Step Inside Robert Fodor's NYC Apartment: A Midcentury Modern Dream

[@wimvanuytrecht1704]

What a great apartment. Robert has great taste. Love it and is great inspiration.

[@projectwaveform]

Great video! I really appreciated the non-pretentious vibe this person gave showing off a beautiful mid-century home.

[@robyncason623]

One of rhe best nyc tours ive seen! Usually Manhattan tours are so grand & out of reach. This was tasteful & so chic!

[@LD-pe1vz]

absolutely beautiful, full of arts and mid century pieces thank you

[@andreaandrea6716]

What an absolutely fabulous apartment and a stellar Art collection (made my mouth water). If I were to visit, I would be completely absorbed by the Art, happy as a clam... for hours. Even (and/or especially) the concrete sculptures: Bravo for daring to collect these in an apt this size!!! All of it is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! What a treat.

[@jenh9361]

What's "gr:eat" ab:out the art??? Is it that he che:cked all :of the curr:ent cli:ckba:it ter'ms... just curious. Thanks

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@jenh9361 You want an answer that fits on a t-shirt, a bumper sticker, a baseball cap. You cannot even be bothered to go back over your own sentence and remove the mistakes you made writing. You want a life's worth of studying, of passion, of deep interest, knowing, curiosity, MY LIFE'S EXPERIENCE and judgement condensed into a form that you recognize. You want INSTANT. And then you insult ME, and the the man who has been generous enough to share his world with us, by making the accusation of 'click bait.' You can begin by finding your manners.

[@imspice]

🧡 So much personality in this apartment... and those taps, it's the little things...

[@cookingartguy2170]

What a fabulous apartment. We're all about the mid-century modern era and have many pieces in our pad. I was a picker for years down here in South Florida and with a gallery downtown Delray Beach for years, so I was able to get some great pieces at bargain rates, which fit in our budget. I picked up a beautifully framed original Rosette Bakish multimedia piece for 30 bucks at a garage sale, which is a focal point in our living room. We have a wonderful store we go to in Wilton Manors called DECADES, which has 90% original mid-century modern era furniture and decorative items and we have purchased quite a few things there. These two retired dudes on a budget could never afford to live in NYC, or pay premium prices for pieces, but we've done okay and love our little 2/2 condo on the water in Delray Beach. Anyway, this was wonderful.

[@reneesmith695]

Fabulous home and I love that he is so willing to share his knowledge and fondness for MCM design ❤

[@fodorr]

I’m a MCM geek for sure!

[@davidrice6724]

Amazing how you are able to keep everything looking uncluttered....

[@fodorr]

Haha, it’s a job in and of itself! Helps to be OCD, I guess…

[@davidrice6724]

@@fodorr 😅

[@karenstieglitz3443]

Just sublime. Thank you so very much!! ❤

[@cavindeppe505]

This is one of my favorite home tours ever! Beautiful place and great host. Thank you ❤

[@fodorr]

Thank you so much!

[@cavindeppe505]

@@fodorr the mid century collection is amazing!

[@frankcarter7146]

Fabulous space, beautifully appointed. ❤

[@LuchSveta1]

Concrete art is overwhelming for this space and furniture . Great art collection ❤ !

[@fodorr]

With the 10 foot ceilings, I needed something with height other than the drapery. I’ll never part with them..they are so much fun and rather Brutalist..which I love!

[@lillianhernandez9879]

Love your decor

[@manueledelisio]

Loved this apartment tour. Stunning Poul Cadovius bookshelf. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@cheryldover8944]

Love this! I inherited a real old and cheap mid-century mod. Seeing your style is so inspiring!!!

[@SusannaDellavia-FanChannel]

wow! and finally a real, beautiful and original apartment in NYC! perfect

[@coastliner5848]

Very nice indeed. What a lovely apartment.

[@Pelow5]

😍 I absolutely adore this apartment!

[@timward3116]

I share the love of the mid-century aesthetic (mid-century modern but also quality mid-century). There is something both functional and warm about it.

[@fodorr]

I grew up with it, so for me it’s familiar and I know how durable it is..not for everyone though.

