As you probably guessed, midcentury modern style originated during the middle of the 20th century and embodied the needs and wants of the population of that time. "Midcentury modern design is rooted in functionality, clean lines, and simplicity, which reflected the world at that time,

Midcentury modern can be considered a subset of modern design, defined as the style that became popular in the early 1900s. However, when compared to the traditional definitions of modern design, midcentury modern design tends to be unashamedly retro and often makes use of bright accent color to emphasize this point. Modern design, by contrast, typically has a more understated, utilitarian, industrial look.


Ceramic Wall Decor from Hungary , unknown artist 1950s