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Vintage wooden armchairs, 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of vintage armchairs in wood with seating cushions reupholstered with a fabric by Missoni.
Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$14,834 / set
Walnut bar cart, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a mid-century bar cart displaying the iconic design aesthetics from the 70s. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nutwood
Murano glass bowl in pink with bubble decoration, 1960/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano glass bowl in pink with controlled bubble decoration (bullicante technique).
Date: 1960s/70s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
60s 70s teak sideboard cabinet Rego Mobile Danish Modern Design
By Rego
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard cabinet Rego Mobile Danish Modern Design
Object: sideboard
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s German Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp Black Barbieri
Marianelli Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Tronconi
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare table lamp produced in Italy in the 1960/70s. Barbieri & Marianelli for Tronconi. Structure in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass
Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
60s 70s Teak Mirror Mirror Wall Mirror Danish Modern Design, Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Teak mirror mirror wall mirror Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s
Object: wall mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Teak
Murano, Italy. Large millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large slender-necked millefiori art glass vase.
1960s/70s.
Perfect condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large 70s Solid Brass Mid Century Modern Sculptural Door Knocker
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large, Focal, Mid Century Modern, Solid Brass, Sculptural Door Knocker
Elegant lines. Undulating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Cityscape Painting Pencil on Board Framed France Mid-Century Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Framed French Cityscape Pencil painting on board made in circa 1970s.
Depicting a French City Scene.
Framed in brown Wood.
In all original pristine condition with some wear as docume...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Set of 2 sculptural brass table lamps – Italy, 1960s/70s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of brass table made in Italy during the 1960s–1970s. Each lamp features a sculptural polished brass base with a refined, twisting design and a light fabric lampshade tha...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of 70
s Ceramic Table Lamps Attributed To Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A pair of large glazed pink patinated table lamps attributed to Tommaso Barbi, Italy c.1970's
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Trolley Bar in Brass and Steel 70
s style Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
Liquor bottle trolley in brass and steel, smoked glass shelves italian production mid seventies, in Romeo Rega style.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal, 1960s-70s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal,
1960s-70s
The rare small leather model of a tortoise shows
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather
Italian c.70
s table lamp in Murano blue glass by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian c.70's with a gold specks, ribbed blue Seguso glass and brass table lamp for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Dining Chairs by Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi Milano, Italy 70s
By Pozzi
Verga, Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Argelato, BO
Elegant set of 4 chairs in black lacquered wood and Vienna straw seat designed by the famous Italian designer Pierluigi Molinari for Verga, 1970s
They are comfortable, refined chair...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Massive Sculpural Vase , decorative in "Sommerso" blue murano glass 70
s signed
By Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societá Anonima
Located in Milano, IT
pieces, decorative objects and furniture items. Check our other listings,
Spinzi Milano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$656 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 70s Daniel Gluck Brutalist Maze Coffee Table MCM Retro 80s Postmodern
By Daniel Gluck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
functional furniture and captivating art.
Color: Dark Bronze
Measurements:
Length: 60"
Width: 30"
Height
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
1960/70
s Poster Paquebot France Promotion for the Transatlantic Liner France
Located in Ulm, DE
Poster Paquebot France
The transatlantic liner France was in service 1960-1979 among others on the North Atlantic route between Le Havre and New York.
Professionally framed
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
60s 70s teak sideboard highboard model Fredericia Danish Modern Design
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard highboard model Fredericia Danish Modern Design
Object: sideboard
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand. Unique ceramic vase. 1960/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
glaze.
1960/70s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x 4.5 cm.
Hertha Bengtson is one
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Serving Trolley 70s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Serving Trolley 1970s
Trolley with Smoked glass/wood handle/gold finish/beautiful patina.
Crafted by Italian design and also manufacturer (detailed).
