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Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lazy Susan Walnut Dining Table MCM
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
interactive, experiential design, promoting shared conversation and modern entertaining in line with postwar
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Sigi Pineda MCM Silver, Brass, Rosewood, Sodalite, Turquoise Stone Hinged Box
By Sigi Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique abstract signed Mid-Century Modern mixed media hinged box is by Sigi Pineda and from
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass
MCM 1970s Chrome Wicker Glass Rolling Bar Serving Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM 1970s Chrome Wicker Glass Rolling Bar Serving Cart
Featuring very
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
MCM Chrome Table Lamp by L. Paul Brayton Ltd
By L. Paul Brayton, Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM chrome table lamp by L. Paul Brayton, circa 1970s. The lamp is in good working
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Large MCM Studio Pottery Lidded Stoneware Vessel by Joel Edwards
By Joel Edwards, Peter Voulkos
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM studio pottery lidded stoneware vessel by Joel Edwards, circa 1960s. The incised piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Stoneware
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
By Pam Clock Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" advertising wall clock with a metal topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Johannes Nørgaard Nørgaards Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Rosewood Hidden Leaf Table
By Johannes Norgaard
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Nørgaard for Nørgaards Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Hidden Leaf Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs - Set of 5
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs with Removable Arms - Set of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
MCM Original Oil on Canvas Seascape / Regatta Painting by N. Shiffler Bush
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM original oil on canvas seascape / regatta painting by N. Shiffler Bush circa 1966. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp by Larry
Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry
Terry Brown, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Corona Chair by Paul Volther for Erik Jørgensen Newly Reupholstered
By Erik Jørgensen, Poul Volther
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Corona Chair, Model Ej-5 by Poul M. Volther for Erik Jørgensen Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Danish Teak
Tile Coffee
Side Tables 1960s Set of 3
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
3 Piece Set of 1960s MCM Danish Teak
Tile Tables
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Chrome Three Cylinder "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find MCM atomic chrome three cylinder "skyscraper" floor lamp by Neal Small, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home with this stunning pair of American-style Vintage Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl
Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Plainview, NY
, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table is a testament to timeless mid Century modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Chrome
Wood Dining Armchairs Accent Chairs Set of 2
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 2 MCM solid chrome & wood dining armchairs accent chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Bar Cart Rolling by Design Institute of America DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
DIA MCM Bar Cart Rolling Design Institute of America
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Laurel Lamp! Marvelous MCM Danish Designer Lighting Barr 1960s Stylish Decor!
By Laurel Lamp Company, Richard Barr
Located in Peoria, AZ
mid century modern elegance and yet fits perfectly with today's nouveau 20th century furnishings style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
CLEARANCE SALE MCM Murano Glass Vide-Poche, Bullicante
Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE MCM Murano Glass Vide-Poche, Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Aventurine
If you
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$138 Sale Price
25% Off
Holmegaard Copenhagen MCM Lutken Smoke Cocktail Pitcher and Aperitif Glasses
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Chicago, IL
Handled Danish Modern glass handled cocktail pitcher and set of six (6) matching stunning smoke
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$325 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Vintage MCM Set of 4 Old World Maps Glasses by Cera
By Cera, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
and unique. Chic!
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare MCM Maple Dining Table w/ Black Top by Douglas Snelling
Located in Van Nuys, CA
integration with the surrounding environment, contributing to mid-century modern design in Australia
Category
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Milo Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
$935 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Postmodern MCM Hivo Van Teal Sculptural Lucite
Chrome Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Postmodern Sculptural Lucite & Chrome Table Lamps attributed to Hivo Van
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh
By Jack Van der Molen, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh. The first drawer pulls out as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Acrylic Fish Sculpture on Marble Base, Astrolite / Ritts Co.
