The Mid-Century Moment
By MargaretLooking through the catalog of an furniture company called FusionLiving, I came across this bookcase:
Look at those legs. Some of you might be too young to remember those legs, but for those of us who grew up in the 1960’s and 70’s those tapering legs, part Danish Modern, part George Jetson, were on almost everything from television sets to dining room tables.
I can’t say I’m a fan of that look, but apparently many of you are, because all of the style blogs are talking about a return of mid-century modern.
Here’s another example from the same company, Libra Furniture, this time a geometric-style retro wing chair.
I know, it’s supposed to make me think of Mad Men, but it doesn’t. It makes me think of the furniture that used to be in my parents’ living room and how I was glad when my mom finally threw out that giant console combination hi-fi stereo and television that used to dominate one side of the room.
August 24th, 2013 at 11:10 am
The retro modern wing back with geometric motif would be stunning in a gentleman’s study or bedroom. It’s a classic chair brought current.