| Mid century modern furniture design emerged | | | | If you are buying a vintage piece, inspect the |
| post World War II and continued its development | | | | piece carefully. Always look for a manufacturer's |
| until the mid 1960s. During this period, many | | | | label or marking to identify its authenticity to |
| ground-breaking furniture pieces were designed by | | | | avoid wasting your money on a knockoff. Expect |
| forward-thinking designers such as Charles Eames, | | | | some wear from its age and usage. Avoid buying |
| Eero Saarinen, George Nelson and so forth. Mid | | | | a piece that requires restoration, unless you are |
| century modern furniture design style is | | | | sure that you can do it yourself without |
| characterized by its simple/clean lines, minimalism, | | | | destroying its integrity or find a qualified furniture |
| and organic/geometric shapes. Although mid | | | | restoration service in your area. |
| century modern furniture was designed more | | | | The vintage original pieces by well-known |
| than half a century ago, its timeless designs have | | | | designers are highly sought after and very |
| remained popular to this day. | | | | expensive. Set a limit on what you can afford. If |
| It is always exciting to purchase something you | | | | a vintage original is too expensive for you, go |
| have a passion for. Many of the mid century | | | | with a licensed reproduction - but be sure to stay |
| modern furniture pieces are pretty pricey, so it is | | | | away from a knockoff! If you are buying from a |
| important to know what you want before making | | | | brick and mortar store, do not hesitate to haggle. |
| a special purchase. Be sure to collect information | | | | If you are buying from an online store, look for |
| on the piece you are buying. You may also | | | | an incentive such as free shipping or a promotional |
| measure your space beforehand, so that you will | | | | coupon to save money. |
| know the furniture will fit into the space. | | | | |