So much new design is derived from the classics. I often reference the 60s house of my childhood in the San Fernando Valley when styling a space, recalling the grand archways, wall-to-wall library shelves, huge kitchen island with built-in slots for a blender, and our burgundy powder room with French faucets. Would you believe my mom had a burgundy Lincoln to match that powder room? It was all meticulously mapped out by my nouveau riche parents, a successful home builder and interior designer. And it molded my sense of style.
But memory alone doesn’t always serve me correctly. That’s why I check out vintage design books at Dig Modern, a handy source for collections of images from the 30s through the 70s. They make a great selection of volumes on mid-century furniture available, like the plywood chairs below. There’s also an entire green section for energy-saving home designs.
In addition to the books, the site sells vintage furniture, fashion, gadgets and jewelry, and offers to locate items for you. Anyone in the market for an old Butterwick sewing cabinet, Seth Thomas clock or Trader Vic’s Tiki Glass? They can dig up those treasures and more.
