8 lovely mid-century furniture pieces to complement your home
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Mid-century furniture has risen in popularity over the past few years and is now easily accessible and stocked in many of our favourite stores.
Founded in the ‘40s and ’50s, mid-century modern furniture became the common term used for this particular design style after writer and art historian Cara Greenberg mentioned it in her seminal book. The book showcased all popular designs during this time period.
The best part about owning mid-century furniture is that it is well-made and will never go out of style.
The Logan Bed is a minimalistic and stylish bed frame. Timeless in design and crafted from the finest solid mahogany wood means this bed will never go out of style even when trends evolve. Its simplicity allows you to add details on the bedding itself or hang art over the headboard without overdoing it.
Slightly darker in tone, the Charlie bedside table features curved edges for a softer appearance. This is in contrast to the triangular points made by the grains of the wood running an asymmetrical line down the centre of the face. Every single detail of the wood used was carefully considered before construction.
The popular design of the Ralph armchair was common in the 1940s. A darker stained wood and slightly pointed legs spreading in different directions help to increase stability and durability. This piece works well in a living room by a window or near a bookshelf.
Crafted from walnut wood and stained in a warmly rich stain, the Wayne sofa speaks of inspiration from western and eastern cultures. The wooden frame holds presence in a lot of oriental-themed furniture while the loose back cushions hark to western influences.
Ottomans provide a versatile and stylish complement to the room. It’s a multifunctional gem, allowing you to rest your feet after a hard day, double up as a stool when you need an extra chair for guests to chuck your magazines or coffee-table books on. A common theme amongst mid-century furniture is the outwards slanted legs which are seen on the Hans Ottoman.
As the mid-century style is getting a revival, it has also adapted. With the overall shape, frame and materials consisting of those similar to the 40s and 50s, designers are introducing marble into the equation when coming up with new ideas for furniture. Paired with lighter stained wood and dark grey veins in the marble, the Chelsea marble coffee table captures a calm mood.
Carefully crafted by hand, this set of four Wyatt chairs breathes character with the seat made from natural materials which allow for comfortable seating for long periods of time. It uses a sophisticated technique by bending the wood to form the backrest. The style of Wyatt chairs carries a bohemian feel to suit a variety of styled dining rooms.
Round legs, all slanted outwards, this table is a beautiful walnut hardwood stained in medium to dark tones. Every table is different, making each piece unique because of the grains that vary, depending on the tree it was cut from. Every detail was thought of, especially the contrasting matte black rubber-wood apron that provides more support while also adding depth and contrast.
