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