Mid Century Furniture : Bassett Furniture

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bassett Furniture - Mid Century

Bassett Furniture is still in operation today -

The Bassett Dressers below have a Star or Diamond pattern behind the handles and use wood designs as handles for the lower drawers and cabinets

48" Star Bassett Buffet

Bassett Diamond pattern

Bassett Star Pattern Credenza

Bassett Star Pattern

Bassett Star Pattern Upright

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What Is Mid Century Furniture

Mid-century furniture refers to a distinct furniture style that gained attention shortly after World War II.

The more simple mid century designs are referred to as Danish Modern, which was a modernist style of furniture started in Denmark and copied in the States.

Although the style gained popularity in the 50's and 60's, modernist design was displayed in the New York World’s Fair in 1939-1940. A decade behind the high end stylists were the established American furniture manufacturers. Seeing the trend, they wanted to cash in on the popularity of the style, making furniture that any budget could afford.

Many of these bigger companies hired well known designers to start their own line under the manufacturer's name. It led to the mass produced quality furniture that we still have today.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bassett Furniture - Mid Century

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