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Bernard Rooke Honeycomb and Bees Ceramic Hand Formed Decanter, circa 1970s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hand formed by Bernard Rooke of England, stoneware decanter decorated with hand formed honeycomb
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Pair 1940
s Night Stands Rosewood Walnut Honeycomb Natural Color Italian Design
Located in Buggiano, IT
Pair of 1940's night stands in rosewood and walnut, honeycomb, natural color, original Italian
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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Rosewood, Walnut
A pair that of Palm Beach Regency White Lacquered Honeycomb Cabinet nightstands
Located in Charleston, SC
I like to think of these as the breeze blocks end tables/nightstands. They have a funky weave design on the front. The double door cabinet style nightstands open to reveal one adjust...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Diamond Dome Honeycomb Clip Earrings Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage clip earrings, crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamonds are pave set into the mounts, totaling an estimated 0.25 carats (estimated at G color and VS2 cl...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 1960s Black Iron and Glass Honeycomb Domed Wall Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully pair of minimal geometric shaped flush mount wall or ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inward...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
Vintage 1960s White Iron and Glass Honeycomb Domed Wall Light / Lamp by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal geometric shaped flush mount wall or ceiling light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inwards of its ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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Metal
One of Two 1960s Black Iron and Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
in our 1stdibs store - click on the Parker's Mid-Century banner to find out more.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
One of a Pair 1960s Black Iron
Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inwards ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s White Iron and Glass Honeycomb Domed Wall Light or Lamp by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal geometric shaped flush mount wall or ceiling light fixture by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inwards of its ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
One of a Pair 1960s Black Iron
Glass Honeycomb Bell Pendant Lights by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully minimal, geometric and simply shaped large hanging ceiling light fixtures by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, circa 1965. The honeycombed bubble glass bulges slightly inwards ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier Toso Art Deco Style Pair of Brass and Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian pair of Art Deco design table lamps by Barovier Toso, circa 1970s, with exquisite Venetian blown glass shades in textured amber gold Murano glass decorated with a sop...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze
Honeycomb Patterned Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A soft gold honeycomb patterned glass flush mount floats- which floats on a round polished brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Bentwood "Honeycomb" Shelving Unit or Room Divider
By Bill Curry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, bent-plywood, "honeycomb" shelving unit or room divider. A fascinating fabrication
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
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Bentwood, Plywood
Trifari Vintage Honeycomb Necklace, Bracelet
Earrings, circa 1940s, American
By Alfred Philippe, Trifari
Located in London, GB
Trifari honeycomb necklace, bracelet & earrings 1940`s ca, USA. The necklace is a choker or collar
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
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Gold Plate
Samples for Katie - Honeycomb Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total 4 samples for Katie, reference Honeycomb Flush Mount:
1 Satin Brass finish sample
1 Polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Red and Gold Glass Dish with Handles in Honeycomb Design
Located in Munster, IN
Gorgeous in red and gold, this vintage dish features an lovely honeycomb design and adorable
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass
Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s
Located in Bremen, DE
Large midcentury sconce by Honsel, square structured murano glass shade with chrome caps, 2 chrome knobs on one side to hold the glass
the light can be used both vertically or horiz...
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Midcentury Bathroom Mirror Vanity Honeycomb Bubble Glass Sconce, 1960s
Located in Bremen, DE
Large mirror sconce by Hustadt, structured hemispheric honeycombe bubble glass shade and with chrome cap and white enameled base
the light can be used both vertically or horizontally...
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Vintage 1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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Honeycomb Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the honeycomb mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A honeycomb mid century — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. There are 71 variations of the antique or vintage honeycomb mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect honeycomb mid century — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A honeycomb mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made honeycomb mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glashütte Limburg, Fabio Ltd and Gerald Thurston are consistently popular.
How Much is a Honeycomb Mid Century?
A honeycomb mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,352, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $18,400.
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 Honeycomb Mid Century
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
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