Mid-Century Modern

( 1945 - 1965 )

Mid-Century Modern primarily refers to the period from approximately 1945 to 1970.

Its historical heartland lies mainly between 1950 and 1965, characterized by:

simple and functional lines;

organic forms;

the use of wood, metal, glass, and plastic;

furniture designed for mass production.
Among the major designers associated with this style are Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen, George Nelson, Jean Prouvé, and Charlotte Perriand.