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Cranbrook Art Museum
Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US
June 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Knoll Planning Unit Portfolio, ca. 1954
A handmade, unpublished Knoll Planning Unit portfolio from the toad atelier collection is now exhibited in “Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US" at the Cranbrook Art Museum. It is composed of four original Paste-Up models created by Florence Koll, sketches, and vintage photographs. Should you miss the chance to view it at the exhibition, here is your opportunity to flip through each individual page.
Mathematica: A World of Numbers . . . and Beyond, Sketches by Miyoko Sasaki, ca. 1961
Mathematica: A World of Numbers... and Beyond was the first fully immersive, large-scale exhibition designed by the Eames Office, meant for the March 1961 opening of a new science wing at the California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles. At the Cranbrook Art Museum's latest exhibition, "Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US," two of the five original sketches created by Miyoko Sasaki are currently exhibited. You are welcome to check out the other three examples on the internet.
Peaceful and inspiring: Inside Ania Cremer’s home
On The Go -
Dive into the inspiring world of Ania Cremer and explore her lovely Berlin apartment. The “On The Go” blog is part of the toad atelier membership. So click the link below and sign up to explore articles like this. Enjoy!
Collection -
Virtual tour of our collection.
Our names are Alexander and Vanessa Wendl. Our goal is to inspire and educate people about mid-century modern design. Initially inspired by our passion, Toad Atelier has evolved into a thriving business and we are honored to work with customers around the world.
Digital availability and preserving the collection for next generations is our main focus. Our current collection of design artifacts includes over 3,000 printed/photographed artifacts and furniture spanning 100 years of design history. From vintage books and magazines to prototypes from designer's personal space, the collection includes a wide range of interesting collectibles to learn from.
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