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XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade
By Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio, Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Oversize Mid-century Manises sculptural turquoise ceramic lamp, attributed to the Bondia workshop
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
ViNTAGE 1960
S DANISH MID CENTRY TEAK NEST OF THREE TABLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
Elegant and functional set of three mid-century Danish nesting tables
Category
20th Century Danish Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
Stuffed elephant made from patinated leather, England 1970s
By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie
Fitch, Liberty of London
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century elephant figure. Made from straw covered in leather. Beautifully hand crafted piece
Category
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Straw, Wood
MID CENTRY SHERATON REVIVAL INLAID REVOLViNG BOOKCASE END TABLE ON CASTORS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Mid Century Vintage Sheraton Revival
Category
20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Book Grandeur Des Romains, Montesquieu, French Language, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Constantinople. This cosmopolitan edition is published in the original French, by London-based Mudie's Select
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Book of Baronial Halls Volume 1, Reference, English, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
guide, dated to the mid Victorian period, published 1858.
Full title: The Baronial Halls, and Ancient
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Gillows of Lancaster
London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords.
All in excellen...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Four Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century English Solid Silver Travel Cocktail Shaker
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
based in London, active during the mid-20th century. Known for precision engineering and industrial
Category
20th Century British Other Barware
Materials
Silver
Rare 19th century Edwards and Roberts painted chest of drawers
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in Seaford, GB
Edwards
Roberts, London
Victorian era, mid-19th century
Four full-width drawers with original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century British print
Pre-Raphaelite girls
By Anne Bulitis
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
exhibitions in London in the mid 20th Century . She was known for her caricatures of passers-by and 20th
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Large Bernard Rooke Table or Floor Lamp with Original Shade
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
studied ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Floor Lamp with Blue Roundels, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
studied ceramics at Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Makonde Figure Depicting Jesus, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
Height (Incl. Stand): 50cm
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
Ex Private Collection, London
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland
Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
-century London's finest cabinetmakers. Holland & Sons supplied furniture to Queen Victoria's residences
Category
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century coaching scene oil painting outside a Bath inn
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Bath and London. By the mid-18th century, England was crisscrossed with coach routes, and hundreds of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Silver Tea
Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
By Joseph Angell
Located in London, GB
mid-19th century are in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum.
English, circa 1852
Category
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century sporting animal oil painting of a horse
groom in a stable
By John Ferneley Junior
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Parker Gallery, Berkeley St., London
A mid-19th century sporting painting of a horse and groom in a
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Bowler / Derby Hat Bottle Opener in Heavy Solid Gilded Brass, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
unconventional object, perfect as a Christmas gift.
Originally designed in mid-19th-century London by the Bowler
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
California Indigenous Dress
Fishing Rafts – Early Ethnographic Engraving 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
clothing, tools, and social interaction as observed by European explorers during the mid-18th century.
The
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints
Materials
Paper
The Cape of Good Hope — VOC Anchorage and Table Mountain, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
for The Universal Magazine, London, circa mid-18th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints
Materials
Paper
New Orleans Harbor, Mississippi River Shipping and Steamers – Engraving ca.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
. Waud, London, c. mid-19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Studio Ceramic Lamps in Natural Tones by Bernard Rooke, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
Goldsmiths College in London. In 1960 he set up a workshop in Forest Hill sharing with another pottery artist
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
By Charles Zacharie Landelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Woman resides at the Wallace Collection in London.
