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Gorgeous! Handcrafted Italian Rattan
Brass Table Lamp 1970s MCM Designer Decor
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
feast for the eyes! A marvelous mid century lamp that is extremely scarce as well.
A fantastic find
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
MCM Ceramic Curious Watcher Modernist Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue by Metlox
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green "Curious Watcher" Modernist flamingo ceramic figurine made by the Metlox
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Bruno Munari Style Curved Italian Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Velvet
By Bruno Munari
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bruno Munari Style Curved Italian Sofa on Brushed Brass Legs Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original MCM Acrylic on Board SW Painting "Indian Women" by Maurice Potier
Located in San Diego, CA
striking vintage MCM piece depicts two identical figures, in traditional indigenous garments, and tall and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Hard to Find MCM Chrome and Bakelite Cocktail Shaker Marked "Modavanti"
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid twentieth century chrome and Bakelite cocktail shaker from the "Modavanti" division / line by
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Danish MCM Tambor Roll Front Teak Credenza Cabinet Kai Kristiansen Feldballes
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Portland, OR
A good diminuitive tambor roll front Danish Mid Century Modern teak cabinet/credenza, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood
Brass Six Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly restored Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft six drawer dresser in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1970s MCM Mastercraft Bleached Rosewood
Brass Nightstands or End Tables
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic pair of restored Mid-Century Modern Mastercraft nightstands or end tables in bleached
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
MCM Foot Stool Pair in Italian Leather with Solid Brass Legs
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
This bespoke pair of MCM inspired foot stools are crafted in supple Italian leather with clean and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 205 Mid Century Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard Credenza
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Original Mid Century Coffee Table, Oak, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
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This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements of MCM interior design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Oak
MCM Original Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa
Cube Chair for Thayer Coggin- 2 Pieces
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Original Milo Baughman 3 Seat Tuxedo Sofa & Cube Chair For Thayer Coggin - 2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curtis Jeré Large MCM Style Abstract Kinetic Double Loop Brass Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rarely seen C. Jeré Artisan House mid-century modern style brass double loop kinetic table
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
MCM Libbey Cavalcade Galloping Horse Cocktail Glasses Gold White Pilsner Collins
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of 13 Mid-Century Modern or MCM cocktail glasses by Libbey from their Cavalcade line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
MCM Hawaiian Art Pottery Pin-up Yellow Hula Girl Wall Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original California Art Pottery Hawaiian Hula girl wall sculptures. The sculpture features a beautiful girl sitting with a raised leg, a grass skirt, a flower lei, and Hibiscus in th...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
MCM 1960s Teak and Wicker Rattan Swing Doors Dresser Sideboard
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and stacked teak wood design dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The be...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Modernist Console Table Sculptural Wood Credenza MCM 70s
By Kengo Kuma, Pierre Chapo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage console table showcases a stunning organic wood grain pattern with a rich, textured surface. Designed with versatility in mind, it can also serve as a dining table base ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
CARL-EWERT EKSTRÖM 1960s Dining Chairs Set of 10 1960s mid century modern black
Located in Lewes, England
chairs with arms.
These really are classic mid century modern MCM pieces.
