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Mid-Century Modern

Slim supports, warm timber and thoughtfully shaped seats make Mid-Century Modern an approachable starting point. Explore furniture and colour combinations that work with pieces you already own.

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A living room in the Mid-Century Modern style

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Timber, upholstery and slim structures

Wood grain, slender frames and visible construction give many Mid-Century pieces their character. Metal and moulded shells sit alongside timber in the available forms. Cream, olive and mustard are possible companions rather than a fixed colour rule.

Connect older and newer pieces

A low timber sideboard can sit with a new sofa and a distinctive lamp. Compare the undertones of the woods and repeat an upholstery colour in a rug or picture. Chrome and bold patterns can provide a deliberate counterpoint too.

Check the proportions

Slim legs leave the floor visible, but dimensions still matter. Mark out a sideboard or dining table and allow for open doors and pulled-back chairs. With older seating, inspect the frame and upholstery condition as well as the shape.