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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
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Italian Mid-Century Murano White Striped Globe / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Mid-Century handblown Murano globe/ pedant/ chandelier comprised of semi-opaque clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Rectangular 3-Drawer Oyster Burl Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular console table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with bronze
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Giovanni Michelucci Italian Mid-Century Low Plank Top Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century low plank top coffee table with irregular rectangular cut out top resting on a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Navy Gio Ponti Style Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of Italian Mid-Century Navy Gio Ponti style chairs upholstered in a plush velvet. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Romeo Rega Brass and Steel Low Table Base
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century brass and steel sqaure coffee table with a glass top and shelf (ROMEO REGA
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Nightstand Renaissance , Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern cabinet, nightstand, Renaissance style, walnut and mahogany interior
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1950s Galvani Ceramic Decorative Plate - Italian Mid-Century Design
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Galvani Ceramic Decorative Plate – Italian Mid-Century Design
Add a touch of Italian mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century White Opaline Fruit Bowl Stand Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century centerpiece. This piece, marked Made in Italy, certainly is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Opaline Glass
Set of 3 Arteluce Italian Mid-Century Blue Wall Sconces
By Arteluce
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Mid-Century "Jill" Dark Metal Frame Bracket Wall Sconces holding a rectangular shaped
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beautiful Italian Mid Century Sectional Sofa from the 1980s is a stunning piece that embodies
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Large Italian Midcentury Table Lamp In Blue Glass
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian Mid-Century hand blown glass lamp in blue, with brass fittings and gold silk cord.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Faceted Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Round Travertine Stone Marble Pedestal MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble, Travertine
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chrome and Brass Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Lucite chrome and brass vanity table mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$832 Sale Price
52% Off
Minimal Geometric Magazine Holder Ashtray Brass Italian Mid-Century Design Red
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal geometric magazine holder ashtray brass Italian mid-century design red.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
Sergio Mazza Sigma 196o Italian Mid Century Flush Ceiling Lamp
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in New York, NY
A classic 1960s Italian Mid Century flush ceiling light in aged copper finish with a halophane
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Copper
$947 Sale Price
50% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Armchair, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
This Italian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair Of Italian Midcentury Bedroom Chairs In Velvet
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian Mid-Century bedroom chairs of elegant proportions, with ebonised cabriole legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamps were constructed using reverse applied gold-leaf and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Bronze
$3,200 / set
Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier Italian Mid-Century Round Metal Cage Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Round Metal Cage Chandelier (GAETANO SCIOLARI FOR LIGHTOLIER)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
charm of Italian mid-century furniture. The sideboard offers ample storage. Whether you're hosting
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Nutwood
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Plated Standing Coat / Hatrack
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome plated coat rack with three bent arms tipped with off-white
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass Velvet fabric
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$2,325 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Midcentury Table Coffee 1950s Minimal Sculptural Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian midcentury table coffee 1950s minimal sculptural design, made of mahogany wood, iron
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$996 Sale Price
53% Off
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl
Radius
Form Writing Desk
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century ""Radius"" writing desk with a rectangular top with rounded edges and two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Italian Mid-Century Ball Chandelier Murano Glass Brass Parts Gold, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century ball chandelier Murano glass brass parts gold, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$996 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Commodes, Campo
Located in Queens, NY
Fine Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Commodes, Campo and Graffi Attributed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Murano Green Art Glass Figural Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century Murano lamps in emerald green art glass of a woman with hands raised to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Mirrored Sliding Doors Television Sideboard Stand
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century mirrored sideboard or console stand for television in the style of Romeo Rega
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$2,776 Sale Price
40% Off
Dassi and Ferrari Italian Mid-Century Walnut
Maple Sideboard
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) walnut & maple sideboard with and open bottom shelf below 2 Pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Glass, Maple, Paint, Walnut
Italian Mid Century Flush Mount Light Fixture Chandelier 13.75" x 13.75"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Mid Century flush mount light fixture, Italy, circa 1960s. It measures 13.75" x 13.75".
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pia Guidetti Crippa Italian Midcentury Chandelier for Lumi
By Pia Guidetti Crippa, Lumi
Located in bari, IT
Nice pendant chandelier in plex and glass worked from Italian midcentury by Pia Guidetti Crippa for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Veneer Rectangular Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century console table with a rectangular top containing three small drawers along the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs Upholstered in Donghia Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs Upholstered in Donghia Fabric.
The overall Width of 29.25
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Price Upon Request
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Legs Grey Arm Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Marco Zanuso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern brass legs grey arm lounge chairs Zanuso Buffa Decor Match.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Mirror Cocktail Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Italian Mid Century Modern Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo With A Panel Antique Mirror Top Coffee
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror
$2,250 Sale Price
21% Off
Cascade Venini Style Italian Midcentury Chandelier Multicolor Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cascade La Murrina Italian midcentury chandelier multicolor Murano glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,658 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Palm Frond Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIR of Italian Mid-Century clear glass wall sconce with a palm frond leaf design supported by a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Form Bar Cart
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice Italian Mid-Century Modern brass and bamboo form bar car. The piece has 2 glass shelves
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Sideboard, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Italian Mid-Century Modern 2 tone sideboard, comprising of four drawers with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps, circa 1950
By Arredoluce
Located in Milan, IT
Set of Two Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamps with adjustable height, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern White Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern white Murano art glass table lamp on a round thick Lucite base.
Lamp has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite, Art Glass
$656 Sale Price
32% Off
Large circular wooden sofa, Italian Mid-Century Style
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
The circular sofa features an elegant design in the Italian mid-century style, featuring an oval
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis, circa the 1970s.
An Italian Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Italian Mid Century Z Dining Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Italian Mid Century Z Dining Chairs, in the style of Verner Panton. All original, wear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
$2,600 / set
Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti Round Dining Table from 1980
s
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Mid-Century Giorgetti dining table on wheels from 1980's.
The dining table is in black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Seguso Design Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table lamp Seguso design Italian Mid-Century Modern , in Murano glass and gold powder.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$635 Sale Price
64% Off
Italian Mid-Century Round Burl Walnut and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century (1940s) round burl walnut coffee table with a glass top, scalloped apron and
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Design Floor Lamp Glass Brass , Stilnovo Attributed
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Midcentury design floor lamp very cool, Stilnovo attributed.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,190 Sale Price
64% Off
Venini Disaronno Italian Mid Century Hand Blown Blue Striped Glass Ice Bucket
By Paolo Venini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Murano hand blown glass blue ice bucket with white vertical lines (signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Large Glass Dishe from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury large glass dishe from the 1960s. The plate is in white enamel glass in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Barbini Italian Mid-Century Four Leaf Clover Murano Glass Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Four Leaf Clover Murano Glass Flower Vase resting on a round base (BARBINI)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Heart Sofa, Italian Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Manhasset, NY
Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Heart Shape Sofa or Settee, White Boucle
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid-Century ceramic table lamp with a long neck and oval body featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Pair of Wall Lights by Stilnovo, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in bari, IT
Italian midcentury pair of wall lights by Stilnovo, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$759 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Steel and Glass Coffee Tables
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern/1940s-style steel coffee tables with rope design frame and stretcher
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
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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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