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European Turkey and Greece Map – Balkans and Ionian Islands 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
independence that would reshape the region in the late 19th century. Greece is shown as an independent kingdom
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps
Materials
Paper
Square Dining or Conference Table With Greek Key Motif
Located in New York, NY
pedestal. It is constructed of pieces of marble over a wood base and is accented by a Greek key design on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
1950s Watercolour Portrait of Greek Woman w/ Traditional Dress
Located in Marbella, ES
Colourful 1950s watercolour portrait of a Greek woman in traditional dress, signed "Bur
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Vintage Midcentury Italian Iron Stool with Greek Key Embroidered Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian iron stool from the mid 20th century, with Greek Key embroidered cushion and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
1950
s Modernist/ Cubist Painting - Greek Figure Swarmed By Creatures
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Greek Figures
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original gouache on card
size: 19 x 17.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
1950
s Modernist/ Cubist Painting - Greek Figure Swarmed By Creatures
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Greek Figures
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original gouache on card
size: 19 x 17.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Greek Key Display Console
Located in North York, ON
Stunning Louis XVI style display table. Decorated with a Greek key motif around the sides. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp with Greek Key Decors, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of ceramic with Greek key decors. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
West German Ceramic Wall Plate with Greek Goddess Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern West German Greek Goddess Glazed Ceramic Wall Plate
Beautiful West German glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery, Ceramic
Antique Map of Eastern Europe – Russia, Ottoman Empire
Greece, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Map of Eastern Europe – Russia, Ottoman Empire and Greece by Andriveau-Goujon, 1868
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Maps
Materials
Paper
Philippe Lambercy Ceramic Table Lamps-Greek Figural Design, Switzerland, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
mid-century modern elegance with classical inspiration. Each lamp features a graceful bottle-shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Laurel Greek Key Ceramic Brass Table Lamps 1970s Regency / Modernist
By Rembrandt Lamp Company, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
survived.. one lamp shade , minor dents (see photo) Perfect addition to your Mid Century,, Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
White Lacquer Raised Greek Key Ornament Top Coffee Table
By Tommi Parzinger, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice white lacquer greek key ornamented rectangle coffee or large side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer
White Lacquer Pyramid Shape Bachelor Greek Key Ornament Chest
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice white lacquer high chest or dresser with very nice Greek key motive ornament.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of terra cotta vases with greek decor Italy 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A highly decorative pair of terra cotta vases on base with greek decor
Precise details
Italy 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Terracotta
Mid century vintage hand painted terra-cotta Greco Roman charger.
By Austin
Seeley
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century hand-painted terra-cotta charger. This hand-painted plate has a Greek key
Category
Vintage 1970s Greek Greco Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery
Milton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
margins.
Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of enduring TV Host Milton Berle as the Greek Masks
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
Pair, Art Deco Grosfeld House attributed Greek Key Dressers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Miami, FL
A matching pair of ebonized Greek key cabinets in the style of Grosfeld House with golden Greek key
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical-style Tufted Leather Side Chair with Greek Key Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
leather upholstery trimmed with brass tacks and a painted Greek Key motif on the apron in a blend of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stunning Greek Sphinx White Sculpture Female Bronze Forged Steel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Greek mythology Sphinx imagery White Sculpture female lion bust with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
artistic heritage of Italy.
The horses chariot is an iconic Mid-Century Modern item. It would look
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess.
Direct from France, a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1960s Thomasville White Marble Carved Greek Key Wood Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite credenza sideboard buffet, dating back to the 1960s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunning h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Meadowcraft Athena Collection Greek Key Wrought Iron Bar Cart, 1950
s
By Salterini
Located in Rochester, NY
Meadowcraft Athena Collection greek key wrought iron two tier rolling bar cart / serving cart in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Lacquer Cast Iron Greek Key Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this vintage Black Cast Iron Greek Key Glass Coffee with a new half inch glass top, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Espresso Coffee Service Susan Williams Ellis Desig
By Portmeirion Group, Susan Williams-Ellis
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Portmeirion Pottery espresso coffee service
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 19th Century Continental Porcelain Urn Converted to a Lamp
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. continental urn converted to a table lamp with gilt and polychrome enamel on porcelain, a painted wood base and a brass stem and socket. Despite having a chip to the stem of ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Classical Greek Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Parzinger Style Brass, Glass and Marble Greek Key Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger, James Mont, Grosfeld House
Located in Houston, TX
Parzinger style brass, glass and marble Greek key table lamp.
Great midcentury table lamp by Tommi
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Map of European Turkey and Greece by Lowry
1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'European Turkey and Greece with the Ionian Islands'. Original map of European
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Pair of Classical Greek Marble Sculptures of Minerva, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Exceptional pair of monumental marble sculptures depicting the Greek goddess Minerva (Athena
Category
Mid-20th Century Statues
Materials
Marble
$82,902 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Classical Styled Cast Stone Basket Weave Planters -- 3 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
3 Classical Basket Weave Garden Planters -- SOLD SINGLY.
Excellent large oval shaped planters, decorated with basket weave and roped edge.
