Pops of colour, ergonomic furniture and wood features: all hallmarks of Mid-century Modern design. Image: We Are Scout Blog
THIS IS… MID-CENTURY MODERN JENNA MARTIN
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merging in the mid-20th century, this design movement continues to inspire and excite renovators, interior designers and architecture geeks to to this day. Timeless, beautiful and functional, Mid-century Modern design is characterised by clean lines, organic forms and functionality. An enduring symbol of quiet elegance and sophistication, Mid-century Modern is also characterised by its seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. In fact, because the Mid-century Modern movement has so infiltrated the way we think about furniture, design and the way we live, chances are your home is filled with Mid-century elements and you don’t even realise it. But if you are in love with the aesthetic and want to maximise the look at your place, here is what you need to know.
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SIMPLICITY IS KEY A far cry from the more ostentatious design movements that preceded it - like Art Deco and Hollywood Regency - Mid-century modern was all about no-frills beauty and function over form. Midcentury Modern furniture is designed to focus on ergonomics and comfort. Chairs feature organic shapes that conform to the contours of the body, while tables and cabinets are often multi purpose, with built in shelving or hidden compartments, making efficient use of space. But being simple and functional doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty.
In Mid-century Modern design, clean lines and geometric shapes take centre stage, creating harmony and balance. Pops of colour feature in every Mid-century Furniture pieces are sleek and Modern house. Image: iStock streamlined, with tapered legs and smooth surfaces. The result is a space that feels perfectly curated yet immensely functional. Each piece of furniture is designed so it could stand alone as a feature piece, but combined,