My Modern Mid Century Obsession

Check out those legs! Legs on anything else; animals, humans, well, except for chunky baby legs and those of Cameron Diaz, of course, none get me as enthusiastic and annoyingly excited as those that are strategically placed on the bottoms of furniture. I am a big believer in the furniture leg. Why? Well, just as the leg elongates the otherwise stumpy human/animal body, furniture legs do the same thing. Now I understand that there are a lot of different types of legs, but man, I love the mid century style with the modern twist. 

The leg that tapers every so slightly at the end, sometimes adorned with a brass or copper metal ferrule/caster feet and are installed either straight or at an angle are the epitome of the Midcentury leg. Ok, enough of the boring details. Lets just take a look. 

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Modern Midcentury style sitting area

I love this seating area. Notice how the space is not cluttered by massive clumps of furnishings stuck to the floor? Rather, the eye sweeps easily over the pieces because the legs add space beneath the chairs and make the furnishings appear lighter, while added elements like the thin-rail floor lamp and floating wall-mounted buffet do the same to create more floor space. 

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The Chairs

More stylish chairs to tickle your fancy. The characteristics of the mid century style was influenced by the  Bauhaus movement with its clean lines, geometric shapes, and vivid colors. These chairs are so elegantly designed, using clean lines, and solid and bold colors to create a very sleek and simple look. 

You Can Get The Look

How can you incorporate some of these looks without having to break the bank by redecorating every square inch of your abode? Here are some great examples of how to incorporate Mid Century style pieces into your home today!

                     

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Add a couple of mid century style pieces. Here, designer Emily Henderson added a modern mid century style chair and sofa to their living area. Emily said her clients were looking for a space that was "bright, airy, calm, grown up, unique, inspiring, and happy." 

The funky pattern of the chair and bright mint used on the sofa give these mid century style pieces a more modern look, complementing the eclectic design of the space. The smooth texture of the metal finished side tables unify the contrasting patterns and textures in the room. This is a perfect example of how you can fit mid century style pieces into your modern space without looking like your living room is a flashback to the Jetsons! 

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I am totally in love with the Eames Eiffel chair! It just looks so modern, decorative, strong in structure and yet sleek. The dining table and copper pendent light fixtures are contemporary and modern, which contrast well with the brick wall and exposed wood beams. The eiffel chairs add a freshness to tie the look together. Their criss-cross black bars beneath the crisp white molding of the chair add texture and color and tie the fresh, industrial, and modern look of the room together.