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

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midcentury modern

“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

It was also a big move away from the midcentury modern aesthetic that Harbour enjoyed in his first home—a one-bedroom loft inside a former wagon factory in New York’s trendy NoHo neighborhood.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026

He’s living in a delightfully ’70s midcentury modern house in Colts Neck, NJ, on the edge of a reservoir.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2025

Brian Grimes, 54, lives in a stunning midcentury modern rancher in Pacific Palisades’ tony Summit neighborhood, with a large pool and sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025

The vaguely midcentury modern design, replete with hot tub, made for eminently comfortable digs — though threadbare towels and noisy landscapers detracted from the stay.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024