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Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern German Copper Pendant Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three mid-century copper pendant lights.
The simple pendant lights feature the basic shape of a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern perforated copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Danish Modern Copper Cone Pendant Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Danish / Scandinavian Modern copper pendant lamp with nice patina for age, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
1960
s Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Copper Clad Writing Desk with Matching Chair on Rollers. Very beautiful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
$3,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass
Copper Sunburst Wall Art Medallions 10”.5 x 0.75
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern sunburst wall medallions ,These captivating pieces
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20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Unusual Mid Century Copper
Iron Book Rack C. 1960 - Attrib. Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century Modern copper and iron book rack, attributed to Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Copper, Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid-Century Renzo Rutili Walnut and Copper Credenza
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century walnut two door credenza with inSet copper panels on the 2 front doors and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Table Lamp in Copper and Glass with Fabric Shade 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Table Lamp in Copper and Glass with Fabric Shade 1960s
A large and elegant mid century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking mid-century French copper panel exhibits a masterful execution of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Round, Brass
Copper Mirror, Paris, 1970
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unique, one of a kind, hand hammered copper and brass French Modern Craftsman, Round
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Filling Copper Art Work by Huibert De Ru
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This beautifully crafted copper art work was made by Huibert de Ru (1902-1980) , a well known Dutch
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
$7,173 Sale Price / set
59% Off
Mid 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass British Rail Network Light
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century English Copper and Milk Glass British Rail Network Light
This piece of original
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century German Handmade Copper Candleholder from AWD, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Handmade Copper Candleholder from AWD, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Mid-Eastern Copper Trophy Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
One of a kind table lamp made from a Persian copper urn.
The lamp has been restored
rewired
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
$647 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century German Brutalist Copper Vase or Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Brutalist Copper Vase or Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Brutalist Fat Lava Copper Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Hand Hammered
Pierced Copper Charger Mid 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Moroccan Hand Hammered & Pierced Copper Charger Mid 20th Century
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20th Century Moroccan Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Brutalist Copper Vase from Mussbach, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Brutalist Copper Vase from Mussbach, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century French panel, crafted with copper and brass rivets, presents a uniquely textured
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Hammered Copper Bed Warmer
Located in Savannah, GA
English hand-hammered copper warming pan with long turned wooden handle. The center of the hinged
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
1970s Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Modern Copper and Plexiglass Wall Sconces
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Modern Floor Sound Sculpture by Val Bertoia in Copper
Brass
By Val Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brass and beryllium copper. Gorgeous patina and comes with COA from the Bertoia Studio.
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Patinated Copper Handi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammered copper bowl or handi with rounded bottom. The inside of this piece is steel while the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
French Mid-Century Modern Copper and steel Patina Floor lamp 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Spotted Blue Art Glass Vase with Copper Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand blown art glass vase with copper aventurine Flecks. Italy, 1960s
Crepusculo design in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Copper
$1,130 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Enamel on Copper Plates
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper plates, circa 1960s. The plates are in
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Leaf Spice Rack in Teak and Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
asymmetrical shelves features decor in copper-band. Crafted by anonymous furniture maker in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Copper
Rare Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Box and Lid by Capo Esmaltes
By Capo Esmaltes
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern rectangular carved wooden box with a slightly curved lid in enameled
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance
Located in Dallas, TX
butcher shops to weight animals ( pigs, sheep, veal, etc.). Made of wrought iron and copper, the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Swedish Mid Century Copper Cylinder Pendants Produced in Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and great set of four mid century copper cylinder pendants by anonymous designer produced in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid 20th Century Enameled Copper Vases with Floral
Geisha Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1960 and done in a period Chinese Export style. The vases are composed of copper with tapered
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century English Copper Planter with Paw Feet - Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Arts & Crafts style copper planter. This remarkable English mid-century copper planter
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper Sconces by RAAK Amsterdam 1960
By RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Timeless Elegance of Mid-Century Modern "Clair Obscure" Copper & Metal Sconces by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamps or Hanging Lights, Germany, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamps or hanging lights. Manufactured in Germany
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Copper
Enameled
Tree of Life
Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century Copper and Enameled 'Tree of Life' Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
USA, circa 1970s
Category
20th Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp by Vereinigte Werkstätten 1960s Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid-Century French Copper and Brass Water Pitchers with Repousse Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
their mid-century craftsmanship and rustic French character.
