What was coined in 1984 as "Mid-Century modern" by writer and art historian Cara Greenberg is now a key word used by the furniture design industry. It denotes functionality, elegance, and simplicity, with modern-day designers ditching the age-old and traditional "only wood and marble" furniture. They are open to experimenting with materials like metal, glass, vinyl, and plywood, and combining it with wood to create newer versions of furniture.
