Sharp lines, sweeping curves and beautiful materials make these stunning residences some of the most sought-after on the property market. We've found the coolest, most inspiring mid-century modern homes for sale around the world, each highlighting why today’s homeowner can't help but fall in love with this iconic architectural style. Click or scroll on to take a look at what's up for grabs...

On the market with Sotheby's International Realty for a snip at £210,00 ($264k), this classic mid-century modern home is highly affordable. Located in Greenwood Terrace, a coveted neighbourhood in Dallas, Texas, the retro pad was constructed in 1959 and today boasts the perfect blend of old and new.

Spread across 1,928 square feet, the single-storey home features a flexible floorplan, with plenty of spaces for entertaining and relaxing. There’s a slate entranceway, a sunken living room and a large eat-in kitchen and a dining room, as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Key mid-century details include the home’s original brick flooring, rare river rock walls, corner wood-burning fireplaces, textured ceilings and huge picture windows that look out onto the spacious backyard.

The kitchen is linked to the dining room, which offers French doors that open up to the home’s exterior patio and leafy backyard. There’s also a two-car garage, and the property recently received a new roof, new windows and electrics, meaning it’s move-in ready! 

Are you seeking a historic and characterful fixer-upper with plenty of promise? If so, this unusual bungalow in the German city of Husum could well be for you. On the market with Engel & Völkers for just shy of €450,000 or £418,000 ($520k), this pad is just waiting to be shown some love.

The modest home offers 1,668 square feet of living space across a single floor. Inside, there are open-plan rooms for a free-flowing layout, including a lounge, dining area, kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Of course, being a mid-century modern home, every room offers vintage fixtures, including a rather old-fashioned kitchen. Key vintage design details include chunky glass block walls, floral window valances and a colour palette of brown, mustard and cream. Clearly, some work would be needed to bring this historic home up to scratch.

There are some plus points, though. The pad offers cool vintage radiators, original oversized windows and even the odd bit of parquet flooring. There's also a sizable backyard – 9,138 square feet, to be exact – that's just crying out to be transformed into a more beautiful and practical space for unwinding. 

Known as House C, this amazing treehouse-like property is certainly unique. It lies in the city of Tongeren, Belgium, on a lush, 5,995-square-foot plot. From the front, the home is nothing more than a block of wood with a carefully concealed door, but from the rear you can take in the true scale and beauty of this mid-century wonder.

Listed with Hillewaere Vastgoed Hasselt for €569,000 or £478,200 ($599k), it's also surprisingly affordable, considering its size and wow-factor interior. The property was constructed in 1965 and encompasses 3,067 square feet across two floors. It was designed by architect Marcel Raymaekers, in collaboration with sculptor and blacksmith Raf Verjans, resulting in jaw-dropping spaces filled with bespoke built-ins and original design details.

The house is situated against a medieval fortification and was largely built from sustainable materials, notably wood, some of which has been left exposed inside. Other artistic touches include the stained-glass elements found in the entrance hall, porthole windows, beautiful parquet floors and the historic iron stove that decorates a wall in the lounge.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home also offers an open concept floorplan, with cosy corners and large expanses of living space. There’s a living room, a dining zone and a chef’s kitchen. From its rustic brick walls to its gorgeous timber ceilings and original tiled floors, there's so much to love about this one-of-a-kind home.

If you're seeking a rural home with plenty of architectural personality, then how about Orrock? This charming mid-century home lies minutes away from the long sandy beaches at Balmedie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and boasts nothing but rolling fields and fresh air for miles around.

Defined by its striking butterfly roof, the 2,100-square-foot home offers a front balcony that leads into a hallway, which flows into a living room, kitchen and dining space, each one with bags of character. The lounge is perhaps the home's most amazing space, thanks to its eye-catching open fireplace and marble hearth. The room's built-in shelving, vintage glassware and slate floor add to its charms.

In fact, every room is filled to the rafters with amazing vintage elements, such as full-height fireplaces, rough stone walls, original built-ins that act as room dividers, expanses of glass, timber-clad ceilings and, of course, plenty of Formica surfaces. We just adore the retro kitchen, with its old school green cabinets, brick walls and vintage jelly moulds.

