mid-century modern

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mid-century modern

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  1. uncountable A design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development that was popular in the United States and Europe from roughly 1945 to 1969, characterized by clean, simple lines without decorative embellishments. Legendary design duo Charles and Ray Eames shaped the mid-century modern aesthetic and influenced the voice of design for decades to come.

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@misc{mid_century_modern_2026,
  title = {mid-century modern},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/mid-century%20modern},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}