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Japanese Garden Bamboo Pagoda Shrine with Carved Stone Animal
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese bamboo Pagoda shrine with carved marble animal figure.  
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Oak Chair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
everyday furniture from mid-century Japan. This straightforward presence allows the piece to blend
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Set Of Five Japanese Canapé Plates With Forks In Calligraphic Wood Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful and fine set of Japanese Canapé Plates in unused condition dating to the Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Antique Cedar Drawer Chest, 1940s–1960s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lovely Fusetsu NakamuraScroll Painting Japan Artist Flowers Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
beginning Shotaro, the Movie Chu Asai There are responsible for, such as illustrations of the Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Asian Signed Four Panel Folding Byobu Cherry Blossom Pine Tree Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous four-panel Showa Period Japanese Byobu folding screen featuring luminous cherry blossoms
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paint

Tendo Mokko Japanese Low Coffee Table
Located in Petworth, GB
Japanese low coffee table with stylised legs Laminated cherry wood Designed by Saburo Inui for
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Cherry

Japanese Antique Drawer Chest in Wood, 1940s–1950s – Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
reflects the thoughtful craftsmanship and balanced sense of utility characteristic of mid-century Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Nara Wood Armchair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique armchair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1950s–1960s. Despite
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Zelkova Drawer Chest, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
interior. Additional antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Black Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1860s-1910s Meiji Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
By Arita
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage rectangular porcelain tray features a traditional Arita style blue and white decor with motif of small bird sitting on flowering tree branches in Sometsuke decoration techniq...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Japanese Vintage Solid Pine Top Table, Showa Period 1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
single solid slab of pine wood, while the legs are constructed from Japanese Sen wood, known for its
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Pine

Japanese Antique Zelkova Cedar Cabinet, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique cabinet crafted from a combination of zelkova and cedar, dating from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Ash Wood Bench, 1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique bench crafted from ash wood, dating from the 1950s. Its simple, unadorned form
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Katakuch Wood bowl / Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carefully selected range of old Japanese items. We have seen tens of thousands of items. Based on this
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
. It would appeal strongly to collectors of musha-e, Buddhist iconography, or mid-19th-century Japanese
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Fine Japanese Split Bamboo Flower Gathering Basket for Ikebana
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well crafted and elegant Japanese Flower Gathering Basket crafted from split and wound Bamboo in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo

Vintage Japanese “1000 Faces” Tea Cup and Saucer Set - 8 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Japanese "1000 Faces" Tea Cup and Saucer Set featuring 8 intricately decorated pieces with
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Bronze Flying Angel Spiritual Goddess Vase- Hand Caste In High Relief
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Bronze "Dakini" Goddess Vase- Hard To Find Treasure Japan, a fine hand caste bronze
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 11" A3 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A substantial antique Japanese singing bowl, crafted from solid bronze and weighing 8.7 pounds
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Singing Bowl Rose Gold 7" E4 Tone
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning antique Japanese singing bowl with beautiful rose gold-colored interior. Crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Japanese Lacquered Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vases, Japan, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Showa Period Japanese Lacquered Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vases, Japan, C.1950 The word Ikebana
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bamboo

Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi. Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Shigeru Uchida Z Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Vancouver, BC
mid century myth. Completely foldable and with removable headrest. Built tough in canvas, polished
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Two Panel Screen Abstract Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Lacquer on wood. Signature reads: Toshimasa. Solid black lacquer on reverse. Signed original box.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Lacquer

Thermo from Japan, Midcentury, Brown Bamboo with Metal Details, C 1950, Japan
Located in New York, NY
A thermo from circa 1950, Japan. Made of bamboo and brass details. midcentury design.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Blue Imari Ware Plate 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a plate which was made in Japan in Taisho era (around 1920s). It was made with Imari yaki
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen Psychedelic Forms
Located in Hudson, NY
Celestial images on hand-dyed tsumugi cloth. Makers mark: unreadable.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric

