let's chat about mid century modern design

[@ashleyjohnson3663]

Delightful! A calming and knowledgeable yin to Paige Wassel’s instinctual and punchy yang

[@Lmitch10]

I do enjoy how Ñoah takes a more technical approach to design whereas Paige goes a lot based off vibes. Love both creators but it’s nice to go deep on the WHY this trend is popular etc

[@ashleyjohnson3663]

@@Lmitch10 Exactly! Any other creators in a similar vein you’d recommend? Always looking for good interiors content

[@Cheesyenchilady]

@@ashleyjohnson3663Caroline winkler has good design videos. She has some other non design topics but her design ones are nice. Her style is a little closer to my own than Paige

[@holosapiens]

Christina destefano is good as well

[@ashleyjohnson3663]

@@Cheesyenchilady love Caroline! Her organization videos are top notch

[@erinmcmath9709]

Your design videos are what has been missing from the interior design space on KZbin. I love your background in history and theory of design and the way you're able to make it digestible and applicable in daily use. Yay so glad you're here!

[@chiaracatalini6601]

Agreed!!

[@AustinEsmond]

I feel like this is the design channel for adults and I’m glad I’m here. Thanks for the content!

[@Laneythekid]

I've watched a TON of interior design youtube and it tends to become just a little redundant over time. Your videos offer such a unique perspective and I love the history/images you're showcasing! It's easy to see that "mcm" from wayfair looks bad but I really enjoyed hearing exactly WHY in terms of history and functionality. Fast furniture will never be my cup of tea

[@revyncrowley3808]

I really enjoy your focus on history and theory in design. Having an understanding of that informs the eye and brings authenticity into a space. A lot of interior design content on KZbin feels like people trying to personally identify with SEO terms rather than curate real spaces that people have to live in.

[@jels.7889]

I would definitely watch a video of yours going through the history of different eras of modernism! I love MCM furniture and design and already feel like I've learned a lot more about it and modernist principles in general from your videos.

[@zellalaing5439]

Yessss!!! Id actually what that if Noah did it 😂

[@meghamama]

You’re such a wonderful communicator in addition to having a great eye! Keep up the good work. It’s channels like yours that make me really appreciate living in the age of KZbin.

[@kirstenbech9893]

Very informative. Since you are in Copenhagen (I think I heard that in another of your videos?), I'd love to hear your perspective regarding classic Danish design (the likes of TONI Copenhagen, Lassen, and Louis Poulsen from earlier in the 1930s) and how that style is different, though often conflated, with MCM.

[@sarahcain487]

Wow. You delivered exactly what I needed when I needed it. You have such a comprehensive yet succinct way of explaining design. The biggest takeaway I got from this (other than what MCM actually means) is that I shouldn’t go overboard with getting true vintage MCM furniture that has those on-the-nose characteristics. I just started buying vintage furniture and I was about to overdue “that” look. I assumed if it was truly vintage then it would all work. I think you just saved my future house. Also - totally love the history. Wouldn’t mind more. Half the joy of getting vintage furniture is imagining where it came from and what its past life was like. Thank you for this video!

[@julianramirez4713]

I love this video i havent seen anything like it yet. I love mid century modern when i look at photos of older places but whenever i search up furniture or lamps with that tag they dont feel right. They didnt feel accurate and i found myself asking intuitively “man but what is REAL mid century modern?” Because i felt such a disconnect between search results and the photos of spaces i enjoyed

[@stedmays2768]

2/2 One suggestion --- could you do a follow-up ytube doing detailed contrasts of vintage midcentury and contemporary knockoffs, which ones seem to work and not work, explaining why you think that, with visual examples? You briefly showed some photos of things on this ytube but there was almost no specific commentary.

[@HectorMArroyo]

Finally someone that knows what they're talking about. I'm loving your Channel.

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

I will say this. Mass production helps people who can’t afford or have access to nice furniture. For some people especially young people just don’t have the money to buy into authentic vintage.

[@tuckertech]

Exactly. Requiring actual vintage pieces lest its bastardization is odd.

[@rimcvyras]

This is a good example of golden quality education of KZbin. Thank You so much!

