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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
Mid-Century Expandable Sewing Tool Box, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
.
Additional information:
Materials: Wood
Color: Blue
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
60
s TEPPICH SIEGEL 8 Octagons Loop Pile UNUSED Mid Century Modern Afghan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SIEGEL Afghan rug is a stunning mid-century modern treasure. Featuring a bold and intricate design of 8
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Mid Century Abstract Silkscreen C. Daniel Gelakoska Framed
Located in Baltimore, MD
tone trim and a hanging wire attached to the back. This silkscreen will add style to any mid-century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Studio Pottery Stoneware Bottle Vase with Cut Sides, Signed, 1970s
By Shoji Hamada, Warren MacKenzie
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century studio pottery stoneware bottle vase with cut sides - rich red glaze over a cream base
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
20th Modern Italian Table
Located in Cantù, IT
Modern table made in Italy. The upper part is made of glass resting on worked brass which depicts 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Silver Leaf and Glass Three Panel Room Divider Screen
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century architectural 3-panel room divider screen with silver leafed wooden frames and beveled
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Floral Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Floral Beige, Blue, Green, Yellow Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Size: 3'1" × 5'10
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana Vessel, with Storage Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese Lacquered Gourd Ikebana vessel with storage box, mid-20th century.
Ikebana, the
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Original Art The Marshland by Lee Reynolds
By Lee Reynolds
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful original landscape scene by acclaimed artist Lee Reynolds. This piece titled “Marshland” from the 1960s showcases a sunset marshland landscape done in a vivid, expressiv...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
1950s Asian Eight-Panel Silk Embroidered Folding Floor Screen Room Divider
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chinese Embroidered Eight-Fold Floor Screen or room divider in good vintage condition. Stunning roses, birds butterflies embroidered. Measures 112" in width and 66" in he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
$4,425 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Abstract Nail Sculpture by Artist Dave Grossman Titled "SKYSCRAPER"
By Dave Grossman
Located in Monrovia, CA
Sculpture Collectors Limited, NY.
Mid Century Modern Abstract 1960s Nail Sculpture by Brutal Artist Dave
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Swedish Flat-Weave Kilim by Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson, ca. 1950
By Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Swedish kilim woven circa 1950 and it measures 235 X 162 cm. It bares initial of GG (Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson) with a beautiful soft pastel color palette and geo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Textiles
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Art Brutalist Aluminum Copper Large Wall Sculpture Don Freedman
By Don Freedman
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning large, Mid Century modern abstract, mixed metal, brutalist wall sculpture by Don
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Tapestry Pillows Cushions Mid-17th Century Flemish Baroque Verdure
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These pillows or cushions are made from two complete borders of a 17th century verdure tapestry so
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Textiles
Materials
Tapestry
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Laundry Basket Hamper, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
to 1969.
Additional information:
Material: Plastic
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Textured Charcoal Brown Wool Rug 9
8
x13
9
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
versatile and timeless piece that complements modern, minimalist, and transitional interiors.
Crafted by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian...
