Travis Smith
@midmodmodernist.bsky.social
Mid Century Modern Designer. Palm Springer. Kitsch enabler.
My Mid Century Modern Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/midcenturymodernist
My Mid Century Modern Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/midcenturymodernist
Eeny Meeny Miny Mod…
Which is your favorite?
I believe some or most of these are model renderings from the vintage 60’s “Paradise Palms” development in Las Vegas, designed by MCM architect icons Palmer & Krisel.
#paradisepalms #midcenturylasvegas #midcenturyhome #midcenturyarchitecture
Which is your favorite?
I believe some or most of these are model renderings from the vintage 60’s “Paradise Palms” development in Las Vegas, designed by MCM architect icons Palmer & Krisel.
#paradisepalms #midcenturylasvegas #midcenturyhome #midcenturyarchitecture
March 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Eeny Meeny Miny Mod…
Which is your favorite?
I believe some or most of these are model renderings from the vintage 60’s “Paradise Palms” development in Las Vegas, designed by MCM architect icons Palmer & Krisel.
#paradisepalms #midcenturylasvegas #midcenturyhome #midcenturyarchitecture
Which is your favorite?
I believe some or most of these are model renderings from the vintage 60’s “Paradise Palms” development in Las Vegas, designed by MCM architect icons Palmer & Krisel.
#paradisepalms #midcenturylasvegas #midcenturyhome #midcenturyarchitecture
As a child of the 70’s I have a soft spot for the design trends of this decade! One of my chores at our house was to rake (!) our wall-to-wall shag carpeting 😆.
#70sdesign #70sinteriors #shagcarpet #groovybaby #midcentmod #mod
#70sdesign #70sinteriors #shagcarpet #groovybaby #midcentmod #mod
March 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As a child of the 70’s I have a soft spot for the design trends of this decade! One of my chores at our house was to rake (!) our wall-to-wall shag carpeting 😆.
#70sdesign #70sinteriors #shagcarpet #groovybaby #midcentmod #mod
#70sdesign #70sinteriors #shagcarpet #groovybaby #midcentmod #mod
Hmmm…
Who’s your mood today?
Cher or Farrah? 🤩
(And note the perfect graphic fonts for each!)
#vintagetoys #cher #Farrah #retro
Who’s your mood today?
Cher or Farrah? 🤩
(And note the perfect graphic fonts for each!)
#vintagetoys #cher #Farrah #retro
March 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hmmm…
Who’s your mood today?
Cher or Farrah? 🤩
(And note the perfect graphic fonts for each!)
#vintagetoys #cher #Farrah #retro
Who’s your mood today?
Cher or Farrah? 🤩
(And note the perfect graphic fonts for each!)
#vintagetoys #cher #Farrah #retro
Mid Century Modern Obsession:
1957 Alcoa Aluminum House brochure 🤩
#midcenturyfurniture #midcenturyinteriors #50sfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign #atomicage
1957 Alcoa Aluminum House brochure 🤩
#midcenturyfurniture #midcenturyinteriors #50sfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign #atomicage
March 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Mid Century Modern Obsession:
1957 Alcoa Aluminum House brochure 🤩
#midcenturyfurniture #midcenturyinteriors #50sfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign #atomicage
1957 Alcoa Aluminum House brochure 🤩
#midcenturyfurniture #midcenturyinteriors #50sfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign #atomicage
Join me for coffee and breakfast?
Loving this vintage 60’s kitchen interior!
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign #midcenturykitchen #60skitchen #70skitchen #spaceagedesign #spaceageinterior #60sspaceage #60smod #vintagespaceage #retrofuturism #60sinterior
Loving this vintage 60’s kitchen interior!
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign #midcenturykitchen #60skitchen #70skitchen #spaceagedesign #spaceageinterior #60sspaceage #60smod #vintagespaceage #retrofuturism #60sinterior
March 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Join me for coffee and breakfast?
Loving this vintage 60’s kitchen interior!
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign #midcenturykitchen #60skitchen #70skitchen #spaceagedesign #spaceageinterior #60sspaceage #60smod #vintagespaceage #retrofuturism #60sinterior
Loving this vintage 60’s kitchen interior!
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign #midcenturykitchen #60skitchen #70skitchen #spaceagedesign #spaceageinterior #60sspaceage #60smod #vintagespaceage #retrofuturism #60sinterior
Mid Century Modern House of the Week.
Two “Snack Bars”, a pool, and an atrium?
I’m in! 🤩
#midcenturyhome #indooroutdoorliving #midcenturymodern #floorplans
Two “Snack Bars”, a pool, and an atrium?
I’m in! 🤩
#midcenturyhome #indooroutdoorliving #midcenturymodern #floorplans
March 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Mid Century Modern House of the Week.
