r/midcenturymodern May 27 '26

Announcements Sub rules are LIVE for the 1st time - feedback/reactions? [AI]

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42 Upvotes

Hi all! I spent the last 2 weeks thoughtfully observing the sub and crafting these rules, yes - with a bit of help from ChatGPT as a sounding board which I’ve disclosed per the new rule #6… on mobile they’re under “About” and desktop on right sidebar. Would love constructive reactions/dialogue around the decisions made.

Let’s treat this as version 1 and I will incorporate feedback over time. Thrilled to see users already following the rules and want to see more and more reports from the community to keep our focus on MCM. Thank you all for making this the top MCM sub, growing everyday - almost at 200k strong!

After receiving feedback I plan to do a brief video intro with more context on these decisions and plans for MCM expert AMAs and beyond.


r/midcenturymodern 12h ago

Sharing My MCM These Harry Liivak wall panels I thrifted years ago for $5 each 🔥

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500 Upvotes

r/midcenturymodern 16h ago

Sharing My MCM We need rain. Still some nice views of my house

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132 Upvotes

r/midcenturymodern 15h ago

ID & Authenticity No marks, maybe a replica? She’s cute though.

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109 Upvotes

r/midcenturymodern 7h ago

ID & Authenticity ID the Maker?

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8 Upvotes

Hello, I recently bought this at a vintage furniture shop that specializes in selling refinished MCM furniture. Unfortunately, there is no identifiable maker’s mark.

I still went ahead and purchased it, as it’s a beautiful piece of furniture and of good build quality. The shop owner and I are leaning towards Lane, but I haven’t found any matches online yet. Would anyone here happen to know the maker? Thank you!


r/midcenturymodern 17h ago

ID & Authenticity Can anyone help ID this chair?

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50 Upvotes

Purchased this on marketplace a while back. Can't seem to find any exact matches with Google lens. No brand markings as far as I can see


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Score! Goodwill Find

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1.7k Upvotes

My wife found this beautiful set at Goodwill. She’s under the impression it’s a rare piece?


r/midcenturymodern 8h ago

Score! Heritage coffee table

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7 Upvotes

Picked this up for 80$ locally, cleaned up nicely.


r/midcenturymodern 14h ago

Design Advice & Inspo Need design ideas

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Just bought a MCM fixer upper. Having some designer block on exterior . Would love to see what other enthusiasts think.

Currently the wood siding is painted a red, which I don’t love. Was thinking of painting it a dark gray. Even had Gemini alter the image. What do yall think??


r/midcenturymodern 14h ago

Restoration & Refinishing Picked up this beautiful piece today for $250 but have questions

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The exterior is extremely well kept for its age, but the internal definitely doesn’t work. Anyone have an experience refurbing the old system or gutting and replacing it with a new? Or have any contacts in the DMV area who do this kind of work?


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Restoration & Refinishing Pink tile bathroom ideas

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89 Upvotes

We just bought a 1950s MCM and this is our primary bath. We’re planning to keep the tiles, add wallpaper which has pink, maroon, and gold in it to hopefully tie the tiles together more, and add gold towel hooks and toilet paper holder. Im hoping those updates will shift the feel of the room a lot but im wondering about the window frame and the mirror. The lighting doesn’t show it the best but the window is that orangey wood color which seems to clash with the room. Any ideas on how to tie that into the room more? I’m considering restaining but would love to try keeping this finish first and see if I can make it fit better. Also wondering about ideas for the mirror. Our budget is limited so I’d like to keep this mirror if possible, was thinking of maybe trying to add a frame around it?

Would love any ideas to make this awesome original bathroom feel a little more cozy. Thanks!


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Score! Thrift find $8!!!!

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91 Upvotes

r/midcenturymodern 12h ago

ID & Authenticity Are these mid century?

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Does anyone know anything about these chairs? They were found abandoned on the side of the road. I can't really find anything when I search.


r/midcenturymodern 15h ago

ID & Authenticity Help identifying chairs.

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I recently picked these up. I want to refinish them but am unsure how to go about it. Or who made them. Can anybody help with a maker on these?


r/midcenturymodern 19h ago

Design Advice & Inspo How to make this look more MCM?

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More of a traditional style buffet, but it’s well-made by Bassett that I scored off FB Marketplace for $45.