They are in good condition, and a wonderful...
Category
Vintage 1950s Classical Greek Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of 1940
s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Newly refinished in high gloss enamel white lacquer with black
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,900 / item
Antique Map of Greece, Turkey and surroundings with original coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
gebracht'. Antique map of Greece with Crete and Cyprus, Turkey and the Black Sea. Published by I. Tirion
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$653 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Greece by Seutter or Lotter,
c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Graecia pars Septentrionalis'. Original antique map of Greece, uncommon. Signed
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$653 Sale Price
35% Off
Cerused Oak Greek Key Base Dining Table in James Mont Style
Located in Locust Valley, NY
highlights the natural grain of the wood. The striking pedestal base is designed in the shape of a Greek key
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
James Mont King Cole Mid-century Beech Bentwood Armchair
By James Mont
Located in San Francisco, CA
turned supports
James Mont (b. 1904 Istanbul d. 1978 Greece) was a notorious mid-century American
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Exquisite Restored Vintage Greek Key Mahogany and Brass Commode by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
case design with a handsome Greek Key foot detail. Heavy, stylish solid brass Greek Key hardware mark
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Greek Key Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Frankl, circa 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Asian Influenced Greek Key Design Coffee Table, attributed to Paul Frankl, unsigned
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Greek-Roman Wall Fresco Print – Antique Lithograph of Classical Interior, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Greek-Roman Wall Fresco Print – Antique Lithograph of Classical Interior, c.1869
This striking
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Greek Key Reverse Decorated Glass and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique vintage reverse decorated glass and mahogany oval coffee table with Greek key and faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage Decorative Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry. Made in Greece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Tag attached has information on the piece. Primitive, traditional patterning on beige toned background. Tassels on the two shorter ends. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pict...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinoiserie Deep Blue Hand-Printed Schumacher Wallpaper, Heron Greek Key
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage chinoiserie deep blue hand-printed Schumacher wallpaper, heron, Greek key. Listing is for
Category
Mid-20th Century Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Long Blue Dress : Antique Greek costume (Antigone) - Original watercolor drawing
By Suzanne Lalique
Located in Paris, IDF
Suzanne LALIQUE
Long Blue Dress : Antique Greek Costume (Antigone)
Original carbon pencil and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Carbon Pencil
Long Red Dress : Antique Greek costume (Antigone) - Original watercolor drawing
By Suzanne Lalique
Located in Paris, IDF
Suzanne LALIQUE
Long Red Dress : Antique Greek Costume (Antigone)
Original carbon pencil and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Carbon Pencil
Bust in the Grand Tour Style of Greek God Dionysus
Located in Memphis, TN
An Exceptional Large grand Tour Style Hellenistic Bust Of Greek God Dionysus. Highly detailed
Category
Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Marble
Antique Map of Thracia ‘Greece’ by J. Janssonius, circa 1650
Located in Langweer, NL
mainly Thracia in Northern Greece and parts of Romania. The map is ornated with three cartouches, in the
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$805 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
stylized Roman Chariot and has a patina finish. Italian-made and great for any Mid-Century Modern interior
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1960s Glass Table with Chrome and Brass Greek Key Design
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1960s glass table with chrome and brass Greek key design and smoked glass top.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Mastercraft Amboyna Burl and Brass Greek Key Credenza Midcentury
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Mastercraft amboyna burl and brass Greek key credenza buffet. This is one of those pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
12 Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Style Highball Glasses / Greek Key Embossed Silver Rim
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Nantucket, MA
Twelve Mid-Century Modern highball or water glasses in the manner of Dorothy Thorpe, with a wide
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Gilt Greek Key Mirrored / Eglomise Tables- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
over a single tier. The tops are reverse painted gilt glass with silver Greek Key border. The bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Chrome and Glass Greek Key Étagère Baughman Style
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished chrome and glass large Milo Baughman style display case étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Margot de Taxco Greek Key Sterling Silver and Enamel Cufflinks
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
With an interlocking "greek key" design - one key in black enamel and the other in a mosaic pattern of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Map of Greece and Its Colonies, with Frame Style Border
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Grèce'. Attractive map of Greece and its Colonies. The map covers from the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$161 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass and Silk Greek Key Armchairs by Mastercraft Set of Four
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Brass and Silk Greek Key Armchairs by Mastercraft. The chairs have silk upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Young Aegean Islander", Painting of Greek Youth, Ruddy Brown
Blue, PAFA
By Julius Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vivid and large portrait of a young, sunburned Greek man, painted in a palette of deep blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Roman or Greek Battle Scene Heavy Fiberglass Plaque Bronze Patina
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative fiberglass wall plaque wall sculpture Greek or Roman Warriors Horse scene. Heavy thick
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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Komfort On Sale
Korean Chest On Chest
Korean Mirror Box