What is modern furniture made of?

Modern 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 Danish modern furniture?

Danish 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.

What is modern furniture design?

Modern 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?

Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.

What is the difference between modern furniture and old furniture?

The 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.

What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?

The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames , Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?

Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Albert Chubac, Mixed Media, circa 1980, France

$7,751

Gilded Floor Lamp Designed by Albert Hadley

By Albert Hadley

Located in New York, NY

Albert Hadley Gilded Floor Lamp. Tripod adjustable gold leaf gilded floor lamp designed by Albert

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gilded Floor Lamp Designed by Albert Hadley

$3,200

Albert Chubac, Gouache Painting, circa 1980, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Gouache Painting, circa 1980, France

$1,788

Albert Tormos Luberon stone Table Lamp 1970

By Albert Tormos

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

This beautiful and sculptural lamp has been hand carved in St. Tropez around 1970. Albert Tormos

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone, Stone

Albert Tormos Luberon stone Table Lamp 1970

$2,265

AMAZING Mid Century Modern "DIAMOND" DRESSER by Albert Parvin, c. 1960 s

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Truly incredible and one of a kind Mid Century Modern "Diamond" Dresser with a seemingly impossible

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

AMAZING Mid Century Modern "DIAMOND" DRESSER by Albert Parvin, c. 1960 s

$2,800

Albert thiry ceramic vase années 60 - I413

By Albert Thiry

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Long French vase from the 60's by ceramist Albert Thiry. Ceramic with vegetal decoration, white and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Albert thiry ceramic vase années 60 - I413

$1,669

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern highboy dresser attributed to Albert Pravin for American of Martinsville

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville

$2,426

Limestone table lamp by Albert Tormos, France 1970

By Albert Tormos

Located in Renens, CH

French hand carved limestone lamp by Albert Tormos, France 1970. This beautiful and sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Limestone table lamp by Albert Tormos, France 1970

$1,669

Albert Tormos style stone lamp c.1970’s

By Albert Tormos

Located in London, GB

A French small carved stone lamp in the style of Albert Tormos. Rewired and sold with small linen

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cast Stone

Albert Tormos style stone lamp c.1970’s

$523

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Airbrush on canvas, France, circa 1960. Measures: 90 x 206 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

$29,812

Albert Chubac, Oil on canvas, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Oil on canvas, Signed in the bottom right corner, France, circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Oil on canvas, France, circa 1960

$21,465

Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970. Measures: 50 x 65 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970

$5,366

Albert Chubac, Gouache on Paper, France, circa 1970

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Albert Chubac, Gouache on paper, France, circa 1970. Measures: 50 x 65 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Gouache on Paper, France, circa 1970

$5,366

Albert Chubac, TOTEM Sculpture, circa 1980, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Albert Chubac, TOTEM Sculpture, circa 1980, France

$11,328

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Sconces, Style Armand Albert Rateau

By Armand Albert Rateau

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of solid bronze French Art Deco style wall lights in the manner of Armand Albert

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Sconces, Style Armand Albert Rateau

$17,700 / set

Albert Chubac, Abstract composition, Painting, circa 1960, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Abstract composition, Painting, circa 1960, France

$7,751

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

$11,328

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

$11,328

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Albert Chubac, Airbrush on Canvas, France, circa 1960

$16,695

Albert Chubac Painting, oil, signed, circa 1960, France.

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac Painting, oil, signed, circa 1960, France.

$14,906

Albert Tormos "Spot" Table Lamp, France 1960 s

By Albert Tormos

Located in New York, NY

Solid carved Pierre du Gard Lamp in a modern shape with a directional light.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Albert Tormos "Spot" Table Lamp, France 1960 s

$4,750

Large Bespoken Sculpted Steel Table with Slate Top Albert Paley

By Albert Paley

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking steel and stone table studio-made by American sculptor Albert Paley (1944-). The table

Category

1990s American Modern Tables

Materials

Cast Stone, Steel

Large Bespoken Sculpted Steel Table with Slate Top Albert Paley

$42,800

Pair of 1950s Cherry Wood Armchairs by Albert Haberer

By Albert Haberer

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs By Albert Haberer for Hermann Fleiner Cherry wood Nice leather detail

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of 1950s Cherry Wood Armchairs by Albert Haberer

$2,610 / set

Scandinavian teak coffee table Alberts for Tibro 1950s

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Brescia, IT

Tavolino scandinavo in teak prodotto da Alberts per Tibro, anni ’50/’60, con timbro originale sotto

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian teak coffee table Alberts for Tibro 1950s

$757

Alberts Tibro large coffee table in rosewood Denmark 1970

By Alberts Tibro

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful coffee table designed by Alberts Tibro, Sweden 1970. This eye-catching piece is

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Alberts Tibro large coffee table in rosewood Denmark 1970

$775

Large Albert Tormos Oval Lamp, France 1970 s

By Albert Tormos

Located in New York, NY

A large table lamp carved out of solid Pierre du Gard and signed to base, it also lights up from the back. Base only 12x12x4

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone

Large Albert Tormos Oval Lamp, France 1970 s

$6,500

Albert Chubac 1925-2008, Sculpture, circa 2008, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Albert Chubac 1925-2008, Sculpture, circa 2008, France

$11,328

Albert Chubac, Composition, Acrylic on Paper, circa 1960, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Composition, Acrylic on Paper, circa 1960, France

$5,366

Albert Chubac, Composition, Oil on Paper, circa 1960, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Composition, Oil on Paper, circa 1960, France

$5,366

Lollipop side table in Oak

Located in San Diego, CA

New production Hobbs Modern original Lollipop Side Table – A Playful Ode to Danish Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Lollipop side table in Oak

