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Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs: Ten of the Best

Mid Century modern dining chairs

What defines a mid century modern chair? When we speak of the mid century modern period this refers to a minimalist style of design that became popular between the 1930s and the mid 1970s. After World War II the need for low cost furniture and the introduction of mass production techniques really pushed the envelope […]

A Rattan Hanging Egg Chair Is This Year’s Must Have Outdoor Furniture Trend

A Hanging Egg Chair is undoubtedly the most desirable garden furniture item for 2022. The classic Mid Century Modern Egg chair was invented in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen. It was not originally designed as an outdoor item but in recent years it is the rattan versions hanging from steel frames that have become perennially popular.

The Best Vintage Mid Century Furniture For Sale On Ebay and ETSY in March 2024

Italian Corner Sofa With Record Player And Rosewood Shelves

This is a rare Ebay find! While not cheap, this is actually a very good buy for Danish design of this calibre. This modular Royal series wall unit in teak was designed by Poul Cadovius in the1960s. This would make a spectacular mid-century modern statmenet in any house. Just wow wow wow! A vinyl lover’s […]

Mid Century Modern Coffee Tables; Ten of the Best

Noguchi style coffee table

The coffee table is arguably the most quintessential item of mid century modern furniture. The coffee table wasn’t a place for coffee alone; it was a stage for the theatre of life, where the script was written in swirling cigarette smoke, whispering tales of love lost, business gained, and the intoxicating dance between ambition and […]

THE 10 BEST MID CENTURY MODERN BEDS

Sandringham Bed Frame

Behold the epitome of mid-century modern allure: a bed that seamlessly marries sophistication with sleek aesthetics. The headboard boasts rich textures and sumptuous materials; a tactile delight for the senses. Tapered legs elevate the bed to pure elegance. The color palette? Think muted tones and warm wood finishes, a nod to the timeless charm of […]

10 GLAMOROUS WHITE SOFAS: THE ULTIMATE IN MID CENTURY HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR

Mid Century Modern glamorous white sofas

A glamorous white sofa is a bold statement. It says, I don’t need to worry about spills because I don’t have small children clambering on my furniture. I would never eat a curry while watching TV on it. I simply recline. While wearing a silk negligee. I am a movie star. So if that sounds […]

THE BEST MID CENTURY MODERN DESKS: WORKING FROM HOME IN STYLE

Mid century vintage style desk

Mid century modern office furniture for the home workspace is having a real moment. Until Coronavirus, 70% of the population of the UK had never worked from home before. Since then, many people have swapped the commute to the office for a hot desk in their home. For many, working from home may be a […]

GET THE LOOK: MID CENTURY MODERN INTERIORS ON The Girl Before

Mid Century Modern interior

If you like Mid Century Modern interiors then get on to iplayer. You’re in for a treat in The Girl Before, (the new Drama/Thriller series on BBC). It not only boasts great performances and a gripping storyline but for any architecture buffs out there, it is a visual delight. The stunning brutalist house with Japanese […]

The Eames Lobby Chair ES104: luxury comes to the office.

Mid Century Modern Eames ES104 Lobby Chair

THE EAMES LOBBY CHAIR OR ES104: LUXURY COMES TO THE OFFICE. This mid century modern classic was conceived in 1960 by the masters of design, Ray and Charles Eames, the Eames ES104 lobby chair was designed for the Time Life Building in New York. Utilizing similar design techniques as the famous Eames Lounge Chair, the […]

RETRO RATTAN FURNITURE IS MAKING A COME BACK

retro wicker chairs

Retro rattan furniture is making a come back. And it’s stepping indoors. It has done it before. In the 1960s and 70s it invaded the house. And this is the perfect timing for a second invasion. Why? Because ushers in Hawaiian charm (think a sun filled Tiki bar), Edwardian glamour (My Fair Lady) and even […]

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