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French Mid-Century Modern Rug Signed Leleu
By Paule Leleu
Located in Milan, IT
for Mid-Century Modern French design. The present was woven in the Savonnerie technique at the Lauer
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, 12 Box Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Box Chairs, 12 Dining Chairs, Teak, Cane, Chandigarh
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Rug 1950
s
Located in Milan, IT
of red, light grey and black on an ivory background. The 1950s were a very creative period for France
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège
By Pierre Cruège
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare Pair of 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane Side Chairs by Pierre Cruège
An
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
French Mid-Century Modern Novelty Bugatti Radiator Decanter
Located in Northampton, GB
20th century during the Mid-Century Modern era circa 1960.
The French Bugatti Radiator Decanter is an
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Mirror Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
1950s Mid-Century Modern French champagne colored Lucite serving tray. Bottom of the tray is backed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
Vintage French Mid-Century Modern Book Stand, 1950s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A refined mid-century book stand crafted in France from warm-toned wood. This elegant piece
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Mid-20th Century French Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist floor lamp with dynamic cantilevered form and tripod legs with the base wrapped in alternating blue and yellow plastic rattan. Shown without shade. Height is adjust...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Signed Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
This painting of a guitar provides a simplistic interest to the viewer with it's different lines, shapes and brush strokes. It's signed J. Lacoste.
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Lucite
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Mid-Century chrome and clear Perspex/Lucite floor lamp.
Shade is for
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
French Mid-Century Modern Black Matte Decorative Object
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality French midcentury black matte decorative object.
Signed.
The top is
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20th Century French Jars
Materials
Pottery
French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Stool
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Midcentury / Late Art Deco, Hand Made Stool or Bench. The piece is composed of hand
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Cherry
French Midcentury Modern Steel
Walnut Console / Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
A timeless, elegant French Modernist / Industrial console or sideboard. This exceptional piece
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Sideboards
Materials
Zinc, Steel
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Piano Bench
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century piano bench or stool in the Modern neoclassical style with delicately
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, Paris, 1970
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Midcentury modernist lounge, club chair / armchair in Lucite, Plexiglass
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
for re-upholstery.
Can be used as side chairs, office chairs in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Two French Mid-Century Modern Personal Valets / Coat Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century personal valets / coat stands in a sober, modern style including a solid
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Mid century Modern metal pendant chandelier by Mazda
By Mazda
Located in New York City, NY
addition to any interior style, from Classic Mid-Century Modern to Minimalist, Industrial, Organic Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet French Mid Century Modern Leather Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Benington, Herts
A Highly Unusual French Mid Century Modernist Leather Table Lamp by Jacques Adnet
French c.1955
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Leather
French Mid-Century Modern Mauve Enameled Steel Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A sober pair of French Mid-Century table lamps in enameled Steel with steel bases and details
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$2,870 Sale Price / set
23% Off
Green Ceramic Candleholders by Vallauris, France Mid-Century Modern
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Two pairs of double original Vallauris French midcentury ceramic double candleholders beautifully
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid Century Modern Red Conical Three-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass chandelier with three red painted metal conical shades. Mid Century Modern.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Chaty Sunburst Wall Mirror French Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant handcrafted Chaty Vallauris France sunburst wall mirror Miroir Sorciere.
Inside
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Steel
French Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait of Woman Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
The beauty in this piece is evident. Lines flow and shapes curve as we see the artist's portrayal of the female form in this harmony of warm and neutral colors.
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s.
