Mid-century modern architecture, typically defined by the era between 1945 and 1969, is characterized by a “less is more” philosophy that emphasizes clean lines, organic curves, and an uncompromising connection to nature. These homes are celebrated for their open-concept floor plans, post-and-beam construction, and expansive walls of glass that dissolve the boundaries between the interior sanctuary and the outdoors.
Here are some highlights in our current inventory:
23 Crossbar Road, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
$1,999,000 | 3,122 Sqft
This 1963 Harry Wenning masterpiece is a rare “Pearl-Gold” certified home that harmonizes vintage aesthetics with futuristic sustainability, featuring geothermal heating and solar power. The interior boasts a custom Kerf kitchen and a reimagined primary suite complete with a Japanese soaking tub, all framed by signature floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
431 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT
$15,000/MO | 3,886 Sqft
Known as the “Tatum House,” this Hugh Smallen design is a premier example of Bauhaus-inspired modernism, recently updated to include a luxury spa and a professional-grade outdoor kitchen. The residence is a study in minimalist elegance, utilizing expansive window walls to turn the two-acre Silvermine landscape into a living work of art.
4800 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT
$15,000,000 | 9,129 Sqft
Once the private retreat of legendary composer Richard Rodgers, this massive 38-acre estate features distinct wings that radiate from a central glass-walled core. The compound is designed for high-level entertaining, offering a hidden screening room, a Moroccan-style lounge, and a full-scale athletic center with a pool and paddle tennis court. Enclosed behind a stone wall and surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve, this is a uniquely private haven.
15 Finney Farm Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
$3,650,000 | 2,118 Sqft
The “Volner House,” designed in 1951 by H. Seymour Howard Jr., sits high above the Hudson River, offering breathtaking western sunset views over multiple bays. This meticulously restored gem features warm birch paneling and custom built-ins throughout, seamlessly integrated with a modern smart-home system and a stylish detached guest house.
41 Watrous Point Road, Old Saybrook, CT
$4,250,000 | 5,536 Sqft
Perched on a private 2.7-acre peninsula, this sprawling riverfront estate commands 875 feet of water frontage and includes two private docks for the ultimate maritime lifestyle. The home’s single-level layout is anchored by five cozy fireplaces and a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, making it as functional for large-scale hosting as it is for quiet waterfront relaxation.
