midcentury modern

American  

[mid-sen-chuh-ree mod-ern] / ˈmɪdˈsɛn tʃə ri ˈmɒd ərn /

Or mid-century modern

noun

1. a style of architecture, furniture, home decor, etc., that peaked in the middle of the 20th century, characterized by simple, sleek lines and minimal ornamentation: MCM

   a midcentury modern Eames lounge chair.

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Etymology

Origin of midcentury modern

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The second owners, however, left the house untouched, even leaving many of the Grossmans’ Midcentury Modern furnishings for the next steward, such as a pair of oversize brass-and-cork floor lamps, a round dining-room table, a Thayer Coggin sofa and Richard Schultz chaises and umbrellas by the pool.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not just the tile made by a groundbreaking ceramicist and innovator of midcentury modern tableware that people often drive by without recognizing — it’s the museum itself, said Norton Simon Vice President of External Affairs Leslie Denk.

From Los Angeles Times

Kay Hillery, 89, who lives in an Indian Wells neighborhood known for its architecturally significant Midcentury Modern homes, is bracing for more bad news.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, my fiancé, actor-comedian Jimmy Tatro, and I live in Los Angeles, in a Midcentury Modern home.

From The Wall Street Journal

As part of the tattoo, Soria designed a Midcentury Modern wooden frame for the painting.

From Los Angeles Times