Mad Men Meme: Erwin Olaf

There seems to be a mid-century modern feeling in the air, undoubtedly inspired by a certain television show on AMC Sunday nights (not that I watch it or anything).

Erwin Olaf, a book of cinematic images made by the photographer of the same name, parallels the styles of not only the beautiful interiors shown in the program, but also the detached elegance its characters portray. Monochromatic color schemes and unique seating pieces are particularly striking.

The 128-page hardcover book, published by Aperture Foundation, is available for $45.50 at Amazon. After you're done using it as inspiration, it'll look boss on your coffee table.

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Comments (12)

i love the colors and the layout...and im obsessed with numbers, so that doesnt help.

looks wonderful.

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posted by brieannepaige on August 18th 2009 at 7:40pm
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I love Erwin Olaf. I discovered him in an issue of GUP about a half a year ago.

posted by brdnkchr on August 18th 2009 at 8:23pm
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You should watch that unnamed show. While the interior are somewhat similar, this just doesn't compare. However, these photographs are very beautiful.

posted by Neely the Naughty on August 18th 2009 at 8:30pm
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Edward Hopper anyone?

posted by Doris loves art! on August 18th 2009 at 9:08pm
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Oh yes, very Edward Hopper. I've had one of his paintings on my wall since high school (ok, a print) and it's very similar. It's interesting to see the ideas translated to photographs though and these really are beautiful.

posted by HeyNowTex on August 18th 2009 at 11:12pm
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Have no clue what this show is about, but everyone in these pictures looks as though they've just received tragic news.

posted by mirandabee on August 19th 2009 at 5:58am
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http://www.franklinreport.com/images/9-06_NYflyer_book.jpg

posted by fhn200 on August 19th 2009 at 10:13am
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Just wanted to add I think it's absurd how expensive Midcentury furniture is getting. I was on Atlantic Avenue this past weekend and the prices were making my eyes hurt. Talking like $2,800 for a credenza from 1965. It's been going that way for the past five years, but maybe Mad Men has pushed it over the edge.

posted by fhn200 on August 19th 2009 at 10:36am
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Sorry, just wanted to point out that in my link, there had been some text that somehow got deleted, saying "U

posted by fhn200 on August 19th 2009 at 11:05am
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ugh ugh ugh. Okay. What I was saying was: I love Erwin Olaf. I even put him on a book cover, sort of. Then, the link. I'm sorry.

posted by fhn200 on August 19th 2009 at 11:15am
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These are great. I'd never hear of Erwin Olaf before.

posted by ShopgirlCA on August 19th 2009 at 3:23pm
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Oh, look, a whole bookful of photos of unhappy people!

posted by kuroneko on August 20th 2009 at 11:54am
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