[@cmpretlove]

Thank you for the reassurance that Mid Century Modern has been high jacked, I had been really confused by what I was seeming when I used that search term. Love the videos!

[@alyciarable]

I used to live in Orange County and loved driving through the Eichler communities.

[@JonasSalvador]

hands down the best interior design KZbin chats I've found yet!

[@haileydesbiens6918]

As a first year interior design student it’s really nice to discover some content that’s easy to absorb while also being rich in history and information. Your take is opinionated but backed up with reason as well as a good eye. The only thing is that I’m a bit confused by the photos you’re showing and the point you are trying to support- i would really appreciate if you provided a more clear distinction between the images that you’re saying are cheesy vs good intentional design. Maybe I’m just oblivious but I think some of the photos you included may not have been represented at the right time or with the right intention? I love hearing your point of you as an experienced designer and would just like to make sure I’m fully connecting the dots!

[@Beardlybeloved]

As somebody who visits lots of thrift and antique stores, the acronym MCM gets thrown around A LOT and on items that I don’t think qualify most of the time lol and as you pointed out, it’s especially egregious with furniture. Really enjoyed this conversation 😄

[@agatajabonska8560]

I would love to see a video when you design a room from scratch. What colour pallete, what furniture, what textiles would you use if you had a job to design an empty room.

[@car_hiller]

Your perspective on design is so refreshing. Aside from Paige Wassel, it’s bad out here! I love hearing about the history too, btw.

[@parkerstang1342]

I appreciate the thoughtful criticism in this, you are coming from a place of passion and knowledge and not knocking anyone's "defined style" or anyone's general understanding of MCM just providing real context. This video has helped me get out of my own head and be less obsessive, instant subscribe. PS need advice on convincing my wife we need a Wassily.

[@melinapoire236]

your content is amazing! pleaaaase continue to make more, you're a gem

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Thank you so much! There’s a lot more coming, don’t worry :)

[@danielnizhnik6617]

Thank you for this video! Your explanation of the ideas behind mid century modernism is really insightful. I've just moved into a new apartment and I feel very inspired by mid century designs, so I definitely want to implement the mcm philosophy when designing my space. I think you've explained really well the difference between authentic mcm designs and the kitschy contemporary interpretations of it, which made me better understand how to make design choices. Keep it up!

[@rhiannonwhite2514]

Please keep going! Loving your channel soooooo much! You’re needed in this space!

[@urksal]

Love, that you are showing a house by Adolf Loos in my hometown Vienna as an example for Modernismn. Vienna is mostly related to the Barock aera and other influences are not that well known like the Wiener Moderne or the Wiener Werkstätten. My personal style is all over the place, I just love well produced items that already lasted for a long time and still will. We have for example a beautiful Swedese chair form the 60s but I also have a silver sugar dish from the Biedermeier or an Art Deco Vase from Val Saint Lambert from Belgium or a french Verdure tapestry. I love to learn about style and design and I usually try to find these things as bargains...

[@mocstlo]

We bought a ski chalet built in ‘62. As a fan of Sarah Susanka, the architecture really spoke to me but I didn’t know much about MCM at the time. Other than the purchase of a vintage dining set, I have really struggled to find the right way to furnish that is respectful of the character of the place. A family member hung a Sputnik shower curtain in the bathroom that makes me want to cry! So kitsch! We need to reconstruct the seating in the “conversation area” where an open fireplace is located. The original plans show benches that someone replaced years ago with a sectional sofa that has since worn out… keep the content coming because I need inspiration!

[@samanthavlaming7749]

I've watched your videos up until now and really appreciate your knowledge of the history of interior design styles and architecture. It adds to the inspiration I already get from Paige Wassel, Caroline Winkler, Nick Lewis. Hope you continue to make more videos, I'm on the lookout :)

[@ninaothel9900]

Thank you for this content Noah! Informed and well put. As an architect myself I too am frustrated by the total confusion of terms when it comes to styles and eras (!!!) I would be so cool to hear more of your thoughts on the evolution of design. I’m totally here for a history lesson, no doubt!

