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Vintage MCM Stoneware Pig Sculpture by Alfaraz
By Alfaraz
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM stoneware pig sculpture by Alfaraz of Spain, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Stoneware Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM stoneware vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960s. The hand thrown vase is in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
MCM Travel Domino Set in Miniature Briefcase
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM travel domino set in miniature briefcase, circa 1970s. A very cool domino set in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic, Faux Leather
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous hand finished jar has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage MCM Cube Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional Mid-Century Modern cube side tables are a masterful distillation of minimalist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
$2,650 / set
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass MCM Swivel Seat Dining Arm Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, woven fiberglass construction, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 22
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by John Stuart Inc of New York and Grand Rapids has been
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your interior with this striking pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamps. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
American MCM Postmodern Iron Firetools Set 1980
s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic American mid-century modern fire tools set circa 1980's nice original patina. Modernist
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
MCM Tubular Brass Table Set Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
3 Piece Set of MCM Tubular Brass Tables
Includes 2 round and 1
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage MCM Domino Set in Wooden Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM domino set in lidded wooden box, circa 1970's. The set is in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic, Wood
$200 / set
Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black
Chrome
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Massive MCM Italian Silver Giant Clam Shell Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular, very large MCM Italian silver giant clam shell centerpiece.
Fabulous for serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Silver
Monumental Bohemian Tiki Pastel Painting Tropical Nude MCM Faux Bamboo Frame 66"
Located in Dayton, OH
Immense mid 20th century pastel painting on board by Hilbert R. Whiteman, depicting a tropical
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood, Paint
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage MCM Nightstands by American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstands by American Of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Striped Glass Globe Nickel Steel Pendant Light 34.5 in. Drop
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a white, gray, green, orange, and tan striped globe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
MCM Striped Glass Globe Nickel Steel Pendant Light 27.5 In. Drop
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style pendant light with a white, gray, green, orange, and tan striped globe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Vintage MCM Plaster Abstract Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of Mid-Century Modern abstract plaster table lamps, embodying the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,450 / set
Brutalist Style Greek MCM Bronze Bottle Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist style Greek MCM bronze bottle opener, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Teak
Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in fair vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Teak
Metal Nutcracker by Sowe Konst
By Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM teak & metal nutcracker by Sowe Konst of Sweden, circa 1960s. Nutcracker is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
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Mcm Walnut and Stainless Steel Salad Servers
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of walnut and stainless steel MCM salad servers, circa 1970s. The servers handles are
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
$160 Sale Price / set
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MCM Bakelite
Stainless Steel Wine Corkscrew / Barware
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well constructed MCM bakelite and stainless Steel wine corkscrew / barware, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Marcello Fantoni Leather Ceramic Vase with Horse Design Vintage Italian MCM
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An iconic mid-century modern vase or vessel by Italian artist Marcello Fantoni. Leather encased
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
1960-1970’s MCM to Modern Andirons or Firedogs Solid Brass Wave Scroll or S Shap
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Andirons or Firedogs comprised of solid brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass
“ Dolder Blue “ by Ludwig Sander, MCM serigraph
Located in Huntington, NY
Ludwig Sander “ Dolder Blue “ MCM serigraph No. 14/100 '68
Ludwig Sander (1906-1975, American
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of MCM Woven Rattan Table Lamps
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous pair of MCM woven rattan table lamps with light blue linen shades, circa 1960s. The lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
$1,500 / set
Set of Eight MCM Lucite Napkin Rings
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of eight MCM lucite napkin rings, circa 1980s. The rings have a circular design and measure
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Lucite
$140 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bernhardt MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
code for a quote.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Olsen for Vatne Mobler MCM Model 500 Teak and Leather Sofa
By Hans Olsen, Vatne Møbler
Located in Germantown, MD
Hans Olsen for Vatne Mobler Mid-Century Modern Model 500 Teak and Black PU Leather Upholstered Sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Vintage MCM Sci-Fi Signed Original Ink Sketch of Man’s Face
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage original ink sketch on paper. A cool sci-fi drawing of a man’s face. Little story line vignettes around the man’s head. Almost like movie stills. Signed by the ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vivika + Otto Heino Glazed Art Pottery Vessel American 20th Century MCM Potters
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1952, she became a technical advisor for Twentieth Century Fox Studios, and she and Otto made 751 pots
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho MCM Original Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, or eclectic interiors, providing a powerful statement of artistic taste
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
MCM Artist
s Proof Surreal Abstract Lithograph by Sonny Zoback
By Sonny Zoback
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM artist's proof surreal abstract lithograph by Sonny Zoback circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage MCM Beige Faux Leather Vinyl Octagonal Hassock Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern beige faux leather or vinyl octagonal hassock, ottoman, or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Faux Leather
Large MCM Solid Teak Folding Bed / Breakfast Tray
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile large MCM folding teak bed / breakfast tray, circa 1970s. The tray can be used for
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
MCM Panasonic Am Fm Radio c.1968
Located in San Francisco, CA
Description:
Vintage tabletop AM/FM solid state radio manufactured by Panasonic in 1968.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly. Might need to move the wire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
MCM Lounge Height Saarinen Table by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dekalb, IL
Mid-Century Modern Circular Dining Table – c. 1960s (Attributed to Knoll Inc., East Greenville, PA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
MCM Bitossi Stoneware Ashtray by Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM Bitossi stoneware ashtray by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The hand thrown piece is
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Bernhardt Flair Dresser Rosewood Walnut 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Van Briggle Conch Shell in Pumpkin
Located in Louisville, KY
Lovers of pottery will find this piece to be of great interest. Created by Van Riggle in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Pottery
1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory
The Line Hedges File Illinois
Dovetail joinery
2.5
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Vintage MCM Libbey Frosted Golden Foliage Pattern 31 Piece Glassware Set
Bowl
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Hollywood Regency style Libby Glass “Frosted Golden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Vintage MCM Nightstands by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Pair of Glenn of California Mid Century Modern Wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Jack Van Der Molan Nightstand for Vanleigh
By Jack Van der Molen, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molan Nightstand for Vanleigh. In good condition, some wear to it due to age
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish MCM Stoneware Vase by Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish MCM Stoneware Vase by Tue Poulsen, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern cylindrical
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
MCM Palm Frond / Leaf Sculpture in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table. Walnut box matched veneer. Great lines and shape, timeless design. Original finish.
Measures 27" wide x 27" deep x 20" high.
Fair vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair
Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed
By Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid Century Modern (MCM) Style Mid to Late 20th Century Plycraft Eames style lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Madison Furniture Single Oak Armchair Oak Frame
Black Vinyl
By Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Mid Century Modern Madison Furniture single armchair comprised of an oak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
MCM Orbital Chrome Ball Adjustable Floor Lamp Attributed to Robert Sonneman
By Robert Sonneman
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM or mid-century modern orbital chrome ball adjustable floor lamp attributed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage MCM Danish Arne Hovmand-Olsen Teak Credenza
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern credenza is a quintessential example of Danish design by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes
Variations Porcelain Plate
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti found in a 19th-century magazine—became the canvas for over 500 variations. As Fornasetti famously
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage MCM Drip Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps showcases the vibrant, organic beauty of 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,950 / set
Modernist MCM Teak and Glass Bud Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool modernist MCM solid teak and glass cylinder bud vase, circa the 1970s. The vase is in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Teak, Glass
Hand-Carved Soapstone Whimsical Penguin Sculpture MCM
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical Penguin soapstone sculture circa 1970's , hand carved .
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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