theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/29/the-rise-and-fall-of-mid-century-modern-how-millennials-fell-out-of-love-with-their-favourite-look The rise and fall of mid-century modern: how millennials fell out of love with their favourite look
Mid-century modern furniture, once a favourite of millennials, is losing appeal among younger buyers who prefer eclectic, mismatched interiors. Dealers and designers cite rising prices, mass-market imitations and a wish to avoid identikit homes, while defending the original designs' quality.