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
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with White Tulip Table and Silver Arc Floor Lamp via @destinationeichler](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-White-Tulip-Table-and-Silver-Arc-Floor-Lamp-via-@destinationeichler.jpg)
Stone Accent Wall
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Stone Accent Wall via @h3kdesign](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Stone-Accent-Wall-via-@h3kdesign.jpg)
Yellow and Orange Shag Rug
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Yellow and Orange Shag Rug via @ball_and_claw_vintage.jpg](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Yellow-and-Orange-Shag-Rug-via-@ball_and_claw_vintage.jpg.jpg)
White Wool Accent Chair
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with White Wool Accent Chair via @mdezeiner](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-White-Wool-Accent-Chair-via-@mdezeiner.jpg)
Built-in Wood Bookshelves
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Built-in Wood Bookshelves via Pettit and Sevitt](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Built-in-Wood-Bookshelves-via-Pettit-and-Sevitt.jpg)
Exposed Wood Ceiling Beam
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Exposed Wood Ceiling Beam via @postandbeamliving](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Exposed-Wood-Ceiling-Beam-via-@postandbeamliving.jpg)
Eames Rocker Chair
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Eames Rocker Chair via hammerandaheadband](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Eames-Rocker-Chair-via-hammerandaheadband.jpg)
Brown Leather Accent Chair
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room Decor with Brown Leather Accent Chair via Alexa Hotz](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-Decor-with-Brown-Leather-Accent-Chair-via-Alexa-Hotz.jpg)
Orange Bertoia Chair
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Orange Bertoia Chair via @thejennyjames](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Orange-Bertoia-Chair-via-@thejennyjames.jpg)
White Shag Rug
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room Design with White Shag Rug via @theretrobeehive](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-Design-with-White-Shag-Rug-via-@theretrobeehive.jpg)
White Tufted Sofa
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with White Tufted Sofa via @gabriellakhalil](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-White-Tufted-Sofa-via-@gabriellakhalil.jpg)
Bright Orange Sofa
Green Sofa
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Green Sofa via @theatomicranch](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Green-Sofa-via-@theatomicranch.jpg)
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The Eames chair is an iconic mid-century lounge chair.
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman via @kielyramosphoto](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Eames-Lounge-Chair-and-Ottoman-via-@kielyramosphoto.jpg)
Modernist Artwork
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Modernist Artwork via @studiogiancarlovalle](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Modernist-Artwork-via-@studiogiancarlovalle.jpg)
Turquoise Sectional Sofa and Curving Wood Coffee Table
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Turquoise Sectional Sofa and Curving Wood Coffee Table via @melodrama](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Turquoise-Sectional-Sofa-and-Curving-Wood-Coffee-Table-via-@melodrama.jpg)
Marble Coffee Table Block
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Marble Coffee Table Block via @durietzdesign](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Marble-Coffee-Table-Block-via-@durietzdesign.jpg)
Black Sofa
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Black Sofa via @thejennyjames](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Black-Sofa-via-@thejennyjames.jpg)
Living Room with Wood Paneling
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Wood Paneling](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Wood-Paneling.jpg)
Diamond Cage Pendant Lights
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Diamond Cage Pendant Lights](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Diamond-Cage-Pendant-Lights.jpg)
Classic Egg Chair
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Egg Chair](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Egg-Chair.jpg)
Silver Arc Lamp
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Silver Arc Lamp](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Silver-Arc-Lamp.jpg)
Glass Walls and Paneled Ceiling
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Glass Walls and Paneled Ceiling](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Glass-Walls-and-Paneled-Ceiling.jpg)
Yellow Walls and Geometric Rug
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Yellow Walls and Geometric Rug](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Yellow-Walls-and-Geometric-Rug.jpg)
Mustard Yellow Accent Chairs
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Mustard Yellow Accent Chairs](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Mustard-Yellow-Accent-Chairs.jpg)
Black Leather Furniture
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Black Leather Furniture](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Black-Leather-Furniture.jpg)
Dark Green Velvet Sofa
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Dark Green Velvet Sofa](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Dark-Green-Velvet-Sofa.jpg)
Slanted Ceiling and Green Sofas
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Slanted Ceiling and Green Sofas](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Slanted-Ceiling-and-Green-Sofas.jpg)
Teal Blue Couch
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Teal Blue Couch](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Teal-Blue-Couch.jpg)
Brown Wood Sideboard
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Brown Wood Sideboard](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Brown-Wood-Sideboard.jpg)
Open Shelving Unit Room Divider
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Open Shelving Unit Room Divider](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Open-Shelving-Unit-Room-Divider.jpg)
Wood and Glass Coffee Table
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Wood and Glass Coffee Table](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Wood-and-Glass-Coffee-Table.jpg)
Warm Wood Furniture
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Warm Wood Furniture](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Warm-Wood-Furniture.jpg)
Lolita Film Poster
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Lolita Film Poster](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Lolita-Film-Poster.jpg)
Navy Rug and Wood Sideboard
![Mid-Century Modern Living Room with Navy Rug and Wood Sideboard](https://curatedinterior.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Mid-Century-Modern-Living-Room-with-Navy-Rug-and-Wood-Sideboard.jpg)
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!