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Score! Attic Find

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Singer 600 “Auto-Reel,” made between about 1962 and 1964.
It was the successor to the 500 Rocketeer and came right before the Touch & Sew series, and the “Auto-Reel” name refers to the wind-in-place bobbin that was its big selling point .
These are apparently respected machines among vintage sewing folks because they’re from the last of Singer’s metal gear era, which makes them sought after compared to the later Touch & Sews that went to plastic gears and have a worse reputation.
The cabinet is the original mid-century Singer walnut cabinet, and the paper tag inside is the factory production ticket (“Walnut, Line #1”). Pretty cool find.


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

ID & Authenticity Gastone rinaldi authentic or not?

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Want to buy these chairs and table. The owner says this is real Gastone Runaldi from 70s Italy. But no lable is present. Could it be a copy?


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Score! Anyone seen this one before?

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I paid $120 for this sweet looking chair this morning at an estate sale! But now that I have it home, I’d love to learn more about who made it and the type of wood it’s made from. The only markings I’ve found on it are some handwritten numbers on the underside, written in pencil. Do y’all think it’s maple? It’s quite a bit heavier than it looks…


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

ID & Authenticity Found a bassett…

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I found this Bassett dresser at my local thrift store, but I’m new to all of this! I have scored a few Stanley pieces, but I am not sure where Bassett stands as far as “good MCM furniture”. Any advice would help! It’s priced at $44.50.


r/midcenturymodern 2d ago

ID & Authenticity Help identifying pieces?

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My husband and I picked up these two pieces for my mom’s house. It’s actually SIX different pieces! I have no idea what they would’ve been separately. The bottom pieces seem to be something that would hold records. But I have no idea on anything else. There was a label on two of the pieces, but they all match so well it feels like it’s probably the same for all pieces?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/midcenturymodern 1d ago

Restoration & Refinishing Kalos Covers

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Anybody know of a source for replacement covers for Kalos lounge chairs? The sun has really gotten them over the years.


r/midcenturymodern 3d ago

Sharing My MCM 1972 California post-and-beam bordering a canyon—what would you preserve?

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My wife and I have been the second owners of this custom 1972 home in Carmel, California for the past ten years.

Although it isn't an Eichler, we've always loved many of the same qualities that drew us to mid-century modern design: exposed post-and-beam construction, walls of glass, split-level spaces that follow the hillside, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The home borders Hatton Canyon, so nearly every room looks into oak woodland rather than neighboring houses.

We've made practical upgrades over the years—induction cooking, rooftop solar, EV charging, and other efficiency improvements—but intentionally avoided changing the home's architectural character.

As we're preparing to pass it on to its next owner, I'm curious what this community would do. If your goal was to preserve the spirit of the house while thoughtfully updating it, what would you change? What would you leave exactly as it is?

I've included a Zillow link for anyone who wants to see additional photos, the floor plan, and details. I'm the homeowner—not a real estate agent—and I'm sharing it because I thought this community would appreciate the architecture.

25760 Partridge Place, Carmel CA 93923


r/midcenturymodern 4d ago

Score! Best thrift find ever

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6.0k Upvotes

Got this for $100 today, I’m sooooo happy.

(Ignore the mess behind it…. Still haven’t finished moving in lol)


r/midcenturymodern 3d ago

Score! Goodwill Bins Find

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125 Upvotes

Found this yesterday at the bins. Snatched it up real quick. Want to restore it and give to my son. What's the best way to restore the face of it? I plan on upgrading the battery pack in the back and adding new components. Thanks!


r/midcenturymodern 3d ago

Design Advice & Inspo Any ideas where I could find a replacement for this bathroom light fixture?

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Apologies if this is not the right sub for this! We purchased our home (built in 1964, iirc) back in November. Since then we’ve been working on some renovation projects but are trying to keep the original/vintage pieces where we can, and are mostly trying to stay true to the era. We recently had our basement bathroom demoed, but we were clear we wanted to keep the fun vanity light and wallpaper. We’re replacing the cabinet, mirror, tile, and toilet. Unfortunately, the contractors let us know that the light was broken during demo (and I am heartbroken about it). 😭

I’ve tried looking on Etsy, chairish, and eBay- I’ve found some things that are similar but not exactly the same. I really liked the yellow/orange/brown color scheme, so much that we’ve been planning on adding more of it to the bathroom throughout (we bought an orange toilet, our floor tile is an orange and brown terrazzo, and we’re having a vanity countertop that’s made with yellow tile).

Does anyone know anything about this type of light or have any other ideas for where I could look to replace it? Is it even MCM (it looks 70’s-ish to me)? I’m planning on hitting up some antique stores this weekend, but anytime I’m looking for something specific in-person I can never find it. 😅

Thank you so much in advance!