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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 […]

EMBRACE THE BEST OF MID-CENTURY MODERN GARDEN FURNITURE

Garret Outdoor Armchair

In the world of outdoor furniture, where wicker has woven its web, and plastic has perpetually persisted, there emerges a true gem of sophistication – Mid-Century Modern Garden Furniture. Cast aside those bulky, weather-resistant monstrosities- Choose designs with slender frames and clean lines. These pieces are the Audrey Hepburn of the outdoor seating world – […]

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 Mid Century Retro Vinyl Storage Solutions

Plywood Vinyl Cupboard

THE BEST RETRO VINYL STORAGE SOLUTIONS ON THE MARKET Are you one of the many music lovers who have been converted to vinyl and find you need a new piece of furniture to store it and possibly the turntable too? We have searched for all the best Vinyl Storage options for you. There’s nothing quite […]

The Togo Sofa: Sexy, Slouchy, Seventies Design At Its Best

Togo Sofa in Lenny Kravtiz's Brazilian home

The Togo sofa is undoubtedly one of the most coveted items of furniture in the world right now. Tiktok is loaded with viral videos of the Togo and its many dupes. Created in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, it turned 50 last year. If only we were all as current and desirable in […]

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 […]

SHOPPING FOR VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ONLINE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

THE BEST VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ONLINE If you’ve found your way here I will assume that you share my passion for mid century modern furniture. I abhor the way people speak of it as a “trend”. I love good mid century design the way I love the music of my favourite artists or […]

THE BEST MID CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE SHOPS IN BRIGHTON

Mid Century Modern furniture fans should get down to Brighton! Ever since the Prince Regent (later George IV) built his palace here in the 1800s it has been a mecca for well to do Londoners for dips in the sea, general merrymaking and shopping. By the 1960s the famous Lanes were renowned for their antiques […]

MID CENTURY MODERN OFFICE CHAIRS: WORKING FROM HOME IN STYLE

Mid Century Modern office chairs are a stylish addition to any room. They range from classic mid century designs designed by the greats such as Eames to modern interpretations of mid century styles. From masculine leather and steel designs to pink velvet tub chairs that would look just as good at a dressing table as […]

SOFAS THAT CAN STILL BE YOURS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

Want a new sofa to snuggle on this Christmas? Worried you’ve left it too late? Don’t worry we’ve found all the best ones that can still be yours in time…if you hurry! And many have great offers on too. Beautiful leather sofas, luscious velvet and stylish fabrics; there is a mid century style sofa for […]

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