A monochromatic room with only beige and white elements: white walls, beige textured rug on a pale parquet wood floor, a sheepskin throw rug, a beige knitted pouf footstool with a beige boucle chair and sofa (both in MCM shapes), and woven wicker round mirrors over the sofa. A low marble-topped tripod table acts as coffee table. All furnishings are low and textured but colorless.
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Midcentury Modern Interior Design

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Because of its versatility, simplicity, lack of pretension, and relaxed quality, midcentury modern (MCM) is one of the most popular interior design styles. MCM was popular from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. It reached the height of its popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. The serene and organic shapes and neutral colors used […]

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The Birth of Midcentury Modernism

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Midcentury modernism was one of the most celebrated design trends of the 20th century. At times minimalist and sophisticated, at others whimsical and family-friendly, it embraced simple shapes, open space, and modern mass-production technologies. These features made it accessible and affordable, and hastened its spread during the post-World War II economic, baby, and housing booms. […]