“We were meant to be together," says homeowner Jessica Craig, describing her relationship with the midcentury home she bought in October 2012. "I knew I wanted something midcentury with history, and as soon as I walked in the door, I knew I was home." Architects... more »

Clean lines, good bones and a quintessential midcentury flat roof attracted James and Cindy Stolp to their Dallas home, despite its poor condition. "The house was in terrible shape, but we knew we wanted it the moment we stepped inside," Cindy says. "We... more »

Architects in Australia during World War II had it rough. The government had strict guidelines regarding the size and cost of any new project. Each new building could be no more than 1,400 square feet or cost more than 3,000 pounds. However, the end of... more »

You can tell by looking at this groovy planter that it came from California in the 1950s. However, that's about all we know about its roots. No single designer ever officially licensed the design of this piece, a bullet-shaped fiberglass planter nested... more »

A commitment to midcentury design and family living dictated the design of this Portland, Oregon, home. Greg and Erin Leedy recognized this split level's potential and worked with architect Paul McKean... more »

Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha designed the Paulistano Athletic Club in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1957, and his attention to detail included designing this chair for its living areas. After that, it was a rare sight until Objekto rereleased the design in... more »

Jenn Clapp loves the feel-good vibe of her house. Traditional on the outside and modern eclectic on the inside, the self-confessed oddball collector and interior designer's Greek revival home in the 'burbs oozes character and charm — and attracted Jenn... more »

When bed linen designer Tracie Ellis bought her home in Melbourne, she knew that it was special. The house immediately stuck out, a midcentury gem in a neighborhood filled with Victorians, Edwardians,... more »

Custom engravings on reclaimed barn wood and a very functional layout add to the unique vibe of this artistic and practical Denver kitchen. The owners were ready for an update to their 1950s setup. One, a professional chef, wanted a space that would function... more »

When everyone else disregarded a building stuck in the middle of apple orchards and a senior community, interior designer Merav Sade saw a space with loads of potential. The designer... more »

Let's just be honest. As lovely as it is with all that gently curving teak and those clean lines, midcentury modern can be a little, well, stark at times. At its best it is filled with color, art and playfulness. At its worst, it has a bleak Soviet vibe. These... more »

Incredible midcentury furniture, modern accessories, vintage cameras and personal artwork are all proudly on display in Bart Jan Verhoef's Netherlands apartment. The interactive designer and creative... more »

Hilda Grahnat's midcentury modern studio is a haven of vintage finds and inherited decor pieces. There's nothing cluttered about the studio, where the photographer, blogger and designer has managed to collect tchotchkes,... more »

Midcentury modern has become an iconic style with timeless appeal. It mixes so well with other styles that I think every room could use one midcentury modern piece. While furniture from the 1950s and 1960s remains the most recognizable, you can get the... more »