Very elegant A frame legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
$7,944 Sale Price / set
35% Off
MCM Dining Room Chair with Armrests by Bernardo Bernardi, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Armchair designed by one of
Category
Vintage 1960s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Group of 10 Large MCM Globe Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Surrey, BC
A very nice grouping complete with ceiling plate on these extra large rare globes showing small brass details old white finish and steel stem. We have rarely seen these sizes in quan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MCM Glass Half Moon Glass Bookend Doorstop by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous solid clear glass half moon bookend doorstop designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. in very good vintage condition with no chips or scratches.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
MCM "Korkenzieher" Wine Corkscrew in Box by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei
By Rostfrei Solinger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well constructed MCM "Korkenzieher" wine corkscrew by Peter Raacke for Rostfrei
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Herb Ritts Vintage MCM Astrolite Lucite Centerpiece Oval Bowl
By Astrolite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large oval shaped Herb Ritts vintage MCM Astrolite Lucite center piece oval bowl.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lucite
MCM Torchiere Frosted White Glass
Lucite Floor Lamp after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern torchiere floor lamp inspired by the timeless designs of Karl Springer (German
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lucite
MCM Dining Room Chair with Armrests by Bernardo Bernardi, Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
MCM Teak
Stainless Steel Carving Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish MCM teak and stainless steel carving set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Witco Style Pulaski Oceanic Brutalist MCM 6 Drawer Gentlemans Chest Highboy
By Witco
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Witco Style Pulaski Mid Century Oceanic Brutalist Pedestal Base 6 Drawer Gentlemans Chest Highboy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
MCM Pop Art Shadowbox Limited Edition Lithograph by Robert Weil
By Robert Weil
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage limited edition pop art lithograph by Robert Weil, circa late 1970s. This is a unique shadow box two dimensional piece where the figure on the right in brown is reverse paint...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
Miguel Pineda Mexican MCM Enameled Silverplate Vase with Prehispanic Scene
By Miguel Pineda
Located in Mexico City, MX
A fine 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern silver plate with enamel vase by Mexican designer Miguel
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Large MCM Figural Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM figural ceramic table lamp in the style of Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
SALE Vintage Kyung Kim MCM Abstract Cubist Sailboat Racing Nautical Oil Painting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Huge Kyung Kim Mid Century Modern Abstract Cubist Nautical Oil Painting of Racing Sailboat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4
By Tarm Stole
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Vintage MCM Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Verner Panton Pantonova Lounge Chair
Ottoman 1970s MCM Stainless Steel
By Verner Panton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
example of Mid-Century Modern innovation. Crafted from polished stainless steel, its sculptural, open
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM California Pottery Ceramic Flamingo Figurine Set w/ Tropical Pond Tray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Their designs were heavily influenced by the art deco and mid-century modern styles, and they were known
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Chrome
Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Decorative Burlwood Root Sculpture Torch Cut Brass Leaves
10.5 tall x 16 w x 12
Burlwood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
MCM Massimo
Lella Vignelli for Knoll Internat Handkerchief Chairs - Set of 4
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International Handkerchief Chairs in Red
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
This cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mcm Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Swivel Seat Low Cylinder by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern rockwell unscripted upholstered swivel seat low cylinder by Knoll.
The rockwell
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Large Italian MCM Italica Ars Atomic Red Vases
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Italica ARS large hand-turned Fine pottery vases
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Sculptural Italian MCM Maurizio Tempestini White Alabaster "FLAME" Lamps
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of 1940s Mid-Century Modern Maurizio Tempestini (Italian, 1908-1960) designed, sculpted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
United Style Young MCM Walnut Brass Gentleman
s Chest Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Style Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and brass gentleman's chest highboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Restored MCM Rattan Double-Strand Half Moon Arm Lounge chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
fascinating History of rattan with photos of wonderful vintage and modern-day tropical décors and rattan. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage Hand Wrought Hand Hammered Brass Abstract Sculptural Bird Bowl MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique mid century modern hand hammered and hand wrought brass bowl is an abstract sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
$656 Sale Price
25% Off
Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 10" Tall Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop California planter. The planter
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 MCM Culver Ltd. “Cannella” Pattern Highball Glasses C. 1960
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished set of mid-century American highball glasses designed by Culver Ltd., New York, in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 MCM Culver Ltd. “Cannella” Pattern Highball Glasses C. 1960
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished set of mid-century American highball glasses designed by Culver Ltd., New York, in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand
Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and elegant Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge or recliner designed by Le Corbusier
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jean Arp Sculpted Lamp for Laurel, MCM Brutalist Style Table Lamp
By Philippe Jean, Jean Arp
Located in Miami, FL
, 1970s. This sophisticated mid century Table Lamp has a fine gilded brass sculpture on a resin base with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE MCM / Vintage Brass (or Bronze?) Stylized Fish Shaped Ashtray / Cigarette Holder
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Metal
Large 10" MCM California Pottery Ceramic Bashful Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green Drinking flamingo ceramic figurine with a bashful expression. The statue
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
MCM California Artist J. Gaylord Ortman 1974 Brutalist Modernist Metal Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Gaylord Ortman, Marc Weinstein
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large MCM brutalist metal sculpture dimensional wall hanging, circa 1974 by Riverside, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Libbey Frosted
Golden Foliage Cocktail Glasses, Set of 13
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Set includes 7 highball glasses.
6 smaller glasses.
Hollywood Regency style Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1960s Rattan MCM Wicker Italian Sculptural Circular Rocking Chair
By Franco Bettonica
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan rocking chair you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited thr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
MCM Stoneware "Fleur de Lys" Platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware "Fleur de Lys" platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Extra Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamp by Larry
Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry
Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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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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