A brief look at Mid-Century Modern

Lately, it seems every client I talk to or home I enter is interested in mid-century modern furniture or has a piece of mid-century modern furniture on display. Mid-century modern is typically used to refer to any product or interior design or architecture that occured from 1933-1965. It is said to be organic in style and exhibit Scandinavian influences.

Not long ago, I attended an event in DC hosted by Apartment Therapy in which a panel discussed DC's obssession with all things mid-century modern. I learned a lot about the importance of buying from reliable sources as well as about the process and creativity behind the mid-century modernist artists, architects and designers. These influencers, Eames, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Saarinen (to name a few), each made a significant contribution to the movement and their works are still being reproduced and copied today. Scroll down to see how many you recognize.

Mies van der Rohe "Barcelona" chair from Knoll.com, $7740

Le Corbusier "Le Petit Modele" Armchair $3945 at Design Within Reach

Eames Molded Plastic 4 Leg Side Chair $279 at Design Within Reach



Saarinen "Tulip" Armless Chair $1440 at Design Within Reach