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Italian Mid-Century Round Camer Glass Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century round Camer glass chandelier that drops in a circular pattern. Each pieces of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Tassle Bar Cart
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Rope and Tassel design two tiered bar-cart with a glass top and shelf on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Oval Form Murano Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century oval shaped beveled mirror with a desilvered scalloped edge frame border
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Mid-Century Rosewood Sideboard
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) rosewood sideboard with 5 teak doors having a rectangular brass handle
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Book Shelf / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury book shelf with the dry bar - or desk when open.
On the bottom brass boots
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Midcentury Sconces Minimal Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Midcentury sconces Minimal design, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$996 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Coffee Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Laqured coffee table having gold gilt foil and ebonize lacquer
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Mid-Century Articulated Chrome and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury chrome and brass chandelier with articulating arms.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid Century Red Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Italian Mid Century Red Tole Bouillotte Lamp. Vibrant painted in red with gold neoclassical
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) mahogany sideboard with 4 maple parquetry doors centering a Pair of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Maple Wood Dressing Table 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Fine Italian Mid-Century maple wood dressing table with six drawers and adjustable side mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Large Italian Midcentury Segmented Wardrobe
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian Mid-Century segmented wardrobe in birch, comprising three sections, with hanging
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century marble top coffee table. Vintage Italian moderne table with carved inset grey
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid-Century Blue Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century blue Murano glass table lamp with a bulbous body that tapers upward into a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Fontana Arte Wall Mirror
By Fontana Arte
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century wall mirror consisting of a frame having layers of 2 black mirrors and 1 clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Round Ebonized Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) ebonized round coffee table with a smaller round shelf supported by a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Franco Albini Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dining Table
By Franco Albini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century walnut dining table resting on four tapered legs (att: FRANCO ALBINI)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs upholstered in boucle fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
$14,000 / set
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Italian mid-century modern teak coffee table, c.1960s. This table features a rectangular top, over
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Rustic Wooden Stool, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Rustic wooden stool, 1960s
Rustic stool in wood with round seat and four legs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Black-Figure Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Black-Figure Pottery table lamp featuring a triskele with three interlocking
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Italian Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian midcentury brass sputnik chandelier. Our 16 arm Italian polished brass sputnik chandelier
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Panel with 5 Mounted Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century horizontal plaque featuring 5 small ceramic panels mounted on a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Black Lacquered Ocassional Table
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian midcentury occasional table in black lacquered wood, with a hand bevelled glass top.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
$2,000 / item
Italian Mid-Century Venini Murano Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern sconces by Venini. Having a brass frame and beautiful glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
$2,100 / item
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood and Glass Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) rosewood dining table with 4 tapers legs supporting a large glass top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, this chandelier embodies the spirit of Italian mid-century lighting design, where functionality and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Mid-Century 6-Light Glass Pendant Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Fontana Arte-style 6-light chandelier with smoked glass shades and metal drop
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Ponti Style Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century walnut desk with a center drawer flanked by 2 shaped front drawers on the right
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pendant, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century Modern pendant / fixture composed of bicolor cylindrical rings of Lucite
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Chairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian mid century upholstered arm chairs after Marco Zanuso. Circa 1970. A fine
Category
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Materials
Textile
$5,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
60" Italian Mid Century Beveled Wall Mirror with Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century beveled mirror with brass details
Italy, mid century
Stunning large scale
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Grand Italian Mid Century Murano Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Mid-Century Modern handblown Murano glass chandelier. Beautiful brass frame having
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Club Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Club Chairs; resting on splayed legs in the manner of Ico
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Barovier
Toso Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Standing Ashtray
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century hand made Murano glass standing ashtray with grey round hammered metal tray top
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Ash
Bent Glass Italian Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent Glass Italian Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gilt Leaf Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern gilt metal 2-arm wall sconces with grape leaf and vine freeform
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Glass Shield Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classical Italian midcentury Glass Shield sconce from the 1950s. This sconce has a lightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian mid-century Marcello Fantoni Studio vase. Made and signed with his typical signature
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Other
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes
Italy, 1970s
A Italian mid-century marble sculpture
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Striding Leopard Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century porcelain sculpture of a leopard, mid-stride, with open mouth. (manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Midcentury Night Stands
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian mid-century night stands in walnut, with central cupboards, the original black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$2,736 / item
Italian MId-Century Two-Tone Pink and Black Bowl
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (possibly MURANO) glass bowl with shades of pink interior and black exterior
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Armchairs Boiled Wool and Leather
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
These Italian mid-century armchairs feature a timeless design, with boiled wool and leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wool
Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of nightstands, made in Italy in the 1960s.
Beautifully made with fine veneer and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$2,899 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
By Giovanni Michelucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee low cocktail table in wood attributed to the designer architect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Two Italian Mid-Century Wall Coat Racks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painting of Verona. it can be sold as one for.
The wall coat rucks are different Italian midcentury color
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Six Italian Mid-Century Chandeliers by Reggiani
By Reggiani
Located in New York, NY
Six Italian Mid-Century Modern pendants or chandeliers by Reggiani. Each with six reflectors in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bent Glass End Table Stand
By Vittorio Livi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern bent lucite end table stand.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Multicolor Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome and multicolor metal cone form shade chandelier. Having
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian mid-century reclining club chairs. Circa 1970. A fine addition to any home!
Category
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Mid Century Square Iron Mirror
By Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Mid Century Square Iron Mirror.
Our handsome large Italian Hollywood Regency mirror
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1960
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing vistosi Italian mid-century chandelier murano art glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,156 Sale Price
30% Off
Sconce Murano Glass Barovier Design Italian Mid-century Modern
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce Murano Glass Barovier Design Italian Mid-century Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$581 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Settee by Malatesta and Mason
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century settee
by Malatesta and Mason.
Stained beechwood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech
$9,500 Sale Price
20% Off
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Italian Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian mid century for your home. Each Italian mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. There are 90389 variations of the antique or vintage Italian mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 2611 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Italian mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Italian mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stilnovo, Venini and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an Italian Mid Century?
Prices for an Italian mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $982,587, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Italian 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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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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