Mid-century modern (MCM) is a design movement that emerged roughly between the 1940s and 1970s, and it’s known for its clean lines, functional forms, and the belief that good design should be simple ...

This Mid-century modern house features Brazilian oak vaulted ceilings, a sunken living room and a backyard pool courtyard. Mid-century modern works best where the air is hot. It doesn't matter if the ...

The term “mid-century modern interior design” conjures myriad images: The airy, Richard Neutra-designed Kaufmann House in Palm Springs that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living; the ...

In a remarkable convergence of creative genius and technological advancement, some of the world’s most acclaimed works of architecture were built in a period of just 20 years. This period, from ...

Though mid-century modern was popularized in the 1940s, it continues to influence home design today. It features furniture and accent pieces with clean, sharp angles and rounded lines. Iconic ...

The original owner of Brook Smith’s Silver Hills mid-century modern home was a man named Robert Kelso. Kelso built the house in 1957, after asking famed architect John Johansen — whose works helped ...

When you think of midcentury modern, what comes to mind? Architecture? Furniture? Midcentury modern is often used to describe a period in design centered around the middle of the 20th century. Clean, ...

The book explores the most desirable interiors, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware and textiles of this hugely popular period. It features all the iconic designs and designers of the era, with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover art, design, culture and people. Cook and her team approached the design of The Paragon’s public spaces and select model ...