40 Of The Most Interesting And Beautiful Old Things That These People Have The Pleasure Of Owning
Interview
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!!
I’ve Spent Years Collecting Pieces And Moving Them Around From Rental To Rental Or Hiding Them In Storage. They’re All Finally Together In My First House
Thoughts On The New End Table I Made?
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.
It’s In And It Works And It’s Perfect!
Vintage Radio I Bought Today. Looks Perfect With My Thrifted Horse Figure
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.
I Snagged This Edwardian Dress Yesterday. It’s Just Too Stunning Not To Share
I hope you also enjoy sharing your home with the ghost of the original owner... <.<
My Vintage Cycling Outfit And The Vintage Bicycle (1958) That I Restored Myself
My Wife Found This Coffee Pot At The Thrift Store. Yes, That's A Candle Heating It
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.”
I Drove Five Hours To Pick Up This Beautiful Hot Pink And Chrome 1950's Table & Chairs
We had a table like this growing up, the chairs were red though. Very cool
Mandatory Isolation Finally Gave Me Time To Get My Living Room Sorted
Finally Getting Around To Showing Off My Dream Home. I Grew Up Driving This Neighborhood Saying Someday I’ll Live Here. Dream Come True
So Cool
Easy Like Sunday Morning
Found My Dream Desk Last Week! Peter Løvig Nielsen For Dansk Flip Top Partners Desk
While the desk is gorgeous, I want to talk about that lamp! I love it!🥰
Ge Fridge From Early '50s. Still Going Strong!
And the handle that bent when you attempted to free the ice cubes from their prison. 😂
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Stylish, but it consumes a ridiculous amount of electricity. Old fridges like this aren't really fit for modern use.
These were notorious for them to not be able to be opened from the inside. Children tended to play with these (mostly in the dumbsters) and then suffocate.
My Grandmother's from the 50's is still running too. Those things were built to last, unlike modern ones. At least the modern ones are more energy efficient though.
I have one from the 40s I keep dog food in it. They're cool looking, but you constantly have to defrost them.
For all those swooning over this, I have a working one identical to this for free. In fact going to have to pay to toss it. It takes 3-4 grown mean to lift this monster.
They were made to last in those days; now they're built to self-destruct in 15 years or less.
These things will run forever with a little TLC and regular defrosting.
Had one of these growing up in the 80s. Damn thing would randomly shock the hell out of you when you grabbed the handle. Wouldn't mind having that now to keep me out of the fridge!
With the doors that latch - kept killing kids up until the late '60s
Indiana Jones. In real life some kids died playing hide and seek and getting locked inside.
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We had one just like that. The bottom handle fell off so we used a pair of pliers to open it
As much as I love these, it would be in the back of my mind 24/7 how much electricity it uses and how much my electric bill is going to be.
If you do use it consider recabling the power. Old cables can be brittle.
Load More Replies...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
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!
!960's Fender Rhodes "Student Piano"
My Grandfather's Coat
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 :)
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!
Hers And Hers Lounge Chairs
Trying To Convince My Husband To Put An Offer On This 1952 House (Minnesota)
In this situation, just ask forgiveness not permission.
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!
Picked Up The Keys Today For This Beauty, I Can't Believe This Is Our House!
Purchased In 1962 And Packed Away In An Attic Until Now
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
I scream too, out of jealousy and now excuse me, I go to a quiet corner to sob.
Any Info On This Beautiful Pool Table?
Goodbye To This Beautiful Home My Grandpa Built
Just Picked Up This Drexel Playpen Sofa, $249
My Cool $10 Midcentury Lamp From Marketplace! One Of My Favorite Finds
Wife And I Just Moved Into Our Dream House A Couple Months Ago. Things Are Coming Together
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
Gunne Sax - they made about 90% of all dresses worn to every 1980 prom in the US.
1950s Dior By Bulova Watch
My Old Lamp Sitting Atop Of My Old Radio Sitting Atop Of My Old Dresser
A Few Weeks Ago I Posted My Thrifted Broyhill Sofa- Here’s The Final Result With All My Retro Finds!
