It\nis time to take a step back into history to understand all about\nmid-century modern style. It refers to the style of furniture that\nwas made during the period 1933 to 1965. This can also be called a\ndesign trend or movement that was popularly associated with the\n1950s. As a design trend, it was replaced by other styles later but\nstill retained popularity due to the timeless appeal and charm of the\nstyles. It continued to be a preferred type of design movement in\nfurniture, despite other trends hitting the markets globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nstyle received a huge push recently with manufacturers digging out\nthe old design books to make furniture modeled on the mid-century\nmodern styles. It is possible to easily identify mid-century modern\nstyles from a sea of furniture, due to the distinct styles. There are\nvarious characteristics that will help to identify mid-century modern\nstyles. Here is a look at different characteristics that define the\nstyle succinctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muted\ndesigns \u2013 the\ndesigns are not outlandish or loud, but muted and soft. More like a\nsubtle design, you will find that mid-century modern styles are\nminimalistic, without bells and whistles. The design themes have\nstraight lines and uncluttered features. The minimalism blends with\nthe choice of muted design feature to create an unmistakable charm\nand appeal that is difficult to miss. It is important to understand\nthat despite the minimalistic nature of designs, mid-century modern\nstyles have a magnetic charm and appeal that makes furniture the\ncenter of attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural\nmaterials \u2013\nmid-century modern designs use natural materials such as wood,\nleather, steel, and metal. A combination of natural materials is\ntypically used in mid-century modern designs. The use of synthetic\nmaterial began long after the mid-century modern design era. This\nmakes it timeless as natural materials possess an appeal that is hard\nto witness in synthetic materials. Furniture of the period relied on\nworkmanship and most furniture was handcrafted painstakingly with\nminimal use of machines. This permitted experts to use and leverage\nthe appeal of natural materials through superior craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Functional\nfeatures \u2013 the\nsingle most important attribute of mid-century modern style was the\nfunctionality behind the design. While furniture certainly is meant\nto be functional, other design trends typically laid emphasis on the\nappearance while meeting the functional requirement. In the case of\nmid-century modern style, it was the functionality that was the sole\ncriteria, and this explains the minimalistic designs. Minimalism and\nfunctionality go hand in hand and this created a distinct style that\nstood out and continues to have a timeless charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different\ntypes within mid-century modern furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\nare different types of mid-century modern furniture, intended for use\nin homes and the most popular types include \u2013 beds, dressers,\nnightstands, sofas, coffee tables, TV consoles, dining tables and\nchairs, kitchen tables and chairs, and outdoor chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These\ndifferent categories of furniture were meant for specific uses, as\ncan be seen from the difference between kitchen tables and dining\ntables. Each had its own use cases and were designed, manufactured\nwith the features that suited the functional requirements. This also\nhelped manufacturers to create designs with the right color\ncombinations to blend in with typical d\u00e9cor of the era. Here is an\noverview of the few of the popular types of furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beds\n\u2013 mid-century modern style beds were comfortable and stylish with\nminimalism adding a touch of elegance to the appeal. The highlight of\nbeds of mid-century modern style was the right detailing and\ncraftsmanship that made the beds appealing. Furniture of this era and\nstyle typically had canted and tapered legs, with a low profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sofas\n\u2013 mid-century modern style sofas brought a touch of class to living\nrooms with superior comfort levels and elegance that was subdued yet\nappealing. The simple styling and low profile with the characteristic\nstraight lines and tapered legs offered stability, comfort, and style\nin living room furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee\ntables \u2013\ncoffee tables complemented the appeal of living rooms becoming the\ncenter of attraction in addition to offering complete functionality.\nThe convenience of placing reading material or beverages on the low\ncoffee table in the living rooms made this a necessity. Mid-century\ndesigns added the element of style and attraction to the coffee\ntables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TV\nconsoles \u2013 the\nretro style that mid-century modern range of furniture brings to\nhomes is perhaps best seen in the TV consoles. The timeless charm of\nthe canted legs and the low profile, with the dark wood color and\nsimple cabinets, make the designs appealing. Functionality is best\nseen in the open and closed cabinet combination and the convenient\nduct holes for cables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dining\ntables and chairs\n\u2013 while tables were again classified into dining and kitchen, the\nmost popular were dining and in most cases, were the only ones used\nin smaller homes. The mid-century modern style gave homeowners a\nspacious table, with a sturdy build, and the minimalistic designs\nwere devoid of any form of carving or detailing. This gave it a\ntimeless appeal and charm that endures even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chairs\ncompleted the picture, matching the table, in material, color and\ndesigns. The dimensions of the chairs and complemented the dining\ntables and gave a well-rounded look with clean lines and elegant\nminimalistic classic designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How\nto transform your home with the mid modern style of furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n the\nWith the right choice of mid-century modern furniture, it is possible\nto give your home a classic and elegant appeal. The style is distinct\nand fits in perfectly with any d\u00e9cor and color combination. This is\npossible because of the choice of natural materials in mid modern\ncentury styles, thereby giving the furniture a natural look and\nfinish in dark or light shades. The range of furniture presently\navailable in the market comes with thoughtful little designs such as\nprotective pads to prevent the furniture from leaving scratch marks\non the floor or causing indentation on carpets\/rugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mid\nmodern century style of furniture come in utilitarian models that\nactually help to save space. For instance, the sofa can be used as a\nbed with a little modification. The craftsmanship, finish, and choice\nof colors make this range of furniture standout for elegance. The\npresent range of furniture is a blend of traditional and new\nmaterials that create an interesting contrast to enhance the appeal\nof the furniture. The forms and shapes are at times modified slightly\nto give a contemporary twist to the range of furniture, making the\nrange more attractive. This makes it more versatile and open to\noutside influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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