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Midcentury Modern

Mid-Century “Cube” House Just Outside Detroit Now Wants $635K

The historic Balogh House appears to float in the woods, thanks to a striking use of negative space.

A glass and steel lakefront home near Seattle asks $3.4M

Once billed as a teardown, this 1963 home has been renovated with a fresh take on midcentury style.

5 essential books to understand midcentury design

The era contains multitudes. Get the lay of the land from these historian-approved tomes.

Lovely midcentury modern asks $689K in Denver

Located in a midcentury enclave southeast of downtown Denver, the home features original mahogany paneling and an updated kitchen.

Midcentury modern home by Eduard Dreier asks $875K

In this three-bedroom Utah home, walls of glass are balanced by warm mahogany.

Picture-perfect midcentury with pool asks $2.9M

The house centers on a dramatic great room with a boldly sloped diagonal beam, walls of glass, and fireplace.

Refreshed midcentury modern asks $825K in Denver

This updated 1955 home showcases post-and-beam construction, wide roof overhangs, and a spacious backyard.

Renovated midcentury modern with new guest suite asks $1.1M

Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this five-bedroom house features a new addition with guest suite and rooftop patio.

Sleek midcentury home asks $999K

Measuring 2,633 square feet, the home features a classic midcentury roofline, beamed ceilings, and clerestory windows.

The midcentury home Drake demolished to build his Toronto mansion

The razed house was a 1963 design from a pioneering modernist.

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Refreshed midcentury modern asks $699K

This four-bedroom home in Houston reimagines midcentury style for the 21st century.

Perfectly renovated midcentury modern asks $3.2M

The 1948 home’s restoration included pouring new terrazzo floors, adding solar, and installing new sliding doors and windows.

Soak up Hawaii’s natural beauty in this Vladimir Ossipoff midcentury

Designed in 1964, the 8,000-square-foot residence is big on views and water features.

Cute midcentury modern with original bathrooms asks $700K

A 2002 renovation got rid of wall-to-wall carpeting in this North Carolina home, and the owners found pristine vintage teal tile underneath.

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The 5 best midcentury modern homes for sale right now

From a renovated A-frame to a Sarasota School stunner, here are our favorite midcentury modern homes for sale right now.

Beachfront midcentury time capsule asks $1.9M

The former home of Walter Farley, author of the ‘Black Stallion’ series, features Ocala block construction and terrazzo floors.

I’ve had this midcentury dining set for decades—and I’m still obsessed 

My Danish dining set is a timeless treasure: I’ll give it a refresh but never break it up.

Artist’s midcentury enclave asks $1.9M

The home is the enclave of artist Marlene Siff and is filled with oversized, brightly colored paintings and sculptures—all for sale along with the house.

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Oceanfront home by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice asks $14.9M

With panoramic views from the A-frame living room, the house is located above the iconic Windansea beach.

Perfectly restored midcentury gem near the beach asks $1.7M

This 1962 abode is an ideal example of the Sarasota School of Architecture, featuring glass walls, clerestory windows, and terrazzo floors.

Pretty-in-pink midcentury modern asks $600K

The updated Palm Desert home captures 1950s vibes with vintage appliances, globe lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Renovated midcentury modern in Palm Springs asks $875K

The 1958 home boasts all of architect William Krisel’s trademark features: a low-slung roof, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and indoor-outdoor living.

Palm Springs post-and-beam beauty asks $2.3M

A giant of midcentury design, Donald Wexler was 89 years old when he agreed to design one more house. This is it.

Midcentury artist studio turned house asks $865K

The two-bedroom home’s funky shaped windows let in plenty of light.

Carefully updated midcentury modern asks $260K

This cute, affordable three-bedroom in Houston features terrazzo, exposed beams, and vintage tile.

Circular midcentury beauty comes with a dramatic oculus

This renovated 1960s stunner in Sydney could be yours for a pretty penny.

Triangle-filled midcentury modern asks $800K

Come for the built-in mahogany paneling, stay for the exposed beams and A-frame style.

Dazzling midcentury A-frame asks $3.5M

This Swiss Miss home in Pennsylvania was designed in 1958 by noted midcentury architect Jules Gregory.

Midcentury modern by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice asks $625K

The home features a stone fireplace, clerestory windows, and terraces galore.

Cute midcentury modern ranch asks $219K

This colorful midcentury gem in Houston features an original kitchen and bathrooms with vintage tile.

The 11 best midcentury modern homes of 2019

From untouched time capsules to Frank Lloyd Wright originals, here are our favorite midcentury modern listings of the year.

Chef builds a glorious midcentury modern gingerbread house

The gingerbread house comes with all the requisite details: low-slung profile, butterfly roof, and a breeze block carport—all made from sweets.

Breezy Palm Springs home with desert views asks $1.8M

The William Cody-designed home features walls of glass, poured terrazzo, and an original avocado-colored bar.

Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House is heading to auction

The midcentury design is famous for its panel shade system, devised to give residents more privacy and protection from harsh weather.

Renovated midcentury home in Palm Springs asks $1.6M

A William Krisel design from 1969, the four-bedroom house retains plenty of its late-midcentury DNA despite updates throughout.

How photographer Ezra Stoller made the world fall in love with modernism

The self-proclaimed "archaeologist of the contemporary" shaped how we see midcentury architecture.

Cheery midcentury modern on former avocado farm asks $929K

Located one hour north of San Diego, the concrete home features walls of glass, mahogany paneling, and a unique airplane-inspired fireplace mantel.

Renovated midcentury home gets modern additions

The new structures connect to the original house via an indoor walkway, now used to display art.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s final home sells for $1.7M at auction

Emerging from the side of a mountain and framing a 180-degree-view of the landscape, the home features a series of concentric circles and geometric cut-out windows.