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Mid-Century Two-Tone Dresser by D.R. Bates for Vista of California
By George Nelson, Vista of California, Herman Miller, Vista Furniture, D. R. Bates
Jackson Gregory Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
D.R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr. designed dresser with white front and matching iron frame. Accenting wood top and sides, original curved handles.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
1950s Karpen of California Hollywood Regency Chairs
By Karpen of California
Located in Dallas, TX
rare sculptural chairs by Karpen of California, that were with the original owner since 1952. Recently
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Two Studio Art Pottery by Ahlstrom, California, 1960s
By Ahlstrom California
Located in Berlin, DE
Mint set of of two ceramic vases by Ahsltrom.
Very nice glaziers. The size is the bigger green striped one.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
John Kapel Queen Headboard for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Queen size headboard by John Kapel for Glenn of California c.1960s, USA. The walnut headboard
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
American Mid-Century Modern Rare Freeform Bowl by Sascha Brastoff California
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Signed teardrop shape freeform ceramic bowl, signed by Sascha Brastoff, beautiful design and shape nicely painted cityscape, the base has a small fix but it's on the base nothing major.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Signed Large Mid-Century California Pottery Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted, wonderfully designed, large Mid-century Modern California Studio pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac — USA Californian King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
” (W)
USA Californian King
Headboard — 77.4” (W) x 2.4” (D) x 57” (H)
Base — 84.7” (L) x 75.5” (W) x
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Red Ceramic California Bowl by Stålhane for Rörstran, Sweden Mid-Century Modern
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Scandinavian Modern wine-red and grey stoneware bowl by Swedish Modernist designer Carl
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Natural — USA Californian King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
” (W)
USA Californian King
Headboard — 77.4” (W) x 2.4” (D) x 57” (H)
Base — 84.7” (L) x 75.5” (W) x
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Glenn of California Tambour-Door Credenza with Black Formica Top
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern Credenza designed by Glenn of California for Glenn of California in the United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Formica, Wood, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Glenn of California Multi-Color Lacquered
Walnut Dresser
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser by Glenn of California showcases a sleek blend of form and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs by Karpen of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of midcentury lounge chairs by Karpen of California. This chic pair of Karpen lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Mid Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Martin Snipper
By Martin Snipper
Located in San Francisco, CA
Francisco/Bay Area artist and patron of the arts. American, mid 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Luster Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Onion Pendant Lamp, Brass, Glass, Lightcraft of California
Located in New York, NY
Onion pendant lamp, glass, brass, California Modern. Medium scale 15 inch swag light with white
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Beatrice Wood Signed Volcanic Ash Blue Iridescent Luster Studio Pottery Bowl
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice wood signed bowl featuring her highly coveted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Exquisite Karpen of California ‘Horn Chair’ in Gold Fabric and Walnut
By Karpen of California
Located in Voorburg, NL
California’s iconic chair designs of the Mid-Century Modern period. It has a great sit and a perfect in home
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Karpen of California Horn Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Blue Wool
By Karpen of California
Located in Oakland, CA
of the Mid-Century Modern period, crafted of a steel frame with poured foam, raised on stained walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 California Design Wrought Iron
Birch Stacking Stools
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century American stacking stools with a circular birch seat on a three legged wrought
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Bookcase by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Double Rotary Sconce by Lightcraft of California, 1950
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Double sconce produced by Lightcraft of California, USA, 1950's. Two rotary shades in gold anodized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3
By Chalice of California
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 3 mid century studio teacups from the 1940s-50s by husband and wife ceramicists, Charles
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$88 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Karpen of California "Horn" Lounge Chair Green Velvet, Walnut, Aluminum, 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Chino Hills, CA
a standout piece that captures the essence of California Modern and Mid-Century Modern design. Its
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Credenza Sideboard in Sculpted Walnut by Greta Grossman 1950s
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Troy, MI
Stunning Mid Century modern sideboard in walnut designed by Greta Magnusson - Grossman for Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Signed California Studio Pottery Pot / Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century signed California studio pottery pot / vase, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Petite Mid-Century Scoop Back Lounge Chair
By Karpen of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Petite Mid-Century scoop back lounge chair in cream naugahyde.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Modern Round Slipper Chair in the Manner of Adrian Pearsall
By Karpen of California, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960's round slipper chair in custom tiger upholstery with sculpted reverse tapered form back & brass capped tapered legs. Generous proportions of exceptional comfort & quality in t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
Glenn of California Extendable Drop Leaf Walnut and Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet
By Glenn of California
Located in Monrovia, CA
Bar Designed by John Kapel 1965.
