Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details

The 1950’s house was a scientific triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of all ages before being built for the masses. Never had homes been so thoroughly contemporary, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the interior decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a home's decoration—walls, flooring, surfaces, lighting, and, of course, furniture. Case studies examine beautiful present-day homes that exhibit mid-century style in an exemplary way, and suggest ideas for taking the 1950’s look—complete with collector's pieces—and mixing and matching it with elements from other eras.

• Eames (Basic Art Series 2.0)
• The Midcentury Modern Landscape
• Making Midcentury Modern
• Case Study Houses (Basic Art Series 2.0)
• Miller's Mid-Century Modern: Living with mid-century modern design
• Mid-Century Modern Complete
• Atomic Ranch Midcentury Interiors
• Design of the 20th Century
• Mid-Century Modern Furniture: Shop Drawings & Techniques for Making 29 Projects
• Modern Retro Home: Tips and Inspiration for Creating Great Mid-Century Styles