The sleek modern lines found in Mid-Century furniture are based on its most unequivocal purpose, form and function. The early mid-twentieth century period was based specifically on the idea of less is more and form should follow function. As a result, the modern furniture deriving from the mid 50’s and 60’s presents an aesthetic that is clean, simple yet still sculptural enough. This latter characteristic is, in my opinion, what makes them so timeless and coveted. In an attempt to depart from the ornamentation and excess of the previous periods, European Designers from the Bauhaus movement proposed this new and simple way of living which became so appealing to its time as an antidote to the hardship of The Second World War.
Materials were organic and original, such as Wood, Metal, Glass, Lucite and Plastic, with the latter the most associated with the period today. Starting with natural colors such as wood, black and white and metal, the furniture of that period slowly developed into what is known today as Mod furniture which style came towards the late time of the period and mostly in America. This unusual name represents the bright colorful furniture from late 60’s-70’s, see the pair of Panton orange chairs below. In this special deals of the week, we went all modern… Here are 6 Mid-Century classic chairs on sale that never go out of style.
Clockwise from top left, I’ve been thinking about replacing my breakfast area chairs and I’m leaning towards the chic industrial look in these Pair of pre-owned Vitra Prouve Side Chairs. Bertoia Side Chair with Seat Cushion. I love seeing these metal chairs against classic tables For a pop of color, this set of 6 teal Shell Chairs. The lines in this vintage Mid Century Bianco Danish Modern wood chair, are more formal but still, modern. To brighten up any room, a pair of pre-owned Panton side chairs. This type of modern chairs look great in children’s rooms, a set of two Pascal dining chairs.
Dining room designed by Ilse Crawford, the rest of the house here.
