Greet summer in mid mod style with these retro finds for poolside season. Whether your backyard has a pool or not—or even if you don’t have a backyard—these retro and retro inspired finds can get you ready for a summer of soaking in some sun!
These stylish chairs let you have it both ways: you can lounge in the sun and cool off in the pool at the same time! The chairs boast an MCM profile and are designed to fill with water so that the chair will stay in place rather than float.
This vintage style umbrella with fringe is an irresistible centerpiece for a season of retro poolside (or beach) lounging and dining.
Here’s to brighter days ahead! What would a retro poolside summer be without some classic retro cocktails? These vintage pastel collins glasses are just too cheery to resist.
I find food tastes better when you’re outside in comfortable weather and enjoying good company. But don’t take my word for it! Enjoy hosting without fussing about breaking your plates with these durable indoor-outdoor plates. Available in several colors such as turquoise for mixing and matching, this dinnerware is perfect for pool parties or outdoor dining.
Bring a touch of mid mod to your patio or outdoor living area, or your porch, or bring a touch of the summer sun inside. Wherever you put it, the retro bullet planter in sunny yellow is a solid and summer MCM choice!
Crazy about Bitossi? (If you don’t know what Bitossi means, read here. We won’t tell.) This lively green flower pot from the 1960s bears a fun Zingo pattern designed by Aldo Londi.
Love color and sunshine and cocktails? Celebrate and share the joy this poolside season with these eye-catching glasses in a spectrum of shades.
What better way to extend designer MCM style outside than with an MCM birdhouse? This feeder has a sculptural and quintessentially MCM silhouette to it and will bring immediate sunshiny MCM charm to your backyard!
Going to the beach or sunbathing or lying by the pool is already a fun activity, but a fun retro-style beach towel is the cocktail umbrella in the cocktail. We love the retro look of this sun art beach towel with its fun colors and good vibes.
Enjoy warm summer nights outside as long as possible, and let this portable table lamp extend the time you can spend poolside.
Ready to get planning for enjoying a fabulous summer in Mid Mod style? Find inspo and tips for MCM exteriors with our latest Exteriors and Landscape special issue! Find print and digital editions here to get your copy. Or peruse some our favorite pools and backyards!
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