Are these pieces mid-century modern?
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I inherited these. Are they considered Mid Century Modern?
I think the telephone table. It has those tapered legs that scream "1960". The other item, the cabinet, I would label more 1970's, I think? It doesn't seem as early as the table to me.
They certainly look mid century to me.
The blond side table definitely is. I am old and remember them! Agree with Laura on the first one.
The cabinet definitely looks circa 70's to me as well. Your midcentury modern pieces will be very streamlined , non fussy. smoother fronts with little to no embellishments, boxy in shape. tapered legs.. Round Tapered legs were actually very Popular in Mid Century Modern Design. They were made famous by designer Paul McCobb.
The phone table has the right legs and is fairly streamlined but it still doesn't really scream modern to me.
The cabinet is 70's. Veneer over particle board. The blonde table is 60's. Neither is mid century modern.
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