Two “Snack Bars”, a pool, and an atrium?
I’m in! 🤩
#midcenturyhome #indooroutdoorliving #midcenturymodern #floorplans
Two “Snack Bars”, a pool, and an atrium?
I’m in! 🤩
#midcenturyhome #indooroutdoorliving #midcenturymodern #floorplans
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the ride of a lifetime in these Vintage Concept Cars from the 50s and 60s! The future sure ain’t what it used to be! #retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #conceptcar #vintagefuture #vintagecar #caroftomorrow #dreamcar #atomicdesign
March 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the ride of a lifetime in these Vintage Concept Cars from the 50s and 60s! The future sure ain’t what it used to be! #retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #conceptcar #vintagefuture #vintagecar #caroftomorrow #dreamcar #atomicdesign
Futurama Friday!
Spaceport of the Future by James R. Powers, 1957. Looks like people still smoke in the future!
#retrofuturism #VintageFuture #yesterdaystomorrow #spaceagedesign #vintageillustration #futurama
Spaceport of the Future by James R. Powers, 1957. Looks like people still smoke in the future!
#retrofuturism #VintageFuture #yesterdaystomorrow #spaceagedesign #vintageillustration #futurama
February 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Futurama Friday!
Spaceport of the Future by James R. Powers, 1957. Looks like people still smoke in the future!
#retrofuturism #VintageFuture #yesterdaystomorrow #spaceagedesign #vintageillustration #futurama
Spaceport of the Future by James R. Powers, 1957. Looks like people still smoke in the future!
#retrofuturism #VintageFuture #yesterdaystomorrow #spaceagedesign #vintageillustration #futurama
Spring Fever! 🌼
Did you grow up with this look at your house?
“Really, dear, it’s not too much?”
#vintagepatiofurniture #vintagepatio #midcenturypatio #tealandgreen #teal #midcenturykitsch #kitsch #midmod #60sretro #retropatio
Did you grow up with this look at your house?
“Really, dear, it’s not too much?”
#vintagepatiofurniture #vintagepatio #midcenturypatio #tealandgreen #teal #midcenturykitsch #kitsch #midmod #60sretro #retropatio
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Spring Fever! 🌼
Did you grow up with this look at your house?
“Really, dear, it’s not too much?”
#vintagepatiofurniture #vintagepatio #midcenturypatio #tealandgreen #teal #midcenturykitsch #kitsch #midmod #60sretro #retropatio
Did you grow up with this look at your house?
“Really, dear, it’s not too much?”
#vintagepatiofurniture #vintagepatio #midcenturypatio #tealandgreen #teal #midcenturykitsch #kitsch #midmod #60sretro #retropatio
Mid Century Modern Porn: vintage 50’s Knoll Furniture ad.
#1950s #advertising #knoll #harrybertoia #diamondchair #MidCenturyModernPorn #madmenstyle #bertoiachair #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturystyle #midcenturychair #midcenturyfurniture
#1950s #advertising #knoll #harrybertoia #diamondchair #MidCenturyModernPorn #madmenstyle #bertoiachair #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturystyle #midcenturychair #midcenturyfurniture
February 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Mid Century Modern Porn: vintage 50’s Knoll Furniture ad.
#1950s #advertising #knoll #harrybertoia #diamondchair #MidCenturyModernPorn #madmenstyle #bertoiachair #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturystyle #midcenturychair #midcenturyfurniture
#1950s #advertising #knoll #harrybertoia #diamondchair #MidCenturyModernPorn #madmenstyle #bertoiachair #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturystyle #midcenturychair #midcenturyfurniture
Retro Futurism: vintage 50’s concept “Car of the Future.” I bet you didn’t think we’d all be driving a giant razor? 🤣. #retrofuturism #vintagefuture #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #conceptcar #vintagecar #50scars #gyrowheel
February 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Retro Futurism: vintage 50’s concept “Car of the Future.” I bet you didn’t think we’d all be driving a giant razor? 🤣. #retrofuturism #vintagefuture #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #conceptcar #vintagecar #50scars #gyrowheel
Let’s all FUNdo!
Throw on a banlon mock turtleneck or a caftan and fire up your avocado green fondue pot!
#fondue #70sparty #fridaynight #weekendvibe
Throw on a banlon mock turtleneck or a caftan and fire up your avocado green fondue pot!
#fondue #70sparty #fridaynight #weekendvibe
February 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Let’s all FUNdo!
Throw on a banlon mock turtleneck or a caftan and fire up your avocado green fondue pot!
#fondue #70sparty #fridaynight #weekendvibe
Throw on a banlon mock turtleneck or a caftan and fire up your avocado green fondue pot!
