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Antique Gilded Frieze with Leaves
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Light and elegant antique gilded frieze with leaves, to be placed wherever You want, even hung.
ref. O/5989.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani
By Vittorio Dassi, Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani.
Offered is a lovely Italian mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Andre Antoine Lardin French Diminutive Louis XV Marble-Top Commode
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Milford, NH
Furniture Makers Guild (Corporation des Menuisiers). French, dating to the mid-18th century. The commode is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$8,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
The painting presents an unusual shape, that of the circle, a direct reference to the clipeated portrait of the Roman tradition. The frame is made of fruit wood finished in pastille ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
Italian Vintage Wooden Florentine Chest Of Drawers 1970s
By Florentine
Located in Den Haag, NL
. The curved serpentine legs give a mid century touch and are very chic. Overall the piece has a nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
. Above it, the earth is made of fruitwood with the continents engraved on the surface. A brass arm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
early to mid-1900s
Each measures 29H x 23W x 23D; seat 19H.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,800 / set
Vintage Italian Olive Burl Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs, 1950
Located in Phoenix, AZ
.
The style of this desk is referred to as a Mid-Century Italian burl or oyster olive burl that draws
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Olive, Fruitwood
Pair of French Tables Inspired by Jacques Adnet
By André Arbus, Gio Ponti, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
fruitwood tables, side tables, gueridons, bedside tables or nightstands are a very versatile pair that can
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,850 / set
Framed Ink
Watercolour Of Broad Street, Oxford
Located in Kent, Dover
A silver-leaf framed ink and watercolour of Broad Street in Oxford. Signed and dated.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Cut Glass, Fruitwood
Thomasville 9 Drawers Two Door Compartment 75” Long Dresser Credenza MINT
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville 9 Drawers Two Door Compartment 75” Long Dresser Credenza MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Fruitwood
French Cherrywood
Marble Top Coffee Table Classical Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French midcentury coffee table with marble top.
The marble is held in place by a brass belt. The massive cherry wood has been carved and stained to give it this classic style.
The c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
quirky 1970
s coffee table
Located in Brecht, BE
a unique piece, made for a house in the 1970's ... fruitwood work on iron base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Fruitwood
20th French Marquetry Round Center Table with Four Cabriole Legs
2 Available
Located in Miami, FL
20th marquetry round center table with four cabriole legs.
We have two pieces available.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Center Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair, Brazil 1970s Rare Set of 4 available
By De Sede, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
mid-century modular seating. A single unit makes a striking lounge chair with its sculptural massing
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
1950
s Campaign Brass Tray Coffee Table with 4 Brass Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-20th century large tooled brass tray on spider base coffee table with 4 stools. Clean, better
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Perfume box with crystal bottles, ca 1840
Located in Delft, NL
Perfume box with crystal bottles, ca 1840
A French perfume box set, made of fruitwood with inside
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Used Artists Pallet an Interesting Decorative Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Used Artists Pallet an Interesting decorative piece
The Pallet is made in hard wood and is showing signs of its previous use but plenty of room for more
In good decorative cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of French Style Open Armchairs By Simon Loscertales Bona, Spain C.1950
By Simón Loscertales Bona 1
Located in London, GB
SIMON LOSCERTALES BONA, SPAIN C.1950
A pair of French Style open armchairs, with three carved and pierced back splats, upholstered in blue faux leather, on turned and fluted taperin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
$2,981 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Decorative Horses – 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
tradition with a touch of mid-century character and elegance.
Period: Circa 1950
Materials: Solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Gilded Wooden Double Cornice - look to LU1379247303192
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare double gilded wooden cornice, from an ancient castle fire screen.
The gilded wooden bases are still here (not photographed): if You want to make a fire screen with some antique ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Gio Ponti Desk
Wall Shelf for Forli Administrative Offices, Gio Ponti Archives
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
captures the essence of mid-century Italian modernism: practical, sculptural, and deeply elegant.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$17,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Spanish Side Table
Located in Cirencester, GB
Sourced in North East Spain this useful side table is 19th Century with turned fruitwood legs with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,638
1950
s Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
intimate gatherings or lavish dinners.
The table’s silhouette is the product of mid-century ingenuity by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
2 Night stands gondola form, 1940
s regency style
By Maison Charles
Located in Zemst, BE
a pair of 2 bedstands in beech and fruitwood.
Still in the original varnish.
