If you're a big fan of the classic AMC show, "Mad Men," or experienced the '60s for yourself, you're probably pretty familiar with the mid-century modern style. This movement in interior design and architecture gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, but is still considered to be a classic style in modern American homes. Palm Springs, in particular, is known for its mid-century architecture and interior design elements. As this city is often associated with wealth and leisure, the mid-century style has become synonymous with this lifestyle.
If you're not familiar with the mid-century modern style, we'll remind you of some of the major components of this design technique. Generally, mid-century modern furniture is classic, understated and functional. Pieces have little to no ornamentation, but instead play around with different materials and a range of color schemes. Whether you're a fan of 1950s and 1960s nostalgia or just enjoy the mid-century modern look, you might want to add some mid-century modern pieces to your home. Here are a handful of our favorite items:
Bed frame for dream-filled dozing
Is your master bedroom in need of a little TLC? One change you can make is to give the space a mid-century modern makeover. Switch out your modern light fixtures to retro, mod lamps. Or, if you're ready for some bigger changes, try out a bed frame in the mid-century modern style. The Robyn Mid-century Modern Dark Walnut Queen Bed looks great against other furnishings in the same style, or stands out when contrasted against a few contemporary pieces. When it comes to mixing and matching in the master bedroom, be creative and take risks.
Geometrical bookshelves
Dedicated and fair-weather readers alike have stacked bookshelves in their homes, made up of novels they've read and loved and others they haven't gotten around to reading yet. Rather than allowing a bookcase to be a plain furnishing that just fills space, think about adding a statement piece to spice up your space. The Mid-century Modern Dark Walnut Bookcase is a dynamic addition to any room, from a study or private office to a living room or bedroom.
Its unique X-shaped design makes it as stylish as it is functional. Whether you're looking to spice up a simple room or aiming to transform your home into something out of a black-and-white sitcom, this piece of decor may be just what you're looking for.
Retro console for the not-so-retro entertainment system
It doesn't take a historian to tell you that the TV you have in your living room wouldn't have belonged in the same time period as Jackie Robinson, Elvis and sock hops. Even though your technology is sleeker and better functioning, thank goodness, you can give your HD television some vintage flair with our Mid-century Modern Dark Walnut TV Console. This quirky piece takes on elements of the 1950s, but adds a funky twist, with color block white contrasted against the dark walnut wood.
For anyone who doesn't understand the struggle of rabbit ear antennae, this piece looks antique. For those who spent their younger years crowded around the TV watching Leave It to Beaver in real time, it's a pure blast to the past.
Whether you're looking for mid-century modern furnishings or pieces with other design elements, check out Arwood's Furniture and Mattress. We have the largest selection of furniture in the state of Missouri, giving you more options on ways to transition your home from a plain place to a lovely, customized space.
