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20th CENTURY FURNITURE MUST HAVES FOR THE 21st CENTURY

January 29, 2014
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White living room with 20th Century Furniture

I have been thinking about new beginnings and fresh starts lately when it comes to home decor.  I know whatever I do with my house in the future, I definitely want to bring some modern classics into the decorating mix.

Bertoia, Thonet, Platner…these are all names of great 20th century furniture designers whose works have become modern classics.  Love the way the owners of this small apartment in Sweden have styled these pieces into their modern fresh decor.

Platner coffee table in a living room
Platner Coffee Table
Platner Coffee Table (above)
Modern dining room with Bertoia side chairs
Bertoia Side Chair
Bertoia Side Chair (above)
White bedroom with a Thonet Era armchair
Thonet Era Armchair (above)

Love these!  Follow me on COCOCOZY Pinterest to see a few more of my modern classic furniture picks!

Happy Wednesday!

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Coco

Photos: Residence

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2 responses to “20th CENTURY FURNITURE MUST HAVES FOR THE 21st CENTURY”

  1. kitty crafter says:
    January 29, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    They’re all great pieces. I’d love to know where they got the rug from, if you have that info.
    Is the design on the rug navy or dark grey? Thank you!

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  2. Ivy Lane says:
    January 30, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    I always wondered if the Bertoia side chair is comfortable…. ??? I would LOVE a Saarinen tulip table with a walnut top!

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