The 1950’s house was once a systematic triumph, designed in a laboratory and tested on inhabitants of every age before being built for the loads. Never had homes been so thoroughly recent, with antiques and period styles entirely banished. Mid-Century Modern explores the inner decor of this seminal decade, concentrating on all aspects of a home’s decoration—walls, flooring, surfaces, lights, and, after all, furniture. Case studies read about beautiful present-day homes that exhibit mid-century style in an exemplary way, and suggest ideas for taking the 1950’s look—complete with collector’s pieces—and mix and matching it with elements from other eras.