{"id":50579,"date":"2017-10-30T19:34:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T23:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=50579"},"modified":"2017-10-30T19:34:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-30T23:34:39","slug":"lets-talk-midcentury-modern-carrie-oesmann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=50579","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk About Midcentury Modern – by Carrie Oesmann"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Misused and misunderstood – the term “mid-century modern” has become an all-inclusive term used by almost everyone in the design community. Traditionalists will tell you wood and perhaps plastic furniture frames and solid woven fabrics are the predominant material used in this genre. But Modernists will expand the definition to allow for a whole slew of new materials such as glass and metals. Whatever your viewpoint, one thing is certain, Mid-Century Modern design bridges the gap between many different styles, which explains why it’s become a popular choice when homeowners are looking for a style that everyone can agree on.<\/p>\n

This timeless style began in the 1930s and matured through the 1960s when the use of plastics was really taking hold. It was a direct response to the overly ornate decorative styles of the Victorian Era. Most people consider Mid-Century Modern design \u201cunderstated\u201d and that\u2019s what sets it apart, minimalist yet functional. Here are a few signature elements of this design style:<\/p>\n