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8 Midcentury Modern Living Rooms That Put Retro Back on the Map

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VELVET REVELRY

Step into luxury with a dark wood-paneled living room featuring a stunning chandelier made of multiple arms and hands holding lights. A large green velvet tufted armless sofa and chairs provide plush seating.

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ETHEREAL DETAILS

Discover tranquility in a New York apartment adorned with subtle nods to midcentury modern design. Organic and geometric shapes accentuate the space through lighting fixtures and seating arrangements.

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HARMONIOUS HUES

Experience a harmonious blend of styles and eras in an early Frank Gehry home. Gehry s Deconstructivist style pairs effortlessly with neutral tones, luxurious materials, and rounded contours.

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WARM PALETTE

Embrace vintage charm in a sitting area adorned with an array of unique finds. Vintage armless lounge chairs, a triangular wood cocktail table, and a cartoonish folding screen complement each other.

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TRUE TO FORM

Journey back to the 1950s with a Johannesburg gem designed by Eyvind Finsen, inspired by Richard Neutra. This living room boasts a leather sofa, a vintage black leather chair by Joe Colombo, and a custom angular cocktail table.

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MIXED MATERIALS

Explore the midcentury aesthetic with a twist in a Pacific Palisades home designed by Paul László. Pamela Shamshiri s custom pieces, including a blocky burl-wood sofa and a jewel-like tiled bar cabinet, showcase the perfect blend of quirky yet functional design elements.

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A ROOM WITH A VIEW

Indulge in breathtaking views from a Pacific Palisades living room featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and tinted mirrors. Two seating areas flank the original midcentury freestanding fireplace, creating a seamless interplay between historic and contemporary design elements.

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VERTICAL VIBES

Experience retro glamour in Sophia Bush s Hollywood home with classic low-slung tufted couches and repurposed vintage Eames screens and tall floor lamps that draw the eye upward, adding vertical interest to the space.