Design History

Ever wondered where the Mid-Century Modern movement came from? Or maybe what Art Deco is and why is everyone obsessed with it? In our Design History series, we chat with Modsy’s resident VP of Style and Design Historian, Alessandra Wood, and explore topics on historical design movements and trends.

Design History: Celebrating 100 Years of Art Deco Design

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Art Deco is an iconic design style that showed up on the scene in the early 1900s. A bit ...

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Design History Spotlight: The Cultural Origins of the Bachelor Pad in the Mid-Century

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How the mid-century bachelor pad challenged and informed gender norms of the time. This post is ...

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The 80s Are Back: Here’s How Designers Are Styling With 1980s Decor Influences

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We have some exciting interior design news: The 80s are back! But don’t worry—only the good ...

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The Render Episode 6: How to Shelter In Place Like a Victorian

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Welcome to the visual companion for the sixth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...

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(Episode 4) The Render Visual Companion: Where Do Interior Design Trends Come From and Why Do They Die?

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Welcome to the visual companion to the fourth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Mid-Century Modern Interior Design

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We don’t need to explain the mid-century modern interior design trend, which has been a fan ...

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5 Iconic Christmas Tree Moments That Changed The Holidays

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Christmas is just around the corner and we’re already feeling the holiday spirit take over. ...

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Design History: Get to Know the Stories Behind 3 Iconic Chairs

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When it comes to the world of furniture, no category has as many “iconic” designs ...

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Art Deco – Design Movement to Design Trend

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You may or may not follow – or be a fan of – trends, but they probably show up in your life (or ...

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A Design Historian’s Perspective: The Trend is “Collector”

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By Alessandra Wood, Ph.D., Modsy Director of Style Over the past decade, we’ve been seeing an ...

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