$2,105 / item

Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables in Teak by Albert Larsson, 1960s

By Alberts Tibro, Albert Larsson

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of side tables in teak and brass designed by Albert Larsson for Alberts Tibro. Made in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Side Tables in Teak by Albert Larsson, 1960s

$2,500 / set

Albert Tormos hand-carved organic Table Lamp in Limestone, 1960

By Albert Tormos

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Albert Tormos hand-carved organic Table Lamp in Limestone, 1960 Hand-carved limestone lamp Made by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Albert Tormos hand-carved organic Table Lamp in Limestone, 1960

$1,180

Carved Limestone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, France, 1970s

By Albert Tormos

Located in Renens, CH

Hand carved limestone sculptural table lamp by Albert Tormos, produced during the 1970s in France

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

Carved Limestone Table Lamp by Albert Tormos, France, 1970s

$1,609

Albert Chubac, Important Geometric Sculpture, France, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Albert Chubac, Important Geometric Sculpture, France, circa 1960

$21,465

Albert Chubac Painting, Mixed-media on paper, circa 1960, France.

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac Painting, Mixed-media on paper, circa 1960, France.

$11,328

Vintage Photograph Leslie Winer in Yohji Yamamoto by Albert Watson

By Albert Watson

Located in Atlanta, GA

An iconic fashion photograph by Albert Watson (Scottish, 1942-). Entitled "Leslie Winer in Yohji

Category

Vintage 1980s Scottish Modern Photography

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Photograph Leslie Winer in Yohji Yamamoto by Albert Watson

$12,000

Albert Chubac, Composition, Spray Paint and Stencils, circa 1960, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Composition, Spray Paint and Stencils, circa 1960, France

$5,366

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "Tower", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France

$7,751

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, circa 1980, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Albert Chubac (1925-2008), Composition, Mixed media on paper, Signed lower right, Framed, circa

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, circa 1980, France

$5,366

Albert Chubac, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, France, circa 1965

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, France, circa 1965

$7,751

Albert Chubac, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, France, circa 1965

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, France, circa 1965

$14,310

Albert Chubac, Double-Sided Painting, Mixed-Media, circa 1965, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Double-Sided Painting, Mixed-Media, circa 1965, France

$14,310

Albert Chubac, Painting, Paint on Canvas and Collage, circa 1960

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Painting, Paint on Canvas and Collage, circa 1960

$29,812

Albert Chubac Painting on Canvas, Airbrush, Iron and Wood, 1964

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac Painting on Canvas, Airbrush, Iron and Wood, 1964

$29,812

Albert Féraud : "Abstraction", unique sculpture made of steel C. 19...

By Albert Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Albert FÉRAUD (1921-2008, France) : "Abstraction" Unique sculpture made of welded pieces of steel

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Albert Féraud : "Abstraction", unique sculpture made of steel C. 19...

$3,458

Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry circa 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative platter (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A milky-white glaze graces both the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry circa 1960s

$743 Sale Price

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Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.

$11,328

A lamp crafted in limestone from the 1970s - Albert Tormos - France

By Albert Tormos

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A stunning lamp crafted in limestone from the 1970s, signed Albert Tormos, renowned for his iconic

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Limestone

A lamp crafted in limestone from the 1970s - Albert Tormos - France

$3,111

Albert of Shelbyville Mid Century Mahogany Dresser

By Albert of Shelbyville

Located in Franklin Park, IL

purchase and tell everyone how easy it is to buy good quality furniture from us at Modern Hill. This piece

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Albert of Shelbyville Mid Century Mahogany Dresser

$3,895

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004. - Albert

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Composition, Mixed-media on paper, Stamped, circa 1960, France.

$18,483

Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Midcentury decorative ceramic bowl (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A Classic Thiry

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s

$619

Albert Tormos Pierre du Gard Cylinder Lamp, France 1960 s

By Albert Tormos

Located in New York, NY

Solid Pierre du Gard table lamp by Tormos.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Sandstone

Albert Tormos Pierre du Gard Cylinder Lamp, France 1960 s

$3,000

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "TOTEM", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, January 29 - May 16, 2004

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Albert Chubac, Sculpture, "TOTEM", Painted Iron, circa 1980, France

$7,751

Pair of Albert Paley Dark Forged Iron Botanical Candlesticks, 1993

By Albert Paley

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of 1993 Darkened Forged Iron Floral Candleholders by Albert Paley. Featuring elegant floral

Category

1990s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Pair of Albert Paley Dark Forged Iron Botanical Candlesticks, 1993

$3,000 / set

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry circa 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry circa 1960s

$771 Sale Price

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Decorative ceramic skillet/pan, Vallauris, attributed to Albert Thiry, 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Very beautiful Vallauris ceramic from the 1960s attributed to Albert Thiry Unsigned Superb colors

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative ceramic skillet/pan, Vallauris, attributed to Albert Thiry, 1960s

$275 Sale Price

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Albert Chubac, Composition, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, circa 1960, France

By Albert Chubac

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

, MAMAC Nice, Cultures Nice Editions, 2004. - Albert Chubac: exhibition, Nice, Museum of Modern and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Albert Chubac, Composition, Painting, Mixed-Media on Paper, circa 1960, France

$5,366

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What is modern furniture made of?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Modern 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 Danish modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Danish 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.
What is modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Modern 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?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
What is the difference between modern furniture and old furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The 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.
What is mid century modern furniture?
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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, 2021
Mid 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.
Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What year is mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
What type of wood is used in Danish modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019
The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
What material did Marcel Breuer introduce to modern furniture design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.