MID CENTURY NOW (HB)

Mid-century modern design continues to dominate contemporary interiors, its forms still carrying the ideals of postwar optimism. But this enduring presence has evolved into something more complex: an obsession. Objects conceived for democratic accessibility have become luxury collectibles, fuelling a global culture of marketplace dynamics that would be unrecognizable to their makers. This book investigates why these objects hold such power today. Through designer profiles, critical essays, and contemporary case studies, it examines how mid-century classics take on new meaning when lived with now.