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1960
s Mid Century Modern Set of 4 French Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 4 French Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs. As with all of our vintage seating we recommend
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
French Mid-Century Chrome and Wood Floor Lamp
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Mid-Century Modern chrome and wood floor lamp.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Signed French Jean Picart Le Doux Woven Wool Tapestry Mid-Century Modern 1940
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Miami, FL
Huge French Mid-Century Modern handwoven wool Tapestry Titled, L Aquarium.
Original signature by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Mid-20th Century Ceramic Vase, Olive Green Colored Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century modern ceramic vase. Signed and dated 1958.
This hand-crafted ceramic vase is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French Modern Chestnut 4-Door Credenza, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Chestnut 4-Door Credenza, Charles Dudouyt
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Coffee or Low Table with Wrought Iron Base and Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Mid-Century Modern low cocktail or coffee table featuring a rectangular figured
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone, Iron, Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern French Doré Bronze and Rock Crystal Six-Arm Bagues Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
An unusual French Mid-Century Modern doré bronze and rock crystal six arm chandelier. The center
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
$5,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Roger Capron Mid-Century Modern Timeless Table Lamp
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Exquisite timeless French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Roger Capron. Made by Roger Capron at
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
French Farmhouse, Mid-Century Modern Style, Trestle Dining Table, Ceruse Oak
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Style Dining / Kitchen Table, Farmhouse, Trestle Base
A finely
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Style Plaster Chandelier /Pendant, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless French Mid-Century Modern Style Plaster Chandelier / Pendant in the style
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set Of Six French Mid Century Longchamp Fish Plates
By Longchamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of six French Mid Century Modern fish plates by Longchamp, with shaped, beautifully
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century Modern Scrollwork Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Circular Glass Table
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Mid-Century Modern decorative scrollwork hand-wrought iron floor lamp with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Pair 1960s Mid Century Modern Silver
Gilt- Formed Wall Sconces by MaisonBagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French Mid Century Modern Silver & Gilt Toned - Formed Metal . Manufactured and Signed by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$3,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Mid-Century Red Glass and Black Metal Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern (1950s) ebonized metal coffee table with an irregularly-shaped top with
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Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Jansen French Modern Neo-Classical Mid-Century Table Lamps, a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Jansen French Mid-Century Modern Neo-Classical gold glass column and gold metal table lamps
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Philippe Barbier Mid-Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp Maison Barbier France 1960
By Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern chrome over steel table lamp designed by Philippe Barbier and made by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Chrome, Steel
Pair 1950
s Mid Century Modern Red Plush Faux Fur - George Jetsen Look`````````
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of French Mid Century Modern Red Faux Fur Side Chairs. Metal legs. This pair is fun and they
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Textile
$2,580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern French Red Wool Rug in the style of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Milan, IT
is in the quintessential French Mid-Century Modern style as seen on some of the weavings attributed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
$11,500 / set
Mid-Century Modern Stone and Brass Stacking or Nesting Tables, Set of Three
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Mid-Century Modern, set of three-stone and brass stacking or nesting tables, in a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
$1,750 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Torch Brass 1 Arm Sconces Maison Arlus, France, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of French Mid-century Modern single arm Torc- sconces in the style of Maison Arlus
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Farmhouse, French Provincial, Mid-Century Modern, Oak Console Table, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Provincial Oak Console Table, Farmhouse
Farmhouse modern table of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Oak
Mid-Century Modern French Brass and Black Mirror Coffee Table, circa 1960s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of Brass and Smoky Almost Black Mirror. The glass
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Polished Bronze Retractable Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Original French Mid-Century Modern polished bronze & brass retractable floor lamp by Maison Jansen
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights by Maison Lunel, Brass
Lucite, France
By Maison Lunel
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Lights by Lunel, Paris, 1950s.
Elegant French mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Mathieu Matégot French White Bar Cart, Serving Cart Wire Mesh Mid-Century Modern
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Serving Cart by Mathieu Matégot, L'adapt-bar, signed and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Steel, Metal
Unique French Mid-Century Lucite Chair attributed to Maria Pergay, 1969
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique French Mid-Century Modern prototype free-form side or desk chair in lucite
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Maison Jansen Silvered Bronze
Brass Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern France 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Original French Mid-Century Modern silvered bronze & brass floor lamp by Maison Jansen made in
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1963, Large French Painting on Plaster
By Jean Balladur
Located in Perpignan, FR
Anonymous painting on plaster, 1963. Signature visible.
