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The term was used as early as the mid-1950s, and was defined as a design movement by Cara Greenberg in her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as a significant design movement.
Bio-morphic mid-century describes the furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of kidneys and boomerangs, and which was an accessible and lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic of the Bauhaus.
The term “mid-century modern” is often said to have been coined by author Cara Greenberg for the title of her 1984 book Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. The phrase, however, was used before then—though sporadically—to describe the furniture and architecture of the mid-20th century.
We cover the graphic design, furniture, and architecture that define Mid-Century Modernism, a “golden age” of design.
Mid-century modern furniture refers to a design style that gained prominence in the mid-20th century, roughly from the 1930s to the 1960s. This era marked a departure from the ornate and heavy designs of the preceding decades, embracing a more minimalist and functional approach to furniture.
At its most basic level, midcentury modern designs are known for juxtaposing sleek lines (think: skinny, peg legs on dressers and tables) with organic shapes, using new materials and methods to...
Mid-century modern furniture is designed to a high standard and pieces tend to be timeless. During the baby boom era in the late 40s and 50s, architects and designers experimented with new forms that focused on the flow of moving inside and outside.
Celebrating the leading designers of the three postwar decades, this visual encyclopedia of midcentury modern furniture is full of glorious surprises, from Europe to the Americas, Brazil and Japan. Chairs and chaises, tables and beds, cabinets and desks are grouped thematically, with lively texts explaining each entry.
Original mid-century modern furniture pieces attract high prices, whereas Victorian and Edwardian antique values have dropped. The success of companies inspired by the era has seen furniture mass-produced for homes all over the world.
Furniture Revolution: Mid-Century Modern Design revolutionized furniture on a global scale. Iconic pieces like the Eames Lounge Chair, Barcelona Chair, and Noguchi Table became revered staples in homes and offices worldwide.