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Best mid-century furniture brands to have on your radar

Source: Satin and Slate Interiors

Mid-century furniture is one of the most sought-after styles in the interior world. 

Clean lines, stylised minimalist designs and rich wooden tones define the aesthetic, which has come to dominate luxury homes across the globe. If you have binge-watched Daisy Jones & The Six, Mad Men or That 70s Show, you’ll be well-acquainted with the lure of mid-century mood boards.  

The design movement came to fruition after the Second World War. From 1945, the onus was placed on functionality in the home. Simplicity was key and new materials such as velvet became more readily available due to the advent of mass production.

However, this didn’t mean that form

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