Our Team’s Top Mid-Century Furniture Picks This EOFY
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in Mid-Century Modern furniture, our EOFY furniture sale is a great place to start. With so many quality pieces to choose from, we asked our showroom team to narrow it down and share the designs they genuinely love, recommend often, and would choose for their own homes.
From solid timber dining tables and statement armchairs to functional storage designed for everyday living, these picks reflect the furniture our team keeps coming back to for their comfort, quality, and timeless appeal.
Here are our standout EOFY furniture picks.
Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair with Ottoman
Hannah. Showroom Manager, Cremorne, Sydney
Hannah chooses the Reading Chair and Ottoman in Birch with Tan Leather, a beloved staple in standout within our Mid-Century armchair collection for over 15 years.
The Reading Chair is a timeless addition to relaxed living areas that call for a dedicated place to unwind. The contrast between its solid timber frame and soft leather cushioning creates support and comfort without adding visual weight to a room, effortlessly balancing softness and structure. Its scale is intentionally restrained, allowing it to sit comfortably in apartments or spacious secondary seating zones where furniture needs to be functional without dominating the layout.
Hannah was drawn to how the Reading Chair and Ottoman naturally fits into smaller living environments, especially in spaces that need one defined spot for reading or unwinding. The leather finish is also a key advantage for her, offering a practical surface that holds up well over time while maintaining a refined look.
Styling Tips: Hannah pairs the Reading Chair with the Forma Side Table in Elm, a soft wool throw, and simple lighting to create a relaxed corner that feels layered without being overdone. The combination of timber, leather, and natural textiles works beautifully within Mid-Century inspired interiors.
Why we love it: A Solid birch frame and leather upholstery with compact proportions that support everyday use in smaller living spaces while maintaining a refined Mid-Century Modern feel.
Arna 01 Solid Oak Bar Stool
Angela. Showroom Manager, Noosa, Sunshine Coast
Angela believes the kitchen is where the home really comes to life, so seating around it needs to do more than just fill a space. She chooses the Arna 01 Bar Stool because it balances durability, comfort, and everyday practicality in the most used area of the home.
A core favourite within our solid timber bar stool collection, the Arna 01 Bar Stool is designed for contemporary kitchen and breakfast bar settings where material quality and functionality are equally important. The structured solid oak frame gives it strength and stability, while the Camel full-grain leather seat softens the overall look and brings subtle warmth into the kitchen.
Angela appreciates how easily it settles into both busy family kitchens and open-plan layouts where seating is constantly in use and needs to feel reliable throughout the day. The elevated seat height and open form also help it sit naturally alongside kitchen islands, keeping the space feeling connected rather than crowded.
Styling Tips: Angela pairs the Arna 01 Bar Stool with natural stone or timber benchtops to enhance the organic material palette and create a cohesive kitchen environment.
Why we love it: Solid oak construction, ergonomic design, and timeless Camel-toned leather upholstery means the Arna 01 is suited to both modern kitchens and breakfast bar living.
Arna High Back Lounge Chair in Rust
Molly. Assistant Manager, Fitzroy, Melbourne
Molly loves the Arna High Back Lounge Chair in Rust. The high-back form gives it a sculptural quality that anchors a room without feeling heavy, while the rust upholstery adds depth and warmth to contemporary living spaces.
What stood out to Molly was how the Arna feels both supportive and relaxed at the same time, making it suitable for everyday use rather than just occasional seating.
Styling Tips: Molly pairs the Arna High Back Lounge Chair with the matching Arna Footstool in Rust and a simple floor lamp to create a dedicated corner that sits naturally within a Mid-Century styled home. She loves enhancing the Mid-Century Modern feel by, leaning into subtle retro influences through timber tones, clean lines, and vintage-inspired texture layering.
Why we love it: Sculptural high-back armchair design, supportive form, and rust upholstery that adds depth and character to contemporary living room spaces.
Hamar Walnut Hallway Coat Stand
Karen. Showroom Manager, Fortitude Valley & Milton, Brisbane
Walking through the door and having a sense of order immediately changes how a home feels, which is why Karen chooses to the Hamar Coat Stand in Walnut. She loves how it transforms the entryway into a welcoming space while adding organisation and sculptural presence.
Designed for high-use areas, the Hamar Coat Stand it provides practical storage for coats and bags while reducing clutter. The vertical walnut timber introduces sculptural presence and helps even compact entries feel more intentional.
Karen is drawn to how it elevates an often overlooked part of the home without overwhelming it.
Styling Tips: Besides inevitable coats and bags, Karen suggests styling the Hamar Coat Stand with a soft Marimekko Wool Throw for texture and seasonal warmth, the Forma Wall Mirror, and the Forest Bench nearby to enhance light and space in an entryway that’s simultaneously welcoming and practical.
Why we love it: A Sculptural vertical timber coat stand combines functional storage with height and design presence for modern entryways.
Arke Solid Oak Dining Table
Kelly. Showroom Manager, Braddon, Canberra
Kelly gravitates towards furniture with a simple, refined aesthetic, making the Arke Dining Table an easy choice. The Arke Dining Table is crafted from solid oak with unique natural timber grain, effortlessly adding warmth to any dining space.
Kelly’s favourite feature is the sculpturally arched base, which adds understated architectural presence while keeping the design open and light. Its versatile shape and solid oak craftsmanship allow it to pair effortlessly with a diverse range of timber dining chairs and benches, as well as adapts easily to everyday meals and larger gatherings alike.
Styling Tips: Kelly prefers to keep styling simple, with a ceramic vase and natural foliage that allow the timber and form to remain the focus. She pairs it with the Forest 03 Dining Chair in Cognac Full Grain Leather.
Why we love it: A Solid oak dining table with sculptural arched base, flexible seating arrangements, and strong natural timber character suited to Mid-Century inspired interiors.
Mid-Century Modern Furniture & Styling Services for Every Room
The pieces our team gravitate towards all share the same qualities: timeless design, durable materials and functionality suited to everyday living. But creating a home that feels cohesive and comfortable is often about more than choosing individual furniture pieces. It’s about understanding how everything works together within your space, from layout and scale through to texture, tone and practicality over time.
That’s where our styling services can help.
Whether you’re furnishing a new home or refreshing a single room, our experienced showroom stylists work closely with you to create interiors that feel personal, functional and easy to live in. Our styling approach is rooted in Mid-Century Modern design and Scandinavian simplicity that balances form with function, while tailoring each space to the way you live. From selecting furniture and material pairings to styling advice and spatial planning, our team is here to make the process feel effortless and enjoyable.
While these EOFY our staff picks highlight a handful of favourites, our wider collection extends across living, dining, and office and storage furniture. Our styling services are here to help you select the perfect pieces to help you create a space that feels warm, practical, and truly yours.
Shop Mid-Century Modern Furniture in the EOFY Sale
This End o Financial Year, our showroom team’s favourites are just the beginning. Across our collection, you’ll find Mid-Century Modern furniture designed for everyday living, from statement sofas and solid timber dining tables, to functional storage, office furniture, and timeless armchairs made to grow with your home over time.
We’re opening our doors a little wider this EOFY because we know how important it is to live in a space that truly feels like home. Visit our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Noosa, and Canberra to experience the collection in person, explore materials and finishes, and speak with our team for styling advice and product guidance, or browse the full range online at The Modern.
From the team at The Modern, we hope this EOFY brings you one step closer to creating a space you love.
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