One of the most classic home furniture pieces of the 20th century, Eames lounge chair and ottoman can be recognized anywhere from a distance. A mid-century furniture piece by excellence, it is likely this design will never go out of style.
Designers: Charles and Ray Eames
Year: 1956
Another stunning design all the way from the 50s, the famous Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen will forever stay in our minds. The lounge chair comes with an ottoman for maximum comfort and it still comes across as a modern and relevant furniture design.
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Year: 1958
An almost 100-year old design, the Bauhaus Nesting side tables are still replicated to this day, showing that great furniture classics will never die. And although this design has been replicated many times over the years, but nothing comes close the real deal!
Designer: Josef Albers
Year: 1926
Seems familiar? That’s because this iconic chair and ottoman duo was not only designed by Mies van der Rohe himself, but it can also be seen in one of his most famous works: the Farnsworth House. Although this classic mid-century chair was first designed in 1929 you can still find it for sale, if you’re looking to get the ultimate mid-century modern home.
Designer: Mies van der Rohe
Year: 1929
Another stunning design you might be familiar with is the Stool 60 by nordic designer Alvar Aalto. It can be seen in different colors and its minimalist design makes it perfect for Scandinavian-inspired home decor, as well as more minimalist mid-century interiors.
Designer: Alvar Aalto
Year: 1933
Lighting design was also a big deal back in the 1960s and Arco floor lamp will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic floor lamps of all time. The stunning design by Achille and Pier Castiglioni inspired many other designers that came after to pursue such a perfect fixture.
Designer: Achille and Pier Castiglioni
Year: 1962
How many times have you seen this chair? The answer is probably ‘countless times’, because this classic home furniture piece can still be seen in multiple projects around the world. Its minimalist design makes it perfect for many projects, not to talk about how great the usability is, thought to perfectly support the human body.
Designer: Marcel Breuer
Year: 1925
Another mid-century furniture classic, this stunning coffee table by Isamu Noguchi boasts a simple design that doesn’t go unnoticed. It is probably its uncomplicated design filled with clean and swift lines that made it as famous as it is today.
Designer: Isamu Noguchi
Year: 1947
Another gorgeous classic has to be the Florence Knoll sofa in white leather. Simple, classic, perfect for an elegant living room, this 1954 design was replicated countless times throughout the years as a way of honoring and complementing the designer.
Designer: Florence Knoll
Year: 1954
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