Let’s just be honest. As amazing as it is with that gently curving teak and those blank lines, midcentury modern can be a little, well, primitive occasionally. At its best it’s filled with color, art and playfulness. At its worst, it’s a bleak Soviet vibe.
All these midcentury beauties have the ability to do it just right — to maintain their true midcentury cred without sacrificing whimsy, nature and color. In some cases they are downright comfy, proving that midcentury does not have to stick to a lockstep minimalism to be authentic.
LDa Interiors & Architecture
These furnishings possess the clean, simple lines of great Danish modern, but the layered designs and textures in the rugs, pillows and upholstery give it warmth.
Jan Skacelik
The decoration is pure midcentury blue blood, right down to the Saarinen Tulip Chair along with the trio of Nelson lights. But due to the bright white paint along with the marigold-yellow couch, it’s likewise cheery and welcoming.
Dufner Heighes Inc
This chamber is 1950s. Can not you just picture a few sipping martinis on that couch?
Johnson Berman
Clean, simple and uncluttered. But with a mixture of textures and patterns in the rugs and lots and lots of natural lighting.
Hammer Architects
If the 1970s counted as midcentury, then that low-slung living space, built around the gorgeous Fireorb fireplace, would be on the mark.
Ninainvorm
The midcentury modern version of the cozy cottage, complete with patchwork rug.
SHKS Architects
The pedestal table, the spindle clock along with the Jen Risom sofa seats are midcentury icons. But the room has not gone overboard with its own theme. It seems contemporary.
Even without a great deal of color, this impeccably put-together midcentury room includes warmth. It’s partially because the bones of the Spanish home seem to be much, much older.
Kristen Rivoli Interior Design
A Moebius side table puts the mid century tone here. Nevertheless, the contemporary art, bright accessories and upholstery make the room bright and unique.
Shirley Meisels
Some traditional pieces — including a shag rug! — a minimalist strategy, and a simple tricolor palette give this space a very calm, quiet feel.
John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA
It’s bright, easy and open with the right icons, however, the ceiling is what actually makes it. Nobody did wood and white like the designers of the midcentury.
Ninainvorm
Another comfy version of midcentury. Rather than sterile and serious, this room seems fun and lighthearted.
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