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mid-century modern
One of the latest trends we are seeing is a return to the design esthetic of the Mid-century Modernists. Exciting furniture, fabric designs, lighting and all sorts of accessories are on the market in support of this bold yet simple look. Timeless in its approach, serene in its effect, we expect it to do well in today's environments. Cara Greenburg coined the term for the title of her groundbreaking book Mid-Century-Modern. Furniture of the 1950’s (Random House). Mid-Century Modern is built upon the foundation of Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture and simple forms that joined with elements of the International Style and Bauhaus movements. It is a balance of aesthetics and utility, finding harmony between the natural and man made. Refined by such designers as Pierre Guariche, Bertoria, Braakman, Deam, Eames, Juhl, Kagen, Knoll, Loewy Noguchi, Nelson, Vander Rohe, Vignelli, Wegnerand coining the phrase functional beauty, it created objects that were easy on the eyes, appealing and serving their purpose with organic grace. Peaking between 1933 and 1965, the Mid-Century Modern style loosened the formality and rigidity that characterized prior shapes. Technological break throughs in wood, plastics and metal gave rise to laminates, latex, foam, bent and molded plywood and fiberglass reinforced plastics. These innovations along with the increased mechanization of production methods catered to a consumer boom and enabled home decor objects to exhibit powerful new expressiveness. Objects and furniture of the era embodied sense of renewal and hope and broadcast a new forward looking perspective. Much of the work during this post depression and war period gave substance to concepts for future lifestyles in the atomic age. The designs revealed a playful and independent spirit and marked democratization of design, the delivery of good looking well made products to the masses. Ornate detail and plush upholstery were set aside in favor of their metal legs that kept tabletops and seats sturdily aloft, small stiff armrests and molded amoebae inspired shapes. The mid-century modernist is dedicated to this movement as both a historical milestone and a living breathing ideal, reflected in much of today's best design and architecture. The Eames Chair
Classic example of Mid century with it's bent plywood frame  Bill Sofield's Butlers cabinet from the Baker furniture collection  Dakota Jackson's Kesu Club Chair & Ottoman   |
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