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Rue de Seine Design Galleries map

Rue de Seine - 5 Design Galleries for French Mid-Century Modern

Last week for a quick layover before heading to the Stockholm for Design Week, I stopped in Paris for a few days, you know just to pick up a few things and of course enjoy everything French, especially design. I write this post on Valentine’s Day which is quite appropriate, Paris deserves nothing less then love and I’ll focus that love on Rue de Seine and some of the best design galleries for French Mid-Century Modern of course.

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PostedFebruary 14, 2019
AuthorLina Hargrett
CategoriesArchitecture, Books, collect, Design, Flea Market, French Design, Galleries, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Shop, Travel
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Børge Mogensen on Spanish Chair

Furniture for the People or Not

Like many designers in the mid 20th century, Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) was an idealist and was focused on creating furniture that would not only stand the test of time in terms of quality but also inspire to design a home in a sensible and tasteful manner. His work was driven by social concerns, solving problems in residential living spaces with his studies in human proportions.

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PostedOctober 18, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
CategoriesDesign, collect, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Scandinavia, Shop
TagsBørge Mogensen, Danish design, Spanish Chair, leather, Oak, Lounge chairs
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No. 1, 2018 (41H x 31W x 2D inches)

No. 1, 2018 (41H x 31W x 2D inches)

The Erotic Series, Paintings by Louise Erhard

I’ve been following Louise Erhard’s work for several years now and I’m always so intrigued, not only with her artistic evolution but also, with the influences that have impacted her creativity. Her latest work, a series of erotic paintings, are product of research on mid-century color palettes, color block painting and abstract art.

Louise Erhard is a multidisciplinary artist, besides painting and drawings, she’s worked in photography, sculpture, and for the artistic form for which I learned about her work, collage. At an early age she learned to appreciate vintage finds. She grew up in her mother’s vintage clothing store and her father’s antique business. Her collage work includes many images taken from magazines from the 60s and 70s and today she still collects items from thrift stores and flea markets which contribute to her inspiration.

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In her new series of paintings Louise Erhard plays on her past work, a common thread of themes combined with her passion for color theory and desire for a minimalist aesthetic. Playfulness, eroticism, and art history references beat like a pulse throughout each piece. Her upbringing in tropical South Florida and a nostalgia for the past are also reflected in her work. There is a sense of traditional conservatism built in her practice, however, mixed with contemporary sexual liberalism embraced in humor.

View more of Louise Erhard’s artworks available at The Empty Apartment here

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“Always playing with physcological cause and effect, the color block nature of these works imply discovered narratives only after the viewer's eyes adjust, almost like a secret message.” - Louise Erhard


About Louise Erhard

Louise Erhard was born in Montclair, New Jersey in 1985. She attended Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. Her artwork has been part of group exhibitions curated by Jane Hart at the Arts and Culture Center in Hollywood, FL and by Beth Rudin de Woody at Gavlak Gallery, in Palm Beach, FL. Louise Erhard’s work has been featured on Grey Area. She has collaborated with design brands such as Print All Over Me and produced marketing and clothing campaigns for apparel brands such as American Apparel. She currently lives and works in Palm Beach, FL.


















PostedOctober 4, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
CategoriesArt, collect, Design, Interior Design, Shop, The Empty Apartment
TagsLouise Erhard, painting, contemporary art, historical influences, vintage, color block, abstract art, erotic, humor, minimal
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Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist

Design in Paradise

Designed in 1958 by Swedish architect and designer Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for the department store NK and their Triva furniture line, the Paradise Collection is a crossroads between traditional Swedish design and Scandinavian modern inspired in one of the most popular stories in the Bible.

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PostedJuly 27, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Design, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Scandinavia, Shop
TagsKerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Swedish design, Scandinavian Design
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storage baskets

Storage, Storage, Storage /Los Niños y el Almacenamiento

Ceci tells us about her favorite functional pieces to keep her kid’s belongings in order. What to look for and where to find them. Another bilingual post from The Empty Apartment.

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PostedJuly 23, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Interior Design, Kids, Shop
Tagsstorage, baskets, shelves, furniture
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Case Study #22 house by Pierre Koenig in Los Angeles. Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Case Study #22 house by Pierre Koenig in Los Angeles. Mid-Century Modern Architecture

The Case Study Ceramic Cylinder Planter

Historic and functional the Case Study Ceramic planter is a timeless classic.

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PostedJune 28, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Design, Interior Design, Shop
TagsModernica, Ceramic, planter, case study, Mid-Century, mid-century modern, outdoor
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Algunos tesoros de Brimfield/ Some treasures from Brimfield

Algunos tesoros de Brimfield/ Some treasures from Brimfield

Tesoros de Brimfield/ Brimfield Treasures

A few of the treasures we found at the Brimfield Antique Market and the unique history we were able to discover later.

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PostedJune 16, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Flea Market, Interior Design, Lifestyle, Shop, Travel
TagsBrimfield, Antiques, Pierre D'Avesn, Lalique, markings, House of Tudor, pewter
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goodbye, things Fumio Sasaki

goodbye things, a book review

A review on the book goodbye, things. Inspiration and reason to let go.

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PostedJune 12, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
CategoriesBooks, collect, Interior Design, Shop
Tagsgoodbye things, Fumio Sasaki, Jananese minimalism, book review, audible, amazon, inspiration
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The Basket Chair by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel designed in 1950

The Basket Chair by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel designed in 1950

A Chair's Reproduction

Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel’s Basket Chair from 1951 has been re-edited by furniture company KETTAL in a different material, read about this new version and let us know what you think of this reproduction.

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PostedMay 31, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Design, New York, Travel, Shop, Interior Design, Design Fair
TagsICFF, Nanna Ditzel, Kettal, reproduction
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ICFF Kids/Niños

As ICFF wraps up we'd like to share with you Ceci's favorite exhibited pieces for kids only! 

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PostedMay 25, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Design, Design Fair, Interior Design, Kids, New York, Shop, Travel
TagsICFF, Mexican Design, Brazilian design
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Opening Day at Brimfield Antique Markets (6:00 AM)

Opening Day at Brimfield Antique Markets (6:00 AM)

Brimfield Flea, Part 2

Opening Day at Brimfield starts early! Part 2 of my trip tells you what I found and how I managed the challenge, till next time!

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PostedMay 15, 2018
AuthorLina Hargrett
Categoriescollect, Design, Flea Market, Hotels, Shop, Travel, The Empty Apartment
TagsFlea Market, flea market finds, Boston, Brimfield
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