French Mid-Century Modern from building in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Plaster
French Mid-Century Style Parchment Covered Vanity/ Desk, Jean-Michel Frank Style
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Sober French Mid-Century Modern Style parchment covered vanity / desk / console with a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
1963, Large French Painting on Plaster
By Jean Balladur
Located in Perpignan, FR
Anonymous painting on plaster, 1963. Signature visible.
French Mid-Century Modern from building in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Plaster, Oak
French Modern Iron, Brass and Glass Low Table, Jacques Adnet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Iron, Low Coffee Table, with brass caps on the top of the 4 legs and
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass
Maison Baguès French Brass
Smoked Glass Magazine Rack
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Maison Baguès French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack, smoked Glass sides and Brass Bamboo
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair 1950 Mid Century Gilt Bronze Sheaf of Wheat Wall Sconces by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Spectacular French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze Sheaf of Wheat "Feuillage" Wall Sconces made
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
$3,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
21st Century French Abstract Teakwood Stool - Small Square Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, small French Mid-Century modern style square stool or side table made of hand crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
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Teak
French Leather Mid-Century Consoles in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
2 Elegant French Mid-Century Modern stitched leather consoles / sofa tables in a sober design after
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Daybed, France, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
French Mid-Century Modern daybed, circa 1960, crafted in black-dyed ash and plywood. The minimalist
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Fabric, Foam, Plywood
2 Penta Chairs Jean-Paul Barray
Kim Moltzer for Wilhelm Bofinger 1960s France
By Jean-Paul Barray
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s French Mid-Century Modern penta lounge chairs designed by Jean-Paul Barray And Kim Moltzer
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Stools / Benches Attributed to Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Sober and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical benches or stools with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamps Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
floor lamp
French Mid-Century Modern Lamps made in the 1950.
US rewired, working condition each Lamp
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
$6,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s, France. This elegant French mid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Tables/Nightstands, Rene Prou
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical side tables/nightstands attributed to Rene
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Midcentury Modern Stool in Pine, France 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
French Mid-Century Modern stool, 1960’s. Well proportioned design made of solid Pine with nice
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Pine
French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer.
This unusual French mid century modern star
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
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Wood, Giltwood
Important French Modern Fruitwood
Bronze Extension Dining Table, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood & Bronze Trim Extension Dining Table having a sunburst design
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
French Modern Cerused Two Tiered Table
By Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, Dominique, André Arbus, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern cerused two tiered table. This stunning French Mid-Century Modern kidney shaped table
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Angular Lounge Chairs in Teak and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, teak, cane, France, 1950s/1960s
This striking pair of French Mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern French Plexiglass
Chrome Bar Cart
Located in Buchanan, NY
Add a touch of modern style and sophistication to any room with this stunning French mid-century
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
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Chrome
Vallauris Blue Ceramic Coffee Set, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Creative French Mid-Century Modern coffee set signed by Vallauris presenting 7 pieces in a very
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
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Ceramic
Atelier Revernay Midcentury Biomorphic Vase
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful and uniquely hand-painted French Mid-Century Modern vase.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Dansk designs spiral tapered floral candle holders.
Marked underneath
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
A Free-Form BRUTALIST RUSTIC MID-CENTURY-MODERN COFFEE TABLE, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
internal veinures, fixed on 4 dynamic conical wooden legs. This is a great example of French Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Maison Arlus 1940s French Chandelier
By Arlus
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Arlus French Mid-Century Modern eight lights brass & faceted glass decoration chandelier
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Hand Forged Iron Side Chairs, Gilbert Poillerat, Pair
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand forged iron folding chairs attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Wrought Iron
French Modern, Oak, Rattan, Chest of Drawers, France, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Rattan, Chest of Drawers or Dresser, France, 1960s
An organic
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Mid-century COFRAC Art Verrier Wave Centerpiece Crystal Bowl, France
By Cofrac
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century COFRAC Art Verrier Wave Centerpiece Crystal Bowl, France
Mid-century Modern COFRAC Art
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Crystal
French Mid-Century Vallauris Fat Lava Style Blue Glazed Pottery Lidded Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Fat Lava Style Blue and Gray Pottery Vase with Lid, 1960s,
Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern Lidded
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
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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 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 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. - 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 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 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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.
- 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.
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