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French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Stitched Leather Floor Lamp, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-century hand-stitched dark green leather standing lamp attributed to Jacques
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
A Black Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, French Mid-Century Modern, circa 1950
By Jean Marais, Georges Jouve, Accolay Pottery, Pol Chambost, Jacques Blin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking French Mid-Century ceramic pitcher in deep black glaze, combining minimalist elegance
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Brittany Discover France Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Original vintage railway travel poster - Discover France By Train Brittany French National
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
French Mid-Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant mid-century modern brass and bronze floor lamp is mounted on a triangular cast brass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Ebonized and Gilt Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sober French, 1930s Modern neoclassical/late Art Deco ebonized floor lamp with gilt
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Cityscape Painting Pencil on Board Framed France Mid-Century Modern 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Framed French Cityscape Pencil painting on board made in circa 1970s.
Depicting a French City Scene
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Solid Brass Guéridon or Side Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century solid brass guéridon, side, end or occasional table in the modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Brass
Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Two French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Consoles Attributed to Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Two French plaster consoles in the unique Neo-Baroque / late Art Deco / early Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
1950
s French Mid Century Modern Portor Marble Top - Storage Pedestal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's French Mid Century Exotic Wood Marble Top Storage Display Pedestal. Portor marble top and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Handwrought Brass Sconces, circa 1950s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces, handwrought in solid brass and carved wood bulb-holders
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950s French Mid Century Modern Art Glass/ Crystal Chandelier Baccarat "Diamond"
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Series "Diamond Stones" By Baccarat. 1950's Mid Century Modern Crystal Cascading Bag & Tent
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
$3,448 Sale Price
28% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Steel
Smoked Glass Magazine Rack, Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Solid and heavy polished steel French magazine rack by Maison Jansen.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Bronze Baluster Form Floor Lamp, 1930
Located in New York, NY
French 1930 baluster form standing lamp in gilt bronze.
Shade shown is for demonstration only
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
2 French Mid-Century Modern Suspended Plaster Chandeliers by Arlus, 1930
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two suspended plaster disc chandeliers / pendants / flush mount fixtures by Arlus embracing French
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rope, Plaster
1960
s French Mid Century Modern Larege Detailed Coffee/ Cocktail Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1960's Mid Century Modern Long/ Large Coffee Coctail Table. Carved desig on each ends.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,408 Sale Price
20% Off
Important French Mid-Century Modern
Baghdad
Table Lamp by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Mid-century table lamp or desk lamp in black enameled perforated metal by Mathieu
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Two French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Bronzed Iron Console, Marc Duplantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and sober pair of French Mid-Century style consoles / sofa tables in the modern
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Handmade Painted Table Lamp with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
decor from classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It has been newly rewired to American standards
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
rustic Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Cubism, Traditional or Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
1 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Mirror Sconce / Girandole, M. Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
One large French modern neoclassical double arm metal wall light / sconce / girandole with mirrored
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light Attributed to Maison Lunel, 1940s
By Maison Lunel
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid Century pendant lamp in a mixed textured surface.
The contrast of the gold brass and black
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Petite French Mid Century Modern Lion Sculptures on Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of petite French lion sculptures from the mid 20th century features two lions made of
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Custom French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron
Stone Console, Raymon Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Large, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand Hammered Wrought Iron with an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Roger Feraud French Mid-Century Modern Iron
Nickel Coat Hat Rack Space Age
By Geo, France 1, Roger Feraud
Located in Miami, FL
, hairpin legs and eight nickel-plated astrolabs.
Mid-Century Modern Design from the late 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French double arm modern neoclassical wall lights.
The pieces can rewired to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
4 French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Plaster Sconces Attr. Vadim Androusov
By Vadim Androusov
Located in New York, NY
Four plaster sconces in the modern neoclassical spirit attributed to Andre Arbus's collaborator
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
French Mid-Century Modern Palisander Cabinet with Blonde and Nickeled Accents
Located in New York City, NY
A gorgeous French Art Deco four-door sideboard featuring beautifully grained and bookmatched exotic
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Pair French Mid-Century
Modern Neoclassical Armchairs Attr. Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of French 1930s de-mountable Wood and Leather Campaign lounge or club chairs
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,770 Sale Price / set
23% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Steel and Marble Vanity or Nightstand, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Chic, yet sober vanity with pure lines combining tubular steel with a beautiful marble top. This can also be used as a nightstand or console.
