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Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1990s Postmodern Black Metal Mid Century End Table Magazine holder MCM
Located in Madison, WI
in a Modern or Mid-Century decor. It features a gorgeous sculptural design, and does not take up much
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Miniature Italian Ceramic MCM Pitcher, Midcentury Modern Blue Bud Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Color, shape and line converge in a miniature modernist mid century Italian glazed ceramic vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A rare mcm lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, mid 20th century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare mid century ceramic lava glaze ashtray by Fohr Keramik, Germany 20th century. In tones
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Majestic Table Lamp! Atomic MCM Luxcraft Brass 1950s Incredibly Rare
By Majestic Lamp Company
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAJESTIC MID CENTURY TABLE LAMP
STUNNING!
PERFORATED SCREENS
WOOD & BRASS
EXQUISITE MID CENTURY
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
$1,400 Sale Price
75% Off
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Monumental Stiffel Parzinger Mid Century Regency Table Lamp Bronze Brass mcm 50s
By Stiffel, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel Mid Century
Bronze Brass Regency
Table Lamp
Epitome of Mid Century Elegance!
Attributed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sheffield Silver Plated MCM Modern Reticulating Hinge Bar Ice Bucket
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, clean modernist lines. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12.5" H x 8.5" W x 8" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Tan Hide Leather Lounge Chair MCM Bauhaus Aluminium Mid Century Hungarian 1970s
By Rudolf Szedleczky
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive tan leather and aluminium Mid Century Hungarian armchair in lovely vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Maximalist.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Hollywood Regency, Maximalist
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century Decorative Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Nemadji Pottery Vase mcm home décor antique mid century decorative pot flower vase
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell
Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Tulip chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This Mid Century Nightstand from Red Lion Table Co is a stylish and practical addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Mid Century Handcrafted Bamboo
Wood Table Lamp 60s MCM Arts Crafts
By George Nakashima
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous
Bamboo and Parquetry!
Table Lamp
Circa 1960s-1970s
Dimensions: 20" tall by 15" wide
Here is a splendid bamboo and wood table lamp that exemplifies grace and nature! Bam...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
results in an unexpected and contemplative feel to any area which it is placed. Similar to mid century
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid Century Black
Gold MCM Feast Aperitif Glasses (Set of 6) by Libby
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
, Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
"Solar Trees" Wall Sculpture - MCM, blue, yellow, white, wood, mid century
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
different color palettes. The piece was inspired by the flowing organic lines of mid century modern design
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paint
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
results in an unexpected and contemplative feel to any area which it is placed. Similar to mid century
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
results in an unexpected and contemplative feel to any area which it is placed. Similar to mid century
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Tonka II" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, cream, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
monochromatic deerskin outfits. I tried to capture the send of movement and elegance in a modern cubist manner.
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11"
Here is the large, iconic, mid century award winning desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
DeNisco Large Coffee Table Chrome Ceramic Fat Lava Tiled Mid Century 1970s MCM
By Denisco
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive and extremely rare Belgian Mid Century coffee table in wonderful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Light
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
: Approximately 17" Tall Base: 8" Shade Diameter: 11"
Here is the large, iconic, mid century award winning desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sleek Mid Century MCM Glass Crystal Ashtray / Vide Poche with Blue Grey Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
This stunning Mid-Century Modern glass crystal ashtray takes the rare form of a tetradecagon (14
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Camerich Pair Noble Grey Lounge Armchairs Vintage MCM Style Contemporary Modern
By Camerich Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
of Mid-Century Modern in a contemporary modern design. Upholstered in a plush noble grey fabric, each
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$1,200 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) drip glaze lamp is a true statement piece, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Danish or Scandinavian Modern style walnut stained wood armchair frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Tonka I" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture -mcm, mid century, gold, metallic, white
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
deerskin outfits. I tried to capture the send of movement and elegance in a modern cubist manner.
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Green MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage MCM table lamp. A chic glazed ceramic finish with a beautiful moss green color
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Art Modern Vintage Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Modern Vintage Art Signed
24 x 35.75 Art 16 x 28
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Eight Mid Century Modern Upholstered Teak Chair Set C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
-Century Modern (MCM) chairs from around 1960. These chairs feature a sleek design with blue upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange polkadot fabric set within an oak frame with flared arms and straight legs. Marked along...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Post Modern Console Table 1970s Waterfall Huge 84"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1970s MCM Post Modern Waterfall Console
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair
Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sublime! Danish Modern Table Lamp Solid Teak Burlap Raymor MCM 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
are superb! The Scandinavian mid century movement is noted for its meticulous handcrafted woodwork and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM to Modern Square Dining Table w/Black Steel Tube Frame
White Laminate Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid to Late 20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) to Modern dining table with
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Bernhard Pedersen
Son MCM Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Sideboard Credenza
This
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Mid Century Modern Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Borge Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid Century Modern/MCM Dining Table with two extensions on either end.
Made in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
$2,910 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow
Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM Danish Modern Solid Walnut Double Headboard
Featuring a padded front and lid for the top storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$572 Sale Price
42% Off
MCM to Modern Chrome
Round Glass Top Coffee or Large End Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid to Late 20th Century MCM (a.k.a.) Mid Century Modern to Modern coffee or large end
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Barstools - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of two vintage MCM wood barstools combines sleek mid-century modern design with sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
8 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather
4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Located in Kensington, MD
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Additional information:
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
4 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather
4 Prong Base
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
6 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather
4 Prong Base
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
MCM Octagonal Brass Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM octagonal brass ashtray, circa 1950s. The piece is in great vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
MCM Gold Squiggle Pitcher
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century glass pitcher decorated in a metallic gold squiggle and stripe design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Danish Modern Thomasville Walnut
Faux Leather Sofa
Chair 20thC
By Thomasville
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Danish Modern seating set by Thomasville includes settee and chair and offers walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Silver Fade Pitcher
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century glass pitcher with silver fade finish to the top.. Nice modern cylinder shape with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
MCM Ceramic Boomerang Tray
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful mid century boomerang shaped hand made ceramic tray. Unique colored high gloss glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Asymmetrical MCM Baccarat Crystal Whiskey Decanters, 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Unusual asymmetrical configuration Modernist style pair of Baccarat crystal decanters.
Signed on the bases
Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
MCM Black Nightstands Styled After Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
In the style of Dorothy Draper Black Sculptural Nightstands
21 h x 14.88 w x 16.38
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Delivery to LA PS OC
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
MCM Metal Golf Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM metal golf tray with painted scene, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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