MID-CEN TURY MODERN TR E ND GUID E
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A FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS PUBLICATION
MI D-C E N T U RY MO D E R N Originating from the 40’s to the 70’s, the
Mid-Century
modern
trend
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now intricately woven into the fabric of our culture. Known for it’s highly practical and workable pieces — its adaptable nature makes this genre one of longevity.
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AR CH I TE C T U R A L — I N V E N T I O N — I N N O VAT I O N — C L E A N
L I N E S
— S C U L P T U R A L
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G R A P HI C I N S P I R AT I O N Vintage design elements have been rebirthed
into
modern
elements
with a futuristic twist. Though often undetected by the naked eye, these graphic influences are quite prevalent. Sputniks & starbursts, anyone?
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OR GA N I C GEOME T R I C Simple, geometric shapes transformed into
organic,
flowing
silhouettes.
Creating movement and nuance with unexpected details.
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I NDUST R I A L — M AT T E
B L A C K
— T E X T U R E — P O P S
O F
— O R G A N I C — A I R Y
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C O LO R PAT T E R N S
W H I T E S
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GR EY — S L E E K — M AT T E
F I N I S H
— A D A P TA B L E — M I R R O R — C L E A N
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TO UC H E S O F ME TA L L I C G L A M & WOOD G R A I N Signature
geometric
shapes
gain
added sophistication with touches of glam. Natural wood grain gives warmth and brings the outdoors in.
— C O P P E R — R O S E
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G O L D
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— G O L D — W O O D
G R A I N
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SQ UA R E — I T ’ S
A B O U T
— E A M E S
— L AY E R E D
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A N G L E S
C H A I R S
— G R I D E D
— S Q U A R E
T H E
WA L L S D E P T H C U T
E D G E S
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