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10-19-ruby1.jpgCrazy about MidC Modern? The we've just found another little nugget of retro goodness for you. Started by Judith Engel up in Troy, New York, Ruby Modern is a small online store that sells "MID-CENTURY MODERN themed items." Right now that means clocks, artwork and travel bags with a very mod theme. The artwork is original SHAG and, in the case of the clocks, they are totally similar to Nelson and Eames designs...

 
 

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The artwork is just plain nutty. It's a collection of seriagraphs from The Shag Collection, 12 Stations of Ptolemy. You can really groove out with these mod zodiac prints.

This is a cool new source that we hope grows for fans of this style. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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Online/catalog only, pillows, decorative & office accessories, mid-century modern, artwork

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What is this "mid century modern" style? How can I learn more about it?

posted by Rick on 2007-10-19 15:07:06
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Ha. I was just going to post, "Am I the only one who's NOT crazy about MidC Modern?" I get why people like certain pieces, and why design-wise it's significant, but overall, it just doesn't do it for me. I do love those mod zodiac prints, though.

posted by janbrady on 2007-10-19 16:46:17
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It would be a far better site if she could get her hands on authentic Nelson clocks to sells alongside the seriographs. As it is, there is a glaring (almost offensive) disconnect.

At the very least set up different sites for the authentic art and knock-off clocks and bags.

posted by phaedrus on 2007-10-19 19:15:44
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Omigoodness -- Judith Engel used to run Vintage Vogue on River Street in Troy. I don't remember the bricks-and-mortar store being totally MCM; we'll have to see if it's still in business if we go out there for Christmas.

posted by wende in the twin cities on 2007-10-19 22:42:39
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I'm not really sure how those bags fit in...?

posted by Anna at D16 on 2007-10-19 23:18:34
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Okay, that clock is adorable.

posted by pisceanchick on 2007-10-19 23:23:34
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<3 the clock, too

posted by Ter on 2007-10-20 22:21:33
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