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Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Chino Hills, CA
of interior styles. Pair it effortlessly with a classic mid-century modern decor, where it will sit
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,136 Sale Price
52% Off
Pair of William Spratling Mid-Century Mexican Sterling Silver Master Salt Dishes
By William Spratling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spratling salt dishes!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall fair, as-pictured
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Amazing grain. Retains
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Exotic Cocobolo Jewelry Box Mexico Mid-Century Organic
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s vintage box in exotic cocobolo wood from Mexico. Features two
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Cocobolo, Velvet
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Feders Pendant Light
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer these original pendant light, these are one of the most stunning samples of Brutalist art designed by Felipe Delfinger. Made of brass and multicolored blown glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps , made in solid aluminium in
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tin
Set of 3 Sarreid LTD Mexico Tin Metal Sports Player Team Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Credenza from the early seventies, with rosewood veneer on the fronts, mahogany on the other side, and brass handles.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Salvador Teran Mosaic
Patinated Brass Pitcher Mexican Mid Century
By Salvador Teran
Located in San Diego, CA
Los Castillo at their taller before moving to Mexico City and setting up on his own there at “La India
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Brass
1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A two door server designed by Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera for the Aztec Line. Mexican
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Large Round Mid Century Mexican Equipales Leather Dining Table, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
appeal of Mexican craftsmanship and mid-century design sensibility. It is a statement piece that brings a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech
$3,049 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Mexican Silver
Malachite Jewelry Set: Necklace, Bracelets, Pendant
By Los Castillos, Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
17 in x 6 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1950
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: México
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Wood Trays
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four serving trays or plates by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker, from his workshop in Señal
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Modern Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hand carved bookends made in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
$500 / set
Mid-Century Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Inlay Water Pitcher, 1950s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship, clean architectural lines, and luminous shell surface embody the sophistication of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
This figurine measures: 5.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Manuel Felguérez Mid-Century Mexican Metal Toy Soldier (1 of 7)
This figurine measures: 5 wide x 5
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
One of the best pieces we have had in our gallery, this bar from the early sixties was originally made of walnut wood and with a polyester finish cover, sadly we had to replace the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
1970s Mid Century Onyx
Brass Coffee Table by Arturo Pani for Muller
By Muller of Mexico, Arturo Pani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
[Mid Century Onyx Coffee table by Arturo Pani]
This elegant coffee
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Exquisite Credenza by Edmond J. Spence made by Industria Mueblera Mexico
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture design. Made for Industria Mueblera in Mexico. Constructed from Honey colored oak with exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Iron
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Kenneth Reid Modern Brass Exotic Wood Stripe Belt Buckle New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dimensions: 2.63" W x 1.5" H x .63" D. Belt width 1 1/4"
Please visit take a look
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 30 deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of Eugenio
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
mood for a Mid-Century Modern space.
Shade in not included.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Luis Montiel Handwoven Mexican Modern Folk Art Bird Tapestry
By Luis Montiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer
Mali Mai
Period Style
Mexican Modern
This vibrant mid-century Mexican folk art
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Brooch William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
his studio in Taxco, Mexico. The brooch features an abstract woven motif within a border, inspired by
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Earring William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Made in his studio in Taxco, Mexico. The earring features an abstract woven motif within a border
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern End Table
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Classic mid-century modern end table, professionally restored by our master craftsmen in our
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of Eugenio
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera Mexico Virrey 4 Door Solid Mahogany Credenz
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
credenza is a contemporary interpretation of the typical Mexican furniture of the 17th centuries. Lavish
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mexican Modern Miguel Pineda Enamel Wall Plaque
By Miguel Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Enamel plaque by Mexican artist Miguel Pineda. This abstract still life is signed on the front and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1940s-50s Mexican Art Modern Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Brooch Antonio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mexican modern brooch by Antonio Pineda circa 1950-60s. The minimalistic piece features a silver
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration Mid-century Modern lamp, heavy solid wood, apparently pine, somewhat
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Earrings Antonio Pineda
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mexican modern earrings in sterling silver with teardrop amethyst circa 1950-60s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City.
From the beginning, Mario’s attention was
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid Century Mexican Headboards in the Style of Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We Offer this Pair of mid century Mexican Headboards in the style of Michael Van Beuren
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing corner table designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, this piece is very rare and hard to find, a perfect piece for the Don Shoemaker collectors, includes...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planter Vintage Mid-Century Figural Fun Pot
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings true, meaning there is not a crack through the body of the vessel. There are two chips, pictured.
Dia 8 x H 7.25 in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Terracotta
Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez.
Our mid century modern wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mexican Modern Pair of Sconces by Feders
By Felipe Delfinger
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this beautiful pair of sconces designed by the Felipe Derflingher manufactured by his company Feder's in the late 1970s. It consists of multicolored blown glass and metal, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Mexican Brass and Abalone Shell Shot Glass Set with Serving Tray
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant mid-century Mexican barware set comprised of six brass shot glasses and a matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Giant Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Giant an amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Seagulls
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pine wood base, it is not signed, small chipped on a bird's nose.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Amazing coffee or side table - a dark stained tapered wood slab intersects a bent tapered wood form and is supported by painted metal "legs". The lower slab has a cutout with a glass...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence two piece drop front desk with a matched bookcase manufactured in Mexico by Industria
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid-Century Modern Parrot Pitcher Metales Casasdos Brass
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern parrot pitcher. "Metales Casasdos" Brass. Attributed
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
1950
s Mexican Organic Modern Mahogany
Woven Seagrass Chest of Drawers
By Michael van Beuren
Located in West Chester, PA
Organic modern chest of drawers in the style of Michael van Beuren featuring five dovetailed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Seagrass, Mahogany
Mexican Mid Century 5 Candle Holder Katalox Wood Bird
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Mexican mid century 5 candle holder made in Katalox (tropical wood). This
Category
Antique 1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Organic Modern Sabina of Mexico Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful hand-carved Sabina of Mexico pine log chairs from Mexico, circa 1970. This somewhat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
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Mexican Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican mid century modern for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every Mexican mid century modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Mexican mid century modern, we have 2195 options in-stock, while there are 103 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Mexican mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Mexican mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Pepe Mendoza and Sergio Bustamante are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mexican Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a Mexican mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $2,233.
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 Mexican 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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