Knock-Off Report: How to Get a Mid-Century Look With Ikea
Article or RSS item submitted by Ty Wenzel • Oct 22nd, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern |
Have you figured out yet that I'm obsessed with Mid-Century modern design? Even so, alas, I don't have the income to go the *authentic* route, what with a child and his future at stake (i.e. I'd rather save for his ivy-league education), so I usually go the knock-off or "inspired-by" route. I like Ikea because they are a Swedish company that is fully in tune with traditional Danish-ish aesthetic. What that means is: clear lines, simplicity and an eye for detail.
To put together a mid-century room, you have to think in terms of keeping it clean. Get rid of the knick-knacks that clutter your shelves, tables and mantle. You will feel a weight lifted once you do this. Then look around you and decide what looks over-stuffed, dark and depressing. Then get rid of that, even if it's your sofa (I just did this). Replace with clean, neutral-toned pieces that give more than a wink-and-a-nod to the masters of mid-century modern. And don't forget the shag rug, no smaller than 8x5.
Here's what I found at Ikea that might work in such a room:
The Trollsta tray table - $99
The Vejmon Coffeetable - $199
The Tyosand Sofa in Orange - $699
The Besta Storage Unit in Red - $650
The Patrik Visitor Chair in Charcoal - $149
The Tobias Chair - $99
The Gilbert Chair $49.99
The Fusion Table & Chairs Set - $299
The Karlstad Armchair - $399
The Ramvik Coffeetable $139
The Jamsunda Sideboard - $479
The Mandal Sidetable - $69.99
The Benjamin Stool - $19.99
The Horup Floor Lamp - $16.99
The Regolit Floor Lamp - $39.99
The Knappa Pendant Lamp - $24.99
The Septim Pendant Lamp - $24.99
All of these pieces are clear and distinct winks to mid-century pieces that will make you happy every time you use it. I know mine do - and when you get sick of it, because of the excellent prices, you can decorate your room all over again!
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Help! Spring Cleaning! Small Red IKEA Lamp with Feet 2 |  |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 2h 17m |
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Help! Spring Cleaning! Small Red IKEA Lamp with Feet 1 | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 2h 19m |
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Help! Spring Cleaning!! Small White IKEA Lamp with Feet | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 2h 22m |
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2New IKEA DUDERO Mood Paper Floor Lamp/Light Modern/Art | |
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US $56.50 | 4h 9m |
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New IKEA Track Lighting Spotlight Light Display Lamp | |
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US $11.95 | 4h 37m |
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New IKEA FILLSTA table lamp (white) | |
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US $39.99 | 6h 3m |
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IKEA Modern Contemporary Table Lamp Rice Paper Shade | |
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US $22.95 | 6h 21m |
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New IKEA VISTOFTA Pendant lamp | |
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US $29.99 | 6h 26m |
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Ikea Manad Retro 70's Paper Lantern Light Hanging Lamp | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 7h 47m |
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NEW IKEA 'KNAPPA' MOD PENDANT LAMP | |
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US $49.99 | 7h 50m |
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IKEA QUALITY DESIGNER CHAIR WITH FOOTSTOOL | |
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US $199.00 | 4h 23m |
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IKEA QUALITY DESIGNER CHAIR WITH FOOTSTOOL NIB | |
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US $198.00 | 4h 53m |
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IKEA QUALITY DESIGNER ROCKING RATTAN CHAIR | |
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US $98.98 | 5h 33m |
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IKEA QUALITY DESIGNER RATTAN CHAIR NIB | |
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US $65.00 | 5h 58m |
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Brand New IKEA JOKKMOKK Dining Table and Chairs Set | |
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US $199.00 | 8h 4m |
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IKEA DINNING TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS NIB | |
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US $398.00 | 8h 31m |
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New Set of 4 IKEA Table Chairs Black Solid Pine Wood | |
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US $99.00 | 10h 5m |
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New IKEA EKORRE Hanging Swing Chair/Hammock Relax | |
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US $44.95 | 15h 21m |
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Set of 6 Ikea Henriksdal Chair Covers Black | |
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US $24.99 | 1d 34m |
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IKEA Ektorp Slipcover Sigsta Pastels Chair Cover - New | |
1 Bid | US $85.00 | 1d 50m |
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