1. Choose a sofa with an elegant, slim frame

The mid-century look is all about slim lines that disguise their structural integrity. The Giorgio sofa doesn’t just come on slender feet (bonus points for making a room feel bigger), it also has a leather-wrapped base for added elegance, as well as the perfect shade of upholstery.

Pictured: Giorgio sofa

Price: B73,500

2. Rugs, lots of rugs

Soft, well-worn-looking fabrics are the secret to any inviting space. To add the mid-century flair to your home, mix your modern home goods with vintage furnishings. The Jipsy woven wool rug comes with a bold Aztek-inspired patterns that will add a little bohemian vibe.

Pictured: Jipsy rug

Price: B28,900

3. Mix and match plywood and plastic seating

One of the key characteristics of mid-century is the marriage of organic textures and modern technologies. Create the perfect dining room environment with a mix of plastic and plywood seating. Good examples are the Loyd natural oak chair with black steel legs and the Tulipano smokey grey armchair made with polycarbonate to bring a modern touch to your dining or living room.

Pictured: Loyd chair and Tulipano armchair

Price: B7,300 and B10,100

4. Get your lights right

Every good mid-century modern home needs gorgeous, stand-alone lighting, whether it’s paper lanterns, industrial statements, architectural lanterns or modern chandeliers. Not only does your lighting have to be functional, it should look like art. The Ilios ceiling lamp in PVC, natural wood will give your space a zen and relaxing vibe, as well as elegance.

Pictured: Ilios ceiling lamp

Price: B9,500

5. Add minimal, warm-wood sideboards

The mid-century design is all about a strong connection to nature, so wood furniture should always take center stage of your living space. With its clean lines and industrial look combined with the timeless elegance of oak wood, the Kargo sideboard woodstand gives the perfect nod to the mid-century aesthetic.

Pictured: Kargo sideboard

Price: B33,800

6. Mirrors, a great design accessory

Placing a mirror on the walls can help achieve that light and airy look, because it makes the space look bigger by reflecting light into the room. Try the June hanging mirror made of hammered metal to add a unique touch to your living space.

Pictured: June hanging mirror

Price: B7,900

7. Don’t forget the coffee table

Minimal, stylish, and functional, the Akira coffee table in walnut tree is a European made, low table that perfectly combines that modern flair with a mid-century design touch, juxtaposing tempered glass and walnut tree.

Pictured: Akira coffee table

Price: B27,000

8. Go green

For stylish, organic finishing touches, a mid-century modern home always, always has space for plants. Jazz up your small plants with the Elisabeth pyramid lantern made of glass and copper metal that is ideal to display your little objects, while at the same time giving you a chic terrarium vibe.

Pictured: Elisabeth pyramid lantern

Price: B3,590