In-Laws Were Planning To Give This To Goodwill
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
Note: this post originally had 132 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
There are some younger people, with really good eyes for quality, picking up some quality furniture at thrift shops and online marketplaces that is just being thrown out by people who have no idea or appreciation for its quality. I’m glad it’s being rescued, repaired, and refinished—-and, as someone who was born mid-century, so was around all these styles of decor when they were new, I know what I’m talking about when I say these younger folks are assembling some very authentic-looking period rooms. Plus, a lot of what they’re buying and restoring are investment pieces, many of which will only appreciate in value, that they can pass on to their own children.
These are cool to look at but I grew up looking at this style of decor and I find I don't miss it at all. Tons of pearl clutching about the painted pieces but folks got very tired of looking at the same thing for so long. "Back in the day" we kept furniture until it was beyond use before we replaced it so if you grew weary of seeing a credenza in the original wood you simply repainted it. I'm working on a small chest of drawers that served all 4 of us as infants (nearly 70 years) and I have no intention of taking down to the bare wood as we (surviving sis and brother) only knew it as "the little white chest of drawers".
So many beautiful items and decor. I'd like to think that some of those who posted also have an old classic Volvo P1800 out in the drive to compliment the look.
I love vintage finds. Here is a shot of my '57 Ford F-100. POPSSTREET...f262af.jpg 
I grew up seeing this type of furniture everywhere. When I look at it, I feel like I've gone back in time - which isn't necessarily a good thing. I wish I could see it through the younger generations eyes.
Thanks for this post, it was quite nice.
I once picked up this exact mid-century modern Danish teak gateleg table on the street. Fancy neighborhood, someone had just put it out. It was dusty but gorgeous after I cleaned and oiled it: vintage-19...e_orig.png 
I grew up with these styles and colours and we had a few items like these. Beautiful designs and vibrant colours, they really lifted my spirits and took me back, nostalgia. Thanks for sharing. 🤗
i'm in the middle of clearing out my late Aunt's house and am now slightly miffed the only old furniture is a wildly uncomfortable couch from the early 80s. Everything else is Ikea, damn it!
With sites like marketplace and craigslist there's no excuse for tossing this stuff. If it's worth anything, someone will come take it off your hands.
There are some younger people, with really good eyes for quality, picking up some quality furniture at thrift shops and online marketplaces that is just being thrown out by people who have no idea or appreciation for its quality. I’m glad it’s being rescued, repaired, and refinished—-and, as someone who was born mid-century, so was around all these styles of decor when they were new, I know what I’m talking about when I say these younger folks are assembling some very authentic-looking period rooms. Plus, a lot of what they’re buying and restoring are investment pieces, many of which will only appreciate in value, that they can pass on to their own children.
These are cool to look at but I grew up looking at this style of decor and I find I don't miss it at all. Tons of pearl clutching about the painted pieces but folks got very tired of looking at the same thing for so long. "Back in the day" we kept furniture until it was beyond use before we replaced it so if you grew weary of seeing a credenza in the original wood you simply repainted it. I'm working on a small chest of drawers that served all 4 of us as infants (nearly 70 years) and I have no intention of taking down to the bare wood as we (surviving sis and brother) only knew it as "the little white chest of drawers".
So many beautiful items and decor. I'd like to think that some of those who posted also have an old classic Volvo P1800 out in the drive to compliment the look.
I love vintage finds. Here is a shot of my '57 Ford F-100. POPSSTREET...f262af.jpg
I grew up seeing this type of furniture everywhere. When I look at it, I feel like I've gone back in time - which isn't necessarily a good thing. I wish I could see it through the younger generations eyes.
Thanks for this post, it was quite nice.
I once picked up this exact mid-century modern Danish teak gateleg table on the street. Fancy neighborhood, someone had just put it out. It was dusty but gorgeous after I cleaned and oiled it: vintage-19...e_orig.png
I grew up with these styles and colours and we had a few items like these. Beautiful designs and vibrant colours, they really lifted my spirits and took me back, nostalgia. Thanks for sharing. 🤗
i'm in the middle of clearing out my late Aunt's house and am now slightly miffed the only old furniture is a wildly uncomfortable couch from the early 80s. Everything else is Ikea, damn it!
With sites like marketplace and craigslist there's no excuse for tossing this stuff. If it's worth anything, someone will come take it off your hands.
