Midcentury Homes

From preserved masterworks by the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright and The Harvard Five to carefully updated modern homes, these stories showcase the current conviction that the '40s, '50s, and '60s were revolutionary moments in American architecture. Explore homes that pay homage to a pivotal point in design history.

Richard Neutra's Iconic Chuey House Hits the Market For $6.25M

Listed last year for $8.3 million, this storied midcentury property is now “priced to move”—but there's a catch.

A Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Midcentury Home Hits the Market For $595K

This stunning time capsule of unique midcentury design has nearly all of its original details intact—and it just listed for the first time in Portland, Oregon.

- 11 days ago

Budget Breakdown: A Midcentury Glass House Is Revitalized For $299K

Rescued from demolition, a cantilevered home in Michigan is restored as a refined retreat with a magnificent indoor/outdoor connection.

- 16 days ago

Frank Sinatra’s Legendary Midcentury Hits the Market at $12.5M

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Clad in Stainless Steel, a Commanding Midcentury in England Wants $3.2M

This award-winning, renovated midcentury abode features an arresting, stainless-steel exterior and several courtyards.

- 23 days ago

A Mondrian-Like Craig Ellwood Midcentury Home Hits the Market For $2.95 Million

Built in 1956 by influential Los Angeles–based architect Craig Ellwood, Casa Kundera is currently on the market after a full remodel in November 2018.

- a month ago

Before & After: Mandy Moore Rescues a Classic Pasadena Midcentury From a Jarring ’90s Remodel

This Pasadena residence was designed by modernist architect Harold B. Zook in 1950, but an ill-fitting ’90s renovation clashed with its midcentury spirit.

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Life From the Inside Out: The Essentially Modern Home of Designer Finn Juhl

The home that legendary Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl designed for himself in 1942 remains unchanged since his death and is a fascinating snapshot of the golden age of...

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Before & After: A Bill Mack Midcentury Gem Gets a Gorgeous Remodel in Three Months Flat

A creative California couple turn a Bill Mack-designed midcentury residence into a beautiful and practical modern home.

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Before & After: A Creative Couple Update Their Midcentury L.A. Home With Custom Furniture

Matt and Jen Monroe turn a tired 1951 midcentury house in Eagle Rock into a warm, contemporary home where they now live with their two daughters.

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A Midcentury Rummer Home Near Portland Hits the Market For $699K

Rummer is Oregon's answer to Eichler—and his light-filled homes are coveted by midcentury enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest.

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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 recent renovation and expansion.

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A Bay Area Eichler Home With a Greenery-Filled Atrium Lists For $850K

A well-preserved Eichler in Concord, California, hits the market for the first time in over 50 years.

- a month ago

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.

- 2 months ago

This Light-Filled Orange County Eichler Home Just Listed For $1.1M

A bright and beautifully updated SoCal Eichler house seeks a new owner.

- 2 months ago

Before & After: An Expanded Wedge-Shaped Abode Flaunts its Midcentury Roots

Lanefab Design/Build gives the angular Mitchell House, originally built in 1965, a faithful makeover that honors its heritage.

- 2 months ago

Here’s Your Chance to Own an Iconic Home Designed by Marcel Breuer

This December, Marcel Breuer’s Stillman Cottage will be listed for auction at an estimated $2–$2.5 million. Now is your chance to own a historic work of modern design.

- 2 months ago

Top 5 Homes of the Week That Are Mad For Midcentury Design

It's no secret that Dwell is captivated with midcentury modern homes.

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A Thoughtfully Updated Hillside Home in L.A. Lists For $5.12M

Built by midcentury architect Albert P. Martin, this historic home comes with killer views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, not to mention an incredible 17,262-square-foot lot.

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Snag the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway For the Reduced Price of $2.7M

Dubbed the “House of Tomorrow” for its futuristic design, this midcentury-modern abode was once fit for The King of Rock ’n Roll.

- 2 months ago

A Southern California Midcentury Gets a Serene, Japanese-Inspired Treatment

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered atmosphere that showcases the owners’ antique...

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This Pierre Koenig-Designed Case Study House Lists For $3.6M

Known as the Bailey House, Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 21 boasts two bedrooms, two baths, and a whole lot of charming midcentury detail.

- 2 months ago

A Midcentury Masterpiece by E. Fay Jones Hits the Market at $1.8M

An architectural gem by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice seeks a new buyer in Memphis.

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An Updated Eichler With an Indoor-Outdoor Master Bath Seeks $1.15M

Experience indoor-outdoor living to the fullest in this midcentury classic.

- 2 months ago

Grab This Light-Filled L.A. Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones For $629K

Recently restored, this sun-soaked Southern Californian home boasts many hallmarks of midcentury design.

- 2 months ago

Step Back in Time in This Midcentury Now Asking $1.4M

Built in 1960, at the height of the Cold War, this well-preserved midcentury home is packed with authentic period charm—including its very own bomb shelter.

- 3 months ago