[@timward3116]

@@fodorr I believe that I am about your age, so I grew up with a sort of blend of some more "traditional," some mid-century, and some mid-century modern (I think most people in my area grew up with some new and some hand-me-down family furniture.) The important thing, I think, is that it all "go together" in some sort of unifying, cohesive way or at least be grouped together by type in dedicated rooms. Today's fads are just seem cold and artless to me.

[@unikreations2258]

I love the danish and mid-century furnitures. I’m also a big fan of Danish furniture for their teak woods and simple and timeless designs. I’ve had mine for over 30 years and I still love them like I first had them.

[@fodorr]

Timeless and classic..and durable!

[@georgekoutsoudopoulos]

Beautifully put together and with a clear vision. It's great when the art does so much of the heavy lifting visually. Even if I i couldn't live in an all white house it really works because of the art. Thanks for showing it all of us and ignore the couple of sour people.

[@fodorr]

There will always be some! And thank you for the kind words.

[@vfarias89]

this makes me so happy :)

[@colortura]

Great apartment design. Great host to.

[@fodorr]

Thank you!

[@bradpaul8576]

Absolutely love this. ❤️

[@adrnjgr]

Oh, this is just lovely. ♥

[@NYouTubeFan4ever123]

Gorgeous space. Thanks for sharing.

[@janetta98]

LOVE this flat.

[@kc-lc7pi]

Beautiful home, thank you for the tour ❤

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

I love the stove and the refrigerator in the kitchen very different🤍🖤

[@StephenHeigh]

Big fan of Alexander Girard and those dolls are awesome all gathered together. I noticed the Girard designs throughout the home and it brought me a big smile. I dig that emerald green Eames bent wood chair. I collect mid-century modernist work. I grew up around it in the 1960's and my dad knew many of the greats of the design period personally and growing up our house was filled with their works. My father was a design director for four major design firms in his career. He had the design greats early stuff starting in the late 1940's through 1960's. I'm a retired graphic designer and now a painter and I like what you have curated in the space.

[@Megforest1]

Love this, More of this

[@winniefloyd]

Fantastic!

[@rgonzalez21680]

Exceptional! It feels very modern mid century modern.

[@8gagee]

Great decorating.. love it all.

[@parathink]

Absolutely love it!

[@latinwaterpoloperez]

Love to see older seniors show off their homes bravo

[@1868foxpoint]

As opposed to younger seniors?

[@SandraLopez-fk6rn]

Fantastic!! My favorite piece is the bookshelf in the bedroom.

[@glennlazenby6137]

I remember a friend had that same stove in his Bronx apartment early 80's, I thought it was retro cool even back then. Royal Rose was the brand, it is beautiful...please restore it if it breaks but i doubt it will, it's a tank. i remember you had to light the oven with a match, very cool "whooomp" sound when it ignited!! Cheers!

[@fodorr]

Same..match lit oven!

[@elanmackey7892]

I like it so much!😍

[@KOber-q7w]

Love everything about this apartment. Such a great job! Love the Adler piece, it really vibes and is a conversation piece. What is that gorgeous click in your kitchen?? Want! ❤❤❤

[@fodorr]

The original “icebox” before refrigerators..it’s where milk/dairy were placed. We need to strip it so that it closes properly, but we intend to keep it!

[@davidhunternyc1]

Wow, at first I felt overwhelmed with all of the "stuff" but I gave it a chance. Towards the end of the video I was won over. It's a colorful home, for sure, but it's also warm and comfy... as long as things stay in their place. A Post-It note out of place would constitute a mess.

[@fodorr]

I really try to emulate my favorite designer, Alexander Girard with his use of texture, graphic design and color. Thank you for giving it a try and liking it in the process.

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@fodorr I loved it. It's a fascinating expression of your life and how you think. ♥

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Lovely house. Thank you for the video!

[@KirstyShawCBT]

Your home is beutiful. My favourite room by far was your bedroom- I loved your workspace /shelving especially ❤️

[@fodorr]

Thank you so much!

[@Giondenver]

Hello Robert … lovely home with room to walk around in … some people tend to clutter every inch of the space and make it look more like a shop as opposed to a home … and I have to add that you my friend are just as handsome as can be !!!!! A true DILF !!!!

[@PW-eo1zf]

I love you guys!

