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Our favourite Instagram accounts for mid-century inspiration

Instagram can be a brilliant source of inspiration for design enthusiasts, from discovering gorgeous interiors to little seen designs by lesser known designers. And there’s plenty on the mid-century theme to be explored and enjoyed too.

Here is a selection of our favourite mid-century Instagram accounts (aside from our own @midcenturymag account of course!) – do let us know of anyone else you think we should be following.

Mid-Century Instagram: Architecture and Interiors

 

A photo posted by Atelier Graphique Turtle (@atelier_graphique_turtle) on Feb 23, 2016 at 12:11pm PST

 

@atelier_graphique_turtle

If the concrete walls and Eames rarities look vaguely familiar, it’s because we featured the home of the man behind Atelier Graphique Turtle, Jeroen Lathouwers, in MidCentury 09. Keep up with Jeroen’s love of Eames and collectables through his beautifully photographed Instagram feed.

 

A photo posted by Mark Griffiths (@obsessilicious) on Jan 22, 2016 at 5:30am PST


@obsessilicious

Mark Griffiths, the British designer behind Yumalum, shares images of the renovation of his house, alongside examples of his work. If these images are anything to go on, the final result will be spectacular!

 

A photo posted by Carla Maher (@the_wood_house) on Jan 6, 2016 at 4:48am PST

 

@The_Wood_House

Another restoration project – this time a 1950 house in the middle of the woods in New York State. Carla Maher’s feed shares the stunning results of their painstaking work – and, currently, some breathtaking winter scenes.

 

A photo posted by Karen // Destination Eichler (@destinationeichler) on Feb 1, 2016 at 5:00pm PST

 

@destinationeichler

Moving to the west coast, Karen and John share the progress of their renovation of their 1959 Joseph Eichler home, space by space. Find out more about their project on their website.

 

A photo posted by Virginia (@roddyandginger) on Jan 23, 2016 at 1:41am PST

 

@roddyandginger

Back on this side of the Atlantic, designer Virginia of Roddy and Ginger, posts images of her London home, which is often used as a location house. We’re particularly envious of her mid-century ceramics collection.

 

A photo posted by Modernist Estates (@modernistestates) on Jan 17, 2016 at 1:57am PST

 

@modernistestates

The Modernist Estates blog (and book) probably needs no introduction to readers of MidCentury – its author, Stefi Orazi, is one of our contributors. The Instagram accounts offers more of the same, featuring estates such as this one, Ingestre Road Estate in London’s Kentish Town.

 

A photo posted by The Modern House (@themodernhouse) on Feb 17, 2016 at 5:21am PST

 

@themodernhouse

Another way to tap into the expertise of the The Modern House. As well as properties for sale (such as this Span House in New Ash Green), their Instagram account also shares dream homes from around the world.

 

For even more mid-century architecture and interiors inspiration, we recommend taking a look at @_modernrestoration_, @modarchitecture and the spectacular @Theimportanceofbeingmodernist.

Mid-Century Instagram: Prints and Pattern

 

A photo posted by Joe Pearson (@designfortoday) on Jan 31, 2016 at 1:14am PST

 

@designfortoday

Love midcentury prints and illustration? You’ll need to check out the regular injection of Instagram delight provided by Joe Pearson, a collector and publisher. This image is taken from the fantastic 1961 book, Edward and the Horse by Olle Eksell & Ann Rand. 

 

A photo posted by Chelsea Cefai (@sheilabownas) on Oct 13, 2015 at 12:48am PDT

 

@sheilabownas

See glimpses from the archive of Sheila Bownas – as featured in MidCentury 05 – a pattern designer who created work for big high street brands in the 1950s and ’60s, selected by the archive’s guardian, Chelsea Cefai.

 

Mid-Century Instagram: Furniture and Objects

 

A photo posted by Sophie Pearce (@betonbrutlondon) on Jan 19, 2016 at 1:45am PST


@betonbrutlondon

Featuring scenes from inside the very stylish studio space of Beton Brut in Hackney Wick, London. We included their Buyer’s Guide to Dutch Lighting in MidCentury 09, and there’s plenty of that to pore over. We’re also very fond of the Robin Day chairs pictured here. 

 

A photo posted by @elemental_uk on Nov 19, 2015 at 7:35am PST

 

@elemental_UK 

A look at the latest finds from Elemental. From industrial clocks to haberdashery cabinets, it’s always a pleasure to see what they’ll post next, like this Stilnovo chandelier for instance.

 

A photo posted by MCM Interiors (@mcm__interiors) on Feb 21, 2016 at 10:32am PST

 

@mcm__interiors

Specialising in mid-century Scandinavian design, this is a great way of keeping up with MCM Interiors’ latest stock, such as this model FD-146 chair by Peter Hvidt. 

 

A photo posted by Nest.co.uk (@nest_co_uk) on Jan 13, 2016 at 4:54am PST

 

@nest_co_uk

One to follow for officially licensed editions and reissues by some of design’s biggest names. Two of Vitra’s wooden dolls, originally designed for Alexander Girard’s house, look pretty here against a contemporary backdrop by Hay.

 

A photo posted by Herman Miller (@hermanmiller) on Jan 30, 2016 at 9:48am PST

 

@hermanmiller 

With a catalogue of designs such as belongs to Herman Miller, it’s surely no surprise their Instagram account is a visual treat. Look out for archive photographs and advertising alongside contemporary pieces and links to interviews.  

 

A photo posted by Isokon Plus (@isokonplus) on Feb 8, 2016 at 3:24am PST

 

@isokonplus

This image, taken by Alex Grace Photography, shows off the distinctive curves of the Isokon Penguin Donkey, designed by Egon Riss in 1939. Follow their account for archive material about Isokon and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the making of Isokonplus furniture in East London today.

 

A photo posted by @esotericsurvey on Feb 4, 2016 at 9:34am PST

 

@esotericsurvey

Esoteric Survey is a Californian dealer, “with an emphasis on California and the obscure”. It’s the latter that makes this account such a joy to follow, such as these beautiful ceramics by LaGardo Tackett.

 

Useful links

Follow MidCentury magazine on Instagram

See more images of Atelier Graphique Turtle’s home in MidCentury 09

Find out more about the people behind The Modern House and Sheila Bownas accounts

Read our review of the Modernist Estates book

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