1940's period
The top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Fruitwood
Triptych Florentine Gold and Red Wood Italian nesting Tables, 1960
By Florentia
Located in Den Haag, NL
Triptych Florentine nesting tables from 20th century. Furniture in carved, chiseled and gilded
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Renzo Fenci
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Renzo Franchi armchairs in fruitwood with reclining back
Italy, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$6,982 / set
Sculptural Bookcase in the manner of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nicely finished fruitwood in very good condition. Elegant side table or shelf, ready to install and be
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chairs in Original Tan Leather
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, De Sede
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare and thoroughly documented pair of Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge chairs, produced in Brazil in the early 1970s and presented in their original tan leather upholstery wit...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
French Country Dining Table and Eight Chairs
Located in Sarasota, FL
French Country dining table and eight chairs circa 1950. Constructed in the traditional manner with wood pin construction. A plank wood table top is finished with a beveled edge abov...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cotton, Fruitwood
$8,500 / set
Ico Parisi Style Beechwood and Iron Suit Rack
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra-rare mid-century beech wood and iron suit rack valet. This marvellous item was designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
1950
s French Bentwood Settee and Chairs by Baumann, Colombier Fontaine
Located in Kent, CT
1950's French upholstered chairs and settee by Swiss furniture maker Emile Baumann in Colombier Fontaine, France. They have a warm, honey-colored patina, barrel back form, shaped fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vienna Secession Benches
Materials
Fruitwood, Bentwood
Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
The largest pair of 19th century table globes we have had , at 18' diameter for the globes this
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental (probably Dutch, circa 1750) Rococo gilt bronze trimmed mahogany and fruitwood 2 drawer
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Renzo Rutili Style Fretwork Dry Bar Credenza Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger, Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
combine in this piece: the fretwork reliefs evoke traditional carved motifs, layered over mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$2,076 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Lacquered and Gilded Wooden Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1834 - Antique lacquered and gilded wooden panel from the early 19th century, with central
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Bed Coronas
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,083 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Provencal Directoire Style Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
this would have been favored by mid-century Italian and international clientele—interior designers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Midcentury Italian Borsani Style Round Side Table
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Westport, CT
Charming circular two tier low table in solid light fruitwood composed of a scalopped gallery with
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Thomasville Embassy Asian Modern Campaign Style Brass Accent Server Dry Bar
By Drexel, Henredon, Dorothy Draper, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Thomasville circa 1970s. Old growth flaxen flared grain fruitwood (most likely pecan) from top to bottom
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Pair of tables, 1960, Regain
Located in Nice, FR
with a mid-century, brutalist, or revisited country chic interior. • They perfectly accompany the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,130 / set
Elegant 1950s French Wooden Male Torso: Sculpted Solid Wood Craftsmanship
Located in Madrid, ES
.
Key Features:
Mid-Century Elegance: Immerse yourself in the refined artistic expression of the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By Karl Johan, Drexel, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
designed by John van Koert and released in mid-1955. van Koert was already well-known at the time for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Inverted Pyramid Occasional Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of inverted pyramid occasional tables
The tables are made from very precisely cut fruit wood in a pyramid shape which is inverted and set in a black steel frame
These un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Napoleonic Portraits
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare set of portraits of Napoleon with his wife Marie Louise of Austria.
Hand painted and framed in ebony.
ref. O/7439/2.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Paintings
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,420 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of molecular atomic structure models for chemical didactic use. The spheres are made of painted wood and represent atoms and a molecule. The bases are in turned and ebonized fru...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Aldo Tura Smoking Stand, Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Tura smoking stand made from stained fruitwood and a scalloped parchment covered top.
A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Fruitwood, Parchment Paper
Victorian Collectors Cabinet, “Portable Museum” with Contents
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Activity, the cabinet is made in fruitwood and has 6 drawers
The drawers are labelled with the titles of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Tommi Parzinger for Charak Extendable Dining Table, c 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
styles. Crafted with mahogany, with geometric inlaid fruitwood and slender tapered legs ending with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
, splayed legs and stretchers in ash. Shaped seat in elm. Remnants of dark brown paint. Dates to mid 19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Windsor Chairs
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
1950
s Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By Edward Wormley, Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
creative workspace; it pairs beautifully with mid-century chairs, brass accents or chrome lighting, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Reno Dining Table by Correa and Milá, 1961
Located in Barcelona, ES
Reno dining table designed in 1961 by Spanish architects Federico Correa and Alfonso Milá for the Reno restaurant in Barcelona and produced by Gres. Solid ukola wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of French Night Stands Bedside Tables with Drawers and Carbriole Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
A French pair of bedside tables night stands with two drawers and sliding tray. The top parts are surrounded by a three-quarter wooden carved gallery and sitting above the sliding sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Rationalist Nightstands or End Tables in Style of Terragni, 1930
By Giuseppe Terragni
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober pair of double level Italian Mid-Century Modern / Rationalist School nightstands
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Pair of Gilded Wood Half Capitals
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare and very useful in a renovation; but they are so beautiful that they could simply be placed con a bookshelf. I would like them included in the structure of a library or above ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,125 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Art Deco Period Pedestal Columns France circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
embellished with fruitwood and ebony inlay details standing upon a plinth base. Please note the special
Category
Mid-20th Century French Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fruitwood mid century for your home. A fruitwood mid century — often made from wood, hardwood and fruitwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fruitwood mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each fruitwood mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fruitwood mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Osvaldo Borsani and Paolo Buffa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Fruitwood Mid Century?
Prices for a fruitwood mid century start at $125 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $3,203.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is 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.
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