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Modern Bedroom Furniture
Authentic modern bedroom furniture reached the peak of its popularity in the midcentury. In the post-war period of the mid-1900s, many families were drawn to the suburbs, into large but affordable homes that, because of their size, demanded easy, cost-effective furnishings. Midcentury modern furniture designers responded to this demand with collections of ultra-functional, design-forward furniture made of affordable, mass-producible materials like plywood, aluminum, and plastic.
This midcentury period also beckoned a new era of leisure, which saw a rise in home entertaining. As a result, midcentury homes were fully furnished and outfitted for guests, with guest bedrooms and bathrooms that were as cozy and well decorated as the home’s primary bedrooms and bathrooms. It was then that matching modern bedroom furniture sets saw their moment in the limelight. Designed with matching pieces including a bed frame, nightstands, a dresser, and other pieces of modern bedroom furniture, midcentury modern bedroom furniture sets allowed homeowners to quickly and easily furnish an entire guest bedroom, without sacrificing quality or utility.
Shop modern bedroom furniture, modern bedding sets, and modern bathroom accessories at Design Within Reach to curate a timeless bedroom and bathroom inspired by the aspirational homes of the midcentury. Add touches of practical modern luxury with high-quality bedding, bath linens, and bathroom accessories sets.
Modern Bed & Bath
Bedroom Furniture
Modern bed frames, end tables, and bedroom storage pieces at Design Within Reach offer an authentic look at furniture design history, spanning styles such as midcentury modern, minimalism, and more. Discover iconic designer bed frames and modern bedroom dressers by celebrated midcentury designers including George Nelson, Nils Strinning, and Charles and Ray Eames. Characterized by its beautiful functionality, midcentury modern bedroom furniture from Design Within Reach can transform your bedroom – and help you get a good night’s sleep.
Bedding & Pillows
At Design Within Reach, browse bed linens, pillows, and throw blankets to complement your midcentury modern bedroom furniture. Start with a slim, adaptive Sonno Mattress, an Italian foam mattress designed specifically for a modern bedroom. Next, shop sheet sets and shams. From flat to fitted, 100% long-staple cotton to 100% Belgian-washed linen, sateen to percale, Design Within Reach has the high-quality bedding you need to sleep soundly. For warmth, cover a plush duvet insert with a textured duvet cover and layer with luxurious throws.
Bath
Don’t forget to approach your bathroom with the same thoughtful care you afford your bedroom. At Design Within Reach, explore a range of modern bathroom accessories that can help you curate a functional and well-designed modern bathroom. From the small things – a soap dish, a toilet brush, a toothbrush holder, and a shower caddy – to the absolute essentials – a set of towels, a bathmat, a shower curtain – choose pieces that will not only serve your bathroom needs, but also contribute to a cohesive design aesthetic.