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Vanities
Materials
Marble
Vannes France Mid Century Modern Freeform Art Glass Clear Crystal Bowl
By Art Vannes
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful hand blown sculptural crystal bowl by Art Vannes France. This heavy bowl has a fluid and
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bohemian Handwoven Wicker Wall Mirror Rhombus Shape French Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern wicker wall mirror in a handcrafted Rhombus shape.
Oval handwoven Bohemian Chic
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Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wicker
French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Ceramic Amphora/ Vase /Pitcher, 1930 Signed
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century Modernist / Art Deco ceramic amphora / pitcher / vase.
Signed on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Four French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Carved Wood Stools, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant pairs of French Mid-Century stools or benches in the modern neoclassical spirit with an
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs Attr. to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober pair of French Mid-Century armchairs / club chairs in the modern neoclassical style
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
1950s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze with Glass Faux Bamboo Lantern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950s Grand French Gilt Bronze 3 Light Pagoda style Lantern. One of the panes of glass is not
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood
Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of French mid-century hand-carved stools or benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
French Midcentury Modern Red and Black Desk Lamp by Aluminor
By Aluminor
Located in Pasadena, CA
balance of functionality and mid-century-inspired style.
Context and Legacy
This lamp exemplifies the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
chairs, office chairs, desk chairs, pull up chairs in a rustic Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Vases Amphora in Bronze Patina
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of handmade French Mid-Century stoneware vases/urns/pitchers/objet d' Art in a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
$3,470 Sale Price / set
29% Off
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Dining Table by Andre Arbus, Paris, 1949
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant And Timeless French Late Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical dining room table in Cherry
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Bench in the Manner of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French modern neoclassical bench in the style of the French Iconic designer of the 1940
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and iconic French MIid-Century Modern gilt hand wrought iron cocktail table or side table
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Stools or Benches circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical stools or benches typical of the South of France in the 1930
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Large French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass / Bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of large French Mid-Century solid brass table lamps in the form of balusters set upon
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$2,400 Sale Price / set
51% Off
1960
s French Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Feather / Plume Form Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Carved Lucite Form Feather/ Plume Chandelier- Lightweight. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Lucite
$508 Sale Price
20% Off
French Mid-Century Modern/ Brutalist Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier with 28 Lights
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Mid-Century twenty-eight-light chandelier in handwrought iron reflecting handmade
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Modern Credenza /Console / Sofa Table by Jacques Quinet, 1970
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant French Mid-Century console /sofa table / credenza by Jacques Quinet in the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern
Sunburst
Mirror in Style of Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning convex wall mirror in the form of sunburst after Line Vautrin. This piece is crafted just like Vautrin's exquisite mirrors in resin with a central round convex mirror and 16...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Unique French Mid-Century Modern Limestone Table Lamp / Sculpture by Atelier A
By Atelier A
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist lighted sculpture / table lamp in carved limestone by Editions Atelier A
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Toll Floral Sconces, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant, handmade French Mid-Century circa 1940 wall lights in painted toll with a floral
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Large French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Plaster Sconces, 1940
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large dramatic French Mid-Century patinated plaster sconces; each sconce having three
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Pierre Chapo Pair of S340 Leather Armchairs - Elm - France - Mid Century Modern
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Very rare pair of discontinued, majestic armchairs by Pierre Chapo - model S340 (1972) - Might be the only pair of this model available on global the market - It has some resemblance...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
$35,839 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Pairs of French Mid-Century Modern Sconces available. Priced by Pair
Located in Miami, FL
collection of French and Italian Mid Century Period Sconces......More than 100 pairs...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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.
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Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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