Marvels of Mid-Century Modern
Clean lines, thoughtful pops of colour, mid-century modern may come from a bygone era but its place in today’s interiors is unmistakable. Shop my favourite examples below.
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Clean lines, thoughtful pops of colour, mid-century modern may come from a bygone era but its place in today’s interiors is unmistakable. Shop my favourite examples below.
An unusually shaped mid-century coffee table by Vanson, with a stepped, asymmetric top and four slim, tapering beech legs. A softly rounded cut-out along one side creates a broader section at one end, giving it a distinctive silhouette that’s particularly lovely when viewed from above.
A Danish mid-century coffee table by Henning Kjærnulf for Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, with a square top, gently tapered legs and the maker’s stamp to the underside. Its understated design gives the grain and warm colour of the wood plenty of room to be appreciated.
A fully restored 1960s chest from G Plan’s Tola & Black / Librenza range, designed by Leslie G. Dandy. Richly patterned timber, a black underframe and brass fittings give this piece the distinctive look that makes the range so appealing.
A matching pair of vintage wooden headboards with elegant, rounded tops and a rich, warm brown finish.
A vintage G Plan coffee table with a hexagonal glass top, beautifully figured wood grain and an unusual open-sided base.
A lovely compact bedside cabinet from G Plan’s early Brandon range, with the warm oak finish and beautifully figured grain that give these pieces so much character.
A striking early G Plan chest of drawers from the Librenza, or Tola & Black, range, produced by E. Gomme during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
A beautifully refinished Ercol Pandora coffee table, one of the more distinctive designs from the British furniture maker’s later mid-century period.
A wonderful mid-century bureau from G Plan’s sought-after Brandon range, with the warm oak finish and beautifully shaped detailing that make these early G Plan pieces so distinctive.
A handsome mid-century teak record cabinet with a wonderfully practical mix of display and storage. The upper section is enclosed by sliding glass doors, giving you space for favourite ceramics, glassware or hi-fi accessories, while the long open shelf beneath keeps everything within easy reach.
A wonderfully sculptural piece of mid-century French pottery, most likely from Vallauris and dating to the 1960s. Its unusual openwork form is finished in a heavily textured cream and caramel lava glaze, with a vivid glossy red glaze spilling down from the upper section and a warm mustard-yellow interior.
A handsome oak table from the G Plan Librenza range, bearing the E. Gomme stamp. The warm, honey-coloured wood sits beautifully against the black drawer fronts, with brass handles and little brass feet adding a touch of glamour.
A beautifully simple 1960s teak cabinet, originally designed to house the hi-fi equipment of the day. The discreet ventilation slots running along the back of the top are a lovely little clue to its original purpose, allowing heat from amplifiers and other equipment to escape without disturbing those wonderfully unfussy lines.
With its golden mustard-yellow body, deep green neck and frothy white glaze, this vintage French jug is a gorgeous character.
Made by Jopeko Keramik in West Germany, it has a brilliant, twisted, sculptural shape covered in a thick white shrink glaze, with deep blue peeking through every crack and crevice underneath.