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Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
1950s French Mid-Century Modern handcrafted gold finish iron sunburst mirror.
The round flat
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Two French Mid-Century Modern Style Astrolabe Mirrored Pendants / Chandeliers
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern style Mirrored Pendants / Chandeliers in the style of the French
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,488 Sale Price / item
74% Off
Pair 1960
s French Mid Century Modern Lucite Formed Feather / Plume Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Super Pair of French Mid Century Modern Lucite Form Wall Sconces in the Form of Plumes/ Feathers
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Lucite
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassic Brass Pendants/ Lanterns, Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical pendants, chandeliers, fixtures or
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$6,350 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Hand Hammered Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Unique Hand Made Pair of French Mid-Century Modern hand hammered wrought iron wall lights in the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Hammered Iron Sconces, Raymond Subes 1930
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical hand-hammered wrought iron, double arm wall
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Style Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sculptural pair of French Mid-Century Modern Style enameled wrought iron floor lamps in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side /Desk Chairs Attr. to André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Two Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical side, desk or vanity chairs attributed to André
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
$3,750 Sale Price / item
23% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Style Cantilevered Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Disderot
By Pierre Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sculptural French Mid-Century Modern enameled wrought iron floor lamp in the style of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Custom French Mid-Century Modern Style Wrought Iron Circular Table Base
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern Style round dining / center table base in hand wrought iron in
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair 1950
s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Bed Side Table Lamps
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair circa 1950's French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Bed Side Table Lamps. Thyese are gorgeous
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$1,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Settee, 1960s
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Two Seater Viborg Sofa, France c
Category
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Nesting / Coffee Tables by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern nesting/ side tables or cocktail tables in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern
This vintage mirror from the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stools / Slipper Chairs, Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
Two Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman slipper chairs / stools or benches in hardwood
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bench / Stool, Andre Arbus
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bench or Stool attributed to Andre
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchair, Style of Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical armchairs in hand hammered and chiseled
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
4 French Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Hexagonal Flush Mounts, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
4 Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style antiqued brass flush mount fixtures in a
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Sunburst Flush Mount or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical gilt iron sunburst flush mount fixture or pendant
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Collapsible French Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Lama
By Lama
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern sling lounge chairs in patent leather by Lama. They are
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,970 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Two French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Valets / Coat Stands attr to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern Perspex / Plexiglass valets with coat stands and pants rack. One piece
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
A very stylish piece with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Round Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Rene Prou, 1940
By René Prou
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless round French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cocktail table by Rene Prou
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces by Jacques Biny, circa 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pair of French Mid-Century Modern metal wall lights by Jacques Biny.
Similar to model 134 B
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
1950 French Mid Century Modern Gilt Tole Open Lotus Bud Table Lamp style Charles
By Maison Charles
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's French Mid Century Modern Tall Gilt Tole Open Bud Lotus Table Lamp. This piece is in the
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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Pair of French Mid Century Modern White Metal Garden Tables
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of original French Mid-Century modern white metal garden tables by Mathieu Mategot
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Wrought Iron
Travertine Side Table
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical / Late Art Deco wrought iron and partially gilt
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern
Elegant Art Deco serving
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Prototype Floor Lamp Attr. to Pierre Guariche
By Serge Mouille, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A rare, important French Mid-Century Modern floor / standing lamp attributed to Pierre Guariche
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern Brass 8 Arm Chandelier White Drum Shades
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Lunel French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Stitched Leather Desk Lamp Attributed to Hermes
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modern hand-stitched black leather table lamp in the modern neoclassical
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$5,490 Sale Price
21% Off
Four French Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chairs Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
4 Rare, French Midcentury Modern leather strap side chairs or luggage racks attributed to Jacques
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2 French Mid-Century Modern Style Silver Leaf End Tables in Jacques Quinet Style
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Two French Mid-century Modern Style end tables or side tables in the style of Jacques Quinet (1918
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
1 French Mid-Century Modern White Enamel Metal
Glass Pendants in Mategot Style
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
1 French Mid-Century Modern white enameled metal pendant / lantern fixture / chandelier with a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two French, Mid- Century Modern Industrial Steel
Zinc Cafe Tables / End Tables
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant French Mid-Century Modern side tables / cafe tables composed of a steel tripod base and
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Mid-20th Century French Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel, Zinc
French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Coffee Table by Maison Ramsay, 1970
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt iron coffee table by Maison Ramsay, 1970. A sensual
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 French Mid-century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures, Style Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling fixtures in the manner of the leading French
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables or Nightstands, Jean Prouve
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of French Mid-Century Modern Industrial side, end tables or nightstands in enameled
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Two Very Long French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Wall Sconces by Arlus
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two 45" long French Mid-Century Modern plaster wall lights by Arlus in the form of a half moon disc
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Black Opaline Glass and Lucite Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern traditional opaline glass table lamps in an amphora
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Opaline Glass
$1,950 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Stone Table Lamps, style Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Pair of French Midcentury Modern Craftsman stone lamps in the style of Andre Arbus
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cast Stone, Sandstone
$3,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Jacques Adnet, French Mid-Century Modern, Nesting Tables, Leather, Brass, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jacques Adnet, French Mid-Century Modern, Nesting Tables, Leather, Brass, 1950s
Set of three
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
1 French Mid-Century Modern Nickel Side Table by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen
By Guy Lefevre
Located in New York, NY
1 French Mid-Century Modern end / side table/ nightstand in nickeled steel with glass tops by Guy
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Nickel
Large French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Console, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Large Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Cross-Form Console / sofa table, in the style of Jacques
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Set of Eight French Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, had to find set of Eight French Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style dining room chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot
By Pierre Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps in enameled wrought iron with brass ball
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Low Lounge Chairs
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Viborg Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
1950s French Mid Century Modern Carl Aubock Inspired Minimalist Umbrella Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Rare French Mid Century Modern Carl Aubock insp Minimalist Umbrella Holder
Exquisite
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Rock Crystal Hand-Craved, Hand-Polished Orbs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern rock crystal hand-craved and hand-polished orbs/spheres on
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp French Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
paper shade.
2 pairs available
French Mid-Century Modern made in the late 1950s.
European wiring with
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan
4 French Mid-Century Modern Style Brass Flush Mounts in Style of Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
4 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style sober, antiqued brass flush mount fixtures in a
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Style Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style lounge chairs, armchairs, club or
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
French mid-century modern stackable orange plastic chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
French mid-century modern stackable orange plastic chairs, 1960s.
Stackable orange plastic chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, Chandigarh, 1950s
Pair of rare Pierre
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
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French Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French mid century modern for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every French mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 28656 variations of the antique or vintage French mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 921 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charlotte Perriand, Guillerme et Chambron and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a French mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,228,234, while the average can fetch as much as $2,836.
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 French Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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