<p>Shape-wise, Paige says to avoid super modern-looking, angular pieces while you’re shopping for furniture because “you want things a little more organic and comfortable,” she says. “Lower sofas, hairpin legs, and curved couches stick out as mid-century. You want the opposite of ultra-modern and minimalist.”</p><p>So, with that expert guidance in mind, are you ready to make some mid-century modern furniture picks? Good. Because we’ve got 25 highly-rated options for you. Look ahead for all of the retro eye candy imaginable.<strong><br></strong></p>”/>
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Coming through with a quick Cool Girl Couch alert. Do you see that distressed leather? It’s the type of aged, sophisticated look that people spend years digging through thrift shops for. This piece comes in velvet as well, JIC you’d prefer to switch things up.
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An acacia wood side table
Bme Alden Solid Wood End Table
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An acacia wood side table
Bme Alden Solid Wood End Table
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Some stylish natural wood is the perfect fit for your mid-century modern vision. One major plus for this specific buy is that it arrives Fully! Assembled! No need to fret over a disorienting instruction manual, my love <3.
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A funky TV stand
East Urban Home Esmond TV Stand
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A funky TV stand
East Urban Home Esmond TV Stand
Get into this shape. Get into this color. Hell, get into those legs. East Urban Home’s media console is not here to play around. And at 55 inches, it’ll be a spacious statement maker in your living room.
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A splayed walnut wood table
Latitude Run Connley Trestle Dining Table
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A splayed walnut wood table
Latitude Run Connley Trestle Dining Table
Your dinner parties and morning debriefs deserve this table. The flared legs have so much personality, and the walnut wood has an absolutely gorgeous finish.
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A roomy storage solution
Bay Isle Home Shilvodan 2 -Door Accent Cabinet
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A roomy storage solution
Bay Isle Home Shilvodan 2 -Door Accent Cabinet
There’s something about a slanted silhouette that successfully communicates “chic ’60s vibes” each and every time it’s involved in a piece of furniture. The top of this cabinet from Bay Isle Home is a helpful example.
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An affordable velvet sofa
George Oliver Velvet Square Arm Sofa
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An affordable velvet sofa
George Oliver Velvet Square Arm Sofa
A budget-friendly couch that comes in *16* different velvet colors might just speak your language. That is, if your language is securing adorable staples without abusing your wallet.
Splashes of versatility around the room fall right within the mid-century modern aesthetic’s M.O. Therefore, this accent bench has exactly the type of oomph you’re looking for, especially when you can get it in 18 (!) shades and a bunch of different textures.
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A vibrant sideboard
Lifestorey Tabaria Sideboard Midnight Blue
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A vibrant sideboard
Lifestorey Tabaria Sideboard Midnight Blue
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One of the best ways to hop on this decor train is by introducing unique shades into the mix—burnt orange, mustard yellow, you feel me? So a midnight blue sideboard will perfectly round out your room’s vibes.
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A chic-as-hell leather seat
Okeysen Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs Set of 2
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A chic-as-hell leather seat
Okeysen Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs Set of 2
These comfy leather seaters have such an inviting, homey look to them. They feel like something you’d find in your coolest aunt’s house, and isn’t that essentially the true marker of a good mid-century modern piece?
Annabel Iwegbue is an assistant editor at Cosmopolitan who covers lifestyle, fashion, and astrology. Before joining Cosmo, she covered pop culture and entertainment for Harper’s Bazaar, The Knockturnal, and Black Film. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and also find her on Instagram and Twitter.
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