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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

BOUCLÉ IS BACK BABY! THE MID CENTURY CLASSIC FABRIC RETURNS

Ryton Boucle Armchair

MID CENTURY MODERN BOUCLÉ IS THE FABRIC DU JOUR What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you think of bouclé? That’s right, it’s Jackie Kennedy in a pink Chanel suit. Classic. But it is not only for fashion. It is a wonderful upholstery fabric and your home is not complete in 2022 without […]

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 […]

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