Mid-to-late 19th century
Canvas: 53 1/4" high x 39
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA TULIP DINING MARBLE TOP TABLE BY MAURICE BURKE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
This striking mid-century tulip-style table, designed by Maurice Burke for
Category
20th Century British Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
VINTAGE WALNUT WOOD WILLIS
GAMBIER PANTRY STORAGE CYLINDER CABiNET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
Presenting a refined mid‑20th‑century cylinder cabinet, executed in lustrous
Category
20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
ViNTAGE FAUX CHEST OF DRAWERS RECORD CABINET
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A clever mid-century vintage record cabinet designed to mimic a traditional
Category
20th Century British Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Silver Collared Spirit Decanter, English, Crystal, Whiskey, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
wonderful blend of mid-century design and traditional craftsmanship. This elegant cut crystal whiskey vessel
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Scotch Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Silver, Whiskey, Hallmarked, 1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid 20th century, hallmarked in 1965. A superb example of refined mid-century barware
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Ceramic Vessel by British Potter Waistel Cooper (1913–2009)
By Waistel Cooper
Located in London, GB
contributed to the post-war studio pottery movement and although based far from the London trends, his work is
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway
Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Comprehensive scientific instrument set
Displays a
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation
Category
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1940
s - 1950
s Pare Maternity Figure, Tanzania
Located in London, GB
This finely carved mid-twentieth century figurative sculpture, from the Pare culture in Tanzania
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Dental Engineer
s Specimen Drawers, English, Admindex, Filing Cabinet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
cabinet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Appealing example of mid-century industrial taste
Category
Mid-20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Decanters, English Glass, Spirit Vessel, Silver Labels, Hallmark
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
labels, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Attractive decanters with charming silver wine
Category
Mid-20th Century British Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Bottle Cooler, English, Silver Plate, Champagne Magnum Bucket, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
early 20th century, circa 1920.
Striking pierced design accentuates this charming early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
By Alexander Calder
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Institute of Chicago, and the Tate Gallery in London.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Glass, Silver, Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Hallmarked for Mappin & Webb with the London date letter M from 1986
This is a delightful vintage whiskey
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Vintage Folio, Civil Architecture, English, Sir William Chambers, Reproduction
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reproduction of the 18th century original by Sir William Chambers, printed in 1969.
Born in Sweden, Sir
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Reproduction Folio, Chinese Design, English, William Chambers, C.1969
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reprint of the 18th century original by Sir William Chambers, printed in 1969.
Full Title: Design of
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, The Pilgrim
s Progress, John Bunyan, English, Novel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Pilgrim's Progress was written in the 17th century and is considered as the first novel written in English
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Small Antique Picnic Case, English, Leather, Suitcase, John Pound, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Delightfully distinctive colours to this charming away day picnic
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Georgian Warwick Cruet by Samuel Wood
By Samuel Wood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Warwick Cruet
Samuel Wood
Hallmarked London, 1757
A superb example of mid-18th-century English
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Gentleman
s Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
bottles, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Superb fitted suitcase, replete with everything a
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
George II Rococo Chimneypiece in White Statuary and Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
family and the Earls of Minto for several centuries but from the mid 1960s it began to fall into
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$255,659 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Pier Cabinet, English, Walnut, Glazed, Druce
Co, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Street, London
Standing upon a plinth base, with canted corners and short bracket feet
This is an
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Carlton & Smith. Incorporated as J. Walter Thompson in 1896, by 1899 the firm had opened a London branch
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Set of Vintage Mortise Gauges, Four, Rosewood, Brass, Carpenter
s Tools
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating midcentury craftsman's tools
Displaying a desirable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Canadian Kodak Company - the military broadarrow identifying its purpose
Supplied with a London Fine oak
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Beguiling vintage scientific
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Carpentry Book, Architecture Reference, Peter Nicholson, Victorian, 1846
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
portrait of the author and a scene of centring on Waterloo Bridge, London
Published in English across 176
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book, Time I Was Dead, Autobiography, Cecil Aldin, English Language, Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the English language, hard bound and published in London, dated 1934.
Cecil Aldin (1870 - 1935) was a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Display Vase, Japanese, Ornate Ceramic, Flower Sleeve, Noritake, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinatingly ornate vase with a brilliant finish and colour
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Coffee Pots, Silver Plate, Chocolate Jug, Mappin
Webb, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to base for Mappin & Webb, London & Sheffield
Further marked with serial number W10162
This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Royal Horse Racing Prize Tea Chest with Silver Tea Caddies
By Sebastian Crespel II
Located in Northampton, GB
retailers in London in the mid 19th century.
Sebastian Crespel II Sebastian & James Crespel were London
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
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- 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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Nesting Bar Cart
Omersa Bull
Sliding Door Display Case
Liberty Rhino
Nesting Game Table
Elliott Bracket Clock
Mcintosh Used