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Mid century Swiss Modern Beech Blonde articulating Daybed by Holma
By Holma
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Swiss Modern chaise daybed by Holma with ash and rosewood wood frame and legs. Has articulating headrest with collapsible legs and hidden casters, allowing for convenient ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Unique Mid-Century Modern Low Swedish Lounge Chair Blonde Yellow Cushions
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern Low Swedish Lounge Chair Blonde yellow wool cushions. Unique design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Modernest English mid century portrait of a Blonde lady
Located in Woodbury, CT
Doris (Dod) Shaw was only fifteen when her mother brought her and her brother to study at Stanhope and Elizabeth Forbes art school. It was there that she met fellow student Ernest...
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Blonde Doors Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century low credenza cabinet with blonde maple sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Blonde Burl Wood Vanity Dresser with Mirror
By Gio Ponti, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian vanity and dresser in blonde burl wood with brass accents, a glass top, and mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 6 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 6 Drawer dresser by Heywood Wakefield. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid century modern Blonde Parquet Burl Square drum coffee table Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern Blonde Parquet Burl Square drum coffee table Milo Baughman. Beautiful coffee or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid century modern 2 drawer blonde maple bar cabinet by Leslie diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern 2 drawer 2 door blonde maple bar cabinet designed by Leslie diamond made by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Teal
Blonde Armless Bench with Back Style Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern armless bench with a back and button details done in the style of Tommi
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Mid Century Blonde and Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Russel Wright for Conant Ball Mid Century Modern Blonde Birchwood and Upholstered Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde 6 Drawer Lowboy
By Milo Baughman, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style American of Martinsville mid century blonde 6 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 drawer high tall dresser. A Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Jack Van der Molen Mid Century Blonde Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jack Van der Molen mid century blonde oak lounge chair and ottoman
Chair measures: 27 wide x 33.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Long Baker Blonde 6-Door Credenza Aluminum Pulls, 1970s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful long blonde wood credenza, with lovely aluminum pulls, by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid Century T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple 3 Door Keyed Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful blonde maple three door 'MING' credenza sideboard with oversized surface and sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
1970s Ashtrays Blonde and Dark Wood Mid-Century Modern Sleek Set of 2
By Fratelli Manelli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern carved wood block ashtrays blonde and dark wood Mid-Century Modern, sleek set of 2 ashtrays
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid century Paul McCobb 3 Drawer #1506 Nightstands Blonde Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
brass cone pull knobs. Finished in blonde maple. Very modern designed pair of nightstands with 4 tapered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectangle shape all in a blonde finish. Assembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
A Striking Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Blonde Woman by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A strikingly beautiful Mid-Century Modern portrait of a blonde woman in a black dress by noted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Front 9 Drawer Dresser or Credenza in Blonde Wood
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous geometric design dresser circa 1970's. It features maple geometric front with an oak top. It has 3 interior drawers and 3 drawers on each side. Very clean ready to use con...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Oak
Modern Blonde Storage Two Drawer Nightstand
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century blonde finish nightstand with two drawers and a top compartment. Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Sven Markelius Style Blonde Birch Stacking Chairs
By Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Profile Sven Markelius Style blonde birch stacking chairs. In original condition with visible
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Mid 20th Century Oil Portrait Of A Blonde Lady In Red
White Floral Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blonde Lady Portrait
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens for Knoll Set 4 Blonde Wood Side Chairs, 1970s
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, set of four, blonde wood side chairs, by Bill Stephens for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Set of Eight Mid-Century Modern 40/4 Blonde Ash Dining Chairs by David Rowland
By David Rowland
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of eight 40/4 chairs by David Rowland in bent ply ash. Classic stackable chair which when stacked will fit 40 chairs in just 4 feet of space. Hence the name 40/4 chair. In very g...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Five American Blonde Turned Wood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century.
