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FALL 2017
Mid Century
MODERN
By Katy Danos
1. Sputnik Brass Chandelier | $1,995 |
JONATHAN ADLER |
jonathanadler.com2. Monroe Mid-Century Sofa | $1,199 |
WEST ELM |
westelm.com1
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M
id-century modern is the catchall
phrase for the decorative style
that dominated American design
from the 1930's to the 1960's. It's a broad
term used for furniture, color trends, and the
decorative tastes of a post-war population
fueled by optimism, change, and innovation.
With a palette of warm wood, burnished brass,
and rich strokes of saturated color and a philosophy
of form which follows function, the looks have stood
the test of time. The design movement peaked in the
fifties, but the high quality workmanship and pared
down shapes were built to last.