7 Rules For A Mid-century Dining Room With A Contemporary Twist

Characterized by simplicity and functionality, mid-century design is alive and kicking. This article brings you the distinguishing features of the style and provides you with pieces that echo those times through clean lines, gentle organic curves, a love for different materials and… a contemporary twist. Looking for a mid-century dining room? Stay with us!

#1

Use clean lines and simple shapes for a timeless quality that still feels current

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Polanski is a felted wool rug produced in the traditional Portuguese technique called “beiriz”. The process uses an old loom, something that takes a lot of handicraft mastering. This rug features a constructivist style of clean red lines on a white flat background, producing an abstract visual grammar with remarkable traces of chaos, disorder and psychological terror, just like Polanski’s films.

#2

Praise mid-century modern decor in its overall casual, lounge-ready vibe

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The Turner wall lamp features a small lampshade made in aluminum lacquered a matte white. Its structure is 100% handmade in brass with a gold plated finish. With 5 oval arcs made in brass, this vintage wall light was inspired by Tina Turner’s electrifying dance moves.

#3

Find the perfect connection between glamour and nostalgia for an unexpected effect

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The Diamond mirror is a full-length version of the diamond-shaped mirror. Crafted in a polished brass structure, it produces a tall sleek design, merging geometry and design in the same object. This amazing piece will add a luxurious and rich element to any interior.

#4

Bring the playfulness all around with peculiar furniture and lighting

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Federico chair has a luxurious upholstery design with unique fifties patterns, paired with the ivory back seats. This beautiful piece is a tribute to the great Federico Fellini, one of the best Italian film director and screenwriter, that was known for his distinctive style, which mix of mixing fantasy and baroque images with dreadfulness.

#5

Go for both organic and geometric forms

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Naif Green is a true oasis of comfort and design when it comes to modern wallcoverings. A floral pattern composes this accessory that is bound to be a breath of fresh air in your home decor. Fresh colors and vivid details? You got it!

#6

Add character via abstract prints, patterns and art

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Inspired by the simplicity of the 1970s, the Duke Round suspension lamp was created. Produced in Portugal, it is handmade in brass and aluminum. The body, made of brass, has both a matte black and a gold-plated finish, while the shades are lacquered a glossy black on the outside. The inside is matte white, but it can also have a gold powder paint finish.

#7

Strip away the superfluous to keep things true to their original essence

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The Ezra dining table might be one of the most unique pieces in Studiopepe’s collection for Essential Home. Inspired by the beautiful architectural lines of the iconic Italian scenario, the mid-century modern dining table was drawn from a combination of straight lines and circumferences, redeﬁning the limits of physics and opening the world’s design horizon.