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1950s Boomerang Style Black Wooden Base with Beige Bouclé Fabric Curved Seat
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage Design and Booremang style black wooden feet with beige Bouclé fabric curved bean shaped seat:
Trendy and practical, you can use it as a sofa or a daybed. It will be perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Boomerang Coffee or Side Table by Berthold Müller, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Ghent, BE
Rare version of a Berthold Muller Mosaic coffee or side table with rare colors and very nice brass legs and frame. The mosiac is made of ceramic and glass tiles.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
California Modern Maple and Iron Boomerang Magazine Table by Loft Thirteen
By Loft Thirteen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loft 13 maple and iron magazine coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Boomerang Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Basel, CH
This stylish Mid-Century Danish teak desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen features a rich vintage finish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Richard Neutra Boomerang Lounge Chair in Natural Wood and Yarn, 1942
By Richard Neutra
Located in Paris, FR
Boomerang chair design by Richard Neutra in 1942.
Structure in plywood.
Seat and back in Yarn
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Yarn, Oak, Plywood
Midcentury Spanish Rotating Table Lamp Model Boomerang in Metal and Plastic
Located in Valencia, Spain
This is a vintage rotating table lamp, made in Spain, circa 1950s, boomerang model of metal and
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Black and Chrome
Boomerang
Lamp from Fase, Madrid, circa 1960
By Fase
Located in London, GB
Exquisite black and chrome desk manufactured by Fase, Madrid in the 1960s.
Formed of a chrome swivel base, black enamelled steel arm and a rotating and tilting chrome shade with d...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Soren Georg Jensen Pair of Beech Rocking Chairs, Boomerang Chair, Danish 1958
By Søren Georg Jensen
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Mobelvaerk in Denmark in 1958. This model 97 is also known as the Boomerang chair from the Kubis collection
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Danish Modern Teak Frame Boomerang Sofa
Pair of Lounge Chairs in New Kravdrat
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
complete set! Made entirely of solid Afromesian Teak, note the dramatic boomerang shape framing the sides
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Old First Edition of G1 Boomerang Table by Willy Van Der Meeren, 1954
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Very rare and hard to find, this small first edition G1 boomerang table.
Willy Van Der Meeren
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Danish "Boomerang" Chair FD134 by Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard Nielsen, F&D
By Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Munster, DE
Filigree easy chair in teak with brass legs, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen, produced by France & Daverkosen. The chair is in excellent, used condition. The uphols...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Style Sofa Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
These sofas have a fan style to the back. They are shaped in the style of a Mid-Century boomerang
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
1950s Atomic Amoeba Boomerang Champagne Glasses, Set of Eight
By Federal Glass
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A set of eight champagne glasses from the 1950s, Mid-Century Modern era. Manufactured by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, boomerang shaped table made in the 1960s, mahogany wood and brass leg
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern boomerang low table, with mahogany surface, and three forged iron wrap legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome studio design.
Walnut with rounded edges and solid wood base.
It was acquired / salvaged from a John Lautner built house in Beverly Hills that was demolished about 17 years ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Boomerang Sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Boomerang Shape Desk
By Adrian Pearsall, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut Mid-Century Modern curved boomerang shape desk.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Australian Boomerang
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver boomerang, Australia, circa 1950s, Britannic - maker. Measures
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Standard Furniture mid century walnut boomerang desk
The desk measures: 84 wide x 33 deep x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Upholstered Mid-Century Boomerang Modern Wood Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Mid-Century desk.
Rare form on its top.
