Recently, mid century modern furniture designs are appealing to a wide variety of demographics. Perhaps it's the latest impact of the well-received AMC's TV show Mad Men, which depicts the lifestyle and aesthetic of the early 1960s, that is causing all the rage. Or perhaps these designs from the mid century era are rather timeless. Regardless of the reasons, these modern designs from not long ago radiate a cheerful energy about them, even today. They have and ...
The period after World War II saw the emergence of mid century modern furniture design, the development of which continued until the mid 1960s. This period saw futuristic designers like George Nelson, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, and others design innovative and novel furniture pieces. The minimalism, organic and geometric shapes, and clean, simple lines that characterize mid century modern furniture design have lead to the lasting popularity of the style. The sofas ...