[@deesee6009]

Love the 2 vintage geometric paintings in the living room - who by?

[@jenniferkuperman2589]

Those bathroom taps! Beautifully put together, bravo and thank you.

[@mcdougle5772]

Beautiful!

[@brianbracken1904]

Perfection 😍

[@blkbeauti05]

I love everything.

[@modtomodern]

A very carefully edited and curated home. I want to see their storage lockers...

[@fodorr]

Hahaha, we closed them and sold the contents except for items which we really really loved and would never part with..and that’s what’s in the apartment now.

[@modtomodern]

@@fodorr That would be painful. Still, you have kept some great items.

[@RobertoMendoza-zn3pm]

Beautiful apartment and very very handsome man

[@12snac]

Love the apartment. One thing I would point out though is the interior window frames. The brown finish replacement window frames stand out. In our co-op in Gramercy we spray painted the frames with white auto paint, three coats, (windows were covered over for this). There are also companies that specialize in painting interior window frames in NYC with special durable paint.

[@fodorr]

Excellent idea! Windows are a touchy subject in our building, but I believe we can paint the interiors without issues. We actually need to replace all the windows in the apartment..quote already out for them!

[@nopetuber]

the shower courtain idea for the kitchen actually sounds genius

[@fodorr]

Form & function!

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

Wow ❤

[@Xfhcgnjffhjmjvfg]

That shower curtain for the curtains in the kitchen is from Schoolhouse Electric. A great heriloom-producing small business based out of Portland, OR.

[@yunahkim4667]

i love it all- what movie did you see those bathroom faucet fixtures in? they're amazing.

[@fodorr]

Mommie Dearest! HAHA

[@janetta98]

@@fodorr Aha! That might explain the bed pillow, eh? ;)

[@msashleighdelaney]

I agree with you on the dad advice, like you say, IF he wasn’t aware of the real man she was going back to. I think it’s great advice, IF!! This family though, omg! OMG!! It just never ends, the nightmare! I’m so glad we’re almost done! The kennedys truly disturb me. My god this was rough to get through. I’ll grant it this though; it’s more interesting and scandalous than anything I could have imagined! Wow!!

[@KOber-q7w]

Gorgeous I keep watching. Where is that glorious kitchen wall clock from?

[@kristine8338]

I smile, smile, smile.

[@MichaelBrown.U.K]

Beautiful apartment but where did you hide those 50's essentials, the television and the record player?

[@fodorr]

Hi Michael, no television, but record player is now back in service! HAHAHA

[@jackiegomez6564]

Oh, so no discussion about the ‘Mommie Dearest’ pillow?🤩

[@fodorr]

Oh, it's quite prevalent! HAHAHA

[@spiffy7832]

SCRUMPTIOUS❤ Chef's Kiss 💋

[@sandyschroeder9334]

The tuxedo sofas were manufactured by what company. I love them .

[@fodorr]

Manufactured by BassamFellows for Geiger Furniture and sold through Herman Miller!

[@sandyschroeder9334]

@@fodorr Thank you!!

[@randydavidson7189]

Smartly, all the furniture in the living room is up off the floor, which makes it look less blocky. This gives the small room a larger feel, because you can see the sweep of the floor extending underneath the pieces. You can see this in the opening shots and also around 5:00. Even though this is a hallmark of midcentury design, I suspect it was a conscious choice.

[@deborahhebblethwaite1865]

Nice🇨🇦

[@epluribusunum1460]

Please, someone tell me about the collection of figurines on the credenza. I’ve seen the style, and am I seeing Pierrot?

[@fodorr]

Hi there, they are Mexican folk art dolls from Alexander Girard by Vitra!

[@epluribusunum1460]

@@fodorr thank you. Who-hoo, a new rabbit hole!😉

[@jenh9361]

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[@eduardodifarnecio2336]

Beautiful. My own pad is a more modest version of the same.

[@wingspan65]

the movie was 1980 Dearest Mommy...😍

[@kristine8338]

🤩 Sherle Wagner International 🤩

[@andersdottir1111]

Personally I’d paint the walls a much darker colour like Olive Leaf from Dulux (ceilings and trim same colour)

[@sg2684]

Where is the art from ?

