Though we often think of sleek lines and minimalist design as something popular in the Mid-Century or 1950s era, there were a number of design styles that came before that time that were stylish Click the images below for bigger versions:

We show you plenty of great examples of Mid-Century Modern furniture, interiors and architecture here on the Swank Lighting blog, but something we often don't pay a lot of attention to is color.Click the images below for bigger versions:

This hasn't been the first time we've spoken about mirrors before on the Swank Lighting blog, and it likely won't be the last! Mirrors are an integral part of any style room's decor.Click the images below for bigger versions:

You often hear the phrase “they don’t make them like they used to…” applied to many items, like cars, appliances, and yes, even home furnishings.Click the images below for bigger versions:

We've covered in one of our weekly "Flickr Features" posts the concept of weird and unusual table lamps beforeClick the images below for bigger versions:

Never underestimate the incredible power of a solid, brightly-colored hanging pendant light in an interior space.Click the images below for bigger versions:

If you've caught a few of these weekly 5 favorite 1stdibs items round-ups before, you know sometimes we like to combine our picks according to a gorgeous color.Click the images below for bigger versions:

When most people think of modernism, images of Mid-Century design from the 1950s and 1960s are often conjured up in the mind. Modernism started much earlier than those decades, though.Click the images below for bigger versions:

Perhaps one of the most underestimated pieces of furniture in a space is the shelf. Ridiculously useful, the shelf can hold books, accessories, art or a delightful arrangement of all three.Click the images below for bigger versions:

We've been explored color lately on the Swank Lighting blog here, showing you the dynamic effects of shades of whites aClick the images below for bigger versions: