Mid-Century Modern Trend Guide

MID-CEN TURY MODERN TR E ND GUID E

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A FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS PUBLICATION

MI D-C E N T U RY MO D E R N Originating from the 40’s to the 70’s, the

Mid-Century

modern

trend

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now intricately woven into the fabric of our culture. Known for it’s highly practical and workable pieces — its adaptable nature makes this genre one of longevity.

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AR CH I TE C T U R A L — I N V E N T I O N — I N N O VAT I O N — C L E A N

L I N E S

— S C U L P T U R A L

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G R A P HI C I N S P I R AT I O N Vintage design elements have been rebirthed

into

modern

elements

with a futuristic twist. Though often undetected by the naked eye, these graphic influences are quite prevalent.

Sputniks & starbursts, anyone?

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OR GA N I C GEOME T R I C Simple, geometric shapes transformed into

organic,

flowing

silhouettes.

Creating movement and nuance with unexpected details.

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I NDUST R I A L — M AT T E

B L A C K

— T E X T U R E — P O P S

O F

— O R G A N I C — A I R Y

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C O LO R PAT T E R N S

W H I T E S

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GR EY — S L E E K — M AT T E

F I N I S H

— A D A P TA B L E — M I R R O R — C L E A N

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TO UC H E S O F ME TA L L I C G L A M & WOOD G R A I N Signature

geometric

shapes

gain

added sophistication with touches of glam. Natural wood grain gives warmth and brings the outdoors in.

— C O P P E R — R O S E

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G O L D

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— G O L D — W O O D

G R A I N

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SQ UA R E — I T ’ S

A B O U T

— E A M E S

— L AY E R E D

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A N G L E S

C H A I R S

— G R I D E D

— S Q U A R E

T H E

WA L L S D E P T H C U T

E D G E S

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