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Mid Century, Floating

Photographer Gray Malin creates a beautiful and hilarious series with mid century furniture floating on a mirrored platform in French Polynesia.

By Moss & FogJanuary 4, 20181 min read

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog — A classic Eames Lounge chair floats on a platform looking out on tropical mountains

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog9 — An entire living room set, complete with Arco floor lamp

Gray Malin is a photographer with a large sense of place. His work is fun and instinctual, and this latest series called “Art of Living” is an extension of his colorful imagination. Placing mid-century furniture on a mirrored floating platform, Malin uses the gorgeous backdrop of French Polynesia to take this scene to a new level. The result is dreamy and surreal, a bit oddball, but a very enticing place to hang out. Via DesignBoom:

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog2 — A desk collection looks strange indeed on this mirrored platform

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog3 — Imagine waking up to find yourself floating in emerald waters

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gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog4 — Classic Tulip chairs almost look at home in this setting

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog5 — The Egg chair complete with fur throw rug

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog6 — Bent birch plywood chairs and matching table set

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog7 — A single Vernor Panton chair floats in the ocean on the mirrored platform

gray-malin-the-art-of-living-midcentury-modern-furniture-mossandfog8 — A striking red door creates a great illusion on this platform

By Moss & Fog Staff

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