There are four beautifully proportioned bedrooms, too, and how could we forget the vintage bathroom? This amazing space seems frozen in time and features a mosaic floor, green tiles and a bright pink suite – which, by the way, is totally back on trend! There's also a garage, laundry room and workshop, all of which could be converted into usable living space. For sale with The Modern House, this historic gem could soon be yours.

This gorgeous home exemplifies the mid-century modern movement that swept California in the '50s and '60s, when architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Charles and Ray Eames were all the rage. The pad is nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, where some of the state's most iconic mid-century homes can still be found. 

Listed with Sotheby's International Realty for £1.5 million ($1.9m), the time warp home boasts plenty of wild interior décor and furnishings, making it one of the most unique homes we've ever seen. Spread across 1,986 square feet, the front door opens into a light-filled atrium that flows into an open-plan living area, with a lounge, dining space and kitchen.

Built by the Alexander Construction Company in 1960, the home is ready for 21st-century living, thanks to a recent refurbishment that has protected the home’s history while enhancing its glorious period features. These include vaulted ceilings, brass wall sconces, retro light fixtures, built-in fireplaces, bespoke tiling and plenty of glass.

Of course, the home was built around the backyard – perfect for making the most of the Californian sunshine. There's a vintage firepit, a swimming pool, numerous dining areas and sunbathing patios, as well as an outdoor kitchen for cooking up a storm. The property is also eco-friendly and powered by solar, with plenty of smart home technology built in. There's even a detached two-bedroom guest house in the garden, which could be leased out.

Another stunning Californian option is this mid-century gem. Situated in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, not far from the city of Santa Rosa and the area's glorious wineries, this historic home has space, style and scenery on its side. Available via Sotheby's International Realty, it could be yours for £1.6 million ($2m).

The house was finished in 1963 but recently received a makeover, which was sympathetically curated by a well-known designer. Still, the 2,386-square-foot residence is overflowing with mid-century modern magic, including raw stone fireplaces, vaulted beamed ceilings, wall-to-wall glass, hardwood floors and quirky built-ins.

The home's front doors open into a light-filled foyer, which effortlessly leads through to an open-plan living area, complete with a lounge, dining zone and kitchen. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a large bonus room and a detached studio that’s crying out to be turned into a dreamy holiday home – and since the home is located in the heart of Wine Country, with downtown Glen Ellen just down the road and San Francisco less than an hour away, we’re sure there'll be plenty of takers.

The master suite is a tranquil oasis, with a soaring ceiling, endless glass and an ensuite. It also opens out to a beautiful backyard, where you’ll find an oak-studded one-acre parcel with mature landscaping, stone patios, a potting shed, a hot tub and ample room for a pool. That asking price isn't sounding so bad now, is it?

As unusual as it is beautiful, this property can be found on a manicured lot in the Fairy Hills area of Ivanhoe, a suburb of Melbourne. Considered an iconic piece of Australian mid-century architecture, the home blends rustic detailing with luxurious interior design, resulting in a total show-stopper.

While the outside of the home offers a white-washed mud-brick façade, a flat roofline and structural support columns, the interior is light-filled, modern and overflowing with period details – think exposed brick walls, reclaimed timber elements, oversized windows and vaulted beamed ceilings. 

Across the home's spacious floorplan you'll find a living room, a dining room with an open fireplace, a central kitchen with a stone island and a walk-in pantry that seamlessly extends onto an outdoor terrace. In fact, there are numerous areas where the home opens onto the garden, allowing the new owner to make the most of Australia's enviable climate.

There are also four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The grand master suite is located at the front of the house and comes complete with a walk-in closet, a sleek ensuite and plush carpets. There’s also a wine cellar and a purpose-built home office. Modern additions include the home’s passive slab heating and split system cooling. With a starting price of AUD$3.2 million, or £1.8 million ($2.3m), this dreamy residence could be within your reach.