Upper surface height is 64,50...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
bay keramik 1960
s 70
s vintage VASE red yellow black lava pattern model 67 30
By Bay Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
A fantastic vintage West German vase made by Bay Keramik in the 1960's to early 1970's. Intense red
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70
s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
furniture. Their designs often feature solid oak construction with characteristic spindle backs and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Gallotti
Radice Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Crystal Pendant, 70s
By Galotti
Radice
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This mid-century modern style ceiling lamp dates back to the 1970s and was produced in Italy by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bamboo floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi - Murano - Italy - 70’s
By Vistosi
Located in Padova, IT
Particularly active during the 1960s and 1970s under the direction of Luciano Vistosi, the Italian glass manufacturer Vistosi is famous for its collaborations with cutting-edge Itali...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Danish Rya Rug Orange-Mustard-Brown 70
s / Modernist scandinavian pop art
Located in Seaford, GB
-century modern appeal. This rug, likely crafted in the 1960s or 70s, captures that spirit of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of 2 Cross armchairs by Marcello Cuneo for Arflex 70
s, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo, Arflex
Located in Padova, IT
Very good condition, with small and inevitable signs of time and use (the brown fabric is a little worn in the corners of the upper backrest)
The seat was born from a very simple id...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
60s 70s Teak Dining Table Dining Table Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak dining table Dining Table Danish Modern Design Denmark 60s 70s
Object: dining table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish lamp - Egehus 70s
Located in Paris, FR
Large sculptural table lamp in brown glazed ceramic by Egehus - 1970s
Its unique artistic composition of craters on a hemisphere invites you to fly to the moon.
New lampshade and e...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$2,017
70
s Karl Springer Style Tessellated Fossil Stone Coffee Center Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Lake Worth, FL
code for a quote.
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
$828 Sale Price
51% Off
Italian Modern Stacked Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Poliarte, Italy 70s
By Poliarte
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern Murano stacked glass wall sconces by Poliarte. Made in Italy in the 70.
In great
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Multicolored Glazed Vase by Roberto Rigon for Beroncello, 70s
By Roberto Rigon, Bertoncello
Located in Lucija, SI
Large multicolored glazed ceramics vases designed by Roberto Rigon and made by Bertoncello.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mobil Girgi Grey Sofa, 70s
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
This vintage mid-century sofa, produced in the 1970s by the renowned Italian furniture firm Mobil
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Nutwood
Mid-Century Modern Pendant in Brass and Pleated Shade, Sweden 1960s / 70s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Mid-Century Modern minimalist pendant featuring a central brass element that supports a flower
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish hand made birch burl wood bowl, 1960-70s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Birch, Burl
70’s Style Space Age Acrylic, Dedar Graphic Velvet Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Anhele Studio 51 dining chair by Egg Designs brings a 70’s Space Age aesthetic into a modern
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Old Sideboard, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
vibrant era of the 70s, this piece of furniture speaks volumes of Italy's dedication to quality. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Travertine, Chrome and Brass Umbrella Stands, 70s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Incredible umbrella stands from the 70s, in brass, chrome and travertine drip tray. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Travertine, Brass, Chrome
Kähler, Denmark. Bowl and mug in ceramic. 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark. Bowl and mug in ceramic.
Partly unglazed with blue and orange glaze.
1960s/1970s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Bowl: Diameter 12.0 cm x Height 4.0 cm.
Mug: Height 9.5 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black laquered and leather chair “Kazuki” by K. Takahama for Simon Gavina 70
s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Padova, IT
. Consequently in 1964 he moved to Bologna and went to work as a designer of furniture and lamps in the San
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of infinity mirrors 70S
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of infinity mirrors from 70S
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$53,402 / set
Jive 70
s Inspired Ceramic Mural, Brass
Black Hair on Hide Coffee Table
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
hand made by a ceramic artist and glazed so that no two pieces are the same. Each piece of the 1970's
Category
2010s South African Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Sculpture floor lamp 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare wood floor lamp from
1979
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
$14,240
Chandelier Brass Vienna Straw Wicker Plexiglass Italy 60/70s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-light pendant lamp with brass frame, parallelepiped diffuser in transparent plexiglass and woven wicker. Rare in its kind, not to be underestimated. Please watch the video and ph...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
70s Cubic Sommerso VASE
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A beautiful pink cubic Sommerso vase designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique Magnificent collectible and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modern Brick Green Velvet and Gold Chromed Chairs, 70s, Set of 6
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 Italian modern chairs with gold chromed structure, padded on seat and back and covered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
A stunning frame, made in Italy around 1970. The frame has a mid-century modernist design, featuring a rectangular form and a geometric wood veneer complemented by polished gold alum...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, three lunch plates. 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan, three lunch plates.
