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Mid-Century Modern Japanese Ceramic Ikebana footed Bowl Stamped Compote
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful white matte color glaze, design, and shape on this ceramic, shape Ikebana bowl or planter. stamped on the bottom small fleabite on the corner as shown and some irregulariti...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 18th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Crows
Pines by Unkoku Toshuku.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Unkoku Toshuku (1722-1779)
Crows and Pines
A pair of six-panel Japanese Screens. Ink and gold
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid Century Tall Japanese Bronze Patinated Table Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of tall patinated bronze table lamps. Fine castings of animals and Japanese symbols. Single
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Wood and Brass Footed Bowl, Japan 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
foil sticker "Caffco Quality Woodenware Japan".
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Kannon Statue in Organic Bark Form, Japan, 20th Century / Japanese, Sculpture
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An evocative and beautifully hand-carved wooden sculpture of Kannon, delicately enshrined within a natural bark-like form. This piece blends devotional reverence with organic artistr...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
70s Huge Mid Century Modern Sculpture Japanese Crescent Ikebana Planter Vase
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
70s Huge Mid Century Modern Sculpture Japanese Crescent Ikebana Planter Vase
Spectacular Large
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Japanese Mid-19th Century Coffee Table
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Mid-19th century Japanese coffee table.
Category
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Blue
White Bowl, Hand Painted, Signed, Japan, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage blue and white bowl - hand painted mountain views with trees - signed - Japan - mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Japanese 4-Panel Folding Room Divider/Separè 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Japanese 4-panel folding room divider 1940s
Purchased from a Sicilian merchant.
Good
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Japanese tea service for 10 in fine mid-19th century porcelain
Located in Catania, IT
Japanese tea service for 10 in fine porcelain from the mid-19th century
Hand painted of excellent
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Japanese Old Art Pottery Modern Green Tea Pot Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an old art pottery Japanese modern green tea pot signed by the artist
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid-century Pink "Little John" Toilet Ashtray Cigarette Holder by Artmark, Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
gold-tone accents. A playful piece adding a little bit of humor with some mid-century charm to your
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
$108 Sale Price
40% Off
Arita Mid 17th Century Blue and White Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 17th Century Blue and White Japanese Arita Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Salt Pepper Shaker Set Japanese Stoneware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage art pottery stoneware salt pepper shaker set. Japan circa the
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
1950s Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Ceramic Set - Exquisite Mid-Century Collecti
Located in Manzano, IT
1950s Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Ceramic Set – Exquisite Mid-Century Collection of 4
Product
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Tin Litho Friction Police Highway Patrol Helicopter, C1960, Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous friction helicopter from Japan C 1960. Toy works great, push copter and the blades start
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Asian Art Daikoku Bronze Sculpture Japan, Meiji / Taisho Period XX°
Located in Palermo, IT
) of Japan.
He is the deity of prosperity, wealth, and cuisine. He is depicted wearing a hat, a large
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Hollow Abstract Iron Sculpture, Japan
This heavy hollow iron sculpture by an unknown
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Stoneware Ikebana Footed Planter Vintage Mid-Century 1960s Bonsai
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small stoneware planter. Two glaze chips or loss, one on each rectangular foot, quite small, pictured. Retains partial label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Japanese Studio Pottery Stoneware Bottle Vase with Ash Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Japanese studio pottery bottle vase, likely from the mid-20th century, showcasing
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary of Isamu Noguchi
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Crackle Glaze Lamp, Original Fittings
Shade, Japan, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary quality and design - Mid-Century Modern - crackle glaze ceramic lamp with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Linen, Hardwood
Mid 19th Century Japanese Screen Pair. Flowers
Birds of the Four Seasons.
Located in Kyoto, JP
painting tradition into more exquisite, decorative and distinctive 'Japanese' style. From the 17th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Mid-Century Modern Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Bowl
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Studio City, CA
Toshiko's work or other Mid-Century Modern/Hawaiian art potters or an eye-catching stand-alone work in about
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Fitz and Floyd Vintage Mid-Century Napkin Holders
Made in Japan
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid-century set of 6 napking holders by Fitz & Floyd. These set is both chic and
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
The low box and cover carved with a bold and striking design of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
1960s Japanese Bird Stork Metal Table Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Modernist
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Japanese Cast metal bird.
