Here are some logos that I scanned from an old Bra Bohag catalog. These were the brands they distributed. The catalog is dated 1958-1959. Unfortunately there’s not much information I can give since it’s all in Swedish (Svenska) I believe. All I can say is that they are lovely logos that depict a great period, a great style and fine quality furniture.
My favorite is the Tingströms logo. If anyone has info on the designers, feel free to share.
So I’m driving down to the San Francisco airport very tired on a long Sunday to take my sister to her red eye flight back to México. We usually stay for a bit, while they leave. But this time I almost ran out of time to be with them. I got very distracted by this exhibit called “Scandinavian Modernism – In Pursuit of Function and Beauty“.
I was able to visit this exhibition that Sadly, is over now. At least in Oakland, the closest location to where I live. It was the work of Elizabeth Armstrong that has been put together in a matter of about three years. It was so inspiring to see all these works of art at one place. The compiled work included Painting, Architecture, Furniture, Graphic Design, Photography, Music, Film and even animation from many Mid Century Artists from Southern California. A timeline highlighting national and international culture and history of the 1950’s also formed part of this gallery.
Unfortunately there are many formats we are losing. We’ve lost tape, we’re very close to loosing vinyl, the computer is fighting against printed matter, books, and unfortunately email is killing mail.
So don’t let your self get caught on technology and make sure you get to send some personal letters (handwritten would be better) to your closest friends with this beautiful Charles and Ray Eames designed by Derry Noyes for the USPS.
Make sure you save a sheet for your collection because you won’t be seeing this too often. I still have a sheet of the Masterworks of Modern American Architecture that I bought in 2004.
Image via: eamesd