While seemingly disparate, these things have mid-century modern’s key characteristics in common: sleek, pared-down designs, an emphasis on both function and form, an innovative use of “modern ...

That said, I'm going to use this story to stick to more obvious mid-century designs. I'm talking sleek, functional design—splayed legs, low armrests, and clean sleek shapes. We've tested and ...

Mid-century modern design is hard to pin down. As soon as you think you have grasped it, it re-invents itself. Unlike the late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture and design movements ...

Clean lines and organic forms are associated with midcentury design, along with a harmonious blend of materials that adds a functional simplicity. A new book by Phaidon, Mid-Century Modern Designers, ...