W 2.5 x D 4.5 x H 2.5 in
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Transparent Faceted Art Glass Chrome Gas Lighter Japan 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Japanese Kutani Egg shell Tea Cup and saucer set of Four
Located in Pomona, CA
This exquisite Japanese Kutani porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a true testament to fine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese modern 50-60s mid-century, 2 chairs HSK HIDA Kitsutsuki brand
Located in Niiza, JP
been awarded the Good Design Award.
I believe this is an older, mid-century product.
The seat is
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20th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Shell Shaped Footed Brass Tray Bowl, Japan 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Traditional to Arts and Crafts, Transitional, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, Japandi, Minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Vase with Painted Stripes - Japan - Circa 1950
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century glazed ceramic vase - medium size - molded form - featuring hand painted stripes and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Japanese Arita Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Arita Blue and White Mid 17th Century Antique Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare large mid 17th century Japanese Arita porcelain bottle vase, decorated in
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Dual Neck White Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
partial original paper label. Japan, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
early Meiji period, mid-19th century, Japan. Mounted with silk brocade and framed in a heavy, carved and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Japanese Satsuma Tea set, 21 pieces
Located in Pomona, CA
Flowers pattern. Comprising: Teapot, Sugar bowl, Milk jug, 5 cups & saucers. Marked, from Mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
By Lagardo Tackett, Noritake
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great condition like new, no chips or cracks, 4 snack plates - 8.5" x 7"
4 tea cups - 4" W x...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Rattan
$460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Pottery Ikebana Suiban Flower Vase Signed, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
signature in bottom. Japan, 1960s.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Incense Burner, Japan, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
. Bronze, Japan 19th century.
Good condition, oxidation, one leg missing from the praying mantis
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Stoneware Willow Bow Vase Bottle Vintage Mid-Century 1960s Rainbow
By Otagiri Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large Bottle form Vase with arcing striations. Retains OMC label. A couple small chips to bottom foot/rim.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Japanese Iron Bird Sculpture Mid-Century Asian Cabinmodern Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
finish, marked JAPAN on verso. Weighs 1.5 pounds, stand 5.25 inches tall.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$724 Sale Price
74% Off
Vintage Japanese Ikebana Vase 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning vintage Japanese ikebana vase, handmade in Japan. The vase has a beautiful black glaze and
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Toyo Japan Black Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Vessel Asian Mid-Century Modern
By Toyo
Located in Miami, FL
Asian Mid-Century Modern stunning sculptural vase in glazed black ceramic.
Original mark at the
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a minimalist Japanese pottery ikebana vase, circa the 20th century. The elongated
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Japanese Space Age Folding Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii, 1960s
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Hamburg, DE
exit the kazakh steppe.
Additional information:
Materials: Leatherette, Metal
Styles: Mid-Century
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Takahashi Ceramic Flower Ashtray Japan 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful ceramic ashtray by Takahashi, made in Japan in the 20th century. It is glazed with a
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Japanese antique Silk tapestry with 5 foxes in bamboo forest, mid 1700s
Rectangular silk tapestry
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Obi Textile, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
An obi in very good condition that can be utilized as a table runner, wall hanging.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Industrial Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Japanese Daimaru Thong Sandal New from the Original Box, Mid-Century
Located in Norton, MA
They feel like leather, new from the original box. They are 9" long, 3" wide, and 7" to the thong head.
Very high quality.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Round White Porcelain Pendant Light by Rubens Lighting, Japan
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern round white porcelain pendant light by Rubens Lighting Co, Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Ceramic Lemon Pitcher with Juicer and Lid in Yellow and Green Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
leaves.
Marked at the bottom:
A1
Made in Japan
Dimensions:
8.75" Wide
6" Diameter
6.75" Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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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