In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve gathered a smattering of well-made, female designed MCM and MCM-inspired pieces we love.
Modern
Orla Kiely knows her patterns! The velvet Lily Chair comes with a variety of pattern and color options. For pricing and availability, see orlakielyfurniture.com.
Mercury Mosaics makes gorgeous, MCM friendly, handmade tile. Peruse their designs here, and learn more about their origin story by reading here.
Designed by Nicole Hodson who founded Ciseal, the Pontiac Table takes its cues from the mid century’s sleek profiles. The piece is handmade in the US. For details and pricing, visit ciseal.com.
From lighting fixtures to bullet planters, Hip Haven is another fabulous female designed company in the Mid Century Modern tradition. Hop over to Hip Haven to see more.
Vintage
Eva Zeisel, the Mid Century Modern, self-described “maker of useful things,” brought fun and warmth to her designs. Vintage Zeisel Schramberg Tea Pot, $4,347 at 1stdibs.com.
A Danish Modern designer, Nanna Ditzel designed a variety of furniture, including a collaborative design with her husband for The Hanging Chair, as well as jewelry for Georg Jensen. She designed many pieces solo, however, including, Nanna Ditzel Nanny Rocking Chair in black, $1,438 at chairish.com.
Taking inspiration from her time in Colorado, mid century textile designer Ruth Adler Schnee‘s work is available through Knoll Textiles. (Florence Knoll herself was a Mid Century Modern designer and entrepreneur celebrated in her own right.) Nature Walk in Butterfly Wing, $73/yard available at knoll.com.
Women are part of the Mid Century Modern design and its continuing legacy, and we’re happy to continue spotlighting female designers and architects whenever we can. Read about more Modernist women such as Ray Eames.
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