Furniture can make or break your home. A common mistake is leaning too heavily on the fashions of the moment – requiring you to redo the whole interior within a year after you realise those white metal dining chairs stain very easily and are incredibly uncomfortable to boot.
Equally, don’t fall into the trap of going for something a little, shall we say, ‘funky’; yes, a pink coffee table shaped like a donut will get some laughs from your guests but the novelty quickly wears off and countless mugs will fall through the hole in the middle.
The smart option – the only option – is opting for the tried and true, the timeless. Don’t believe take our word for this: mid-century modern design is having a resurgence across the UK and Europe. Think vintage pieces in solid wood, boasting clean, often curved, simple lines in warm-toned teak or oak wood hues. This design evolved as a response to a post-World War II environment, leaving behind ornate fripperies for functionality that didn’t compromise on style.
We’re talking low low coffee tables, statement storage pieces and minimalist sideboards – all easy additions to a room to bring a flavour of the 1950s to any interior. Fishe & Lilly's Mid-Century Modern collection is a celebration of the period, crafted from solid cedar wood and mahogany.
Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, Fishe & Lilly is a family-owned and run business on a mission to supply homes with beautiful and unique furniture. The Mid-Century Modern collection has been handmade using only sustainably sourced wood. It’s simple, it’s classy, it’s timeless.
Check out the collection in the gallery
![Mid-century Modern Parquet 8 Seater Dining Table, £699 Mid-century Modern Parquet 8 Seater Dining Table, £699](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef7d3ad2c.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet 8 Seater Dining Table, £699.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Nest of Two Tables, £199 Mid-century Modern Parquet Nest of Two Tables, £199](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540f02b5db7b.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Nest of Two Tables, £199.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Bookcase, £799.99 Mid-century Modern Parquet Bookcase, £799.99](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef571d679.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Bookcase, £799.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Coffee Table, £349 Mid-century Modern Parquet Coffee Table, £349](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef57d8b8d.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Coffee Table, £349.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Dining Chair, £229 Mid-century Modern Parquet Dining Chair, £229](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef583e599.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Dining Chair, £229.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Dressing Table and Desk, £299 Mid-century Modern Parquet Dressing Table and Desk, £299](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef586ad6b.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Dressing Table and Desk, £299.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet Sideboard, £699 Mid-century Modern Parquet Sideboard, £699](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef58b1d7d.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet Sideboard, £699.99
![Mid-century Modern Parquet TV Unit, £499 Mid-century Modern Parquet TV Unit, £499](https://cdn.squaremile.com/gallery_landscape_widescreen_small/6540ef5904614.webp)
Mid-century Modern Parquet TV Unit, £499.99
For information, see Fishe & Lilly