The mid-century modern style is considered a timeless trend. ... When you stand before a mid-century modern styled piece you can almost breathe its origin and influences. This timeless concept, that was coined by the author Cara Greenberg in 1983, is a design style that withholds several unique features.

Is mid-century modern the same as modern?

Mid-century modern is considered modern design because it still values function over form, but it adds its own unique twist. Mid-century modern uses dynamic decorative accents, unlike more traditional modern design, which favors keeping decorative items to a minimum.

Why is mid-century modern so popular now?

The Mad Men-era architecture style is as popular now as it was when it was brand new. ... One of the prevailing themes of Midcentury Modern architecture is a nearly equal emphasis on function and form. The style itself originated—and came to be extremely popular—for both practical and aesthetic reasons.