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Italian Mid-Century Two-Tiered Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century two-tiered chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. With beautiful brass frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid Century Rattan
Bamboo Tripod Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian rattan
bamboo tripod side table
Italy, mid century
Handcrafted artisanal piece with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Rope and Tassel Glass End Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Rope and Tassel design end table with a round glass top over a gilt
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Elegant Italian Mid Century Adjustable Console/Table 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience versatility and elegance with our Elegant Italian Mid Century Adjustable Console/Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vase Ceramic Red Gold Color, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century Modern vase ceramic red gold color, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$581 Sale Price
30% Off
Monumental Italian Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi, The Marbro Lamp Company, Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Italian midcentury glazed ceramic lamp. This stunning huge table lamp (41 inches H, 29
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Bronze And Murano Glass Pendent Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century pendant shaped chandelier with a bronze wreath and bowknot design supporting a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Transparent Glass Flower Vase, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass flower vase, 1960s.
Flower vase in transparent glass with round
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Tall Brass and Black Lacquer Torchiere
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Tall Brass and Black Lacquer trimmed floor lamp with a rectangular top light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Hand Painted Tiger Planter
By Porcellane San Marco
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Italian mid century hand painted ceramic Tiger planter. Uniquely hand painted one of a kind ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Great Wall 1950 Brass and Glass Italian Mid-Century Design
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great wall 1950 brass and glass Italian Mid-Century design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,495 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Ferlaro Ceramic Italian Midcentury Table Lamp
Located in bari, IT
Ferlaro ceramic Italian midcentury table lamp from the 1960s
The lamp is sold without the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$380 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Midcentury 1960s Consolle in Brass and Wood
Located in bari, IT
A tiki style console Italian midcentury production.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Barovier
Toso Italian Mid-Century Bubbled White Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Murano glass table lamp featuring gold fleck and bubble throughout hand made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Barovier
Toso Italian Mid-Century Bubbled White Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Murano glass table lamp featuring gold fleck and bubble throughout hand made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Three Drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Italian Midcentury Chrome Sputnik Pendant by Sciolari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury chrome Sputnik chandelier by Sciolari.
Six light sockets/E14 fitting.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century 3-Tier Rolling Bar Cart
By Ico Parisi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century 3-tier rolling bar cart in glass and walnut with brass details and 4 casters
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Italian Midcentury Sculptural Hall Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian Mid-Century hall chairs with sculptural backs, in lemon wood. The seats newly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$2,456 / item
Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved
Pierced Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Classic, timeless Italian Mid-Century mirror reflecting Modern and Neo-Baroque traditions in gilt
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass and Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) wall sconce with two clear Murano white feather form glass arms
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Flip Top Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century burl wood game table with four brass hinged triangular panels that fold outward
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Italian Mid-Century Murano Gold Dusted Glass Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Queens, NY
6 Italian Mid-Century-Style (1940's) Murano flush mounted dome shaped ceiling fixtures with gold
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Beech Valet Chair by Spqr
By SPQR
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, birch clothing stand, valet chair by SPQR features a woven rattan seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Lacquered Mahogany and Sycamore Wall Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany cabinet with a sycamore back panel and having a top section of a glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Veneer Square End / Side Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century square end / side table with an oyster burl veneer, resting on four triangular
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wool
Italian Mid-Century Barovier Et Toso Glass Fluted Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century (1940s) clear glass chandelier with 3 flat fluted design arms supporting large
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Beige Mica and Resin Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern (1960s) rectangular beige mica and resin coffee table resting on a solid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Resin
Italian Mid-Century Bamboo Rocking Chair, Franco Albini designer
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo rocking chair restored and shellac polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Raffia
Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Having Glass Top
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table having glass top supported on ebonized and bronze "c" and
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Italian Mid-Century Carrera Marble Round Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid-century circular cocktail / coffee table with a Carrera marble top resting on a wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Leopard Sculpture
By Capodimonte
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century porcelain sculpture of a leopard, mid-stride, with open mouth.
Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Large Italian Mid-Century Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1960's Italian midcentury gilt-metal 18-arm chandeliers. Sold individually
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Twisted Rope and Tassel Side / Coffee Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Mid Century Twisted Rope and Tassel Side / Coffee Table with thick glass top.
Italy 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Wicker Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining or Garden Table
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s, Italian Mid-Century modern wicker table, dining table and perfect for outdoor garden or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Bamboo Round Chandelier Gold Brass Chain 1950n
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid Century Bamboo Round Chandelier Gold Brass Chain 1950s
Height only Bamboo cm.15
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$814 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Swivel Stool in Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Italian mid-century Industrial stool from the 1950s. The stool is totally made of wood. Through its
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Consoles, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern console / sofa table in a sober rectilinear form covered in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,900 Sale Price
32% Off
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Walnut
Maple Vitrine Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) walnut and maple vitrine cabinet with a Pair of sliding glass doors and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Teak Tall Sideboard, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian mid-century modern teak tall sideboard of great executive quality. This sideboard
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Single Italian Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp , 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
ingle Italian Mid-Century brass table lamp. Central patinated brass sphere with horizontal banding
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Italian Mid-Century Lighted Blue Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) horizontal blue glass wall mirror set between polished chrome sides
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lovely Italian Mid-Century Modern vase by Alvino Bagni.
A tan exterior with a crisp white cross
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Queen-Size Bed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany queen size bed with a shaped top having an indented center on the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Parchment Top Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) round parchment top coffee table with four ebonized wooden legs
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20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Pair of 1950s Stilnovo Italian Mid Century Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
An original pair of 1950s Italian mid century sconces in golden polished brass and black enamel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$1,900 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian Mid-Century Murano Smoked Bubble Glass Chalice Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian mid century murano chalice shaped smoked blown bubble glass table lamp / torchiere with a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Travertine Stone Marble Italian Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine Stone Marble Italian Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Midcentury Marble Ameba Sculpture Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sculpture, and is raised on a 4.5" square base. Hailing from the mid-20th Century period of Italy, it
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall mounted sideboard in precious Macassar ebony from the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ebony, Maple
$3,322 Sale Price
26% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Disc Decorated Glass Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern double disc pendant lamp in the aquamarine shade color, 1950
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass
Wood
Atomic
Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century brass & wood 'Atomic' lamp
Italy, 1950s
A unique mid-century lamp, the lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Vase 1950s
By Elio Schiavon
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury ceramic vase designed by Elio Schiavon with signature under the base, Padova
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Travertine Console Sofa Table MINT
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Single Pedestal Travertine Console Sofa Table MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Large Italian Midcentury Occasional Table In Steel
Rosewood
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian Mid-Century occasional table in polished steel and rosewood, with an inset clear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Maple 6-Drawer Highboy Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century maple highboy dresser / chest with two shallow top drawers and four deeper
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Plastic White Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design plastic white table lamp, Italy 1970s.
Please note that the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$370 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 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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