[@VlastaStevanovich]

Discovered your channel this morning, I cannot stop watching. Great content. I always know what I like, and what I don't like when I look at a piece of design, but I don't always necessarily know why. Your videos now kind of helped me realize why I don't like some stuff.

[@raquelkutsch5600]

Love Eichler homes they feel so good and the natural Light that flows through the space is magical

[@capitalbad1528]

Good video. I like your explanations and it's nice to have so many pictures to illustrate. Also the calm vibe of your videos in general. Unrelated: Maybe you could do a furniture you like or hate from Ikea. I think such a video from you would be fun.

[@luciaalonso7354]

If you posted 20 thousand videos I would watch them all! I put your videos when i am working to hear them in the background and then i rewatch them to really listen and watch the pictures. ♥️ amazing content to learn and enjoy

[@bradtramel9467]

can't stress how much I loved this discussion about mcm and how to approach it thoughtfully. would love to hear your thoughts about how to achieve a thoughtfully designed space without buying pieces from a retailer whose Sale section is full of $1000 lamps (Design Within Reach)

[@timward3116]

This guy really articulated the difference between the real mid-century modern aesthetic and what's called "mid-century modern" now. Having grown up in the mid-century in a home built in the mid-century, I always thought in the last few decades, "Gee this MSM isn't like anything I remember from when I was growing up." MCM just doesn't seem authentic to the mid-century era. If anything, it is just someone's imagination of what it must have been like waaaay back then... sort of like Japandi with flourescent pillows and a Sputnik chandelier.

[@tessjohnson7742]

Can't express enough how much i'm loving your videos right now!!!

[@elizabethfitzgibbons5503]

smiled so big when i saw you uploaded. new fav youtuber

[@noahdaniel.studio]

Omg yay 🥹❣️

[@rebloom6279]

Can't wait for more videos, i'm learning so much thank you! I just watched all 4 of your videos and was looking for more, keep up the good content.

[@yamaYEET0]

I just discovered your channel recently and I'm so glad! You have such intention in the way you approach design and teaching design. Thank you! Also love the quality of your videos. They're minimal and calming ❤ Like a refresh for my brain

[@YayaBolender]

The modern buildings you are showing at the beginning of this video make me think of the paintings by David Hockney. I never thought of the style of the buildings he was representing on his 60’s paintings, but thanks to your video here, I just realized what style they were. The mid-century modern pieces of furniture that you are showing next remind me of some that my grandparents used to have in their home in the 60’s-70’s. Suddenly, I realize that I am vintage too! 😂

[@Janina428]

I can already tell I’m going to love you! Giving calm Paige Wassel energy

[@shaemichael6588]

This was such a refreshing video on the interior design front! I hope you make a video about where you find your inspiration

[@Simon-zan]

Great video and content. It’s great to see people paying attention to interiors and design, but as a designer it also hurts to see this bastardisation and misuse of terms haha. I feel like the content you’re making is very much needed and will help a lot of people who don’t have formal design training

[@wesleynoble5942]

New subscriber and already a big fan. I really appreciate your thoughtful and informed approach. Looking forward to nerding out more in the future!

[@sharpmcteague3378]

Your videos are so insightful. I love your vibe. Please make more videos. You’re gonna become huge in this community. Wish you all the best for the channel

[@cjgilmore283]

I’m so glad I discovered your content!!!

[@flapjackfae]

OMG, thank you for this. I love MCM Modern/Atomic, and am currently (probably for the rest of my life) renovating a decidedly NOT MCM house (19-oughts, probably) after my own taste and whim. This video does help clarify what might be appropriate in the space.

[@KC-mw3rp]

Thank you for this video. It is truly wonderful and making my day better. This is educational and I feel like I have walked away with a much better understanding of the world around me. Excellent job. God bless.

[@rileywest8778]

Can you post a video about why you hate defining your interior style? Not that I disagree, but curious to hear you talk about!

[@neuIyn]

Omgggg you have put into words what I have been trying desperately to convey to my friend who lives in an Eichler. Thank you!

[@lisakaraisaridis5828]

I agree! You put into words what I had a feeling about but didn't have the words.

