{"id":15760,"date":"2019-03-06T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T12:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=15760"},"modified":"2019-07-16T08:37:19","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T08:37:19","slug":"things-know-mid-century-style-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/styles\/things-know-mid-century-style-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know About Mid-Century Style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\nM<\/em>id-century style<\/i><\/strong> has become so popular that perhaps its basic concepts have been lost over time. How much do you know about it?<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0mid-century style<\/strong><\/em> is gaining more and more followers thanks to its timeless elegance and a futuristic and traditional look at the same time. However, this style originally presented some specific features that made it a must-have for luxury interior design. Keep reading to learn where the\u00a0mid-century inspiration<\/strong> comes from.<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0A Journey Back In Time: Glamouros Mid-Century Modern Inspiration<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. When does mid-century style date back to?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This style dates back to mid-1930s till mid-1960s. It was born as an American movement, but with a clear inspiration from the German Bauhaus ideas. It was also characterized by Scandinavian and Brazilian influences.<\/p>\n

2. Where does its inspiration come from?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Palm Springs, California is considered to be one of the main inspirations of this style. Indeed, in this city it is still possible to find many examples of Mid-century architecture.<\/p>\n

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Get the Look<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ivete is a mid-century floor lamp that shaped as a palm tree, that features a square carrara marble base and gold plated brass leaves.<\/p>\n

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3. Why was it born?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The reasons behind the birth of the mid-century style concern the will of bringing some modernism into America\u2019s post-war suburbs, together with the intention of opening up interior spaces and bringing the outdoors in.<\/p>\n

4. How does this style find inspiration?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Mid-century original design comes from the exploration of different traditional and non-traditional materials, in order to derive the highest functionality from all its elements.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s Choice<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Monocles Sideboard<\/p>\n

Built entirely out of solid walnut wood, accented by its gold plated brass front doors that feature a protruding circular design.<\/p>\n

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5. What are its distinguishing features?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Mid-century style implies\u00a0simple geometric forms, clear and sleek lines, bold fabrics with graphic patterns, gentle organic influences and minimal ornamentation.<\/p>\n

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A wide range of colours is employed, from neutral to gold and graphic use like black and white, despite\u00a0mustard yellow, moss green and tangerine orange can be considered the main accent colours.\u00a0Marble and wood are the go-to materials for furniture, while pendant light shades and lamps and creative mirror frames are often used with artistic purposes.<\/p>\n

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READ MORE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Decor Hack: Know the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary!<\/a><\/p>\n

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