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Percival Lafer Brutalist Parquet Hardwood Block Relief Brazilian Cocktail Tables
By Paul Evans, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
won't find a more beautifully restored example anywhere.
These 1970's Mid-Century, Brazilian-Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Glass, Walnut
1970s MCM Cog Wheel Spinning Gear Sprocket Table and Lamp Set
Located in Madison, WI
1970s Mid-Century Modern cog wheel spinning gear sprocket table + floor side table lamp set-- 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Large Alabaster Wall Light / Sconce, Mid-Century Modern Organic Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Large 1970s Mid-Century Alabaster Wall Sconce with Sculptural Glow.
This striking large wall
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Dining Chairs in White and Chrome - Set of 5
By Design Institute America
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 5 1970s Mid Century Modern cantilever chrome and white dining chairs. This set features
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1970s Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style set of six chrome armchairs newly professionally
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Two-Seater Italian Bamboo Bench, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Art Deco; Vienna Straw; Bamboo; Outdoor; Indoor; Two Seater; Bench; 1970s; Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Straw
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1970s "Skyline" Bent Beech Lounge Chairs by Einar Hove for Hove Møbler
By Hove Möbler
Located in London, England
1970s mid century modern Norwegian "Skyline" bent Beech lounge chairs by Einar Hove for Hove Møbler
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
1970s Gesto Terra Floor Lamp in Black
Marble by Gecchelin for Skipper, Italy.
By Gruppo Skipper, Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti, Bruno Gecchelin, Joe Colombo
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
An iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Gesto Terra reversible floor/ceiling lamp by Bruno
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Chrome
1970
s MCM Hodges Mersman Oak Smoked Glass Console Sofa Table
By Mersman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1970's Mid Century Modern Hodges Mersman Oak Smoked Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
1970s Space Age Green Ceramic Pitcher by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Pitcher by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio
Discover a piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Scarpa Style Lounge Armchair Wood
Black Leather, Restored
By Carlo Scarpa, Molteni
C, Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair / Lounge Chair made of ash wood and black open
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Midcentury Brass Ribbon Curved Console Table Base by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Basel, BS
. This Minimalist, 1970s Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency table for DIA (Design Institute of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,937 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red Velvet Sectional Sofa, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
comfort.
Key Features:
1970s Mid-Century Design: A timeless vintage piece with an inviting, curved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Iron
$3,552 / item
1970s Modern Silver Plated and Heavy Engraved Crystal French Wine Cooler
By Saint Louis, Baccarat
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-century Modern gold Plated and Heavy Cristal French Wine Cooler is a statement piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Oil Painting of a Pig in Black and White, around 1974
Located in Berlin, DE
painting is a rare and captivating example of 1970s mid-century oil work—perfect for collectors drawn to
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$937 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass
Brass Pendant Lights
Located in Almelo, NL
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass & Brass Pendant Lights – Set of Six Available
A
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian 1970
s Cocktail Dry Bar in Joe Colombo Style, Italy - circa 1975
By Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage 1970s Italian Mobile Dry Bar / Cocktail Bar – Mid-Century Modern Elegance
The colour of the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase in Green Drip Glaze, Signed 1176
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
glazed finish
Signed/marked on base: “1176”
Estimated date: 1950s–1970s
Mid-century studio pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Bamboo and Vienna Straw, Circa 1970, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Art Deco; Vienna Straw; Bamboo; Outdoor; Indoor; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Straw
1974 Bruno Gecchelin Standing Floor Lamp in White
Marble for Skipper, Italy.
By Bruno Gecchelin, Gruppo Skipper, Skipper
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
An iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Mezzaluna (half-moon) extendable floor lamp by Bruno
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Chrome
Barrel-Back Swivel Club Chair w Walnut Base in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, sculptural, and inviting, this 1970s Mid-Century Modern swivel club chair embodies the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
4 B33 MART STAM CANTILEVER CHAIRS AND 1 S34 ARMCHAIR - 80s - 1980
By Mart Stam
Located in Paris, FR
Herman Miller Minvielle Minimalist Brutalism 1950s 1960s 1970s Mid Century Years 30 Architecture Prouvé
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Materials
Steel
Elmwood B40 Desk by Pierre Chapo in Black Ash, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; B40 desk; Elm; France; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern, Rustic; Postmodern; Cabinets; Black
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Marcel Breuer Wassily B3 Leather Armchairs, Fasem 1983 Edition
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Paris, FR
Paolozzi Herman Miller Minvielle Minimalist Brutalism 1950s 1960s 1970s Mid Century 1930s Architecture
Category
Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Lisse, NL
the 1970s, Mid-Century Modern Lighting.