[@vizionara]

I’m in the process of making over my bedroom and your videos have been helping me tons!

[@squaredaway9315]

Hey, I like your style of video, maybe you don’t care but every once in a while it’s nice to hear something like that

[@KerrieRedgate]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this, Noah! I agree with you, entirely. So many modern spaces today look cold and sterile, and have "attitude" (like hotel suites), as if they have been furnished to please (or intimidate) any visitors. Genuine MCM homes and furnishings always had warmth and a natural "feel" via the materials and shapes, with spaciousness (even when rooms were small), and light. Something inspiring but also calming.

[@JUSTINBOYER]

Watching this validated all my intrusive thoughts about design! I feel seen and heard 😅

[@lillianbarker4292]

My son has a tiny mid century home and I am trying to help him find furniture and decor. Thanks for steering me toward using some authentic pieces when there’s so much cheap stuff out there.

[@Lena-if3pg]

I've just found your channel and I absolutely love it! Hope you make thus into a series talking about different styles and periods! Would love to see that!

[@OnboardG1]

This is great. I’m moving home and want to use these principles in my dining room. Found a good retailer of this style of furniture but you’ve given me some good pointers. Not going nuts to the point where it looks like a theme park for instance. Then again it’s my gaming space so maybe a bit of 1960s Bond villain theme isn’t a bad thing…

[@MegBilledeaux]

Love this so much! Would you ever consider sharing design books you have read and loved? My husband and I just bought a house, and your channel has shown up at the perfect time in our design process! Can’t wait to see what else you do, your videos are so informative and inspiring!

[@meryemvangelder9177]

I'd love to hear more about design theory! Great content and very inspiring. :)

[@paulavaldivielsodevega7322]

Amazing!! Thanks for resume the essence of mid century modern design

[@miaclee]

Absolutely loving this content! Shoutout KZbin algo for doing a good job

[@haidertimur4830]

I really enjoy your videos and I appreciate you sharing this history. You give amazing advice and I am happy I found your channel. I have one point though about the reference you made in terms of modernism designs, that it applies to ‘Western Europe and the USA’ but actually a lot of the designers were from Eastern Europe as well. It is important that contributions from designers from other regions are acknowledged too. It is not a critique, I am just adding a little footnote here if you don’t mind. I am not an expert myself in any way, I just thought it was worth adding.

[@HaiHiHeyHola]

So happy you’re here Noah! Thanks for sharing your design wisdom with us. You’re my new fave KZbinr 🙌

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

Im trying to design my space in a MCM aesthetic. But im realizing now. That architecture plays such a huge role in getting the furniture to read right. I’m going with more of a blended style now.

[@toddpdroneworks563]

Well, I found this video about 2 months too late for my livingroom but thank you for giving me clues for a direction to go as the pieces I just purchased start to break down.

[@chelseabiser]

Love your content! I would love to see a full video on how to incorporate mcm into your home 🏡

[@napoleonsdauphin]

I loved this. You're great. Keep it up!

[@sydshome]

Your videos are a massage for my brain

[@stedmays2768]

1/2 Thanks for this --- made me think about why I'm so attached to my vintage midcentury pieces. Even a bit of gentle wear gives these pieces a sense of history and layeredness.

[@rainaraspberry4945]

I really appreciate how thoughtful and informative this video was! Also liked the shoutout to Design Within Reach, would you ever make a video about the online furniture stores you would reccomend?

[@rockshot100]

Noah, MORE VIDS! Of all the designers on YT you make the most sense. Maybe because I am an architect as well. Interiors are SOOOO hard for me to do, I am trying to learn and it is complicated. The design concepts are the same, I specialize in exterior spaces, but indoors the scale and proportion, color is all very different, just to name a few of the differences. One thing is that you give great examples to illustrate, but flash them too fast. BTW, I really like the living room with the 2 story velvet blue drapes and sputnik light. Was that an example of BAD? If so, what am missing? THANKS

[@hs.1653]

your content is really insightful. so glad I found your channel

[@dawnc5592]

Noah, I just adore you! I'm so happy I found your channel.

