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Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Bronze Details
Offered for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Three Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
3 Large Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Polished Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces.
Each piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Honey Color in Birch Wood, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Italian mid-century sideboard made of birch wood that gives the sideboard a warm honey
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Ivo Sassi Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Ceramic Vases Set, 1950s
By Ivo Sassi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vases set series “Gli Etruschi” designed by italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, 1970s in style of Ico Parisi
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Walnut & Cream Linen upholstered Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Italian mid
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Midcentury Dining Table in the Gothic Manner
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian Mid-Century dining table in walnut and lemon wood, with a twin pedestal base in the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass
Nickel Side Table / Nightstand by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Level brass and nickel table by Romeo Rega for use as
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Big Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian Midcentury, "Model 865" Sofa, 1955
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian midcentury, "Model 865" sofa, 1955.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Small Italian Mid-Century 3-Light Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Small Italian Mid-Century 3-light Murano glass ceiling lamp, 1960s
Gold metal structure, purchased
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Per Mazzega, 1970s
By Mezzaga
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Charming Italian mid-century Murano glass pendant or hanging lamp per Mazzega fashion house, from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
$663 Sale Price
85% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of Four Refinished Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo Zauli Italian Midcentury Modern Design Stoneware Vase 1950s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design single-flower stoneware vase, designed by artist Carlo Zauli
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vittorio Dassi Italian Midcentury Parchment and Rosewood Dining Table
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian midcentury dining table with a parchment top having rounded corners on an hourglass-shaped
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Lucite and Brass Tortoise shell Large Tray, Italy, Mid-Century Moderne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Lucite and brass tortoise shell large tray, Italy, mid-century moderne.
This tray seems almost new
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Chrome Brass Glass Top 24" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Side Table Stand
By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome Brass Glass Top 24" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of 1970s Italian Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Brass Frames Mirrors MINT!
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 1970s Italian Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Brass Frames Mirrors MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Glass Magazine Rack Table
By Ico Parisi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) small end table with ebonized wood sides supporting a glass top and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp.
Marked 'vetro eseguito
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Blue Cotton Wood Feet Armchairs
Located in IT
Italian mid-century blue cotton fabric wood feet armchairs.
Italian pair of armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$4,026 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue Metal Table Lamp with Clamp, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Blue metal table lamp with clamp, 1970s
Metal table lamp with clamp, in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tripod Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant Italian mid-century modern low coffee table dating from the 1950s.
The table features an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart - Serving Trolley
By Cesare Lacca
Located in PARIS, FR
sophistication and innovative craftsmanship of the Italian mid-century modern movement.
The frame is beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Glass, Ebony
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989
By Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989
Gorgeous wall plate hand
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass and Marble Lamps
By Frederick Cooper, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern glass and marble lamps
Beautiful pair of Italian Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid-Century Modern Disc Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern disc chandelier or pendant lamp is made of brass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$757 Sale Price
44% Off
Elegant Modular Curved Sofa Italian Midcentury Green Brass Feet Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant modular curved sofa Italian midcentury design Cesare Lacca Design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$4,145 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Wall Mirror M. Furgeri Italian Mid-Century Design Fontana Arte Style, 1950s
By Marco Furgeri
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall mirror M. Furgeri Italian mid-century, lighted mirror with Egyptian decor design, unique
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
$2,072 Sale Price
53% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Double Level Chandelier in Brass
Nickel
Located in New York, NY
Original Italian Mid-Century Modern double tier chandelier in brass and nickeled metal with six
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$7,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 10" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Pedestals Stands MINT!
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 10" Square Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Pedestals Stands MINT!
Dimensions:
-Large
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Green Round Wall Mirror, Italian Mid-Century Wood Frame
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Green Round Wall Mirror, Italian Mid-Century Wood Frame
A stunning example of Italian mid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$852 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid Century Octagonal Solid Wood Frame Backlit Round Mirror, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century octagonal solid wood frame backlit round mirror, 1970s
Backlit mirror with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools, Beige Shearling, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Footstools or Ottomans, Beige Sheepskin, Mahogany, Italy, 1950s
A pair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Modern Flexible Table Lamp Solitaire by Tronconi, 1980
By Tronconi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern flexible table lamp Solitaire by Tronconi, 1980s.
Articulated table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Armchairs Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian Midcentury, "Model 865", 1955
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair armchairs Ico Parisi for Cassina, Italian Midcentury, "Model 865", 1955 in pony skin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs with Faux Snake Skin
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century club chairs upholstered in faux snake skin. Having arched
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Set Of Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern side dining chairs are unattributed yet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian mid century Murano glass Calla Lilies single sconce by Franco Luce. Having four beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari 12-Light Brass and Crystal Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Sciolari chandelier featuring 12 sockets and 24 beveled glass prisms radiating
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass and Brass Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern curved glass and brass wall lamp, 1950s
Curved wall lamp with light
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Settee - Sofà Carlo Mollino Style in Teal Green
Located in Houston, TX
Explore the elegance of this Italian mid-century style settee. Upholstered in a Teal/Green/Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Bookcase in the manner of Paolo Buffa, c.1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian Mid-Century Modern bookcase in wood and brass, attributed to the designer Paolo Buffa, made
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Great Vase Amphora Solid Brass Gold Umbrella Stand Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great vase amphora solid brass gold umbrella stand Italian midcentury design.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
$787 Sale Price
30% Off
Two Elegant Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Chandeliers, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Chandeliers, 1970s — Multiple Pieces Available
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Brass Framed Shield Form Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-century design. The slender brass borders have developed a warm patina that enhances their
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier
Toso Italian Mid-Century Bolle and Gold Fleck Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century gold fleck glass table lamps featuring a bolle technique of blown glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Midcentury Modern Coffee Table in Mahogany and Glass, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
the Italian mid-century, approx. 1960s.
Reminds to the style of Ico Parisi.
The full mahogany table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Frog Sculpture Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Zanetti Murano, Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti abstract Murano glass Frog made in Italy, Mid-Century Modern.
Made with the Massello
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Midcentury Wicker Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute pair of Italian midcentury wicker lounge chairs, 1960s.
Very elegant shapes made with the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Boomerang Pair of Armchairs Italian Midcentury Design 1950 Brass Grey Cotton
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small boomerang pair of armchairs Italian midcentury design 1950 brass grey cotton.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,652 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Mid-Century Green Color Umbrella Stands "Cracked Effect", 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian mid-century umbrella stand has a great executive quality that is denoted by various
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Brass
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern, Arm or Occasional Chairs, Wicker, Cane, Bamboo, 1980s
Pair of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Italian mid-century modern ashtrays in brass and marble, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern ashtrays in brass and marble, 1950s
Pair of floor ashtrays in brass and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern White Porcelain and Brass Lamps
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Frederick Cooper, E. F. Chapman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern white porcelain and brass lamps.
Glamorous pair of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Mid-Century Brass Cheval Floor Mirror, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Both functional and decorative, this piece reflects the refinement and craftsmanship of Italian mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Square planter in steel and brass, 1970s
Square planter in brass and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass, 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 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 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 mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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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