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Interior Design Styles: Mid-century Modern Home Interiors

For the retro lovers—a 21st century take on an iconic 20th century style

Jade Bloomfield
By Jade Bloomfield, Editor

An American style if ever there was one, Mid-century modern defined the country’s aesthetic from the 1930s to 1960s. Scandinavian designers and the International and Bauhaus movements (which were enjoying success in Europe in the early half of the 20th century) informed the style which developed itself independently after the outbreak of World War II.

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Playful, optimistic and timelessly contemporary, Mid-century modern interiors have had a resurgence in popularity over the last decade. Furniture design of this period included ergonomic curves (á la Vladimir Kagan’s sofas), shallow button tufting and pared back forms. Chairs were either organic (in the case of most wooden designs) or angular (for metal pieces) and their upholstery followed suit. In addition to influential Scandinavian designers like Eero Saarinen, Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen, the style’s furniture was driven forward Stateside by the work of Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames.

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Advancements in fabric construction also meant that poppy colours began to be used more readily in textiles. Some of these include canary and mustard yellow, carnation and flamingo pink, chartreuse, pale turquoise and avocado. Metals were typically clean-lined and glossy with gold and silver tones being used equally. Warm mid-tone woods such as rosewood, walnut and teak were common. It was standard for walls (or the built-in cabinets which lined them) to be entirely clad in unadorned wooden panelling.

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3 Mid Century Modern Brands To Know

Dom Edizioni

Best Modern Interior Design Furniture Brands – Aria Home – Shop at LuxDeco.com

Aria Home curates classic furniture collections for the most elegant of homes, capturing the essence of contemporary sophistication and luxury. Aria Home can provide you with everything from bedroom furniture to living room furniture, with a refined choice of finely constructed styles.Shop the brand

Kelly Wearstler

Best Modern Homeware Brands for Interior Design – Kelly Wearstler – Shop at LuxDeco.com

Kelly Wearstler's lighting collection delivers game-changing statement pieces and adds a sumptuous twist to any interior space. She is known for her maximalist interior design projects for the Hollywood elite.Shop the brand

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Ca d’Oro

Best Interior Design Modern Furniture Brands – Ca d’Oro – Shop at LuxDeco.com

Cá d'Oro and this gorgeous collection of ornamental glass home decor will make you fall in love. In 1292, the Seguso family began working with glass, and in 1965, they established an artisan studio. Hand-blown glass pieces with a wonderful aura are created by experienced artisans in Brazil.Shop the brand

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