Modern Retro Sofa

The term employed as a style descriptor as early as the mid 1950s was reaffirmed in 1983 by cara greenberg in the title of her book mid century modern.

Modern retro sofa. Browse mid century modern sofas couches to bring effortless style to your home. Shop now about us. View cart 0 items 0 00. The upholstered cushions are firm and the base is usually raised to expose the legs which are designed to enhance the modern appeal of the sofa.

Designed for the international competition for low cost furniture design held by the museum of modern art to promote low cost furnishing designs in the post war period the chair first appeared on the market in 1950. The lawson sofa is a perfect mix of old and new today s mid century as we like to call it. Mar 22 2019 a selection of vintage modern furniture pieces of the 20th century that we have in our shop and are inspired by. The chair was low on cost but high on style and was immediately embraced by consumers.

The style is known for its simplicity its clean and organic lines and its quality construction. The eames molded fiberglass chair is also hands down the design that best encompasses the. Reissued classics are stocked from designers including florence knoll charles eames eero saarinen and george nelson. While many contemporary designs include straight lines they are softer than modern sofas and are combined.

See more ideas about mid century modern furniture modern furniture modern vintage furniture. Simple modern design coupled with elegant button tufting tapered arms and retro solid wood legs brings the lawson into the 21st century in a chic and sophisticated way. Contactless delivery now available. Mid century modern mcm is an american design movement in interior product graphic design architecture and urban development that was popular from roughly 1945 to 1969 during the united states s post world war ii period.

Mid century modern furniture is a style of furniture designed and manufactured from after world war ii and continued into the 1960 s. Teak and rosewood dining tables chairs armchairs sideboards and wall units. Modern sofa designs feature straight lines and tend to be angular in shape. Those with a preference for minimalist timeless modern design will appreciate heirloom quality pieces that are sourced from around the globe.

We offer fast and free shipping in canada in and around montreal ottawa toronto. Mid century modern furniture is highly sought after by collectors and quality seekers worldwide. The legs of contemporary sofas tend to be hidden or are very short. 1639 st clair.