[@laurenervin1404]

As someone who didn't study this but has always appreciated this design style, this was sooooo helpful in helping me understand what it is I actually like about mid-century modern AND why I don't typically love newer mass produced pieces that are labled "mid-century modern". I've never really been able to articulate that to anyone when talking about my design or decor choices 👌❤️

[@AmazingJane137]

I’d love a video on matching your interior design to the age of your house or not as the case may be.

[@lanehedler4080]

Instant crush! Such a refreshing channel 💞

[@marriannerudy]

5:25 it is really hard to find mid-century design that is vintage but I have managed to find it for my dining room with a Garrison china cabinet and dining set. The cost I paid was minimal very minimal but it's not something I would sell for any reason at all I absolutely love it and I have a mid-century modern vintage bedroom suite also. I have had a problem with designing an interior to go with the simple lines of the furniture I have because I have a problem finding a vintage sofa et cetera

[@lillianbarker4292]

I love architecture and design. In Arizona we have Taliesin West: natural materials, human scale, embracing its natural setting and a philosophy that we all deserve a beautiful environment. There are gathering spaces with fireplaces. It’s also unpretentious. Since I’m a child of that era I often see the blurred mix of mid century advertising and the actual art and architecture. This unique time in history was actually the birth of our idea of economic equality and human rights.

[@alexandraroush1056]

i love the history! thank you for doing what you are doing.

[@kerrystevens9313]

Fabulous! Great chat, made so much sense... thank you.

[@matteoannicchiarico8098]

Great video, love all the references on the side

[@julie.sansnom]

I really really like your channel Noah, it’s so interesting to hear your opinion, it’s like having an interesting conversation with a friend. 🙌

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

The "it was shocking to me what came up when I googled "mid century modern" on wayfair" had me cracking up!! 😂 I instantly believe you.

[@heatherleibsohn3727]

Thank you for explaining this so well!

[@napoleonsdauphin]

2:16 the building 'with no eyebrows' in Vienna!

[@autumnrossi9719]

Your voice is butter, and you are my interior designer prophet

[@chiaralennon1894]

I’m obsessed with you omg

[@eternity5044]

So glad I just found your account. Adore your content.

[@kylebell7879]

The Dutch architects of the 50s to 70s mastered it

[@zezanje1]

the house at 1:08 has to be the perfect mid century house ever, that looks so fucking nice

[@reedadamson5758]

This was so interesting! I could have listened to an hour version of this!

[@theresha.c]

studying interior design & just stumbled upon your KZbin channel! great videos & such a good vibe!!

[@MD-wk3gj]

Great discussion on what I think is a hard to describe topic of what mid century really is. I think as soon as something is described as mid century modern or worse, MCM, I find it’s a knock off of the OG designers and what they created and intended. As you said, a good example of true mid century is quality. Is it well made? I’d add, can you see it as art? I bought a second generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman and honestly I see it as 50% a great chair and 50% art. It completely evokes all of my appreciation of mid century style. As I’ve been creating an entire room of OG mid century pieces I feel as though I’m creating an art exhibit that pushes the boundaries of visual art and interactive art.

[@MeMe-oh5qj]

What stands out to me in t “ mid century modern design” is that the house blends in with the outside and the windows are big so the outside becomes part of the inside. Love that. But it is very difficult to create that in an urban environment..

[@jonathankercheval3285]

Thank you for doing this justice.

[@ChadAV69]

I agree. Those couches with the angled legs look like they’re about to collapse and like you just walked into a wayfair showroom

[@robertadamson6133]

Thanks for mentioning Eichler homes and giving them the benefit of YOUR appreciation. Now I no longer feel like I shouldn’t like them because they weren’t designed by an oft mentioned big name designer. Yes, some MCM homes have design problems, but we can still appreciate and love the overall design esthetic.

[@Siss2012]

Some of the items that came up in your “mcm” search are not even mcm inspired, but art deco inspired, lol! People are indeed very much confused when it comes to design, it seems that everything that references modern styles from the twenties to the seventies gets lumped together as mcm!

[@jacobthompsonhall273]

Thank you for a great lesson in design! Greetings from Sweden 😊