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Some things just never go out of style. Like mid-century design, which is favored by a lot of people for its timeless, clean, and simple charm, making it just as popular today as it ever was. 

If you’re looking into bringing some mid-century style into your home, we have a whole list of pieces and designs for inspiration, as shared by a subreddit entirely dedicated to this aesthetic. Scroll down to immerse yourself in the mid-century charm, and don’t forget to upvote those designs that wowed you the most.

While you're at it, don't forget to check out a conversation with designer Elin Walters from Exactly Designs, who kindly agreed to briefly chat with us about mid-century design.

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My 1963 Frigidaire Flair

Vintage mid-century design kitchen stove with retro glass oven doors and classic white cabinetry in cozy home setting

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    My Neighbor Gave These To Me 🥰

    Mid-century design wooden dressers with retro carved details and brass handles in a vintage storage setting.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That wood is so luxurious looking.

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    Found In A Dumpster

    Hand holding a retro mid-century design wooden basket with a geometric woven pattern in a garage setting

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    My Place Is Finally Ready After Almost Three Years Of Decorating With Art And Furnitute From Various Places

    Mid-century design living room with retro furniture, wooden dining table, lounge chair, and vibrant wall art.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have a great eye. This is an excellent, stylish and comfortable space to live in.

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    #5

    My Mid Century ('60-'63) Hall Table By Dutch Designer Louis Van Teeffelen Made By Wébé

    Mid-century design retro wooden side table with plants and decorative items in a cozy living room setting.

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    Beautiful Restoration

    Mid-century design dressers before and after restoration showcasing retro treasures for design lovers.

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    Rescued This Room Divider A Few Years Ago. Love How It Fits In With My Space

    Mid-century design room divider with retro hanging lamps and vintage decor in a cozy living space setting.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez, that looks great. It fits your space perfectly.

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    My Recently Acquired Door Did I Do Good? LOL

    Mid-century design wooden door with geometric glass cutouts in a retro cluttered room setting.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a seriously s**y door --it's that darker part cleanable/restorable?

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    #9

    She'll Be Mine Tomorrow!

    Mid-century design starburst wall clock with wooden sunburst frame, a retro treasure for vintage decor lovers.

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    This Reupholstered Lafer We Have With Before Pic

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    #11

    Grabbed This Boat Bar For $300, One Of My Favourite Pieces

    Mid-century design lovers find unique retro nautical-themed bar with glassware and starburst clock in modern room.

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    My Favorite Christmas Present

    Mid-century design starburst wall clock above a lit retro-style lamp on a paneled wall in a vintage home setting.

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    My Marketplace Pick Up Tonight

    Mid-century design wooden dresser with retro drawer details and modern handles on a gray wooden floor.

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    My Parents Gifted This To Me

    Mid-century design retro coffee table with glass top and wooden base, perfect for design lovers’ vintage treasures.

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    My John Keal For Brown Saltman Coffee Table Build

    Mid-century design living room with retro wooden furniture, glass coffee table, and natural light from large windows.

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    Loving My New Pieces

    Mid-century design wooden sideboard and blue sofa with retro style in a bright living room with decorative accents.

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    Mom Gave Me A 1950s Spartus Clock That She Had Hidden Away In A Closet. I’m So Happy!!

    Mid-century design cat clock with swinging tail, vintage wall decor for retro treasure collectors and design lovers.

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    A Pair Of Arvin Speakers I Just Finished Restoring

    Pair of mid-century design vintage speakers with wood and woven front panels on a wooden retro cabinet.

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    Picked Up This Set The Other Day

    Mid-century design wooden retro furniture set with vintage style showcased outdoors against old brick wall.

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    Picked Up A Table And Chairs!

    Mid-century design dining table and red vinyl chairs by a large window with scenic view and hardwood floor.

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    #21

    Look What I Found!

    Mid-century design vintage folding room divider with intricate yellow and black geometric retro patterns outdoors.

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    #22

    We Bought A Mcm Home That Came With A Fireplace Surprise, It’s Actually A Spin-A-Fire!

    Mid-century design retro fireplace with glass panels and a black base glowing with a bright flame indoors.

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    Yard Sale Find For $20

    Mid-century design retro console with built-in turntable and radio, perfect for vintage decor lovers scoring big treasures.

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    Scored This Beauty In Marketplace Yesterday!

    Retro mid-century design wooden sideboard with intricate carved details in a cozy living room setting.