#fondue #70sparty #fridaynight #weekendvibe
WOW! What a day here yesterday having our 1963 home featured on the Signature Modernism Week tour! We had 600 MCM fans come through our house over the course of the day!
#modernismweek #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #midcenturystyle #palmsprings
#modernismweek #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #midcenturystyle #palmsprings
February 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
WOW! What a day here yesterday having our 1963 home featured on the Signature Modernism Week tour! We had 600 MCM fans come through our house over the course of the day!
#modernismweek #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #midcenturystyle #palmsprings
#modernismweek #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #midcenturystyle #palmsprings
Ok, I’m obsessed with whatever the Bavarian Alpine Inn was (is???), AND her entire look is EVERYTHING! Anyone ever heard of this? Or better yet, been there?! Please tell us everything! Inquiring minds want to know!
#60sfashion #retro #weekend #fridaynight #60saesthetic #retro #midcenturymodern
#60sfashion #retro #weekend #fridaynight #60saesthetic #retro #midcenturymodern
February 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Ok, I’m obsessed with whatever the Bavarian Alpine Inn was (is???), AND her entire look is EVERYTHING! Anyone ever heard of this? Or better yet, been there?! Please tell us everything! Inquiring minds want to know!
#60sfashion #retro #weekend #fridaynight #60saesthetic #retro #midcenturymodern
#60sfashion #retro #weekend #fridaynight #60saesthetic #retro #midcenturymodern
Mid Century Modern Porn: vintage 50’s house plan.
#vintagehouseplan #midcenturymodern #1950s #architecture #swankypad #palmsprings #midcenturyhouse #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturyarchitecture
#vintagehouseplan #midcenturymodern #1950s #architecture #swankypad #palmsprings #midcenturyhouse #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturyarchitecture
February 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Mid Century Modern Porn: vintage 50’s house plan.
#vintagehouseplan #midcenturymodern #1950s #architecture #swankypad #palmsprings #midcenturyhouse #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturyarchitecture
#vintagehouseplan #midcenturymodern #1950s #architecture #swankypad #palmsprings #midcenturyhouse #midcenturymodernhome #midcenturyarchitecture
Current Mood: (I want what they’re having 🤪)
#currentmood #vintageadvertising #vintageappliances #midcenturyporn #50sappliances #50sadvertising #50sfashion #50saesthetic #50svintage #50skitchen #kitsch #midcenturykitsch
#currentmood #vintageadvertising #vintageappliances #midcenturyporn #50sappliances #50sadvertising #50sfashion #50saesthetic #50svintage #50skitchen #kitsch #midcenturykitsch
February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Current Mood: (I want what they’re having 🤪)
#currentmood #vintageadvertising #vintageappliances #midcenturyporn #50sappliances #50sadvertising #50sfashion #50saesthetic #50svintage #50skitchen #kitsch #midcenturykitsch
#currentmood #vintageadvertising #vintageappliances #midcenturyporn #50sappliances #50sadvertising #50sfashion #50saesthetic #50svintage #50skitchen #kitsch #midcenturykitsch
Mid Century Obsession: those swanky sofas designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates during the 60’s…
#adrianpearsall #gondolasofa #pearsallsofa #craftassociates #midcenturysofa #midcenturydesign #midcenturymodernfurniture #swanky #vintagemidcentury #currentobsession
#adrianpearsall #gondolasofa #pearsallsofa #craftassociates #midcenturysofa #midcenturydesign #midcenturymodernfurniture #swanky #vintagemidcentury #currentobsession
February 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Mid Century Obsession: those swanky sofas designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates during the 60’s…
#adrianpearsall #gondolasofa #pearsallsofa #craftassociates #midcenturysofa #midcenturydesign #midcenturymodernfurniture #swanky #vintagemidcentury #currentobsession
#adrianpearsall #gondolasofa #pearsallsofa #craftassociates #midcenturysofa #midcenturydesign #midcenturymodernfurniture #swanky #vintagemidcentury #currentobsession
Mid Century Modern House of the Week.
“Drama, interest, and efficiency went hand in hand in the design of this exotic courtyard home. The reaction of guests entering the wrought iron gates will swell the pride of any owner.”
#midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign
“Drama, interest, and efficiency went hand in hand in the design of this exotic courtyard home. The reaction of guests entering the wrought iron gates will swell the pride of any owner.”
#midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign
February 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Mid Century Modern House of the Week.
“Drama, interest, and efficiency went hand in hand in the design of this exotic courtyard home. The reaction of guests entering the wrought iron gates will swell the pride of any owner.”
#midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign
“Drama, interest, and efficiency went hand in hand in the design of this exotic courtyard home. The reaction of guests entering the wrought iron gates will swell the pride of any owner.”