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Decorative Metal and Wood Signaling Stop Disk, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
1960 to 1969
Additional information:
Material: Metal, Wood
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Asian Finished Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Modern Asian style faux finished display cabinet / vitrine with pagoda style top and
Category
Vintage 1950s European Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Marble Mortar and Pestle, Mid Century Design Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage marble mortar and pestle, crafted from white stone with a structured design, is a timeless kitchen accessory from Italy, dating back to the 1980s. Its elegant retro styl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Materials
Marble
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Style Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Redding, CT
Asian Style Mid-Century Modern white dresser or credenza by Bassett. In the style of James Mont or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Elegant Restored Pair of Vintage Asian Modern Commodes by Ray Sabota, c 1970
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An stylish pair of Asian Modern commodes by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare Modern creative Kokeshi doll by Hideo Ishihara, Japan
This rare whimsical sosaku kokeshi
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Asian Motif Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Japanese motif porcelain table lamp, circa 1940s. Turquoise and Green Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Baker Mid-Century Asian Modern Tables
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of black lacquered Asian influenced night stands or end tables with stylized brushed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$5,950 / set
Mid-20th Century Asian Style Credenza
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid century Asian modern triple dresser. Minimalist Scandinavian inspired profile with a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint
Mid-century Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Miloslav Janků for Zelezný Brod, 1960
By Miloslav Janků, Zelezny Brod
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass
Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
, rectangular silhouette-epitomizing the sophisticated yet laid back aesthetic of mid-century modern design. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,760 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Transitional Style Handmade Allover 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
Asian Modern Paul Frankl Long Cinnabar Bench Mid-Century Modern
By James Mont
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Interesting Paul Frankl Asian modern long cinnabar lacquered bench. This piece is in vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Modern Multicolored Distressed Hand-Knotted Rug 7
10
x9
11
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
sheen, while the wool provides durability and a plush texture underfoot. Perfect for modern, eclectic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Mid-Century Transitional 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 Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Transitional Style Handmade Allover Floral Tan 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
1950
s Mid Century Modern Chinoise Asian Red Cabinet
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Chinoise Red Cabinet. Good storage and brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Pictorial Accent Rug of Horses
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century of horses prancing in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Asian Style Raku Type Vessel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Mid Century Asian Water Jar form Vessel with a strong Abstract patterning, lug handles, wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Pottery
Asia Modern Chinese Horseshoe Style Lounge Chair by Century Furniture after Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture Co. in the style of James Mont. The chair features a solid oak frame, in original dark
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Farmer Series Chairs and Table by Gerd Lange, 1960s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
:
Materials: Ash, Cotton
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Designer: Gerd Lange
Country of
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Cotton, Ash
Vintage Japanese Gauze Kimono with Embroidery Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal Kimono made with a very fine black linen gauze augmented with applied modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Silk, Linen
Nazmiyal Collection Large Size Geometric Design Modern Area Rug 12
9" x 15
9"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Central A...
Materials
Wool
$12,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Tibetan rug from the 21st century.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Chinese and Eas...
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern James Mont Asian Style Brass And Carved Wood Coffee Table
By James Mont
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is mid-century modern James Mont style brass and carved wood coffee table with Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Asian Modern Chinoiserie Lacquered Credenza Hutch, Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Asian modern black lacquered two-piece hutch credenza. This is one of those pieces that
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Burl Display Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
condition.
Mid-20th century.
Measuring: 4 in. high x 20 long x 15.5 in. deep. (10.1 x 51 x 39.5cm).
Weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Figural Ceramic Lamp with South Asian Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern figural ceramic lamp with South Asian theme.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid-Century Modern, Asian Inspired Full Bed, After Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Asian inspired full bed. After Kipp Stewart. Superior quality and construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Large 19th Century Chinese Hand Painted Nature Wallpaper Panels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Large 19th Century Asian Lacquered and Painted Panels. Elegant panels are hand-painted in
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of 20th Century Carved Hardwood Seashells
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
subjects, from the curved pigmented layers to the horned ends.
Dating to the 20th century, this pair
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Asian Modern French Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of French table lamps with glazed ceramic bodies decorated with bamboo plants and formica caps and bases with far eastern influence.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Formica
Large Modern Japanese Porcelain Studio Vase with Organic Abstract Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Artist signature on the bottom and on original storage box: Hasegawa Isamu.
Hasegawa Isamu was born in 1925 in Kyoto, son of famed porcelain artist Hasegawa Hakuho. He studied un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Fine Wool Kilim Rug 11
10
x14
8
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
accents
Texture: Low pile for durability and easy upkeep
Style: Complements mid century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Curtis Jere Modern Pop Art 1988 Red Metal Tennis Racquet and Ball Wall Sculpture. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Modern Geometric Patterned Wool Rug 6
10
x8
7
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
modern aesthetic. Measuring approximately 6'10" x 8'7", the rug features a striking geometric maze
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
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