FACTS ABOUT MODERN VS. CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN

Modern and contemporary styles are two different styles, but has similar looks. They both have clean lines and a sleek appearance. They share the same minimalist-type shapes. They are different because they are from two different time periods. Modern furniture designs came out in the 1920's and 1930's, while contemporary furniture began in the 1970's. Another difference between the two is that contemporary design has a level of warmth, simplicity, and comfort. Modern design is more futuristic. One way they are alike is that they both blend in with now a days decorating needs. They are both made with space-saving pieces of furniture. Modern and contemporary designs has similar features with different views in design.

Modern furniture designs uses non-traditional materials like molded plywood and steel. It uses materials such as fiberglass, cast aluminum, and acrylics. The furniture is usually low to the ground with straight clean lines. Modern furniture typically does not have any curves. Modern furniture designs uses neutral colors to paint, decorate, and furnish a room. When designing a room with modern furniture accessories, use large pieces to keep the room organized. Modern designs also use chrome and glass to give a room a distinctive look. Modern design rooms will use stone, marble, and granite to give a space the natural clean appearance.

Contemporary furniture uses traditional styles, but also isn't a certain one style. Contemporary furniture designs uses industrial type materials like wood and metal. It also uses some modern style type materials like chrome and glass. The furniture is usually very simplistic. It also uses different shapes. It will usually have 90 degree angles, curves, and straight lines. Vibrant colors are used to enhance a space. It usually doesn't incorporate patterns, decorations, or textures at all. Contemporary furniture is typically plain and smooth with flat designs. It will mix glass, chrome, and metal to create a table top and chairs, or any other type of furniture. In contemporary style furniture it is very common to see shiny surfaces.

Modern style came around the year of WW2 and the students who went to the Bauhaus school in Germany, created the ideas and designs of what we all now know, as modern design. Modern designs are well known for being clean and simple lines. Contemporary furniture is now known as the 20th century designs. It also originated from Scandinavia and was popularized by the Danish. Contemporary designs can be classified as different styles and types.

All together, modern and contemporary furniture have similar appearances by the style and materials that they are made from, but they are different because they have their own history of how they become popular and why they are different.