Saturday, January 17, 2009

Mid-Century Modern Furniture

My sister is decorating her new apartment and I came across this article on Domino for inspiration. Happy hunting !

Tips for Buying


Mix it Up:

Can't find what you need to make your room look like the Jetsons' pad? That may be a good thing. A room full of mid-century modern can feel very design-heavy and man-made. Think about breaking it up by mixing in a few older pieces or something handmade. Handwoven rugs from Wisteria or blankets from Pendelton's home collections might work well.


Enjoy the Hunt:

Don't mind used, but can't afford an antique's price tag? Remember your local thrift shops. One person's trash and all. It may be hard to imagine if you're mad for mid-century, but some people still find this stuff ugly. You'd be surprised what you can find at Goodwill or Value Village. Just keep in mind that you might not be buying a real vintage piece.


Easy Does It:

Like the design but can't afford the designer? Stores such as IKEA sell inexpensive furniture in the mid-century modern style.


Other Sources for Mid-Century Furniture


Good-Quality Knockoffs:

Both Licensed Reproductions & Good-Quality Knockoffs:

Licensed Reproductions:

Vintage:

2 comments:

Midmodclassics said...

You should also have a look at lushpad.com for mid-century modern furniture. It's an online buy and sell marketplace for contemporary and mid-century modern furniture and fine art.

http://www.lushpad.com

Kim Gail said...

Nice tips for buying modern style furniture for home decoration!!

 
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