Mid-century Modern Interiors – Design is always cyclical. Styles that have survived are resurrected in new ways. And while mid-century modern design isn’t the only lifestyle to experience a renaissance, it certainly has done so with unmatched staying power. The modern aesthetic is defined by clean lines, organic forms, an understated approach, and high functionality (think design icons like Florence Knoll, Herman Miller, and Arne Jacobson). It was popularized in the 1940s and, after a second wave of interest in the late 90s, has yet to leave the mainstream scene – much to the dismay of many designers.
In fact, a debate about the appropriateness of medieval design has been brewing among designers for decades. Some insist that if we don’t do it ourselves, we should go with it, while many testify to its uncircumcision. “We wouldn’t call it a mid-century modern style, but a design era,” says Piotr Paradowski, … Read the rest