30 Mid-Century Modern Decor Picks That Will Give Your Home The Coolest Retro Vibes

Mid-century modern decor embodies the perfect marriage of sleek simplicity and timeless elegance. With clean lines, organic shapes, and a minimalist approach, the MCM style captures the essence of vintage design with a contemporary take. This interior style showcases a blend of form and function, emphasizing both aesthetics and practicality. From iconic dining tables to vibrant wardrobes, these mid-century modern decor picks continuously captivate not only guests, but yourself, bringing a touch of retro-chic sophistication and grace to any space.

Mid-Century Modern Decor

Mango Wood Contemporary Pillar Candle Holder ($15)

The mid-century style is recognizable for simplistic yet organic shapes, and these sleek candle holders stylishly adhere to that.

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Raawii Strøm Vase ($89)

For a burst of color, opt for this shapely blue vase.

Joybird Flynn Mirror ($305, was $470)

The rounded corners on this mirror bring elements of comfort into your mid-century-inspired space.

Gold Starburst Atomic Clock ($130)

Toeing the line between mid-mod and art deco, this gold starburst wall clock is the ultimate decor accessory for a retro vibe.

Kate & Laurel All Things Decor Sylvie Mid-Century Modern Pattern Framed Canvas ($110)

Don't forget to dress up those walls with some wall art! This colorful design is sophisticated, but simultaneously playful.

West Elm Pure Ceramic Footed Decorative Bowl ($75, was $94)

Continuing with the organic form, this display bowl can be used to hold fresh fruits, or utilized as an elevated front door catch-all.

Wideboy Alarm Clock ($59)

This wide alarm clock will sit on your bedside table in mid-century fashion. The bold numbers followed by thin clock hands recall the appliances made in the vintage era.

Sputnik Ball Candle Holder ($59)

You might have seen this starry shape once or twice before, without knowing its form originates from the 1957 Sputnik spacecraft launch! Since then, the sputnik has become a bold symbol not only of the space race, but of mid-century design as a whole.

World Market Multicolor Woven Check Pillow ($32, was $40)

Just because mid-century modern leans heavily on wooden pieces doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with color! The structured pattern on this pillow plays well with more rounded, organic lines.

Mid-Century Modern Wall Shelf with Arched Wood Design ($70+)

The lined arch detail takes this shelf to anything *but* boring. It's the perfect size to flaunt all your favorite knick-knacks, or a small bouquet of flowers.

Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Set of 2 Betterhood Rattan Nightstands ($130)

This duo of nightstands infuse your bedroom with all the mid-century details – from rattan shelves to tapered feet.

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IKEA Ekenäset Armchair ($279)

We love the subdued color on this chair's upholstering. It adds enough flair to your space, but will match swimmingly with your existing style.

Urban Outfitters Mason Storage Cabinet ($1,300, was $1,700)

This smooth arched cabinet would work amazingly in a mid-century modern kitchen space, offering plenty of storage that you can see, thanks to its glass windows.

Tilton Round Mint Green Geo Pedestal Outdoor Accent Table ($72, was $80)

Have fun with accents – this mint green table is the ultimate way to start.

Saracina Home 2 Door Mid-Century Modern Wood Storage TV Stand ($360)

The tilted legs and low-sitting silhouette of this TV stand give it that mid-century definition. Use it to stack books on, store homewares, and style more mid-century decor!

Room & Board Gibson Coffee Table ($1,300)

Your mid-century coffee table is not a mid-century coffee table unless it has curves. This triangular pick from Room & Board is simple yet eye-catching!

Urban Outfitters Hugo Side Table / Nightstand ($199)

The rounded hutches in this side table design make a perfect play on negative space, adding desirable dimension.

Anthro Living Home Velvet Hagen Dining Chair ($468)

The velvet material these dining chairs are constructed from introduce more elegance, ideal for a cozy mid-cench dining room!

Threshold Johannson Mid-Century Modern 4 Shelf Bookcase ($170, was $200)

Mid-century styles thrive on function. This shelved bookcase provides an ample amount of space to store books, papers, and pictures!

SAYGOER Small Oval Coffee Table ($80)

The contrast between this table's legs and tabletop allow you to match the piece with the rest of your mid-century modern furniture!

Mid-Century Modern Lighting

Anthro Living Electra Table Lamp ($161, was $248)

This warm-hued lamp brings in some friendly flair to your mid-century bedroom or living space!

Terrain Globe Table Lamp ($128)

The grained wood combined with an alluring, spherical lampshade makes this light super sleek.

IKEA Dejsa Table Lamp ($55)

The mushroom lamp is heavily trending, but for good reason. This one emulates fungi in the most amusing way, opting for a neutral color palette that's easy to pair with other decor pieces.

Urban Outfitters Aldona Marble Table Lamp ($169)

Think of this marble pick as the more elevated version of the above lamp – perfect for a clean home office.

Retro Design Mushroom Lamp ($66)

Go bold with this all-orange mushroom lamp that'll illuminate your home with super warm light.

Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Ruggable 5'x7' Modern Chartreuse Rug ($219)

The abstract pattern on this rug will go great with mid-century modern basics, amping up the color!

Amelia Hazy Swirls Area Rug ($164, was $235)

With this rug, you can cover your floors in the adorable arched rainbow motif that's so prominent in mid-mod design.

Poly & Bark Berat 6'x9' Rug ($169)

This rug design provides a great balance between straight and wavy lines, all working together to coat your living room or bedroom floors in abstraction.