Model number: 11520
Dating: 1960s/1970s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 22.5 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Chairs Clack Model Design Lucci
Orlandini for Lamm, 70
s
By Roberto Lucci
Paolo Orlandini
Located in taranto, IT
Set of 6 fonding chairs "clack" model, designed by Lucci& orlandini for italian Lamm.
Sold with their original base with wheels, they are made with an iron structure and plastic sea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Modern Tubular Steel and Wood Chairs, Italy 70s, Set of 5
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 5 italian modern dining chairs attributed to Giotto Stoppino
Three have new wicker on seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
. Rectangular shape. It retains all its original parts. Italy 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
4x 60s 70s Teak Chair Dining Chair Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
4x 60s 70s Teak Chair Dining Chair Danish Modern Design Denmark
Object: 4x chair
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Bamboo Tray, Italy 70s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Tray, Italy 70s
The tray features a glass surface, giving it a glossy, smooth, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$1,800
Saporiti Italia Vittorio Introini P60 Lounge Chair +P61 Ottoman by Proposals 70s
By Vittorio Introini, Proposals, Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
.
Founded in 1950, Saporiti continues to create some of the most sophisticated and advanced furniture in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$3,275 Sale Price
20% Off
large Italian table lamp attr. angelo brotto 70
s chrome and glass - H380
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Italian table lamp from the 70s, attributed to Angelo Brotto. Structure in steel and chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Modern "Alky" Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern red Alky model chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 70s modern furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. There are 328 variations of the antique or vintage piece of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 41 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 70s modern furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 70s modern furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 70s modern furniture over the years, but those crafted by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Angelo Mangiarotti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a piece of 70s modern furniture start at $1 and top out at $74,156 with the average selling for $2,916.
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- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed 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 1970s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The sunglasses that were popular in the 70s were those that were large and often square in shape. A popular 70s style was the aviator style. Many of the 70s style glasses were characterized by colored lenses and funky frames. Shop 1970s sunglasses and other vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the ’70s glasses were called depended on the shape of their frames. Sunglasses and eyeglasses that feature rounded frames with a double bridge are aviator glasses. The oversized women's sunglasses that feature curved, thick frames are butterfly sunglasses, while the angular looks worn by Elton John and other celebrities of the 1970s are square sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage sunglasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many kinds of skirts were popular in the 1970s, including denim skirts, A-line skirts, and peasant skirts. Earth tones, pastels, and wildly colorful patterns were common styles of the 70s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of vintage 1970s skirts from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Are platform shoes from the 70s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, platform shoes are not from the ‘70s. Platform shoes have been around for centuries, with origins in Greek theater. Salvatore Ferragamo popularized the footwear again in the 1930s with his rainbow-soled design. Find vintage and contemporary platform shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What do you wear to a 70s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In order to dress for a ‘70s party, it is important to dress in the styles of the day. Namely, opt for bell-bottom jeans, polyester tops, shirts and jackets with wide lapels, peasant tops and halter tops. Additionally, choose bright colors and patterns such as tie-dye.
- What are 70s boots called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022From crinkle boots to platform boots, there were many different styles of boot found in the 1970s. One of the most popular and famous styles from the time was the go-go boot which first rose to prominence in the 60s. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage boots from the 1970s from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between modern furniture and old furniture is in the specificity of the term. Generally, pieces considered modern date from between the end of World War II in 1945 and the end of the 1970s. During this period, more furniture makers mass produced pieces, and designers increasingly used new materials, such as plywood and plastic. Old furniture is not a specific term. People frequently use the term old for anything that subjectively appears aged. Explore a large selection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 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.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
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