Mixing Mid-Century and Modern: Designer Tips for Curated Living Spaces

Blending mid-century and modern designed furniture in your home creates a timeless and sophisticated living space. It combines the warmth, organic forms, and functional elegance of mid-century design with the clean lines, minimalism, and innovative materials of modern aesthetics. This fusion offers a balance between classic comfort and contemporary flair, making spaces feel both inviting and visually striking. At Home Resource of Sarasota, our showroom  offers a curated selection of mid-century and modern luxury furnishings that embody this fusion.  Featuring renowned mid-century brands such as Knoll, Herman Miller, Fritz Hanzen, Artifort and more, we show how an interior designer or a homeowner could follow our steps to create a cohesive and stylish living environment.

1. Establish a Foundation

We begin with the large neutral foundation pieces. This approach provides an anchor for your space, and a backdrop that allows both mid-century and modern elements to stand out without clashing.

• Sofas: A timeless classic such as the Cor Conseta Sofa, or the Florence Knoll Sofa offers both comfort and style. For a modern piece, consider the Let it Be by Poltrona Frau or the Astedio by Nicoline

• Dining Tables: For a timeless mid-century piece, consider the Knoll Saarinen Dining Table or the Planter dining table.  For a more modern touch, there are so many options, but we recommend the Atlas table by Draenert or the Elika Dining Table by Porada . 

• Rugs: Give an underlying foundation to your space with rugs such as the Lama Rug or Mota2 Rug by GAN, or the Embargo Rug by Dellarobbia

2. Incorporate Statement Pieces

Once you have your foundation piece, the addition of statement pieces can add depth and contrast to your interior design space. Here are some of our thoughts.

• Accent Seating: For a lounging space we recommend timeless classics such as Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, or the Knoll Womb Chair, or the Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair  In contrast to make a bold modern statement, consider the Calm Comfort by Aritfort or the Cordia Lounge Chair by COR.

• Accent Lighting: If looking for artful pop the classic Twiggy Lamp by Foscarini is a great feature for a variety of settings. Or for a subtle yet stunning item, consider the KTribe Lamp by Flos, or the Spring Pendent Light by Tom Dixon.

• Dining Chairs: For a soft classic look, the Sarrinen Executive Armchair by Knoll is a great piece, though for a further minimalist design, consider the 1955 Series 7 Chair by Fritz Hansen. In contrast for a modern look, consider the Bess by Pietro Costantini, or the Galapagos Chair by Adriana Hoyos. 

3. Mix Materials and Textures

Combining wood, metal, glass, and textiles adds richness and depth to your design. Here are some product examples from Home Resource that exemplify this approach:

• Wood Elements: The Eames Molded Plywood Chair by Herman Miller is a simple, yet complex statement piece, or consider the Lily by Fritz Hansen. 

• Metal Accents: The Bertoia Barstool by Knoll combines a sleek metal frame with a minimalist design, adding a touch of modernity to your space, for a mix of leather and metal materials, consider the Bolster Occasional Chair or the Marshmallow Sofa Herman Miller. For a living room centerpiece, consider the Shanghai Tip Coffee table by Moroso.

• Glass Elements: The Air Desk Console by Gallotti & Radice features a glass top with a minimalist metal base, exemplifying the blend of materials, or the Theo Table by Moroso

• Materials: The Tulip Chair by Artifort is a mix of style and texture for casual accent chair while the C684 two or three seat sofa is supple with contrasted quilted buttons. To accent the flooring with a rug that ties your space together, consider options from Gan including the Lama, Mota 2 or Hidra.
  

Conclusion

Creating a living space that seamlessly blends mid-century and modern design elements involves careful selection of furniture, materials, and accessories. At Home Resource of Sarasota, we offer a curated selection of luxury furnishings that embody this fusion. By thoughtfully combining mid-century pieces from brands like Knoll,Herman Miller and Fritz Hansen, Artifort and more, you can create a space that is both stylish and functional

Explore our collection online or visit our Sarasota showroom to see how these high-end furnishings can transform your living spaces, both indoors and outdoors.