I have to say that the design from the 1950s and 1960s is one of my favorites. It was a time period of beautiful interior design, uniquely modern furniture, and practical decorations. Today I’m going to share the best mid-century modern living rooms to inspire you as you go about decorating your home. If you love Mad Men and Nouvelle Vague films from the 60s, you’ll love these gorgeous mid-mod spaces.
Mid-century modern decor uses dark wood furniture very often. The furniture design was influenced by Scandinavian modernism. As for decorations, you’ll see lots of mod table lamps, arc floor lamps, and minimalist artworks. All in all, these living rooms are very practical for hosting guests and lounging around the house.
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Ideas
The most common piece you’ll find in our selection of inspiring mid-century modern living rooms is probably a gorgeous mid-century sideboard! The sideboard became incredibly popular during the mid-century period and its legacy lives on. Since it functions as a console table with storage, this is one of the most practical pieces of furniture you can buy for your home.
You’ll also see lots of silver arc lamps, white tulip tables, and funky lounge chairs!
Take a peek at our mid-mod living room inspiration below.
White Tulip Table and Silver Arc Floor Lamp
Stone Accent Wall
Yellow and Orange Shag Rug
White Wool Accent Chair
Built-in Wood Bookshelves
Exposed Wood Ceiling Beam
Eames Rocker Chair
Brown Leather Accent Chair
Orange Bertoia Chair
White Shag Rug
White Tufted Sofa
Bright Orange Sofa
Green Sofa
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The Eames chair is an iconic mid-century lounge chair.
Modernist Artwork
Turquoise Sectional Sofa and Curving Wood Coffee Table
Marble Coffee Table Block
Black Sofa
Living Room with Wood Paneling
Diamond Cage Pendant Lights
Classic Egg Chair
Silver Arc Lamp
Glass Walls and Paneled Ceiling
Yellow Walls and Geometric Rug
Mustard Yellow Accent Chairs
Black Leather Furniture
Dark Green Velvet Sofa
Slanted Ceiling and Green Sofas
Teal Blue Couch
Brown Wood Sideboard
Open Shelving Unit Room Divider
Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Warm Wood Furniture
Lolita Film Poster
Navy Rug and Wood Sideboard
As you can see, there are so many unique ways to decorate a mid-century modern family room or living space. We hope this selection of ideas inspired you in one way or another!
The family room is one of the most important rooms in your house. It’s not always easy to create the right atmosphere to ensure that you and your family or guests feel at ease. Hiring a professional interior designer can be costly and time-intensive. Our hope is that these articles will guide you as you curate the home of your dreams yourself.
Mid-Century Modern Home Decor Ideas
Keep decorating the other rooms of your house in the mid-century modern style:
- 15 Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Decor Ideas
- 29 Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Decor Ideas
- 17 Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Design Ideas
- 40 Mid-Century Modern Kitchens
- 15 Mid-Century Modern Office Decor Ideas
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Furniture Ideas
We love mid-century modern furniture and decorations, so be sure to read our other articles on this topic! We can help you as you go about getting this retro look in your home.
- Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
- Mid-Century Modern Rugs
- Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables
- Mid-Century Modern Accent Cabinets
Happy decorating!
