midcentury modern

Or mid-cen·tu·ry mod·ern

[mid-sen-chuh-ree mod-ern]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of midcentury modern¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Clarke, 56, whose new Hulu series about convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh premiered on Wednesday, initially listed his midcentury modern dwelling for $3.95 million in April 2024 but faced a tough battle to secure a buyer, which resulted in the price being reduced on several occasions.

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“Our midcentury modern house in L.A. is up in the canyons and very quiet. In Paris, we have a house near the woods on the edge of the city.”

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“I furnished my home in Midcentury Modern,” she said by email.

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She still remembers purchasing the John Widdicomb Midcentury Modern coffee table new in Washington, D.C.

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The actor also snapped up a midcentury modern dwelling in nearby Los Feliz for $5.5 million in 2023.

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