This is one of my favorite films done by Charles and Ray Eames, not because it features amazing furniture or architectural design but because of Charles' short dissertation in the beginning about what a toy should be. I honestly think about it every time I buy a toy for my son. I always wonder what Charles would think of all the plastic toys these days? Can a toy be plastic and be a "real toy"?

Second half after the jump.

I'm getting ready to watch this classic 1949 film based on Ayn Rand this weekend and I'm quite excited. Here is a little clip I found that hopefully gives mea taste of what I'm in for.

Have you seen/read The Fountainhead? What's your favorite part?

Vintage telephones, singing and dancing and a home full of vintage 50's furniture, could it get any better. Actually the intereiors start out pretty lousy but get much better as she starts to "wish" for new things. I'm loving the living room at 8:25.

Here are a few vintage ads that ought to put a smile on your face! Have a great weekend!
From Flickr group "I Love My Electric Appliance!"

Unfortunately there is no audio on this clip, but it features a sweet fold away TV from 1959.

Because you just can't get enough of the genius of Charles and Ray Eames....

Via Smashing Telly

Great little video about preserving the iconic "Doo Wop" styled architecture in Wildwood.

Does anyone know any good websites for Mid-Century architecture preservation?

Truly one of the greats! Unfortunately the music on this video isn't as good as the pictures. Still worth a watch though.

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I was looking around Flickr at photo's the other day and I came across Modern-R-Us' photostream. It is filled with all sorts of great Mid-Century modern content, from vintage photo's of MCM homes and furniture to recent photo's of restored MCM homes.

Check out the full photoset on Flickr.

Here is an awesome video that I can't believe I have never seen before. It goes through the production of the fiberglass chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames starting at concept all the way through the finished product. It was made around 1962 for Herman Miller.

Here is a great little video put out by GM in 1956. While there is a lot of car content, there is also some awesome kitchen shots. If you want to know more about the video which has a small cult following, check out Wikipedia: Design for Dreaming.

Here is a little clip from Dasfilmfest.com by Eames Demetrios on his father Charles Eames.

Here's a bit of vintage inspiration for your Thursday! What do you think of the Pepto-pink kitchen? More great photos here.

All photos from American Vintage Home.

When I think of Eero Saarinen I always think of the Tulip chair, however after seeing this short clip, I'm left speechless about the TWA terminal in New York. What an absolutely fantastic building.

What's your favorite work from Saarinen?

Here is a great little history lesson on some great Mid-Century heritage; Bauhaus.

Some great history and video of the works of one of modern architectures most influential architects Mies van der Rohe.