Inspired Look: High End Modernism
Mid-century modern home decor is recognizable for its clean lines, a fusion of organic and manmade materials, and retro style.
Notice how the smooth curves of the wooden lounge chair and dining table legs meld seemlessly with the black leather sofa, white plastic chairs, blue cushions and colorful rug. This type of diversity in material, color, and texture is a hallmark of mid-century design.
In todays market, you may also see High EndMid-Century Modern furniture. Some of the characteristics that define this style are:
Simplistic: Ornate elements are used sparinglyif at all.
Functional: Abides by architect Louis Sullivans philosophy, Form follows function.
Organic: Uses shapes found in nature that tend to lead to soft curves.
Geometric: Utilizes basic shapes for clean lines and sleek edges.
Diverse: Embraces a large range of materials and colors
Some of the famous furniture designers from this period are Harvey Probber, Billy Baldwin, Tommi PArzinger, and Edward Wormley.
High-Style Modernism which represented a "more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design". Most of the pieces created were custom-built using "cosmopolitan-looking designs, involving costly, craft-intensive materials and processes like brass wor
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