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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Wood Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Italian mid-century modern lacquered wood nightstands, c.1950s, having reverse painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Midcentury Brass and Marble Table Mirror, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century moderrn design table mirror with variable tilt through mechanism on back with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,173 Sale Price
20% Off
Travertine 14x14 Square Top Side End Table Stand Italian Mid Century Modern MINT
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Travertine 14x14 Square Top Side End Table Stand Italian Mid Century Modern MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Elio Martinelli Italian Mid-Century "La Bolla" Wall / Ceiling Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century (1960's) space-age style "La Bolla" design sconces in white plexiglass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Charles II Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Stilnovo Style Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Floor Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Mid-Century Modern tall brass and marble floor lamp
In the manner of Stilnovo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Deposition of Christ Sculpture 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design glazed ceramic sculpture depicting the Deposition of Christ, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Very Elegant Italian Mid-century Console Attributed To Osvaldo Borsani 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant Italian Mid-century console attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1950s
Intact and in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Living Room Set, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Living Room Set, 1970s
European
One sofa
Two armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Cesare Lacca Italian Mid-Century Oval Darkened Teak and Brass Serving Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century oval form serving trolley / tea cart with a dark stained teak frame, two inset
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Three Italian Mid-Century Modern Pendants by Stilnovo, circa 1962
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Three elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern pendants or flush mount fixtures by Stilnovo with engraved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid Century Mahogany Side Table with Ebonized Front
Located in Dallas, TX
The Italian Mid Century Mahogany Side Table with Ebonized Front is a stylish and elegant piece of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid Century Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Zebra, Circa 1970s
A striking Italian mid
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst/Sputnik Flush Mount by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober Italian Mid-Century Modern solid brass flush mount fixture / chandelier by Stilnovo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Italian Midcentury Dark Wood Circle Dining Table 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury dining table with circular rosewood veneer top and metal frame with adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,747 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed 3-Pendant Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp featuring a wooden frame that tapers slightly to the top
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Round Mirror with Glass Frame, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern blue round mirror with glass frame, 1960s
Blue round mirror with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk, Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut desk featuring a slightly L-shaped top resting on a Set of two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in Guido Gambone Style, 1950s
By Guido Gambone, C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in the style of Guido Gambone, 1950s
Gorgeous Vase made of acid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs Covered in Cowhide
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A pair Italian Mid-Century Modern club chairs reupholstered in cow hide, circa 1960. These are
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Italian mid-century modern brass magazine rack holder Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Magazine Rack by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Enhance your
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Cased Murano /Venetian Glass Sconces, Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern hand blown Venetian glass wall lights by Mazzega in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Round Bar Trolley in Brass Curved Steel Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round bar trolley in brass curved steel Italian midcentury design, curved steel color gunmetal.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,492 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Mid Century Chrome Brass X Base Glass Top Long Rectangle Coffee Table
By Mastercraft, Brueton, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Chrome Brass X Base Glass Top Long Rectangle Coffee Table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid Century Modern Round Chrome Brass Glass Top Center Coffee Table MINT
By Brueton, Maison Jansen, Pace Collection, Mastercraft, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Round Chrome Brass Glass Top Center Coffee Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble
$14,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Saucer / Disc Form Chandelier / Pendant, 1970
Located in New York, NY
A very large (39.5" diameter) Italian Mid-Century Modern saucer form chandelier / pendant in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Brass Two Tier Serving Cart on Wheels
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Polished Chrome and Opaline Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare space-age Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in polished chrome and opaline glass having
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Design Sofa Peluche, 1950s Original Fabric by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century design sofa Peluche 1950s original fabric, designed by Gigi Radice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$2,321 Sale Price
56% Off
Sconce Curved Glass Green Color Italian Midcentury Design 1950s Brass
By Colli Torino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sconce curved glass green color Italian midcentury design 1950s brass.
Attributed Colli design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$663 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Midcentury White Spiraled Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Italian midcentury handblown Murano chandelier/pendant, the glass globe comprised of broad
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid- Century Sculptural Bronze
Floating
Sectional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid- Century sculptural bronze 'Floating' Sectional Set, Consisting of Two Sofas and One
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Bronze
$15,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian, Mid-Century Modern / Spaceage Chrome Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Guzzini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern / Space-age Chrome floor lamp designed by Robert Sonneman,,,Wonderful
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa In The Style Of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, upholstered sofa in the style of MarCo Zauso features a curved profile
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,200 Sale Price
27% Off
Murano Italian Mid-Century Venetian Style White and Gold Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Venetian-style white glass table lamp with gold dust streaks throughout on a
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Design Armchairs Green Wood Feat Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian mid-century design armchairs, woven wool blend in green cotton, feet in diagonal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,487 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Aldo Tura, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Carafe, Brass, Red Lacquered Goatskin
By Aldo Tura
Located in Manhasset, NY
Aldo Tura, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Carafe or Decanter, Brass, Red Lacquered Goatskin
This Aldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand with Black Iron Base, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brass umbrella stand with black iron base, 1950s
Brass umbrella stand with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Oval Carrara Marble Top Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Brass Legs
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White oval Carrara marble top Italian Mid-Century Modern coffee table tapered brass legs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Aldo Tura Box Ice Goatsking Brown Italian Mid-Century Modern Design 1950s Cube
By Aldo Tura
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Aldo Tura box ice goatsking brown Italian Mid-Century Modern design 1950s cube.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
$209 Sale Price
64% Off
Horizontal Italian Mid-Century Sconce in the Style of Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning 25.5 horizontal Italian Mid-Century sconce in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. This single
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass three-light chandelier, 1970s
Murano glass three-light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Thick Glass Bell, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century thick glass bell, 1960s
Glass bell with a round base. On the top it has a glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
$663 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Midcentury Sideboard, Wood, Playful Design, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian midcentury 1970s sideboard crafted from beautiful, rich wood and featuring a spacious
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Pair of Palladio Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century side chairs with gilt metal frames, with open backs topped with a wide
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Italian Mid Century Modern 3/4" Thick Beveled Glass Single Pedestal Dining Table
By Pace Collection, Knoll, Le Corbusier, John Mascheroni
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern 3/4" Thick Beveled Glass Single Pedestal Dining Game Table MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Pair of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari 12-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari chandelier featuring 12 sockets and 24 beveled glass prisms radiating
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Floral Venetian / Murano Glass Chandelier
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Romantic, feminine Italian midcentury style Murano glass chandelier or pendant with eight arms with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$17,900 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Round Bronze Mirror, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Mid-Century wall mirror with strong modern neoclassical influence in the style of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
1960s Italian Mid-Century Brass
Wood Folding Folio Stand Magazine Rack
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine stand or folio rack dated around the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Umbrella Stand with Bronze Bowl, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern plexiglass umbrella Stand with bronze bowl, 1980s
Plexiglass umbrella
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-century Walnut Frame
Leather Hanging Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Classic Italian midcentury walnut frame mirror in an oval design with a thick
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Wood and Brass Details Dresser Mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wood and brass details dresser mirror, 1950s
Dresser mirror with wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Roung Classic Gueridon Italian Midcentury Design Glass Brass Gold, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Roung Classic Gueridon Italian midcentury design glass brass gold, 1950s
Measures: Feet diameter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Brass
$787 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Blown Bubble Glass Green Studio Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Blown Bubble Glass Green Studio Crafted Vase. Circa Late
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Black
Gold Coffee Table with Abstract Painting Top
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian Mid-Century Modern laqured coffee table having gold gilt foil and ebonize lacquer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
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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 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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