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Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The book is divided in to several sections. After a short introduction, Modern Retro. In general, is more of an idea book or design resource than a price or buying guide. The topic of finding vintage pieces does come up, but is not the main thrust of the text. If you have an interest in Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Retro design, pick it up you will not be disappointed. Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

Sunday, March 9, 2008. These are some beautiful well-designed posters. These posters have been all over the web, but I thought they belonged here on the Roundup page. Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Nelson designed the Swag Leg Desk in 1958.

Thursday, January 15, 2009. There is something inherently masculine about utilitarian military objects. The Swiss Army Desk is no exception. The one pictured here is for sale on ebay.

Paroma is South Korean innovative furniture manufacture. One of their product lines is focused on space saving furniture for tiny micro apartments. Product line is called Compact Furniture System and Micro Unit System. I had the pleasure to visit their trade show booth at International Housing Brand Fair at Kintex, Goyang-City in South Korea.