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38 Rare And Beautiful Antique Treasures That People Still Own Today
Mid-century modern style refers to the design movement of mid-20th-century interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development. Today, MCM is recognized as a significant design movement by scholars and museums around the globe, and it’s impossible not to see its appeal.
There’s even a whole community on Reddit that introduces itself as “a community for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design. From Charles and Ray Eames to Paul McCobb and Adrian Pearsall.”
Created 11 years ago, back in 2011, the "Mid Century" subreddit is an online destination for examples of mid-century modern design, from furniture to interiors that take our breath away.
Below we wrapped up some of the most interesting examples, so pull your seats closer!
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Before And After Lane Acclaim First Edition Cocktail Table, From 1959! This Poor Thing Survived 6 Decades Of Abuse Before It Found Its Way To Me. That's Twice As Long As I've Been Alive. Crazy!!
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To find out what an expert thinks about the mid-century modern style that has been gaining a lot of popularity lately on Instagram, we reached out to Dr. Lori Verderame, a Ph.D. antiques appraiser who’s an internationally syndicated columnist and an author with 30 books to her credit.
Dr. Lori explained that the mid-century modern style is the characteristic look in design of the late 1940s through the 1970s, so basically it is the design of the 1950s and 1960s. “Mid-century modern design, known as MCM, has become more popular and valuable over the last 20 years,” she said.
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Been A While Since I Un-Painted A Piece! Fully Restored Brasilia II Petite Buffet With New Tapered Legs. What A Glow Up!
“It features space-age forms, new state-of-the-art materials, the fusion of natural and manmade elements, organic and geometric shapes, bright and bold textile designs, and bright colors. Materials like lucite, chrome, bakelite, and fiberglass are integrated in our homes and fashion,” Lori told Bored Panda.
We asked Dr. Lori if furniture and design items from the MCM period are valuable, and she confirmed that it’s definitely the case. “Furniture by big names in the mid-century modern movement like George Nakashima, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames, and others continue to bring big money from collectors,” Dr. Lori explained.
Moreover, the antiques appraiser argues that mid-century modern furniture and design accessories will only increase in value over time, “as long as these vintage pieces are kept in good condition and are free of damage.”
#12
Finally Getting Around To Showing Off My Dream Home. I Grew Up Driving This Neighborhood Saying Someday I’ll Live Here. Dream Come True
#17
My Luck Has Truly Been Bananas. Broyhill Brasilia Set. Couple Bought A House, Previous Owner Left It, It “Wasn’t Their Style”, They Wanted It Out. $100 For The Set
#18
60 Years Of Nicotine Buildup Goes Bye-Bye! Fully Restored Dixie Petite China Cabinet. Thing Thing Was So Gross, Tarred, And Rough To The Touch I Didn't Even See It Has That Great Vertical Cherry Veneer On The Top Drawer!
#20
After Finding This Chair On The Curb Almost 4 Years Ago, I Finally Had The Means To Have It Reupholstered! Made In Denmark By Madsen & Schubell, It Reclines :)
#21
Found This Set Of Giovanni Travasa Eva Chairs From The 1960’s And Had Them Transported To Portland. I Can’t Find Another Vintage 3-Piece Set In The World. I Paid $500 And Now I’m Afraid To Sit On Them!
#24
Fully Restored Teak Chest! I Don't Know Who Glopped 2 Thick Layers Of Paint On This Beauty, But It Wasn't "Mint" To Be!
#27
Bought This Ladderax, With 3 Drop Down Desks, Brass Finishes, Glass Cabinet, And A Drawer For The Shocking Price Of $40. I'm Screaming And Will Never Be This Lucky Again
#33
I Am In Love With This Dress. I Can’t Wait To Be Able To Wear It Out More In The Spring/Summer. From The 1970s
#36
A Few Weeks Ago I Posted My Thrifted Broyhill Sofa- Here’s The Final Result With All My Retro Finds!
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I Grew Up Going To My Grandmothers House Until The Hoarding Got Too Bad. She Just Passed Away And My Family Has Been Cleaning Up - I Just Saw This Room For The First Time
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