Mid-Century Modern

Sleek, functional style.

Overview

Mid-Century Modern, using glass and steel, flourished globally, 1940s–1960s.

Core Characteristics

• Clean lines, open plans.
• Organic forms, minimal ornament.
• Modernist aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Eames House (USA, 1949).
• Farnsworth House (USA, 1951).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th century.
• Residential, Commercial: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defined post-war modernist design.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Glass Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Frame (element), Modernism (movement)