Manufacturing allowed for single unit furniture – such as a table with top, pedestal, and base all formed as a unit.
Notable makers include Charles and Ray Eames, Milo Baughman, Robert Broward, and Max Gottschalk.
Design Element
- Incorporates plastic, aluminum, and molded laminated products
- Simple and clean lines
- Honest use of materials,
- Generally devoid of decorative elements
- Scandinavian design elements of simplicity, democratic design (seen as unpretentious and affordable), and natural shapes were commonly incorporated
Examples
Here are a few examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture. Click on any image to zoom in.
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