Dimensions:
Armchairs are 35.5” H x 20.5” W x 18” Deep. Seat height is 18
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Midcentury Bethlehem Furniture Step Down Blonde Mahogany Nightstands, a Pair
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Bethlehem Furniture step down blonde mahogany nightstands - a pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Pair of Blonde Bedside Cabinets, Nightstands in Blonde Burr Elm, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from France and dating to the early 1930's they fill both the highly desired shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco Blonde Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching 1930s Art Deco bedside tables in blonde walnut veneer with walnut feather
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Night Stands
Milo Baughman for Drexel Blonde Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Drexel New Todays living mid century elm blonde highboy dresser.
This dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel
Precedent
Blonde Wood Rectangular End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century rectangular end side table with a rectangular top with a shallow beveled lip
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Blonde Streamline Moderne "Wave" Side Table, Pair
By Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An example of the 1940s Streamline Moderne this Blonde "Wave" side table set is a great example of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Blonde Elm Burl Bookcase
By Art Decor
Located in Pasadena, TX
71" Art Deco style blonde elm burl bookcase.
Burl construction.
Four tiers divided into two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Burl
Thonet Black-Top and Blonde-Leg Table
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Thonet taboret, circular end, lamp, coffee, occasional table. The top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Art Deco Blonde Walnut Tallboy, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
impressed by the obvious quality and size, made from solid mahogany for the carcass with bleached blonde
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Blonde Dressers
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of tall, blonde maple dressers by Paul McCobb, Planner Group for Winchendon feature 2 drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Blonde Oak Nightstands by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of two-drawer blonde oak nightstands by Jay Spectre for Century. Chrome plinth base, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Blonde Mink Fur and Velvet Vintage Ear Muffs
Located in Atlanta, GA
blonde mink fur and a light brown velvet covered headband. Very good condition with light wear to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hats
Midcentury Wall Plaque with Blonde Female, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This may be a take on Postmodern iconography. Saint Philomena anno 1960? Nevertheless this unique hand crafted brass wall plaque incapsulates the characteristics of the 1950s and 196...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blonde Lounge Chairs in Kiwi Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of lightly refinished midcentury lounge chairs with blonde wood frame and arms. Pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Blonde 1940s French
Heald Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
mahogany mid-century modern block front six-drawer chest of drawers by French & Heald Company (New
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nanna Ditzel Style Blonde Wood Coat Tree
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Nanna Ditzel style beechwood coat tree with 8 rotating bent wood arms and round wood base. In original condition with some scratches and visible wear. Threading inside the top...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1586 Nightstands Blonde Finish Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Planner Group brass knobs Minimalist in original raw blonde finish. Professionally sprayed. Very delicate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Regal Stylised Portrait, Blonde Female Oil Painting on Metal
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Regal Stylised Portrait, Blonde Female, Impressionist Oil Painting
By European Schooled artist, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early George Nelson Associates Howard Miller Blonde Ball Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Brass arms extend to hold original finish blonde balls. Original Howard Miller water decal label mostly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Robert Loughlin Blonde Brute Painting on Canvas, Signed
By Robert Loughlin
Located in New York, NY
owner, Paul Campbell.
Appropriately "Butched Up" painting over a found portrait of a blonde haired
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Set of Brutalist Midcentury Blonde Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A run of four dining chairs,
Brutalist style, circa 1970s, Belgium.
Amazing form and a desirable color.
Solid oak.
Some occasional knocks and one small historical repai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Heywood Wakefied Blonde Streamline Maple Highboy Drawers **Saturday Sale**
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Blonde maple highboy dresser featuring the "Streamline Maple" look and produced by Heywood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Art Deco Oak Tiger Wood Blonde Occasional Table
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish octagonal occasional table of smaller proportions. Veneered in tiger oak with walnut feather banding to the edging and ebony stringing to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Walnut
Matching Pair of Bleached Blonde Art Deco Nightstand Cabinets
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco matching pair of bedside cabinet tables. Rare bleached blonde
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Macassar, Sycamore
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blonde mid century you’re looking for. Each blonde mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and maple. Your living room may not be complete without a blonde mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each blonde mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one blonde mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
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This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
End Your Quest for Fire with This Handmade Majolica Chimney
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Who Were Guillerme et Chambron? French Veterans of WWII with a Knack for Clever, Quirky and Livable Furniture
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
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