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Ceramic plate glazed in orange and black, Lenci Torino, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic plate glazed in orange and black, Lenci Torino, 1960s.
Ceramic plate glazed in orange on the upper part and black on the lower part, signature present under the plate.
Nuis...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Brass Toned Scale and Tray
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Vintage Piece with Cool Patina. Mostly For Decorative Purposes. Brass Toned. Vintage Condition and Patina Consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. Tray 10 Diameter; 36 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Foo Dogs / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Chinese, white, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1960s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a great pair of book ends or a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Bohemian Oval Handwoven Rattan Wicker Board Wall Mirror Mid-Century Modern
By Ficks Reed, Calif-Asia
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern boho chic Coastal oval shaped handwoven rattan, wicker wall mirror.
Exemplary
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Green 19th Century Antique Wool Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Eastern Turkestan. Khotan produced fine rugs in the 18th and 19th centuries. Catering to a wide variety of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century East Turkestani Mid-Century Modern Chinese and...
Materials
Wool
Asian Style Modern Lacquered Magazine Rack
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Modern Asian style lacquered magazine rack.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Faux Bois Mid Century Modern Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
and posts, this bed offers a modern and bright option for any modern, coastal, or traditional bedroom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$3,975 / item
Faux Bois Mid Century Modern King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
and posts, this bed offers a modern and bright option for any modern, coastal, or traditional bedroom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$4,245 / item
Mid-Century Modern Oval Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern-Style oval bar cabinet with a striking sandstone top. The elegant top is
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Marble, Metal
$8,400 / item
Watercolour in the Asian Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolour in the Asian style, 20th century.
Watercolour of a landscape, 20th century.
H: 36cm, W
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Style Framed Print
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Style framed print
Dimensions. 32 1/2 W ; 1 D ; 32 1/2 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Wood
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
French Deco Style Linear Patterned Wool Kilim 10
1
x14
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
elegant and understated aesthetic, making it an ideal foundation for modern, minimalist, and contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960 Big Boys, Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
By Tomio Kinoshita
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art has a print of this image dated 1976, edition 25/50.
A copy of the
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand Woven Wool Rug 10
2
x13
10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
modern design. Featuring an eye-catching geometric pattern in soft earthy tones, this rug adds a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Textile Art in the Style of Mariska Karasz
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Textile art in brilliant jewel tones of fuchsia, red, and tangerine with varied stitching and materials from smooth fabric to rich velvet. The frame is wooden and the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Natural Fiber, Wood
Zabihi Collection Pale Blue Early 20th Century Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Chinese run in the palest blue color
Measures: 2'11'' x 5'.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Graced with charm and a delightfully metallic ring
Displays a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Franciscan Fabrics San Francisco Hand Block Print Textile Fabric 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Franciscan Fabrics Linen Collectable 1970-1979 Time Period Manufactured Interiors Fabric.
Franciscan Fabrics San Francisco hand block print upholstery fabric.
Such a beautiful rich &...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
reading nooks, this accent chair combines mid-century design with contemporary sophistication, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,650 / item
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid Century Modern-style walnut extending dining table with tapered legs. The tabletop is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
$7,650 / item
1981 Graphic Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
By Tomio Kinoshita
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Masters to the Modern" by James A. Michener, 1959, p. 242, pl. 248 and in the Mie Prefectural Art Museum
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
silk border that adds contrast and character to the mid-century style.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Vintage Ceramic Rhino Roberto Rigon Vicenza Italy, year 70s
By Roberto Rigon
Located in Biella, IT
Roberto Rigon Vicenza Italy ceramic rhino years 70s,
Perfect condition, long 15 inches approx., signed RR italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
-century modern to contemporary minimalist.
This rug exemplifies the refined balance between form and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hand painted Lou Gartner Needlepoint Blanks, Belts/Straps from the 1960s-70s from his estate. The longer ones are likely belts or pulls and the shorter ones (4 pcs) are straps for lu...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Textile
$185 / item
Vintage 1990s Illuminated Shadowbox Psychedelic Wall Art Framed Poster 30x24
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fluorescent bulbs (pictured with 2 but all 4 do work). Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 24" W x
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern marble top console with a white Italian marble top on an Asian-inspired gilt
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
$1,422 / item
1969 Graphic Woodblock Print by Tomio Kinoshita, Japan
By Tomio Kinoshita
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Faces (4 Faces), 1969
Tomio Kinoshita (1923-2014), Japan
Woodblock print
Paper, pigment, sumi ink
Image: 27 high by 18.25 inches wide (68.5 by 46.4 cm)
Paper size: 28 high by 19...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Large 10
Vintage Bokhara Rug, Middle Eastern, Woven, Hall, Living Room Carpet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Generously sized Qali at 308cm (1214.25") x 217cm (85.5
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Late 20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Textile
Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century. Its rare and impressive scale and aesthetic boldness make it a showpiece well-suited
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Two Post War Kabuki Paddles (Hagoita) Original Shuttlecock Ball Japan Circa 1960
Located in Incline Village, NV
early 17th century Edo period in Japan.