These iconic mid-century modern lights feature thick, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
FINE PAIR OF VINTAGE GOLD LEAF PAINTED
GLASS THREE TiER ETAGERE SIDE TABLES
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of circa 1970’s Mid Century Modern / Maison Jansen Paris style Etagere side end tables
Please note
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare 1970s MCM János Lehoczky Artisan Brutalist Hand Wrought Steel Candle Holder
By Paul Evans, Károly Bieber, János Lehoczky
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist, 3 candle candelabra, hand forged by the hands of Hungarian
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
HERMES PARIS GUIDO FALESCHINI MiD CENTURY MODERN GLASS
LEATHER DINING TABLE
By Hermès, Guido Faleschini
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, super collectable Hermes Paris, Guido Faleschini Designed for Mariani circa 1970's, Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Leather, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig in Chrome and Alcantara, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi, Selig
Located in Ulm, DE
Oval Rocking Chair by Renato Zevi for Selig, Italy, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern Icon in Chrome and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Circa 1970s English Crystal Block Table Lamp
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
MCM to Modern Large Coffee Table Chrome Tube Frame w/ Sled Base
Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage 1970’s Mid-Century Modern to Modern large coffee table composed of a rectangular
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970
s Flamingo Hatching Sculpture Mid Century
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
1970's ceramic painted flaming o sculpture unsigned .
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Glass
Chrome Chandelier, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage, clear glass and chrome 6 arm chandelier from the 1970's. Good original condition. Bulbs: 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pendant, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Germany
- made of metal
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pendant, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Germany
- made of plastic
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Chandelier, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in german
- made of metal, glass
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Chandelier, 1970´s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of metal, glass and wood
Original condition
Re-polished
US wiring copatible
5x60w, e27 or e26 Bulb.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Chandelier, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully functional
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-century Glass Pendant, 1970
s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage glass pendant with golden detail in the middle. Good vintage condition. Bulbs: 1 x E25-E27.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Long Chandelier, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Long vintage three arm chandelier. Original wiring, fully functional.
Bulbs: 3 x E27 or E26.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Antwerp, BE
specific one preferred.
Period: 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: Jonathan De Pas, Donato
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970
s John Petersen Mid Century Lucite Sculpture
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Thick Lucite slabbed into a cube held together by large screws and wing nuts giving the piece an industrial puzzle look . Created by artist , sculpture , designer and architect John ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two midcentury modern armchairs. New upholstery. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Wall Lamp, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wall or ceiling lamp made of clear glass and white metal base. Rewired: 1x E25-E27 bulb. US wiring compatible.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Round Wall Mirror, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Round wall mirror with plastic rim at the bottom part from the 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Seven-Piece Modular Seating Set by Loschi
Malavasi, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
. Recognizable 1970s Mid-century Italian design. Intricate woven upholstery.
Produced in Italy in the 1970s by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Mid Century Wood and Glass Chandelier, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage six-arm wooden chandelier from the 1970's. Made in former Czechoslovakia.
Original wiring
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lion in Frost Travertine Marble
Glass Swivel Top Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lion in Frost
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1970's Mid-Century Modern Travertine Marble & Glass Coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
$2,560 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Design Travertine Coffee Table, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: good
Period: 1970’s.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Doll, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of ffabric, plastic
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs, Czechoslovakia 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two vintage armchairs.
Made of wood and fabric.
Good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Chrome
Plastic Floor Lamp, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage chrome, metal and plastic floor lamp. Good original condition with some signs of age.
2 x E25-E27 bulbs.
US plug adapter included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Flower Stand, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chandelier/ Napako, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully fucntional
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Floor Lamp, 1970
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, glass
- Re-polished
- Fully fucntional
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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1970s Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970s mid century for your home. A 1970s mid century — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 60548 variations of the antique or vintage 1970s mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970s mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each 1970s mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, De Sede and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful 1970s mid century that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1970s Mid Century?
A 1970s mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,366, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $475,000.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1970s Mid Century
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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