Surf Style.

I've been thinking about how the mid-century modern look is a great compliment to the mod, surf style of the 60's. The sleek lines of the furniture seem to jive well with the lean look of a long board, or the motif of some cool surfer jams. Artwork like Matte Stephen's blends together in a cool, grab-me-the-bongos and light the bonfire, kinda way. I put together a montage of that casual surfer-chic aesthetic, just for some summer fun. Put on some Pet Sounds and take a look.

Some good resources for the carefree, but upbeat California look are Urban Outfitters, Beach House Style, perhaps a Nelson Bench or a Saarinen coffee table from DWR or some funky, fun print lamps from Design Public. And designers like Orla Kiely, Wary Meyers and Todd Oldham have surf culture written all over them. Inspiration comes from everywhere. Hang ten.


Sources for montage images: Lamps are from Design Public; 1971 Poster via iso50; mid-century End Table from Urban Outfitters; Double Sided Vivien print by Matte Stephen's; fabrics from Amy Butler.

For a larger look, visit my flickr photos.