Essential Mid-Century Modern Items

Learn the basics of using essential mid-century modern items in your home in this post!

There are certain design styles that perfectly evoke an era of time but yet remain timeless. One of those, and the subject of this post, is mid-century modern.

A lot of what makes mid-century modern timeless is the simple elements that are included in its design. We’ll talk about these more later on, but the prominent uses of wood, brass, and functionality make us believe that mid-century modern is here to stay even if it does feel trendy at times.

But what is mid-century modern really? Great question.

Mid-century modern, hopefully to no surprise, gets its name from when it came to prominence, in the middle of the twentieth century.

The world was rapidly changing in the post-World War II era and that was reflected in design that was more functional and less ornate.

Most of us likely don’t have houses that are true mid-century modern style, but we can certainly decorate with some of the wonderful pieces from this style.

However, to avoid looking like you just entered a time capsule, it’s best to not go all out with everything mid-century vintage, but rather mix in some modern day and other styles for a truly collected look.

Keep reading to discover some of our favorite items that are essential to the mid-century modern style.

Looking for more style inspiration? Check out these posts: Essential French Country Items and A Guide to Adding Grandmillennial Style to Your Home!

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