The most elegant mid-century modern homes you can buy for under $1 million

Thanks to the lasting pop culture effect of "Mad Men," mid-century modern homes are having a moment.

Typically built between 1945 and the mid '70s, these homes are characterized by their sharp geometric lines, oversize glass windows and sliding doors, spacious floor plans, and unity with nature. Architect Frank Llyod Wright heavily influenced the genre with his prairie-style homes.

The mid-century modern aesthete, with its large living spaces inside and out, complemented the post-World War II lifestyle, which focused on spending time at home with family.

Keep scrolling for an inside look at five mid-century modern homes you can buy for under $1 million. 

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Built in 1959, 407 E. Aepli Drive in Tempe, Arizona is on the market for $450,000.

The 2,323-square-foot home boasts spacious living areas and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which are typical of mid-century modern homes.

Open birch wood cabinets splashed with color give the kitchen a contemporary feel.

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