[@roystrickland3363]

The view from the window indicates this apartment is next to the Columbia medical center, which ia WAY uptown--not downtown as shown in the establishing shots. It would've been nice to get a shot of the building in its neighborhood context.

[@fodorr]

Hi there, yes, we live uptown, Roy. The other shots were just meant as stock footage of New York City, where the footage was shot. Manhattan doesn't end at 110th Street..haha!

[@roystrickland3363]

@@fodorr Exactly. Which is why it would be good to see uptown'. There are some beautiful streets, parks, and buildings there. If shown, they'd put your apartment in its environment and broaden its appeal.

[@fodorr]

@@roystrickland3363 Absolutely, we've lived uptown Manhattan for 17 years, and wouldn't change it for the world!

[@2morningz]

Very cool, Robert! Thanks for the insight.

[@valerielewis4162]

Sculpture/cat climber - OD.

[@vikkienos6807]

💟

[@landrover153]

Hmm. Rosemary's Baby is set in the Dakota, about as far from an art deco apartment building as you can get stylistically, just saying.

[@yunahkim4667]

yes,, i didn't understand that.

[@davidcattin7006]

Renaissance, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Châteauesque, but not Art Deco! And, regardless, the light fixture is awful.

[@christophertan3707]

Weren't some other apts shown in Rosemary's Baby? Maybe Mr Fodor was thinking of those?

[@fodorr]

If you've ever seen the movie, the decor in the apartment is an exact diamond shape pendant light. She updates the interiors to be classic mid-century. Believe me, I've studied the movie..haha. And I know The Dakota isn't Art Deco, but those light fixtures are a modern take on Art Deco.

[@landrover153]

@@fodorr Okay, I get that the light fixture is a modern take on art deco, and I have seen the movie but not recently, however you do say that you love the fact that "they're in an art deco pre-war apartment house".

[@stefaniadelgado7903]

🥰👍

[@jonanthony6364]

🙂

[@melodep275]

Or sharing

[@elizabeths4371]

Love all the sculptures and artwork but the sofas for all their "sturdiness" look mighty uncomfortable

[@RussellAlami]

Where is his art ?

[@lb003g0676]

Hah. I follow him on Instagram...

[@sebeckley]

That looks like the most uncomfortable sofa on the planet.

[@mrporsche4236]

Jail

[@milootje007]

As a purist i'm not impressed.

[@iwcrn]

A local LGBTQ artist ….huh?

[@fodorr]

Yes, the artist was a local gay artist in Rochester, NY.

[@geofftucker9622]

@@fodorrthen say that

[@fodorr]

@@geofftucker9622 I believe that's what I did say...

[@fodorr]

@@geofftucker9622 I believe that is what I said..he was a local LGBTQ artist from upstate New York. No?

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

Are you a homophobe?? If so go buy your decor at Wallmart !!!

[@JohnJSteinbeck]

You lost me ‘Welcome to our home’ and the alphabet propaganda 🤦‍♂️

[@Gendergoblin123]

Keep on suffering in your prejudice.

[@Gendergoblin123]

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[@ronaldmartin2304]

So…you’re a trump homophobe. Got it. Thanks.

[@davidcattin7006]

What is alphabet propaganda? Thanks.

[@christophertan3707]

???

[@MZig-rw7su]

You have to feel sorry for a grown man arranging saucepans just so and organising clutter. Atleast the view outside is free of frippery....

[@davidcattin7006]

Feel sorry for him? Because he's tidy and organized? It's a small space. Clutter can get away from you in a hurry. Also, married, intelligent, articulate, and able to afford a decent apartment in New York City. I think the feeling is a little more like envy than sorry.

[@RebeccaHunt-wv8bc]

@@davidcattin7006 I love your answer.

[@eattherich9215]

@3:07, I love the collection of figurines. @5:45, I adore those. The flat is lovely and hasn't been modernised to something really horrid.

[@fodorr]

That was important to us. We need to do some restorative work to the kitchen and bathroom still, but we really wanted to maintain the architectural integrity of the apartment and the building as much as possible.

[@GaitaPonto]

sweet.

[@JoanMurray-j5y]

I met DAVID HICKS daughter. She was princess Diana's chief flower girl. India Hicks. Rememember.... Foyer Foy-A