How Mid-Century Modern Interior Design Got Its Start in Europe
Mid-century modern interior design traces its roots to early 20th-century Europe, where movements like the Bauhaus, De Stijl, and Scandinavian Modernism reshaped architecture, furniture, and interiors. This in-depth guide explores how European designers, social shifts, and industrial innovation laid the foundation for the mid-century modern style embraced by U.S. interior designers today.
Mid-century modern interior design began in Europe in the early 1900s as designers responded to industrialization, social reform, and modern living needs. Influential movements such as Bauhaus in Germany, Scandinavian Modernism, and Italian modern design emphasized function, simplicity, and human-centered spaces, shaping the style later popularized in the United States.
