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Mid Century Blanc de Chine Porcelain Vase - Unsigned - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Blanc de Chine porcelain vase - small size - unsigned - Japan - mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Signed Yamamoto Ginbari Cloisonne Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century signed Yamamoto ginbari cloisonne vase, Japan. Pigeon blood vase. Marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep black
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep red
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Japanese Shoji Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
room.
Made in Japan.
4 adjustable shelves. Two sliding doors.
Ships from Philadelphia. Quick
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Large Japanese Imari Fluted Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
?), Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The magnificent Japanese Imari charger measures 25" in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Vintage Mid Century Porcelain Moriage Decorated Lamp
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1596 Mid Century porcelain lamp with moriage circles raindrop pattern an footed metal base
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
Crafted in maki-e lacquer and formed as a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver
Mid Century Weed Pot Japan 1960s
By Otagiri Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning little mid century weed pot. Made in Japan in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Iron Owl Garden Lantern, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful, whimsical and rare cast iron Japanese garden lantern in the shape of an owl, made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century, Showa, A Pair of Japanese Ceramic Pots
Hibachi
Located in Sampantawong, TH
device.
Artist signature is on the last photo.
Age: Japan, Showa period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Stamp Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century Japanese Meiji period bronze stamp box. Applied castings of a hanging flower
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
$160 Sale Price
28% Off
Mid Century Ceramic Majolica Parrot Vase - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small mid-century modern ceramic bird motif vase. This petite vessel features a bird perched upon
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$56 Sale Price
25% Off
Daruma, Japanese, Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Wooden Daruma
Daruma, a Japanese Zen God who lost the use of his legs from sitting and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Japanese Iron Bird Incense Burner
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique iron bird sculpture with a nice patina. Removable vented piece, for burning incense, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Finn Juhl Mid Century Japanese Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Finn Juhlmid century japan lounge chair
This chair measures: 26.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 28 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese keyaki wood toad.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century
Size: Height 11.2 C.M
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rosewood
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Japanese Free Form Stool / Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Japanese Free Form Stool
or plant Stand
Measures 11" in width, 11 " in depth and 16
Category
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Stools
Materials
Teak
$671 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Table Lamp.
Measures 5.25" in width, 5.25" in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$321 Sale Price
25% Off
Early to Mid-20th Century Rosewood Biwa Plectrum, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rosewood Plectrum for Biwa, Japan
A beautiful rosewood plectrum used in plucking the strings of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Early-Mid 20th century Traditional Japanese Hanamaki Clay Cat Doll
Located in Chiba, JP
Traditional Hanamaki clay doll, early-mid 20th century, Iwate, Japan. H 15.5 x W 13.3 x D 10 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pair Large Framed Japanese Calligraphy "Dragon"
"Tiger", Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful pair of Japanese calligraphic works, mid 20th century, Japan. One reading
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Expressionist Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Large Japanese Imari Charger, Edo/Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large 18.25" diameter Japanese Imari porcelain charger, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Vintage Japanese 3 Tea Cups from Mid-Century Studio Pottery
Located in Norton, MA
Vintage Japanese 3 tea cups from mid-century studio pottery.
In good original new condition and
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Lacquered Box / Altar Table, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese lacquered altar table / box, Showa period, 1937.
Teak and Cedar, lacquered in read
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Meiji Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, Edo Perio, mid 19th century, Japan.
The barrel shaped koro formed as a traditional chaire, vessel for
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Japanese Ceramic Horse and Boy Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This Mid Century art pottery figurine of a boy on a horse has been attributed to both Lisa Larson
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
. Japan, 1950s.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Mice
Millet
Located in Kyoto, JP
Obata Tosho (1812-1886)
Mice & Millet
Late Edo period, mid 19th Century
Framed Japanese Painting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Grasshopper
Hibiscus.
Located in Kyoto, JP
leading painter and theorist within a circle of mid-19th century Japanese scholars who were intensely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Goldscheider Pair of Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Mid Century Modern Busts
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern pair of Japanese hand painted porcelain sculptures designed by Goldscheider
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century
Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Japanese Sculptural Artisan Ware Bowl
By Shoji Hamada
Located in San Diego, CA
(due to the high iron content in the local clay) texture and appearance.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Wood Kumiki Puzzle Made In Japan Woodwork Wooden toy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage mid-century modern Japanese wood Yamanaka Kumiki Puzzle Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Japan Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Japan Bronze, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Japanese Etched and Repousse Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Japanese Etched and Repousse Bronze Vase
MEASUREMENTS: 5″ wide x 5" Dx 12″ in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Bronze
$532 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Sake Bottles, Mid 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
These are two high-quality porcelain sake bottles made in Japan from the Mid 20th century and with
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Japanese Latticed Wood Kotatsu Side Coffee Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
dates to the mid century, and features a latticed wooden top. The table is a testament to Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese White Glazed Hirado Ware Puppy, Edo/Meiji Period, Mid 19th Century
By Hirado
Located in Austin, TX
, Edo to Meiji period, early to mid 19th century, Japan.
The cute puppy is portrayed seated upon his
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Floral Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Floral Beige, Blue, Green, Yellow Japanese Handwoven Wool Rug
Size: 3'1" × 5'10
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Flying Flamingo Ceramic Salt
Pepper Shaker Set, Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop salt & pepper shaker set. The set features two
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Blue Moriage Dragonware Teapots set
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful vintage Japanese blue Moriage teapots set. Hand painted richly decorated with a dense
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Japanese Zen Hinoki Kotatsu Latticed Coffee Table
Located in Fort Collins, CO
hinoki wood, this style of table was a staple in Japanese households and living rooms in the early to
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Longhorn Beetle
Poppies.
Located in Kyoto, JP
leading painter and theorist within a circle of mid-19th century Japanese scholars who were intensely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Spider
Morning Glory.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Obata Tosho (1812-1886)
Spider & Morning Glory
Late Edo period, mid 19th Century
Framed Japanese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Snail, Wasp
Hollyhock.
Located in Kyoto, JP
leading painter and theorist within a circle of mid-19th century Japanese scholars who were intensely
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Green Crackle Glazed Footed Serving Bowl, mid-20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Japanese stoneware green crackle glazed footed bowl, mid-20th Century.
11 inches wide by 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Japanese Bronze Vase with Banded Neck
Located in Malibu, CA
Japanese banded bronze modernist vase with round body.
The flared top is separated with banding
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$197 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Sculptural Iron Fish Tray, Japan c.1950
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Sculptural Iron Fish Shaped Tray, Japan c.1950
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Iron
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Japanese Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese mid century for your home. A Japanese mid century — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Find 2745 options for an antique or vintage Japanese mid century now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Japanese mid century 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?
Prices for a Japanese mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $30 and can go as high as $969,714, while the average can fetch as much as $1,194.
Questions About Japanese Mid Century
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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