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Guide · The Complete Playbook
How to design a mid-century modern living room
The five principles, the anchor pieces, layered lighting, the layout rules, and the five mistakes that kill the look. Our complete room guide.
Space-Saving · Roundup
The 7 best modern murphy beds, by room type
Vertical, desk and sofa combos, king size, and a no-mount cabinet bed for renters. Wall beds with European mechanics that lower with two fingers.
Tables · Roundup
The best mid-century dining tables, oval to round
Extendable walnut ovals, pedestal rounds, and one travertine statement. Five tables that follow the era’s own rules, with the sizing math.
Four pieces worth a second look.
A rotating set of pieces we currently recommend, pulled from our reviews.
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