Highlighting just how pricey the property market is in London, UK, this single-storey bungalow is for sale for a cool £2.2 million ($2.7m), despite the fact it covers just 2,121 square feet. That means this pad costs a staggering £1,037 ($1.3k) per square foot! Yet aside from being located in one of the most expensive cities in the world, there is another reason why this mid-century home is priced so high.

Located in a picturesque district in southwest London, the property was built in 1955 to a design by renowned architect, Leslie Gooday OBE, and amazingly, it remains largely in its original condition. As well as a leafy 0.33-acre garden (which is rare in London), the home was laid out to suit a growing family. Four bedrooms lie at one side of the house, while a large entrance hall, expansive living room and kitchen lie at the other, allowing for extra privacy.

Every room is one-of-a-kind and offers bespoke mid-century touches, including mono-pitched ceilings, exposed brick walls, extensive glazing, statement wallpapers and antique furnishings. There's also a classic material palette of wood, copper, cork and glass. We think the colourful kitchen might just be the home's best room – just look at those tiles! 

The master suite comes equipped with its own kitchen, so it could easily be rented out as a holiday home. Plus, there's a separate studio and a garage, both of which could be converted into extra living spaces.

This mesmerising waterfront bungalow has style and stunning scenery in abundance. Located in the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville in historic Montréal, Quebec, the gorgeous Canadian home dates back to 1962 and was inspired by the classic mid-century architecture of California. It was designed and built by renowned local architect Jacques Vincent, and has won numerous awards for its exemplary design, fine craftsmanship and luxurious extras. 

Inside, you’ll find a large, open-plan foyer, a Great Room with a 14-foot ceiling, a gourmet kitchen with concrete countertops and a circular skylight, a lounge and a dining room. You might also be able to spot the home's pièce de résistance – a huge, climate-controlled indoor heated pool that sits at the centre of the house. Its sliding doors open fully to create the illusion of outdoor swimming. There’s even a luxurious basement with a tiki bar, pool table and fitness room.

Every room exudes mid-century style. From pine ceilings, slate floors and exposed structural beams to river stone fireplaces with copper hoods, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom murals, this home has so much personality. There are four bathrooms and five bedrooms, but the master suite has to be the finest. Overlooking the water outside, it has its own private terrace, a walk-in closet, a slate wall, a cream shag pile carpet and an ensuite with heated floors and an open shower.

Outside there's plenty to love, too. The new owner will be able to soak up the sun on their patio, taking in dreamy river views, thanks to the home's 100 feet of private waterfront. There's also a sizable lawn on the half-acre plot. Despite all this, the retreat actually has a fairly decent asking price. If you've got just under CAD$5 million or £3.1 million ($3.8m) in the bank, then what are you waiting for? Sotheby's International Realty has all the details you need.

A truly exceptional example of mid-century modern architecture, this luxurious single-storey dwelling lies in the exclusive Trousdale Estates neighbourhood of Beverly Hills, California, a place that Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra both once called home. While the exterior boasts a curving frame, crescent-shaped roofline, mirrored elements and timber-panelled walls, the interior has plenty more surprises in store.

Originally built in 1958, the pad was designed by noted mid-century architect Robert L. Earl, although it was extensively remodelled in 2017. Luckily, though, the previous owner has been careful to retain the home's unique details and historical touches. In fact, everywhere you look you'll spot weird and wonderful décor, eye-catching artworks and stunning architectural additions. 

Known as The Dabney Oasis, the house spans 6,200 square feet and has five bedrooms, all eclectically styled. The master suite is a true oasis, thanks to its metallic colour palette and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open up fully to connect the space with the pool outside. Imagine sleeping under the stars and waking up to sweeping vistas of the city.

Outside, there’s a zen garden, a motor court filled with Bonsai trees, a wraparound koi river, a swimming pool with a built-in firepit and, of course, jaw-dropping views of the city and the Pacific Ocean. Yet such luxury doesn't come cheap. On the market with Williams & Williams Estates Group for a cool £30.2 million ($38m), this historic home is quite unlike any we've seen before.

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