We have eight of the same model in different
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Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools
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Wood, Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Floor Lamp, France, circa 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in bent metal, France, circa 1950s. Minimal industrial construction
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps, Pair, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful pair of midcentury table lamps made in France in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Lovely French Mid-Century Modern Working Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
French MidCentury Modern Iron Wall Lights, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Two beautiful French designer wall lights hand made in 1960s. Featuring a wrought iron frame with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Polished Steel Fireplace Tools, 1960s, France
By Danny Alessandro
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French 1970's minimalist design four-piece polished stainless steel fireplace tools with beautiful
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large French Mid-Century Modern Studded Leather Desk, Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
including a leather pencil drawer. A unique, sleek statement blending modern and Minimalist ideas with
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,500 Sale Price
79% Off
French Mid-century modern Steel Armchair by Colette Gueden, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful French collectible mid-century lounge chair or armchair by Colette Gueden in a tubular
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Silvered Bronze Mirror, 1930
Located in New York, NY
An elegant silvered bronze French Mid-Century wall mirror or full length floor mirror with a
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-Century Modern Rattan Side Round Three Legs Table
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side or end table circa 1950, round top and three legs
French
Rattan
Good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
$634 Sale Price
40% Off
Two French Mid-Century Modern Wire Waste Baskets, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Two French trash baskets or wastebaskets that elegantly combine modern, neoclassical and industrial
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
French Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard with Leather Handles, 1950s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant French sideboard from the 1950s, crafted in rich teak with beautiful natural grain. This
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak, Leather, Glass
French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Robert Chiazzo — Ruelland
By Robert Chiazzo, Jacques and Dani Ruelland
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Chiazzo, Ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Ruelland
Striking mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant brass faux bamboo floor lamp, probably French, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Table Lamp French Mid-Century Modern Brass Black Metal Arc
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A Stylised, Mid-Century Modern, French brass and black metal, arc, table lamp
The brass arc
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Candlesticks Wood Brass Glass French Mid Century Modern
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of Candlesticks in the style of French Designer Jacques Adnet.
Each candlestick holds
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Mid-Century Modern, Marine, Hand Hammered Brass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, French Mid-Century Marine, l table lamp or desk lamp in solid brass with a hammered solid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Sculpture by Pierre Giraudon, 1970s
By Pierre Giraudon
Located in MIlano, IT
the dark.
The phosphorescent bulb is enclosed in resin. Dating from the French pop art movement
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
France Mid-Century Modern Two-Color Lucite Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
, one transparent and one warm brown part surrounding the transparent part. Made in France and with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Sunburst Mirror Made from Patinized Brass, France Mid Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice petit patinized brass mirror from France, circa 1960s in good condition.
Measures: The mirror
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid-20th century. These chairs exhibit the timeless charm and utilitarian elegance associated with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
$1,975 Sale Price / set
24% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Nickel and Crystal Chandelier / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French midcentury crystal chandelier/fixture embracing neoclassicism and modernity
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Nickel
Andre Arbus Pair of Sconces French Mid-Century Modern 1950
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze Andre Arbus wall sconces depicting hands holding torchieres in Brass & ebonized Bronze.
Black and gold paper shades.
Wired to US standard in working condition and each takes a...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
French Mid Century Modern, Star Sconces, Hammered Brass, Copper, 1960s
By Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Brass and Copper Star Sconces, Hand Hammered, Olympia
English, 1960s
A magnificent pair of hand hammered copper and steel Olympia wall sconces each having a starburst frame f...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Crystal and Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern neoclassical chandelier / pendant in the style of Louis XVI with silvered bronze
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wood Fish Statuette - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern fish statuette made of hand crafted Wood of a Piranha, raised onto a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Faux Leather Magazine Stand Attributed to Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century double level magazine stand in the modern neoclassical tradition; the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
$4,770 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s
This mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash
French Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelf Unit in Solid Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bookcase / wall shelving unit / room divider, solid ash, France, 1960s
This mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash
Jean-Bapiste Rigail French Midcentury Modern Art Featuring Musicians
Located in Miami, FL
Multidisciplinary artist Jean Bapiste Rigail best known for his mixed media works, he incorporates myriad techniques and materials to create his expressive, unique compositions. This...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$900 Sale Price
59% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Silvered Brass Side Table or Gueridon
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French modern neoclassical collapse-able tri-leg side table in silvered brass.
The legs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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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 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, 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 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 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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