George E. Curran, Proprietor
I’m a bit obsessed with Mid-Century Modern design and the 1940s to 1980s vintage universe. I search and poke around and buy studio art pottery, paintings, kitchen and dining collectibles, and more--in fact, more than I can keep in my apartment.
So, before I end up on a special “Mad Men” episode of “Hoarders,” I pass along some of my treasures to Midcentury Modern and vintage enthusiasts. Take a look around. If you're looking for something in particular, let me know. If I can't tell you where to find it, I might come across it in my travels. Likewise, if you have something to sell, I might be able to connect you with a buyer.
Philosophy & Definitions
I've dedicated MCM Boomerang to connecting Mid-Century Modern and 1940s to 1970s vintage items with the people who love them. Along the way, I hope to add to people's knowledge and appreciation for the sort of products we offer.
So, to start, I'd like to clarify how MCM Boomerang defines some often-misused terms.
Mid-Century Modern refers to a distinctive style movement, influenced especially by Scandinavian design prominent in the years 1945-1970. Some influential MCM designers in no particular order: Jens Quistgaard, Henning Norgarrd, Ray and Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, Paul McCobb, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Finn Juhl; also, the manufacturers, Lane, Dansk, and Knoll, to name a few.
Like many people in the field, we use vintage to describe items made 20 to 50 or so years ago, which clearly reflect the fashion of the time they were made. Popular designers include Ben Seibel, Eva Zeisal, and Russel Wright; also, the companies McCoy, Haeger, Red Wing, Franciscan, Iroquois, Blue Ridge, Harker, Hull, Vernon, Mikasa, and many more.
People use the word antique loosely, too. According to U.S. Customs, an antique is “an object of more than 100 years old valued for its aesthetic or historical significance." Professionals generally agree on this definition.