By Astrolite
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM acrylic fish sculpture on brown marble base from the Astrolite products line by the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Coat Rack, circa 1940, France
By Stella
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century Modern: Furniture of the 1950s. It is now recognized by scholars and museums worldwide as
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM wrought iron modernist candle holder in the style of Harry Bertioa, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage pair Barbara Barry oversized parchment wood one drawer MCM nightstands
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
heavy and extremely well made. The Mid Century clean design makes these a fantastic pair for a masculine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
MCM Flare Arm Lounge Chairs Styled After Dennis Christianson for Dunbar - Pair
By Dennis Christiansen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Oversized Flare Arm Lounge Chairs By Dennis Christianson for Dunbar Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish MCM Teak Wood Square Serving Bar Tray by Digsmed
By Digsmed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Elegant Danish Mid Century teak tray by Disgmed made in Denmark. Great example of Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
MCM Jacaranda Bar Cabinet With Cooler, Designed by Bernadotte
Bjorn
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Acton Bjørn, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet of jacaranda by Sigvard Bernadotte and Acton Bjørn for Scan Atlas
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Jacaranda
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
MCM Johnson Hadley Walnut Coffee Table Mad Men Eames Era
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1950s MCM JOHNSON HADLEY Walnut Coffee Table from their Forward
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Sculpted Glass Ring Holder with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM sculpted glass ring holder with box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
MCM Hannah Morrison Style Chrome Tubular Sling Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Hannah Morrison Style Chrome Tubular Sling Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Large Curtis Jere MCM Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Wall Art Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 48" Curtis Jere MCM Corkscrew Bottle Opener Pop Wall Art Sculpture. Item features a large
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Barware Bottle Opener Long Two-toned Wood Handle MCM Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Barware MCM Bottle Opener
Long handled with strap
Crafted in two-tone wood and metal
18.25
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in Mohair
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Folke Ohlsson for Dux Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Blu Steel Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
MCM Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair
Ottoman Newly Reupholstered Black Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Dining Table, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
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DIMENSIONS: Height: 75cm (29.53in) Diameter: 120,5cm (47.44in)
ABOUT THE STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Slate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Gambone Style Glazed Ceramic Rams Bowl Black, Brown, Tan MCM
By Guido Gambone
Located in North Miami, FL
an unsigned Fantoni with the partial label. It is mid century modern and from the late 50's or early
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Solid Oak Frame Brown Upholstery MCM Style 3 Seat Sofa Clean!
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Oak Frame Brown Upholstery MCM Style 3 Seat Sofa Clean!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
MCM Royal Copenhagen Cylindrical Faience Vase By Niels Thorsson, Denmark
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Niels Thorsson Faience Vase. Wonderful cylindrical piece to add to any
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
MCM Italian Chrome and Marble Triennale for Arredoluce Style Floor Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Chrome and Marble Triennale Floor Lamp for Arredoluce
Brighten
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
XL Vintage MCM Abstract McAlevely Nautical Full Sail Sailboat Race Oil Painting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Spectacular, Vibrant, Mid Century Modern, framed oil painting by artist Pat McAlevey of an exciting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Robert Bushong Silkscreen Wall Scroll Chanticleer for Tom Tru Raymor MCM
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern silkscreen wall scroll titled Chanticleer by Robert R. Bushong for Tom
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Textile, Walnut
MCM Milo Baughman Style Chrome Club Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome Frame Tufted Cube Club Lounge Chair Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Blue
White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Blue & White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Large MCM Stoneware Platter / Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Danish MCM Tray Top Drinks Trolley By Edvard Kindt-Larsen For Soborg Mobler
By Soborg Mobler, Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
us for a competitive shipping quote)
This elegant Mid-Century Modern drinks trolley, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
$1,484 Sale Price
25% Off
Kristian Vedel Willadsen Møbelfabrik Modus MCM Rosewood Leather Chairs Ottoman
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kristian Vedel
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kristian Vedel for Willadsen Møbelfabrik Modus Mid Century Danish Rosewood and Leather Lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Restored MCM Rattan
Mahogany "Surfbaord" Wedge Side Table w/ Bottom Rack
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan wedge table blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Diamond
Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. There are 3.30 carats of rubie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
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Mcm Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Each mcm mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 357 options for an antique or vintage mcm mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mcm mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcm mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mcm mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Directional and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a mcm mid century modern at 1stDibs is $2,104, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $20,650 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mcm Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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, 2024There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
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