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.

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On the market for the first time ever, the Grant House by A. Quincy Jones encapsulates the midcentury modern look.
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It’s been more than five decades since its heyday, yet we still love midcentury modern.
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Recently restored, this sun-soaked Southern Californian home boasts many hallmarks of midcentury design.
A Los Angeles Midcentury Time Capsule by A. Quincy Jones Lists for $3M
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Modern Homes in Brazil
Brazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.
8 Midcentury-Modern Mailboxes to Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal
These retro designs are inspired by the bygone era of classic Cadillacs, colorful toasters, and atomic clocks.
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An A. Quincy Jones Home in Crestwood Hills Retains Its Midcentury Bones—With Some 21st-Century Flair
A couple return their house in the historic Los Angeles neighborhood to its former glory—and add some soul of their own.
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Whether constructed in the '50s and '60s or paying homage to the style, these homes from the Dwell community love midcentury...
Channeling Midcentury Modern in Northern California
A Silicon Valley couple call in the firm behind Apple’s most recognized retail locations to design a relaxed retreat.
20 Great Midcentury Modern Interiors
The following rooms provide a modern take on what it is to live today in a midcentury modern home.
Reinvigorating a Classic Midcentury Home in Portland
Architect Risa Boyer deftly redesigns the interior of this 1950 home to ensure it still feels original.
A Midcentury-Modern Home in L.A. Designed by Richard Banta Is For Sale For $899K
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A Midcentury Home’s Past Mistakes Are Finally Corrected
Plagued by remodeling pitfalls, two tenacious homeowners reinvent a soggy 1960s residence outside Seattle as a modern masterpiece.
Modern Weekend Ski Home
A modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.
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An Award-Winning Midcentury Residence in Los Angeles County Asks $3.9M
Set in the foothills of La Canada Flintridge, California, this 5,000-square-foot home composed of glass, steel, redwood, and...
A Modern Concrete Home in Peru
Behind a traditional colonial in Lima, an angular house attuned to its site takes shape.
An Affordable Modern Home in Atlanta
On a sloped creekside site in Atlanta, Georgia, architect Staffan Svenson elevates humble materials and basic geometries to craft...
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With streets lined with historical structures from multiple time periods—including Georgians, Edwardians, and neo-Gothics—London...
The Gross House by A. Quincy Jones Hits the Market For $2.4M
This classic midcentury home in Crestwood Hills has been beautifully restored—and it's now for sale.
6 Modern Homes on Wheels
If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...
Why Columbus, Indiana, Should Be Your Next Design Destination
Boasting dozens of modernist structures by iconic architects, this midwestern town is sure to be a bucket-list destination for...
A Midcentury-Style Home by Fay Jones Lists for the First Time at $1.8 Million
The Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice filled the interior with an abundance of custom millwork—and it’s still in pristine condition.
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We love a good midcentury renovation all the more when stellar kitchen updates are involved.
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You Can Rent Architect A. Quincy Jones’s Incredibly Charismatic Home and Studio in L.A.
Designed with his partner Ruth Schneider, the Laurel Canyon duplex sprouts organically from the hillside.
A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles
Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades.
A Designer's Tips For Renovating a Midcentury Modern Interior
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson shares some pointers for tastefully updating a midcentury abode.
A Midcentury Ranch Home Is Totally Transformed in Seattle
After being buried under layers of haphazard renovations, a 1959 Seattle ranch finally reaches its maximum potential.
8 Midcentury-Modern Vacation Homes You Can Rent in Palm Springs
Escaping to Palm Springs can feel like taking a trip back in time to the 1960s—and these vacation rentals will complete that...
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Midcentury Modern Home Hits the Market For $5.7M
Boasting spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, Governor Gavin Newsom’s recently renovated midcentury home seeks a new buyer.
9 Midcentury Modern Storage Solutions on eBay
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