The paddles are intricately and well made; hand crafted with
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
from the early 20th century exemplifies the bold elegance and artistic flair of the Art Deco era. Hand
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
African Textile Panel with Shells
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or mount as lampshade. Its colors are sunny. It's wonderful for a sea-house !
B/1677-1
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Modern Textiles
Materials
Raffia
$664 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Multicolored Bedspread, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of cotton
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Botanic Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
scale and sophistication but a rare glimpse into the transitional beauty of early 20th-century Chinese
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Shabby Chic Late 19th Century Wool Narrow Khotan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century rare narrow size Khotan runner with faded weather textured appeal geometric
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Antique Late 19th Century East Turkestani Mid-Century Modern Chinese and...
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Extending Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style extending dining table. For gatherings small or large, this bold
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
$8,200 / item
Gaboku Ogawa
Abstract Japanese Calligraphy
MOMA 1953
Located in Sharon, CT
earthenware goblet", by Gaboku Ogawa c.1953,
exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art show "Abstract Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century. Its rare and impressive scale and aesthetic boldness make it a showpiece well-suited
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of Four Italian Mid Century Asian Style Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this set of four Asian-inspired armchairs dates from the 1960s. Frames are dark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Signed Sergio Bustamante Paper Mache Green Parrot Bird Hanging Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th Century. Measurements: 56" H x 19" W x 12" D. Bird alone approx. 45" Long.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Zabihi Collection Mongolian Square Minimalist Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese square rug in predominant shades of midnight blue. The wool is very soft and all the colors are natural.
5'4'' x 5'11''
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
from the early 20th century exemplifies the bold elegance and artistic flair of the Art Deco era. Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
-century modern to contemporary minimalist.
This rug exemplifies the refined balance between form and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sculpture of Woman from Bali
Located in Roma, IT
This is a wonderful wooden sculpture, describes a woman from Bali.
Middle 20th century.
This
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This nice Japanese Haniwa-style horse sculpture is a replica or modern interpretation of Haniwa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Paint
Japanese Bronze Midcentury Sculpture "Sweet Child” Zenmoto
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mid Century Signed Discovery
Japan a charming sweet little girl bundled in a thick coat with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
76% Off
Chinese Molded Double Gourd Scroll Weight with Figures
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
small boy dating from the 20th century. The weight is formed in a mottled green resin which simulates
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Resin
Abstract sculpture by Paolo Schiavocampo, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Abstract sculpture by Paolo Schiavocampo, created circa 1970.
Formed from interlocking and cut planes, the piece unfolds in a taut, almost unbalanced silhouette, brought to life by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fiberglass
Herta Von Klot, German Brutalist Ceramic Sculpture, 1960s
By Herta von Klot
Located in Hamburg, DE
Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Germany
Art Subjects: Abstract
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian Symbols
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese 2-panel screen of a Khmer rubbing of Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
.
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, F2015.30
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Vintage 1960s Cambodian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Antique Steel Engraving Yale College
State House Lithograph 1830
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist
Category
Antique 1830s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Scholar
s Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman
s Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Useful set of instruments with appealing vintage finish
Displaying a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar s Objects
Materials
Brass
American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Wild Asian Teak Tree Root Sculpture supported bu 2 iron rods on a root base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Modernist Original Art Portraits 1940s
By (after) Andy Warhol, David Hockney
Located in San Diego, CA
. A mini collection of its own.
Americana, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Pair Amboyna Burl Brass Mastercraft Asian End/Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with the high style and fantastic craftsmanship of Mastercraft furniture from the mid-century and so
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie End Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Asian Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Asian mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every Asian mid century modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Asian mid century modern, we have 1019 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Asian mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Asian mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Asian mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an Asian Mid Century Modern?
An Asian mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,152, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
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 Asian Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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