Mid-century living rooms were designed around a few key furniture pieces — lounges and armchairs were at the centre, supported by coffee tables, sideboards, bookshelves, record cabinets, and wall units. These items shaped how mid-century homes were both organised and enjoyed.
Mid-century living rooms were designed around a few key furniture pieces — lounges and armchairs were at the centre, supported by coffee tables, sideboards, bookshelves, record cabinets, and wall units. These items shaped how mid-century homes were both organised and enjoyed.
Australian and Scandinavian living room design
In Australia, Parker produced teak sideboards, lounge suites and armchairs that became part of everyday households. At the same time, Danish and Scandinavian designers were exporting modular wall units and armchairs that found their way into local homes. Together, they set the tone for mid-century modern furniture in this country.
Furniture you'll love in our living room collection
Mid-century living room furniture is still highly prized by people who value design from the era. A Parker mid-century coffee table, a retro lounge that doubles as a click-clack sofa bed, or a Scandinavian bookcase fit contemporary homes as well as they did in the 1950s and 60s. Many pieces were designed to be multifunctional, making good use of smaller spaces — ideal for apartment living.
Original mid-century pieces sourced and shipped across Australia
Collectors Edit is an online store based in Melbourne, specialising in mid-century modern furniture. We source rare and original Australian furniture and Scandinavian furniture, and ship Australia-wide — including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, and Tasmania.