Four drawers on each side.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Swedish Mid-Century Boomerang Teak Desk by Göran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern boomerang desk designed by Göran Strand made of teak
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen Tall Chest Dresser Boomerang Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut gentlemen’s tall chest dresser with sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Rosewood Mid Century Boomerang Desk by Lovig
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A Mid-Century Modern boomerang desk. Design by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
X-Large Boomerang Ashtray Atomic Mid Century Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Sticking large klassik atomic age, boomerang ashtray in beautiful orange perfect condition no chips
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Lane Acclaim “Boomerang” Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Lane Acclaim “Boomerang” coffee table. Stunning walnut grain. 47/43 each side. Overall about 48x48
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Boomerang Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century walnut and leather top boomerang desk
This desk measures: 94.5 wide x 36 deep x 29.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Stow Davis Mid Century Boomerang Walnut Executive Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis mid century boomerang walnut executive desk
The desk measures: 108 wide x 42.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Massive Mid-Century Adrian Pearsall Platform Boomerang Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
scale. Today, his pieces are recognized as icons of American mid-century design, held in high regard by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century 2167S Boomerang Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thayer Coggin, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century model 2167S Boomerang platform sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Boomerang Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique Mid-Century Modern teak desk designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen features a boomerang shape
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Boomerang Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeously sculpted Danish teak boomerang coffee table, made in the late 1950s. Scandinavian Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Boomerang Travertine Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century boomerang travertine coffee table - Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Forest Wilson Mid Century Glass Top Boomerang Coffee Table
By Forest Wilson
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Forest Wilson mid century glass top boomerang coffee table
Table measures: 46 wide x 36 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Dovetail Boomerang Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Acclaim mid century walnut dovetail boomerang coffee table
Measures: 63.5 inches corner to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak
Wicker Boomerang Desk, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period extreordinary desk made in 1960's period, Denmark.
The desk contains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Teak
Standard Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Cane Boomerang Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Standard Furniture mid century walnut and cane boomerang desk
This desk measures: 73 wide x 36
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Rattan Boomerang Tiki Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal dry bar. A chic thick rattan in a cool retro boomerang shape. Laminate
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Dry Bars
Materials
Rattan, Laminate
Mid-Century Biomorphic Louis Sognot style Atomic Boomerang Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The documented designer/maker is unknown. Atomic boomerang glass sofa table.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
American Mid Century Atomic Age Boomerang Bowl California Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare boomerang shape ceramic bowl by Robaul of California, circa 1960's great color with
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Modern Boomerang Walnut Desk
Credenza Table
Located in Hanover, MA
American made to the Italian modernist taste, two piece office suite. Desk with boomerang shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Rare Mid Century Modern Boomerang Chairs by Artcraft / Robinson-Johnson
By Robinson-Johnson, Inc.
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare pair of boomerang framed mid century modern slipper chairs made by Artcraft / Robinson
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Large Handwrought Mid Century Modern Copper Footed Boomerang Catchall
By Ronald Hayes Pearson, Karl Hagenauer
Located in New Windsor, NY
Beautiful hand hammered copper boomerang shaped catchall. Die stamped monogram on the underside, MM
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Kidney Walnut Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Boomerang Kidney walnut coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Boomerang Leg Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
boomerang legs. The chair is in excellent condition, showing minor wear (newly reupholstered, new cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table with Mosaic Tile Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern boomerang coffee table with Mosaic tile top, made in the 1960s. The table was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-century coffee table designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ca. 1960s. Form consists
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut and Velvet Boomerang Storage Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut and velvet boomerang storage sofa
This sofa measures: 128
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa on Boomerang Legs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wilmington, DE
This is an original Pearsall sofa. It features a walnut base with "boomerang" legs. It is in decent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Armchairs by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Paris, FR
focus on Italian mid-century modern, his success strives from sourcing objects with striking shapes
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Svend Aage Holm Sorensen danish mid-Century Teak
Glass
Boomerang
Mount
By Luxus of Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-side-down if desired. The shades are mounted in a length/height adjustable boomerang shaped teak mount
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal
Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Shape Coffee Table with Mosaic Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Boomerang Easy Chairs by Rodolfo Bonetto, 1960s
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Boomerang Easy Chairs by Rodolfo Bonetto, 1960s, Italy - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1956
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Scandinavian boomerang desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1956.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
This stunning coffee table is so gorgeous that you want to do anything to Make It Work! Although it is not marked, my extensive research says it is T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdico...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Teak "Boomerang" Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen Danish
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in London, GB
places emphasis on the piece’s diagonal bracing, while the raised lip of its top gives the Mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk by Alma
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Amazing Mid-Century Modern executive desk by the Alma Desk Company. Desk features unique, curved
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
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Boomerang Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boomerang mid century you’re looking for. A boomerang mid century — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 292 variations of the antique or vintage boomerang mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a boomerang mid century — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A boomerang mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one boomerang mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Hvidt
Mølgaard and France
Daverkosen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Boomerang Mid Century?
A boomerang mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,973, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $38,314.
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 Boomerang Mid Century
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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