The Enduring Popularity of Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Why Mid-Century Modern Remains a Popular Style of Furniture Today
If you are looking to buy furniture for your home or office and want something that is stylish yet functional, you may want to consider a piece or a set that is categorized as mid-century modern. Mid-century modern furniture includes designs that were prevalent from the mid-1930s to the mid-1960s, an era that emphasized form and function the over more elaborate and ornate designs of earlier times; and it is a style that has enjoyed an enduring popularity well into the current century.
There are several factors that contribute to the ongoing appeal of this mid-century modern style; the main characteristics that will help you in identifying mid-century modern furniture would include:
- Clean lines
- Classic shapes
- Solid construction
- Limited colour choices
In addition to these immediately-evident features, there are several other elements to mid-century modern furniture that make it attractive to many homeowners and business owners today, and which may also be to your liking based on your personal tastes and background:
- Affordability
- Timeless appeal
- Simple and easy upkeep
- Fits with contemporary styles/décor
- High collector demand for original pieces
- Suitable for urban living (lofts, studios, condos)
- A direct link back to the baby boomer generation
Indeed, if you want furniture that delivers a long-term return from the perspectives of style and day-to-day use, mid-century modern would be a viable choice for your home or office, while allowing you to keep a watchful eye on your budget as well.
An Exquisite Selection of Mid-Century Modern Furniture for Your Home or Office
The inventory now on display in our Carrocel furniture store’s 20,000 square-foot showroom includes an outstanding collection of mid-century modern furniture for your home or office. When you visit our showroom at 245 Bridgeland Avenue in Toronto, you will have the first-hand opportunity to view and appreciate a selection of exquisite mid-century modern pieces and sets that currently includes:
- Sofas
- Consoles
- Chairs
- Sideboards
- Tables
- Serving/Bar Carts
A cross-section of the range of mid-century modern furniture that is currently for sale in our vast showroom includes the following exceptional pieces and sets:
Set of 6 – Sleek Mid-Century Modern Curve-Back Dining Chairs
- Leather chairs with black wood legs, wide side panels, and curved armrests/backrests
- An original 1970s mid-century modern design; the gun metal studs complete the look
- Set of 6 – Sleek Mid-Century Modern Curve-Back Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee Lounger
- From Carrocel’s Revival Collection; 1960s-style piece that has been superbly restored
- Reupholstered in deep blue fabric with white edging; has six grey wooden tapered legs
- Mid-Century Modern Sofa Settee Lounger
French Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit
- Made of rosewood with a walnut stain finish, this wall unit offers beauty and functionality
- Has doors on each side, each with multiple shelves, and three drawers along the bottom
- Centre section storage capacity has three wood shelves (left), four glass shelves (right)
- French Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Wall Unit
Set of 2 – Mid-Century Modern Waterfall Lucite Lounge Chairs
- A beautiful tufted, creamy linen fabric with a semi-detached seat and an acrylic frame
- Fitted with four castor wheels, these chairs present a futuristic look; sold only as a pair
- Set of 2 – Mid-Century Modern Waterfall Lucite Lounge Chairs
To view more of the mid-century modern furniture featured in our Carrocel store showroom and enter mid-century in the product search field.
Mid-century modern furniture combines form and function and can add an ageless elegance to your décor. Call the luxury furniture professionals at Carrocel today at 416-999-2525 or contact us to arrange a no-obligation consultation on the piece or pieces best suited to your home and needs. And feel free to browse our superb selection of mid-century modern furniture by visiting our showroom, located near Yorkdale Mall in Toronto, at your leisure.
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