A Beautiful Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet With A Extendable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Wood's work or make for a fabulous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Karpen of California
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Horn Chair by Karpen of California in Bouclé, USA, c. 1960
s
By Karpen of California
Located in Dallas, TX
myriad of design backdrops from MCM to Modern to Minimalism. With very few of these horn chairs available
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A polychrome verdigris green and blue majolica California Pottery Serving Tureen with lid and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
American Mid Century Inlaid "Owl" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A ssuper cool inlaid brass "Owl" trays handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The tray is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider.
Manner of Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Glenn of California Vintage Sideboard Cabinet by Stanley Young / Milo Baughman
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Chicago, IL
Glenn of California vintage sideboard cabinet by Stanley Young. Great scale and proportion. Works
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Wooden Curved Handle Three Drawer Chest
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century blonde wood three drawer chest with curved plywood drawer pulls resting on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare Karpen of California Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chair or Side Chair
By Karpen of California
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States in the 1950s by Karpen of California, this chair features a timeless
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Carlos Lopez
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract oil on canvas by California artist Carlos Lopez.
Framed, matted and behind glass.
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Greta Magnusson Grossman for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Spider Leg Drop Leaf Dining Table
This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century California Pottery Brown
Blue Stalking Lion Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century California Pottery ceramic vase featuring a sculpted stalking lion motif. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$112 Sale Price
25% Off
Tall Mid-Century Signed California Studio Stoneware Vase / Pot
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall mid-century signed California studio stoneware vase / pot, circa 1962. The vase is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Postmodern Casual Lamps of California Etched Plaster Lamp
By Casual Lamps of California
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Nicely detailed ceramic lamp by Casual Lamps of California. Deeply carved with geometric design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink
Gold Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and gold flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
American Mid Century Ceramic Vase Glazed California Design
By Laura Andreson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze on this elegant ceramic vase, we can't figure out the artist well-done piece in excellent condition circa 1960's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Searching Pink Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green Drinking flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$131 Sale Price
25% Off
Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid "Roadrunner" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Midcentury Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California midcentury Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide x 18
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Pair of John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut Cabinet Bedside Tables / Commo
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Queens, NY
Pair American mid-century walnut bedside tables / commodes with walnut cabinets and a single drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Lou Hodges Daybed for California Design Group
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Daybed designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group c.1970s, USA. The solid oak frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Oak
John Kapel for Glenn of California Credenza
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Denton, TX
accents on the doors and base make the walnut pop.
Designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Californian Two-Tone Lacquered
Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Lacquered Wood, Metal Legs, Metal Pulls
This Mid-Century Californian Modern two-tone dresser showcases a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Walnut Credenza by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century walnut credenza, designed by the renowned Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Dresser by Richard Thompson
By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
California in the 1950s. This piece embodies mid-century modern elegance and functionality with its six
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green miniature ceramic flamingo tabletop California pottery vase set of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Expertly Restored - Californian Modernist Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
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California Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic california mid century modern available at 1stDibs. A california mid century modern — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 1880 options for an antique or vintage california mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer california mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A california mid century modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made california mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glenn of California, Milo Baughman and Greta Magnusson-Grossman are consistently popular.
How Much is a California Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a california mid century modern start at $45 and top out at $67,500 with the average selling for $2,439.
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 California 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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