#midcenturyhome #midcenturymodern #midcenturydesign
I am honored and proud to have our home featured in the latest issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine's Home + Design issue. It's a fun article that talks about how I first discovered Mid Century Modern back in the 80s!
read the article here: www.palmspringslife.com
read the article here: www.palmspringslife.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I am honored and proud to have our home featured in the latest issue of Palm Springs Life Magazine's Home + Design issue. It's a fun article that talks about how I first discovered Mid Century Modern back in the 80s!
read the article here: www.palmspringslife.com
read the article here: www.palmspringslife.com
Futurama Friday!
A rare entry in the concept show car world was Ford’s futuristic station wagon, the 1964 “Aurora.” I could get used to doing my Costco trips in this baby!
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #vintagefuture #showcar #conceptcar
#vintagecar
A rare entry in the concept show car world was Ford’s futuristic station wagon, the 1964 “Aurora.” I could get used to doing my Costco trips in this baby!
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #vintagefuture #showcar #conceptcar
#vintagecar
February 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Futurama Friday!
A rare entry in the concept show car world was Ford’s futuristic station wagon, the 1964 “Aurora.” I could get used to doing my Costco trips in this baby!
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #vintagefuture #showcar #conceptcar
#vintagecar
A rare entry in the concept show car world was Ford’s futuristic station wagon, the 1964 “Aurora.” I could get used to doing my Costco trips in this baby!
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #carofthefuture #vintagefuture #showcar #conceptcar
#vintagecar
It’s time to cozy up to these vintage fireplaces from the 50s and 60s!
#vintagefireplace #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #fireplaces
#vintagefireplace #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #fireplaces
February 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It’s time to cozy up to these vintage fireplaces from the 50s and 60s!
#vintagefireplace #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #fireplaces
#vintagefireplace #midcenturymodern #midcenturymodernfurniture #midcenturyhome #midcenturydesign #fireplaces
Mid Century Modern Obsession:
Vintage chair designs from the 50s through the 70s 🤩
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign
Vintage chair designs from the 50s through the 70s 🤩
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign
February 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mid Century Modern Obsession:
Vintage chair designs from the 50s through the 70s 🤩
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign
Vintage chair designs from the 50s through the 70s 🤩
#midcenturymodern #midcenturyfurniture #midcenturydesign
Retro Futurism: Vacation House of the Future c. 1957 by James R. Powers.
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #vintageillustration
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #vintageillustration
February 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Retro Futurism: Vacation House of the Future c. 1957 by James R. Powers.
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #vintageillustration
#retrofuturism #yesterdaystomorrow #vintageillustration
Mid Century Obsession: vintage 50’s and 60’s Tiki Style!
Shop the look at my Tiki store:
amzn.to/3C4VLzl
(Amazon affiliate)
#vintagetiki #tiki #tikilife #midcenturytiki #vintage50s #50sinterior #tikiinterior #tikifurniture #tikidecor #vintagerattan
Shop the look at my Tiki store:
amzn.to/3C4VLzl
(Amazon affiliate)
#vintagetiki #tiki #tikilife #midcenturytiki #vintage50s #50sinterior #tikiinterior #tikifurniture #tikidecor #vintagerattan
February 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Mid Century Obsession: vintage 50’s and 60’s Tiki Style!
Shop the look at my Tiki store:
amzn.to/3C4VLzl
(Amazon affiliate)
#vintagetiki #tiki #tikilife #midcenturytiki #vintage50s #50sinterior #tikiinterior #tikifurniture #tikidecor #vintagerattan
Shop the look at my Tiki store:
amzn.to/3C4VLzl
(Amazon affiliate)
#vintagetiki #tiki #tikilife #midcenturytiki #vintage50s #50sinterior #tikiinterior #tikifurniture #tikidecor #vintagerattan
Futurama Friday!
I’m obsessed with this photo of the miniature set from one of my favorite 70s sci-fi movies, “Logan’s Run!”
“See you at Sanctuary later!”
#logansrun #scifimovies #setdesign #retrofuturism
I’m obsessed with this photo of the miniature set from one of my favorite 70s sci-fi movies, “Logan’s Run!”
“See you at Sanctuary later!”
#logansrun #scifimovies #setdesign #retrofuturism
February 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Futurama Friday!
I’m obsessed with this photo of the miniature set from one of my favorite 70s sci-fi movies, “Logan’s Run!”
“See you at Sanctuary later!”
#logansrun #scifimovies #setdesign #retrofuturism
I’m obsessed with this photo of the miniature set from one of my favorite 70s sci-fi movies, “Logan’s Run!”
“See you at Sanctuary later!”
#logansrun #scifimovies #setdesign #retrofuturism