Collection of Abstract Japanese Calligraphy Prints
By Sōfu Teshigahara
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of abstract Japanese calligraphy prints, possibly after Sofu Teshigahara, Japan, circa
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Collection of Abstract Japanese Calligraphy Prints
By Sōfu Teshigahara
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of abstract Japanese calligraphy prints, possibly after Sofu Teshigahara, Japan, circa
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Geisha Painted 21-Piece Japanese Footed Tea Set and Lacquer Serving Tray
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a an assembled 21-piece Japanese tea and condiment set that is a colorful example of mid
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand-Painted Japanese Wedding Kimono
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Japanese Wedding Kimono, hand painted with exceptional details in rich warm colores Has a
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Wood Block Owl Print "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century wood block print of two owls known as "Three Eyes" by Kaoru Kawano, circa 1950s. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Kaoru Kawano Japanese Woodblock Iconic Print Girl MCM Framed
By Kaoru Kawano
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful work by famed Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano who was known for his whimsical portrayals
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Edo Period Two-Panel Screen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese Edo Period two panel folding screen with white and brown hawks of ink and color on paper.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Lucky Horse Shoe Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant Art Deco designed 1930s-1940s "Lucky Horse Shoe " Lantern Japanese handsome hand
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Articulated Japanese Crawfish / Lobster Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage articulated Japanese crawfish / lobster sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Batman Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Linen, Paper

1950s Chadwick Japan Floral Bone Dishes – Set of 5
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chadwick Japan Bone Dish Set of five—crescent bone china with hand-painted florals and gold
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bone

Mid Century Modern Dee Bee Co Green Ceramic Vase
Located in Cordova, SC
A green Japanese-made ceramic vase with an abstract design circling the top half. The piece is in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Samurai Saddle Leather Tables with Gold Checkerboard Motif
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modern tables made from 18th - 19th Century Japanese saddle flaps (Aori) Surfaces
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Leather, Wood

1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan. Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lucky Gods Set Five Sculptures, Sotaro Saegusa, Hard To Find Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
treasures from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy five piece set of the auspicious
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japan Vintage Solid Granite Stone Round Top Yukimi Lantern With Old Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
from India and has existed in Japanese temples and gardens since the 7th century. Japan’s lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone, Granite

Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
other one, a medallion of waves and clouds with gold highlights Tanaka school Japan – Edo period (1603
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Gold, Iron

Large Japanese Ikebana Stoneware Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
cracks and has a wonderful mid-century circular shape with a split finish. The piece measures 6"D x 13.25
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Vintage Hanten Cotton Jacket Asai 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
Hanten is a type of traditional Japanese garment that is often referred to as a "short coat" or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Cotton

Japanese Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Coffee Table in Walnut and Glass Coffee table made in the style of Isamu Noguchi
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Japanese Asian Signed Four-Panel Folding Byobu Showa Genji Screen Lady Murasaki
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous and quite striking four-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen featuring an elegantly clad
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japan Wicker Pendant lamp 1970s
By Kondu
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Pendant lamp .Wicker with White Lucite . signed Kond 1 large E27 bulb needed
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker

Nine Japanese Woodblock Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japan, 1798-1861), a set of nine Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

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Paper

Pair of 18th/19th century Japanese Samurai Abumi (stirrups)
Located in New York, NY
stirrups became widespread in Japan around the 5th century. The ornate metalwork and intricate designs seen
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Antique Mid-19th Century Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

Japan Vintage Solid Granite Stone Classic Yukimi Lantern With Fine Old Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
from India and has existed in Japanese temples and gardens since the 7th century. Japan’s lantern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Granite

Maruni Style Lounge Chairs, Japan, 1960s
By Maruni
Located in Camden, ME
the Maruni studio of Hiroshima, Japan. The turned oak framed chairs have had their original cord
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cord, Oak

Maruni Style Lounge Chairs, Japan, 1960s
Maruni Style Lounge Chairs, Japan, 1960s
$4,500 Sale Price / set
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Japanese Antique Cherry Chair, 1950s–1960s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
antique furniture and decorative objects sourced from across Japan are also available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Japanese Mid Century Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Japanese mid century furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every piece of Japanese mid century furniture was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Japanese mid century furniture, we have 3068 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of Japanese mid century furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of Japanese mid century furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Isamu Noguchi, Cees Braakman and UMS Pastoe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Mid Century Furniture?

A piece of Japanese mid century furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,123, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.
Questions About Japanese Mid Century Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.