H&M Home’s fall collection is back for round two, and it’s bringing back one of my all-time favorite textures: mid-century-style fluting. While the sleek, linear lines are hardly new — you probably remember fluting from floor-to-ceiling in your parents’ or grandparents’ mid-century homes — I’ve never seen it done quite like this (bring on the H&M sale).
As the days shorten and temps drop, layering becomes essential — clothes, colors, and yes, texture. Fluting, with its nostalgic charm, is, as Lisa Lahti, head of design at Hietakari, describes, “a timeless choice with references to both classic and mid-century styles," making it the ultimate cozy living room idea for fall. H&M Home is serving up the finish across a range of materials, from warm wood and colored glass to stoneware ceramics.
The wood and glass pieces are classically charming, adding a captivating dimension to otherwise simple side tables and candle holders. But the stoneware? That’s where things get twisted — literally. It’s a swirling, whimsical take on fluting, with a look that calls to mind barber shop poles and soda fountain licorice. The result? Eye candy for your living room.
But the retro appeal doesn’t stop at fluting — this collection is brimming with easily layerable mid-century staples like thick wool throws in mustard yellow, low-slung mango wood coffee tables, and smoky marbled glass accents. Like the comforting, nostalgic warmth of a sepia filter, everything in this collection feels rich and inviting.
H&M Home's mid-century-inspired lineup starts at just $6.99. Check out my favorite pieces below.
Price: $14.99
Completely entranced by the swirling smokiness of this glass candle holder. Its warmth is decidedly mid-century, but paired with its sleek silhouette, it feels very now. Pop in your favorite candle (even a tiny tea light will do) and watch as the amber glass emits a cozy, glowing warmth.
Price: $19.99
Hopefully, you get the candy reference now — there’s a definitive child-like whimsy to the bulbous design of this vase. Purists might argue it’s not fluting at all, but I’d say it’s the next iteration of the retro texture. It’s so striking, you don’t even need flowers — a statement piece all on its own.
Price: $179
Next up, a pedestal-like side table to showcase your most prized possessions (any of the decor from this edit is a great start). But truth be told, the table itself might be the real treasure here, with its intricate fluted details carefully etched into rich, warm wood. For fall, my styling sensibilities lean toward layering textures — think thick leather weaves and boucle rugs or throw pillows. The more textures you can mix in, the better!
Price: $17.99
Everyone needs at least one (or, let’s be real, 12) reed diffusers. They’re effortlessly elegant — I always give an internal nod of approval when I spot them in someone’s home — and their lingering scent makes it far easier to set a mood than a candle. This “Sundried Linen” scent is particularly lovely, with top notes of clean cotton and apple blossom, floral middle notes, and a sultry base of vanilla, cashmere, and white musk — all housed in a fluted glass vessel, naturally.
Price: $34.99
This throw blanket screams "snuggle me" with its thick, wool construction. H&M Home really nailed the mustard yellow shade — it’s quintessentially mid-century and adds a cheerful pop of color. Casually drape it over an accent chair, sofa, or at the foot of your bed. It pairs beautifully with warm woods, like the coffee table just to the right.
Price: $419
Speaking of which — the pièce de résistance: a low-slung mango wood coffee table that can only be described as mid-century magic. Its substantial yet slightly irregular shape stands strong on its own, while the rich, warm hue makes it the perfect base for coffee table books, or better yet, the vase and candle holder from this edit. Pair it with a textured rug — think tufted wool or boucle — for the full fall-coded effect.
You can shop the entirely gorgeous H&M Home’s fall collection direct on the brand's dedicated page.
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