Focusing on simplicity, ergonomic lines, and geometric shapes, Mid-Century Modern is a celebration of function over form. Bringing together a contradiction of manmade and natural materials such as wood, metal, vinyl, glass and marble, the look is clean, open, and uncluttered, but far from stark. Unlike the more regimented approach of Minimalism, Mid-Century celebrates colour, with bright pops of burnt orange, mustard yellow, fire engine red, teak brown, robin’s egg blue, and olive green set against chalky neutrals and industrial tones of white and grey.

Particularly across furniture, Mid-Century also is usually characterised by boxy, curvaceous or sculptural shapes and low-slung silhouettes - often contrasted with hairpin legs - exemplified by the best known designs from the era. This interior trend has influenced a selection of our vanity units including the Regent and the Tiffany. Classic pieces which are still highly-collectable today include the eternally stylish Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair and ottoman, the Poul Kjærholm daybed, the Arco floor lamp by Flos, Herman Miller office furniture, and the Florence Knoll sofa.