Why Is It Called Mid Century Modern?

Mid-Century Modern is a term originated by Cara Greenberg to describe a particular style of architecture and furniture design that was prominent in the US during the post-World War II years.

Why is mid-century modern?

The mid-century modern aesthetic complements the popular modern buildings and homes of today very well. While the scale and proportion of buildings and spaces may be larger than in the past, you can create great balance by using classic mid-century furniture and furnishings, especially with proper background designs.

What is meant by mid-century modern?

Definition of mid-century modern

: a style of design (as in architecture and furniture) of roughly the 1930s through the mid-1960s characterized especially by clean lines, organic and streamlined forms, and lack of embellishment But now we seem to be in the mood for Mies [van der Rohe] again. …

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