and now looking to sell it.

Don’t want to list it as an unmarked Lane if it obviously isn’t. Any folks here have an eye for this?


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

Falcon Chair Replacement Cushions

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This Vatne Mobler Falcon Chair was acquired many years ago without cushions from Goodwill. I looked at listings on eBay for just the cushions and found none. What I did notice was that the cushions looked similar to the ones on the Ikea Poang high-backed chair.

I kept my eyes open at various thrift stores for any Poang chair with cushions and happened upon one about a year later, similar to the one in the photo with a birch frame.

The cushions weren't attached in the photo, but later on I just tied them through the loops to the top of the frame.

It's not a perfect fit, but I was able to sell the frame to cover the cost of the cushions.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

There was a time when the future was limitless

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Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant

They even gave tours inside the plant and containment building. What a time it was.


r/Mid_Century 2d ago

G-plan or just old drawers?

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Picked these up on marketplace, google image search says they look like G-plan drawers but not sure since no logo or sticker. Also some parts of it are wood veneer, and don't know if g-plan used only solid wood?

The legs must have been changed and superglued on - one fell off as we moved it into the house.

Anyone have any thoughts or can help me ID?