Woods Used for Mid-Century Modern Style

Clean lines, interesting material combinations, and intriguing colors and shapes neatly sum up what mid-century modern is all about. From the height of the era in the 1950s and 60s to today, some things have inevitably changed, but one thing remains constant—functionality trumps all, meaning quality materials must be a focal point. Many mid-century modern […]

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The Mid-Century Modern Color Palette

There’s more to a room than just the furniture. Color families and complementary hues can make the room have a different mood and tone, and being intentional about where to use color can be the difference between a curated space and a turnkey room. Whether you want to incorporate the Pantone Color of the Year, or you’re hoping […]

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The History of Mid-Century Modern Style

Today, many people are drawn to the retro feel and unique designs inspired by traditional mid-century modern style—but, few understand the rich history behind the movement. Although the term “mid-century modern” wasn’t coined until 1984 by author Cara Greenburg’s book, Mid-century Modern: Furniture of the 1950’s, the design style actually dates back to the 1940s. […]

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Characteristics of Mid-Century Modern Furniture

From the early 1940s to the late 1960s, mid-century modern style took the design world by storm—bringing with it a flurry of multi-functional pieces that mixed tradition with innovation. Over the years however, the defining features of this trend have taken on new shapes as it faded in and out of public eye. And today, […]

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A Mid-Century Marvel

When some people think of mid-century modern, the first thing that comes to mind is vibrant colors, irregular shapes, and maybe yes, even their grandparents’ house. But today, those core characteristics have been honed, refined and elevated, giving rise to mid-century modern popularity in home decór and high end interior design. But why are people […]

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Designing with the Colors of the Year

At the end of 2020, Pantone released their awaited 2021 colors of the year: Ultimate Grey and Illuminating. Chosen to represent strength and hopefulness, we couldn’t help but love this duo made up of a strong neutral and vibrant yellow. Pantone describes Ultimate Grey as “emblematic of solid and dependable elements which are everlasting and […]

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