The conclusion of World War II brought a huge influx of American optimism, which led to a burgeoning middle class interested in buying and nesting. The midcentury modern era left an indelible mark on modern design. In product design, midcentury modern masters include Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Achille Castiglioni, Arne Jacobson, Isamu Noguchi, Jean Prouve, Eero Saarinen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, and Alvar Aalto. Giants of modern architecture include Mies van der Rohe, Ray and Charles Eames, Rudolph Schindler, Paul Rudolph, Charles Ellsworth, and Richard Neutra.

A Midcentury Home Enjoys Views from Every Angle
A new outlook for a Buff, Straub and Hensman gem perched high above Los Angeles.
Rooney Mara Asks $3.45M For a Restored Midcentury Stunner in L.A.
Tucked away in Los Feliz, the steel-and-glass residence of the Academy Award-nominated actress offers breathtaking city views.
A 1940s Beach Home Is Restored Into a Gorgeous Clubhouse in L.A.
Sited in a historic Venice Beach Craftsman, Habitas is a new exclusive clubhouse that marries the past with the present.
An Introspective Home in Melbourne Offers Garden Views at Every Turn
Bourne Road Residence’s fresh white palette merges indoor calm with outdoor greenery.
This Meditative Home in Silicon Valley Offers Garden Views at Every Turn
The flora comes first at a leafy enclave just minutes from downtown Palo Alto.
The Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger's Restored L.A. Midcentury Asks $14M
Boasting an impressive rock and roll pedigree, this revamped midcentury home in Bel Air is shaped like a hexagon.
A Midcentury Eichler in San Mateo Is Turned Into a Functional Family Home
An Eichler just south of San Francisco is carefully renovated in a way that respects the minimalist beauty of the original design.
An L.A. Midcentury Home With Spectacular Views Lists For $3.8M
You can feel the midcentury magic emanating from this gorgeous home.
This Redwood-Clad Mountain Home Embraces the Warmth of Wood at Every Turn
For a family of seven in the Colorado mountains, a home wrapped in redwood highlights nature inside and out.
A Midcentury Home For Sale in L.A. That Was Originally Designed For a WWII Pilot
This beautifully preserved midcentury gem in Southern California hits the market for $1.8 million—original charm intact.
A Renovated Midcentury Home in L.A. With Timeless Details Asks $1.3M
Take a tour of a light-filled, midcentury-modern home in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood that just hit the market.
A Midcentury-Inspired Beach Home in L.A. County Asks $8.8M
This spacious Manhattan Beach residence combines midcentury-inspired design with state-of-the-art amenities.
A Meticulously Restored Midcentury Hits the Market in Northern California
In Marin County, just north of San Francisco, the Woerner House is a dynamic theater of light and views.
Kristen Wiig’s Restored Silver Lake Midcentury Home Asks $5.1M
Perched high in the hills of Silver Lake, this Albert P. Martin-designed midcentury home has returned to the market following a...
A Restored Midcentury Home in Los Angeles With a Separate Guest Suite Asks $6.7M
This midcentury-modern gem in Hollywood Hills has been beautifully restored.
Writer Susan Orlean Restores a Schindler Classic in L.A.
A literary couple embrace the quirks of a California modernist. Twice.
A Beautifully Restored Midcentury in the Berkeley Hills Lists for $1.4M
Under the guidance of the home’s original architect, Tom Lowe, the current owners performed a 10-year renovation that includes a...
You Can Almost Touch the Sky in This Renovated Midcentury Home in L.A.
Set on a hillside overlooking the San Fernando Valley, this midcentury-modern home is full of wondrous windows that connect the...
Before & After: A Century-Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Glorious Renovation
After suffering years of neglect, the historic Maison Clark home is brought back to life by architecture firm la SHED with a...
A Sensitively Restored Midcentury House Designed by Pierre Koenig
Designed by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.
A Restored Midcentury Gem by Marcel Breuer Asks $1.47M
Based on a showhouse Breuer designed for the Museum of Modern Art, this revived 1950 abode sits on a secluded, four-acre lot in...
A Newly Restored Schindler Building Lists for $3.65M in L.A.
Arguably one of Schindler's most complex designs, the Falk Apartments, located on a hillside lot in Silver Lake, come with four...
Singer Halsey Lists Her Luminous Midcentury Home for $2.8M in L.A.
Designed by architect Richard Dorman in 1959, the post-and-beam dwelling sits on a half-acre lot and boasts floor-to-ceiling...
An Architect’s Midcentury Home With Beaming Interiors Asks $1.7M in L.A.
Thomas Takahashi’s family residence in Silver Lake boasts time-capsule features and a pottery studio.
A Midcentury-Modern Home in L.A. Designed by Richard Banta Is For Sale For $899K
For those looking for that perfect midcentury-modern house in the hills of Southern California, this 1962 gem designed by Richard...
Four Enormous Glass Doors Turn This Northern California Home Into an Outdoor Pavilion
Overlooking the town of Healdsburg in the wine country of Sonoma County, this astonishing residence uses garage-style doors to...
Own a Light-Filled L.A. Midcentury Home With Treehouse Vibes For $1.2M
Perched high in the hills of Silver Lake, a beautifully maintained midcentury home with stellar views seeks a new owner.
A-Rod Lists His Historic Midcentury L.A. Home For $5.25M
This midcentury gem was also once home to Meryl Streep.
My House: Kitchy Kitchen’s Claire Thomas Restores an Endlessly Charming L.A. Midcentury
Food blogger and commercial director Claire Thomas honors this Brentwood home’s heartwarming history.
The Best Outdoor Accessories for Every Kind of Summer Shindig
From backyard campouts to intimate weddings, here’s everything you need to host the perfect warm-weather event.
A Meticulously Updated Midcentury in L.A. Asks $1.49M
This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and...
24 Outdoor Products for Every Kind of Summer Plan
Check out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.
Picture Yourself in This Historic L.A. Midcentury For $2.6M
Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Dorman, this 1959 home is packed with midcentury charm.
Own This Charming 1941 Midcentury in L.A. For $1.9M
Listed for the third time since its construction, this midcentury gem will transport you back in time.
An Architect Restores His Houston Midcentury After Hurricane Harvey
Meticulously renovated over the course of 11 years, the Benit House was flooded during Hurricane Harvey—but homeowners Steve and...
Before & After: A Muddled Midcentury Home in L.A. Gets a Showstopping Makeover
Green carpeting, begone—after a revamp by A1000xBetter, this Studio City dwelling glows with white oak detailing and a whole new...

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