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    Enjoy My Last Post

    Mid-century design wooden sideboard with slatted doors and brass handles showcased outdoors on a driveway.

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    Our Mid Century Indoor Garden

    Mid-century design interior with retro wood paneling, large skylight, indoor plants, and vintage furniture seating area.

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    Fb Market Find!

    Mid-century design lovers' retro treasures include a red and white vintage ball chair in a cozy collector's room.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cat is obviously a James Bond villain. "Welcome to my lair, Mr. Bond. You're just in time... to díe."

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    I Like The Lines On These Old La-Z-Boys

    Dog resting on a green mid-century design chair next to a retro yellow side table in a cozy living room.

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    Thumbs up for the contented canine.

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    I Found This On A Treelawn With A Sign That Said "Free"

    Mid-century design vintage wooden record player console with retro speakers and storage, a once in a lifetime find.

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    Purchased This For $1k From An Estate Sale. There’s A Record Player And Stereo With Speakers As Well As A Bar

    Mid-century design treasure with wood veneer cabinet, retro record player, and vintage clock in a cozy living room setting.

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    Doing Some Rearranging To Make A Little Home Office And Thought To Take A Few Pics Of My Panther Lamp Before Bringing In The Desk

    Mid-century ceramic lamp with sleek black panther sculpture, a retro treasure for design lovers and collectors.

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    Installed This Poul Cadovius Shelving That I Thrifted A While Back

    Cozy mid-century design living room with retro decor, wooden shelves, and vintage-inspired furnishings and accessories.

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    River View Theatre In Minneapolis

    Mid-century design lovers scored big with retro treasures including vintage lamps and classic lounge furniture in a cozy room.

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    Home In Helsinki

    Mid-century design dining area with wooden table, black cushioned chairs, and retro pendant lighting in a stylish open living space.

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    Once In A Lifetime Find…

    Mid-century design wooden cabinet with glass doors and shelving, showcasing retro treasures in a minimalist setting.

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    Calling The Living Room “Done”

    Mid-century design retro treasures shown in a living room with wooden walls, vintage sideboard, and large map artwork.

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    Milan Flea Market

    Mid-century design wooden sideboard with retro details displayed outdoors on a patterned rug.

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    Found These Alley Shopping. Would You Have Brought These Home?

    Mid-century design yellow armchairs with tufted cushions placed outdoors among leaves and greenery.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never bring anything with fabric home if it'd been sitting outside. Bugs, mold, animal pee, all sorts of potential issues.

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    Picked Up This Beautiful 1970's Schreiber Piece For My New Home For £180

    Mid-century design wooden bookshelf with books, decorative items, and a retro style poster leaning against the wall.

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    ID On These Teak Dining Chairs?

    Two sleek wooden mid-century design chairs on a bamboo floor with white shelves and a hanging plant above.

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    Our Neighbor Gifted Us This Set

    Mid-century design retro wooden dresser and chest of drawers with clean lines on hardwood floors in bright rooms.

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    New Dining Set I Found At A Local Store

    Mid-century design wooden dining table with matching chairs in a bright room with large windows and hardwood floors.

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    My Take On A Mid-Century/Scandinavian Modern Living Room

    Mid-century design living room with retro furniture, yellow chairs, wood paneling, and modern plants in natural light.

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    I Live In NYC And Found This 1964 Fumio Fujita Signed Print In The Trash…

    Mid-century design abstract art print with geometric shapes and retro textures on aged paper, a retro treasure find.

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    Glasgow Compact Tenement Flat

    Mid-century design living room with retro furniture, patterned rug, cat on glass coffee table, and teal walls.

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    Found In The Wild Today For Just $14.99!

    Mid-century design lamp with honeycomb patterned glass shade on a curved metal base in a cozy room.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's fun! Might not work for every decor, but you have to love designs that wander far outside of the traditional.

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    ID On This Chair?

    Mid-century design sofa with retro style and brown upholstery featured as a rare treasure for design lovers.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geezuz, that's the greatest chair I've ever seen in my life. Wow.

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    Real Or Fake And How To Tell?

    Mid-century design coffee table with sculptural wooden base and glass top in an industrial space with orange storage doors.

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    I Feel Like I Won The Fb Marketplace Lottery

    Mid-century design leather lounge chair and ottoman set in a retro living room with fireplace and vintage poster.

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    New Fb Marketplace Find!

    Mid-century design floor lamp with arched brass arm above brown leather sectional sofa in cozy living room.

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