David Smith - Modern Real Estate

10/13/2026

| POST AND BEAM

One of the features that makes Midcentury Modern homes so special is post-and-beam construction.

By using vertical posts and horizontal beams to support the structure, architects were able to create expansive walls of glass, open floor plans, and beautiful connections between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Popular from the 1940s through the 1970s, this approach helped shape the distinctive character we love about Midcentury Modern architecture.

You’ll find some wonderful examples of post-and-beam homes right here in Greater Cincinnati.

What’s your favorite Midcentury Modern feature? Is it exposed beams, walls of glass, open living spaces, or the connection to the outdoors? Share it with me!




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10/12/2026

A favorite modernist masterpiece that’s striking from every angle!

The 1960 Malin House, better known as the Chemosphere, is one of architect John Lautner’s most daring and recognizable residential designs.

Perched above the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, this octagonal, space-age house appears to hover over the steep hillside, supported by a single concrete column. An extraordinary feat of engineering that makes the challenging site an integral part of the architecture.

The Chemosphere also had a starring role in Brian De Palma’s 1984 thriller, “Body Double”.

More than 65 years later, Lautner’s futuristic vision still looks remarkably ahead of its time.

One of the coolest houses ever built. Agree?

📸 First image: Julius Shulman




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10/09/2026

🥚🍳 HAPPY WORLD EGG DAY!

“I’m starving to death for some eggs!”

If you know, you KNOW! 😂

Celebrating World Egg Day with one of the most unforgettable egg-related moments in cinematic history.

Some cravings simply cannot be denied. 😂




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10/08/2026

From the cincinnatimodern archives!

One of architect Rudy Hermes’ finest designs, this striking 1968 post-and-beam mid-century modern home in Wyoming, Ohio, is a terrific example of the modernist architecture found throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Sold in 2015, this architectural gem remains a favorite from the archives.

Who else appreciates a great post-and-beam MCM home?



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10/05/2026

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10/05/2026

One of my favorite modern homes is also one of the most important examples of mid-century modern architecture in America. ✨

The iconic Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Indiana, was commissioned in 1953 by J. Irwin Miller and Xenia Simons Miller and brought together an extraordinary design team: architect Eero Saarinen, interior designer Alexander Girard and landscape architect Dan Kiley with design contributions by Saarinen’s best friend, Charles Eames, including mesh upholstered Aluminum Grouo seating for the exterior.

For me, this site is modern Mecca. Architecture, interiors, furniture, art and landscape come together here in a way that every modern design enthusiast should experience at least once.

Completed in 1957, the Miller House is a landmark of American modernism. And that famous sunken conversation pit? An early and influential example of a feature that would become synonymous with mid-century modern design.

Best of all, Columbus, Indiana is less than two hours from Cincinnati, making this modern Mecca remarkably close to home.




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10/03/2026

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10/02/2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT | NOW $495,000

A $40,000 price reduction creates a new opportunity for this distinctive 1957 mid-century modern home in Anderson Township.

Set on 2.33 private, wooded acres, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,438 square feet with vaulted ceilings, expansive walls of glass, an original brick fireplace, built-in planter and multiple outdoor decks. The home was featured in a 1962 Cincinnati Enquirer article titled “Outdoors Moves In.”

This house does need work, including attention to the driveway and decking, along with other updates. For the right buyer, there is an opportunity to bring this mid-century home forward while respecting the architecture and original details that make it special.

Now offered at $495,000, the combination of mid-century architecture, privacy and 2.33 acres in Anderson Township is increasingly hard to find.

📍 1875 Wolfangel Road, Cincinnati, OH 45255
💰 Now $495,000 | Reduced $40,000
🔗 to full listing in bio.

Interested in seeing the potential? DM me for details or to schedule a private showing.




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Keller Williams Advisors, 4 Bedrooms, 3 (2 1) Baths, Price: $495,000, Built in 1957, this distinctive mid-century modern post-and-beam home sits atop a wooded hill on 2.33 private acres, an exceptionally rare setting in Anderson Township. Expansive walls of glass bring nature indoors, while vaulted....

10/01/2026

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10/01/2026

MCM opportunity on Cincinnati’s east side under $400,000.

If you’ve been looking for a mid-century modern home in Cincinnati at a price point that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find, this one may be worth seeing.

Interested in more information or want to schedule a showing? Send me a DM or contact me directly. I’m happy to share the details. I’m looking to represent a buyer for the property as it is not my listing.




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