Mid-Century Modern Interior Design
Mid-century modern interior design draws on furniture and architecture from about the 1940s to the 1960s, known for tapered legs, organic shapes, warm wood and graphic color.
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The Mid-Century Modern Look
What defines it
- Furniture on slim, tapered legs
- Warm teak and walnut wood
- Organic, rounded shapes
- Mustard and olive accents
- Graphic, geometric patterns
Colors and materials
- Teak and walnut wood
- Mustard, olive, burnt orange and teal
- Leather and tweed upholstery
- Molded plywood and fiberglass
- Brass and glass accents
Key pieces
- Low sofa on tapered legs
- Molded lounge chair and ottoman
- Long, low wood credenza
- Sunburst or globe-style light
- Round or kidney-shaped coffee table
- Graphic area rug
Mid-Century Modern Design FAQ
What is Mid-Century Modern interior design?
Mid-century modern is a design style from roughly 1945 to 1969. It is known for clean but organic shapes, tapered legs, warm woods like teak and walnut, and pops of color such as mustard and olive.
How do I make my living room Mid-Century Modern?
Anchor the room with a low sofa on tapered legs and a long wood credenza. Add a molded or leather lounge chair, a round coffee table and a graphic rug. Bring in one or two retro colors like mustard or teal through pillows or art.
Is Mid-Century Modern the same as Modern?
They are related but not the same. Mid-century modern is a branch of modernism from the mid-1900s with warmer woods, organic curves and more color. Modern as a broader term is usually cooler and more stripped back.