Design: Mid-Century Modern Design Inspiration from Denmark to Rio Richard Blais Cate Kay doesn’t really exist

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Design: Mid-Century Modern Design Inspiration from Denmark to Rio Richard Blais Cate Kay doesn’t really existBy: Jenna M. McKnight Published by Hardie Grant Books, 2026 04 Your handy, inspirational reference guide to the iconic Mid Century Modern Style. Spanning the mid 1940s to the 1980s, the mid century modern movement was an influential era celebrated for its clean lines, modest proportions, and functional approach to design. Prioritizing form and function, designers defined a post war aesthetic that embraced new materials like molded plastic, metal, and