Mid-Century Modern

Save On MCM Style At City Modern 5’s Liquidation Sale

By Nikki Barringer / November 16, 2019 /

In bum-us-out news, City Modern 5 is closing its doors after 6 years making your mid-century dreams come true. They’ll be hosting a liquidation sale all weekend long at their 1112 S. Akard Street location. Since they’re typically an appointment-only showroom, this is a double huge deal.

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Disney Streets Midcentury Modern Has Vintage Details You Adore

By Joanna England / June 24, 2016 /

No, you’re not having deja vu. You have seen this Disney Streets midcentury modern before. Your first introduction may have been in 1954, when this George Halfin-designed, atomic-era house was featured in the 1954 Parade of Homes. After that, it’s been on and off the market several times, featured in D Magazine, CultureMap, and more. And just as…

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Meticulously Renovated Midcentury Modern on Mayflower

By Joanna England / June 8, 2016 /

When architect and city councilman Vernon Smith built this Oak Cliff home in 1949, much of the features were revolutionary for the time. A double carport worked well for the growing number of two-car households. The windows and lines were clean and angular. The floorplan allowed for movement throughout the space with relative ease. And that…

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New Build in Kessler Woods Modeled After Midcentury Moderns

By Joanna England / May 17, 2016 /

Noted eco-friendly architect Jonathan Delcambre designed this home at 706 Kessler Woods Trail to look like homes built more than a half-century ago, but with the addition of stained wood siding and perfectly proportioned masonry, this home stands out. We love the lines, the presence on the lot, and the gorgeous interiors from Allison Brooks…

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Midcentury Modern in Monticello Has Period Charm With Functional Updates

By Eric Prokesh / March 24, 2016 /

This midcentury modern at 3401 Dorothy Lane is that kind of rare property that will find a buyer rather than the other way round. In fact, the next owner will be only the third in the vintage 1952 house’s history. The street front, deceptively simple, belies the wealth of carefully planned, abundant, interior space and decorative detail contained behind the…

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