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Mid Century Rhythm Bedframe By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
essence of mid century aesthetics. its solid ash framework is handmade, culminating a strong focus on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Ash
$9,681 / item
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Floral Motif Beige Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Blue Handmade Floral Motif Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Multicolor Handmade Floral Motif Wool Runner by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Multicolor Floral Pattern Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Scale Signed Lee Reynolds Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large and super cool, 1960s, oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Lee Reynolds. Colors are white, gray, brown, black and yellow. 49" tall x 61" wide, with the original po...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Chinese Carved/Painted Story telling Table Screen, Original Mid Century Modern
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A story telling Chinese carved and painted table screen.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Charmo Herringbone Zig Zag Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich tradit...
Category
2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Tribal Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in the Mazandaran
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Tribal Flatweave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in the Mazandaran
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Overdyed Vintage Minimalist, Modern, Suzani Pillow Cases Mid-20th Century
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Suzani pillow cases fashioned from vintage Suzanis that are overdyed. The results are here, a minimalist look with some texture.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure
Dry cleanin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Overdyed Vintage Minimalist, Modern, Suzani Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Suzani pillow cases fashioned from vintage Suzanis that are overdyed. The results are here, a minimalist look with some texture.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure
Dry cleaning i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Overdyed Vintage Minimalist, Modern, Suzani Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
By Seref Ozen
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Suzani pillow cases fashioned from vintage Suzanis that are overdyed. The results are here, a minimalist look with some texture.
Linen in the back
Zipper closure
Dry cleanin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Solid Wood Contemporary Mid Century inspired Anderson Wood Desk
By Baker Hesseldenz Studio
Located in Tucson, AZ
Introducing this striking mid-century-inspired desk crafted from solid wood. This desk exudes a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rosewood
$260 Sale Price / set
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Po Wah Styled Mid Century Oriental Handcrafted Desk w/ Chair Hong Kong
By Asian Modern
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two piece Mid Century Asian handcrafted sculptural wooden writing desk and matching chair in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cane, Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Style Modern Minimalist Flatweave Wool Rug in Blue and Yellow
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
in a beautiful hue of blue with a yellow accent block of color. It has a very mid-century feel with
Category
2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Bronze Sitting Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative mid-century bronze sitting buddha, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$400 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Teal Wool with Tribal Motif Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Charlotte Funk Tapestry, Mid-Century Geometric in Bold Colors-Rug
Kilim
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
seamless marriage between Mid-Century Modernism and Minimalism—and serves as a powerful testament to her
Category
2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Kermanshah Wood Rug 8
x 10
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Kermanshah Rug with short fringes from Iran. Whole Wool 60/30 ply. 96" x 122" or
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,437 Sale Price
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Chapman American Mid-Century Brass Chinese Lotus Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Brass Chinese Lotus Form Table Lantern with an octangonal centered internal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Italian Ceramic Box by Raymor c.1960
By Raymor
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century ceramic glazed jewelry or trinket box. Marked "Italy" underneath.
CREATOR
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$175 Sale Price
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Rug
Kilim
s Mid-Century Modern Style High-Low Rug in Beige, Golden Brown
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 modern rug by Rug & Kilim, boldly reimaging a variety of influences from mid-century modern
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim
s Mid-Century Modern Style High-Low Rug in Beige, Golden Brown
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x10 modern rug by Rug & Kilim, boldly reimaging a variety of influences from mid-century modern
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Hallway Runner with Tribal Vibes and Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72353 Vintage Afghani Hallway Runner with Tribal Vibes and Mid-Century Modern Style. Displaying
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$749 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Style Brown Handmade Floral Pattern Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Beige/Tan Handmade Floral Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful mid-century modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Allover Floral Yellow Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Allover Beige
Brown Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Allover Designed Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Handmade Allover Motif Brown Wool Rug by Apadana
By Apadana Fine Rugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style rug Inspired by 19th-century regional artisans -- embodies a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Armchair wood plating 1980s youth furniture mid-century lounge contemporary
Located in Vilnius, LT
DIMENSIONS
Armchair 790 x 800 x 810 mm
Ottoman 450 x 600 x 180 mm
MATERIALS
wood, plywood, metal, textile
Available in different upholstery and colors according to RAL Classic
MAD...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,407 Sale Price
20% Off
Flatweave Kilim Wool Rug Mid-Century Modern Style in Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
intricate details and a unique multi-dimensional design, presenting an eye-catching and modern accent to
Category
2010s Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Andre Mid Century Modernist Abstract Music Instrument Tile Wall Art. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Formica
Mid-Century Modern Style Kilim Wool Rug with Brown Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Kilim wool rug with a brown color field. This flatweave rug features a gorgeous geometric deco design in beige, orange, and blue accents. Combining brown, beig...
Category
2010s Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Central Asian Style Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking vintage Samarkand rug features a subtly faded palette of warm earthy tones — muted peach, beige, and soft tan — giving it an elegant timeworn charm. The narrow central ...
Category
20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,500 / item
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78083 vintage Persian shiraz rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style 06'09 x 09'09. Full of tiny
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,062 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Style and Tribal Style Relief Rug
Located in New York, NY
This hand knotted rug is made of 100% wool and is entirely undyed. It has a very tribal, bohemian feel while still being quite neutral at the same time. The relief design in this rug...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Ivory
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Art Subjects
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Ed K Higa Signed Hawaiian Artist Mid-Century Studio Pottery Sculpture Raku Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
will be listing) came from a collector of fine Japanese and Asian ceramics - a collection like no other
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 4-Panels Screen w/ Flower Cart, Ca. 1950
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 4-Panels Screen w/ Flower Cart, Ca. 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Vintage Elephant Planter Base, Oriental, Ceramic Jardiniere Stand, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
jardiniere stand, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Eye-catching form and colour make this a
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Art Sculpture, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Floral Bouquet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
modern decor.
Measure: Overall height of each flower 27", diameter widest flower 5", the smallest 1".
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Handmade Tibetan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 1" x 5' 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling
By Xu Beihong
Located in North Miami, FL
-painted, carved
Dimensions: 9.5 in x 5.5 in x 13.5 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Metal Painted 3-Fold Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century faux bamboo metal screen with three panels have a leaf design with a faux painted
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
Rug
Kilim x Jenn Ski Blue Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
; Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern rug collection. A collaboration with contemporary artist Jenn Ski, this piece
Category
2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb American Mid-Century Beige Painted
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century 12-drawer wooden dresser with a beige painted and lacquered finish, clear
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Calif-Asia Bamboo and Glass Top Console Table, 1970s
By Calif-Asia
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century natural bamboo and glass top console table by Calif-Asia circa 1970s. The bamboo base
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
2 American Mid-Century Brass Model Of Ship By Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Mid-Century sculptures of a brass model of a large sailboat standing on a 2 T post
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Rug
Kilim x Jenn Ski Blue Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mid-Century Modern rug collection. A collaboration with contemporary artist Jenn Ski, this piece is
Category
2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
American Carved Pine / Post-Modern Table
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish
-Wood base in original condition
-New black hone granite top
Dimensions
Diameter - 28”
Height - 28.5”
Blemish on top, photos available upon request.
Item must be White Glo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Granite
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
By Paul McCobb, Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Armchairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia
By Paul McCobb, Calif-Asia
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Chairs by Paul McCobb for Calif-Asia Co, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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 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.
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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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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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.
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