Measures: Tallest 26.5" H, Smaller 22" H.
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Mid-20th Century French Country Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Yasha Heifetz Sculptural Abstract Copper HAND Table Lamp,, Retains original lamp
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Copper And Brass Brutalist Vide Poche Centre Piece C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Copper And Brass Brutalist Vide Poche C.1960
In very good condition commensurate with
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Copper Female of the Ndebele Tribe Sculpture
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Weesp, NL
copper sculpture, a mid-century modern masterpiece inspired by the timeless elegance of Karl Hagenauer's
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Copper Pot Chaudron, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large Hand-Hammered Copper Cooking Pot, 19th Century (Circa 1850)
A striking and beautifully
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Antique 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and J...
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Italian Black
White Enameled Copper Umbrella Stand, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Cylindrical enameled metal umbrella stand in blue
black with white relief decoration. Good condition: some chips of enamel near the base, as shown in the pictures.
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Antique 1660s Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Set of Three Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Copper Sconces, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconces. Designed
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
18th Century Dutch Copper Tobacco Box
Located in Delft, NL
18th century Dutch copper tobacco box
18th century copper tobacco box in oval shape with rims
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Copper
18th Century French Copper Pan
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome mid-18th century Copper Pan from the Provence region of France. Beautifully
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Antique 18th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
20th Century Extra Large Copper Sunburst
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an extra large copper sunburst, great decorative item, indoors as well as outdoors.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Extraordinary Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Pendant Lamp with 4 Socket
Located in München, DE
Very rare large Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp, shade is made of copper.
Manufactured By Bochumer
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Paolo De Poli Blue-Gio Ponti Enameled Copper Italian Door Handle 50s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Mid-Century Modern Italian door handle, circa 1960, is a collaboration between Paolo de Poli
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Rattan
Copper Pendant Lamp Denmark 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern pendant lamp or hanging light. Manufactured probably
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brass, Copper and Enamel Mobile by Cesar Vasquez
By Cesar
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Hand crafted bronze, brass and enamel wall hanging or mobile by Chilean artist Cesar Vasquez.
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Vintage 1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Awesome Metal and Copper Ceiling Candle Holder, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The hanging height can be adjusted using the 3 hooks. There are three chain links of 10cm each. The lamp can therefore be shortened by 10cm each.
Theoretically, the candlestick coul...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Stool Made with Copper, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Copper Sheet and Brass Round Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-century Modern copper sheet and brass round sunburst-shaped mirror, Germany, circa the 1950s.
A
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper, Brass
Mid Century Copper Plated Metal Sun Mirror Deknudt Convex 55cm
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful mid century sun mirror, sunburst mirror made of copper plated metal and wood, with a
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Six Arms Copper Chandelier in Gio Ponti Style, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Catania, CT
Original vintage condition with patina on the copper and trace of age and use as well. It mounts
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Mid-20th Century Andorran Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Large Mid-Century Pine
Copper Wall Mirror, Glas
Trä Hovmantorp, Sweden
By Ateljé Glas
Trä
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian wall mirror by the Swedish company Ateljé Glas & Trä. The mirror's
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper
$2,327 Sale Price
30% Off
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Find many varieties of an authentic copper mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, copper and brass, every copper mid century was constructed with great care. Find 3445 options for an antique or vintage copper mid century now, or shop our selection of 115 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the copper mid century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right copper mid century, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one copper mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere, Jo Hammerborg and Fog
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The average selling price for a copper mid century at 1stDibs is $1,585, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $295,000 for the highest priced.
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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 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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