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MCM Grass Cloth and Bamboo Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM grass cloth and bamboo ice bucket with tongs, circa 1970s. The set includes a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM lidded green marble trinket box with brass accents, circa 1970s. The box has well cut lines and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM ceramic table lamp on walnut base, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very good working
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Large MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Cookie Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware studio pottery cookie jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage MCM Headboard Queen by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage MCM headboard by American of Martinsville
We had the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Imperial Glass Ice Bowl in the Shoji Pattern
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid century modern ice bowl in the "Shoji" pattern by Imperial Glass. The bowl of cylindrical form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
MCM Ash Wood Moose / Reindeer Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in San Diego, CA
A MCM ash wood moose / reindeer sculpture by Kaija Aarikka of Finland, circa 1970s. The sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ash
Fabulous MCM Coastal Sea Shell Nautilus Lamps Pair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique mid century modern pair of coastal lamps with 7” nautilus shells , barnacle clusters and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Shell
MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of MCM Danish Teak & Tile Nesting
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather
Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s MCM Rattan Wood Round Circular Mirror
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1940s with this faux bamboo mirror. The ultra rare mirror exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Glass, Wood
MCM Vintage Teak Dining Table Pop Up Leaf
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
MCM vintage solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak, Glass
$2,396 Sale Price
40% Off
MCM California Pottery Low Profile Bowl by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
logo and hand marked model number. Would make a wonderful addition to any MCM space.! #4482
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera Chair
Ottoman MCM Retro
By Jan Ekselius, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera chair and ottoman.
This iconic Swedish design features a sculptural, flowing silhouette and its original magenta wool-blend fabric.
Chair Measure...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
MCM Tubular Brass Finish Console Table Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Tubular Brass Demilune Console Table Vintage
We also have 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
$956 Sale Price
26% Off
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
MCM Russel Wright Tea Service in Robin
s Egg Blue
By Russel Wright
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century lifestyle influencer, Russel Wright believed, 'The table was the center of the home
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Pottery
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Paper
MCM Silver Plated Armorial Shield Carafe Made in Italy
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany
Co., Paloma Picasso
Located in San Diego, CA
attention and heritage while chic. Minimal yet ostentatious high design.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster
Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM aka Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency button back oyster & blue colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Shell Veneered Box with Wood Interior Marked Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Abalone shell veneered box of rectangular form with domed top and lined with rosewood. Marked Taxco on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
MCM Vladimir Kagan for Directional Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan For Directional Nautilus Asymmetrical Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ice
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
Vintage MCM Wood and Cane Lounge Chair with Zebra Chenille Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
interiors. A perfect addition for collectors of mid-century seating and designer lounge chairs. A rare find
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red
Black Vinyl
By Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid Century Modern Stackables Line folding chair and/or side table by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of MCM Teak Owl Sculptures by Skjode Skjern
By Skjode Skjern
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of MCM teak owl sculptures with posable heads by Skjode Skjern of Denmark, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$540 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MCM Walnut "Declaration" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
that brings the mid-century spirit to today. The piece is in very good original condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Massive MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Lidded Jar by Amy Donaldson
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1964. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
A Pair of MCM Pergamino Covered Cabinets / Nightstands, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
versatile, these mid-century pieces function beautifully as nightstands or side cabinets flanking a sofa or
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
MCM Lawrence Peabody Style High Back Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Lawrence Peabody Style High Back Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered
Seat your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wool, Wood
Richard D. Rush MCM Geometric Watercolor Titled Jati, 1970
Located in Bridgeport, CT
: Please see detail photos. The overall condition is good and the presentation is classic Mid Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Console Sofa Table Vintage 1970s Boho MCM
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 1970s Boho MCM Brazilian Mahogany, Bamboo Rattan Console
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Danish Bentwood Dining Chair, One Chair, 1960s (2 Available)
By Thonet, Charles Eames
Located in Basel, BS
, Leatherette, Upholstery, Walnut
Color: Black
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
MCM Milo Baughman Style Tufted Side Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Button Tufted Chrome Flat Bar Chairs Newly Reupholstered In
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960
s MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Dining Chair set of 4, made in Italy 1960's / 70's. Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
$569 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Rattan MCM Glass Top Dresser Night Stand
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan and woven design chest you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Glass
MCM Chrome "Penguin" Ice Bucket by West Bend Manufacturing
By West Bend
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM chrome "Penguin" ice bucket by West Bend Manufacturing, circa 1970s. The design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM White Dome Swag Pendant Hanging Light Fixture or Lamp Style of Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern white enameled metal dome swag pendant hanging light
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber MCM Dining Conference Table 2 Leaves
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1950s MCM Dining or Conference Table by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
$7,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Velvet Seascape Oil Painting MCM Decor 25 by 36 Rare
Gorgeous!
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
MID CENTURY MODERN
VELVET PAINTING
EXPRESSIONIST SEASCAPE
Fabulous Palette
Impasto
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM California Low Profile Enamel Sunburst Bowl by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find MCM California low profile enamel sunburst bowl by celebrated designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
1960s Abstract Sculpture MCM Steel Brutalist Geometric Cubist Matthew Strumor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1960s Abstract Sculpture believed to be by Matthew Strumor is a medium-sized metal artwork from the Post-War period. This handmade sculpture features a geometric cubist design in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Spanish MCM Instituto L. Torres Quevedo Educational Galvanometer
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern educational D'Arsonval galvanometer manufactured by the Leonardo
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Magnets
Pair of MCM Brass and Iron Sculptural Andirons, circa 1960
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A pair of mid-century modern andirons, rare for two reasons: they are different from each other
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
1960
s Vintage MCM Asian Wall Picture Light
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Asian Wall Picture Light. Unique piece.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Round Floral Mosaic on Board by David Lavington
Located in San Diego, CA
A small MCM floral mosaic on board by David Lavington, circa 1970s. The bright and colorful piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
1960’s MCM Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Asian Parson style extension dining table with a black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Rare MCM Empoli Butterscotch Ribbed Cased Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century Modern Murano cased glass table lamp features a distinctive ribbed or optic swirl design. Its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
MCM Signed Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Large 23"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below.
Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A
Signed Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase
Approximate...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Walnut MCM Broyhill Saga Buffet Credenza Bookcase Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Saga versatile cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood
MCM Studio Pottery Lidded Stoneware Vessel by Joel Edwards
By Peter Voulkos, Joel Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM Studio Pottery lidded stoneware vessel by Joel Edwards, circa 1960s. The incised piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$672 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb Planner Group Tall Chest for Winchendon Furniture MCM Dresser.
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an original mid-century modern four-drawer chest designed by Paul McCobb for the Planner
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
MCM Two Sided Sterling Silver Jigger / Shot Glass by Inman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare MCM two sided sterling silver jigger / shot glass by Inman, circa 1950s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
MCM Design "CARIMATE" Style Dining Chairs, Italy 1970
s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design "CARIMATE" Style Model Dining Chair set of 6. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin MCM Mahogany Nightstand
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon 'Taliesin' Mid Century Mahogany Nightstand
This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
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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 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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