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1960s Tin Mexican Folk Art Mask Vintage Mid-Century Face w/ Nose Ring
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and more uncommon Mexican folk art mask design. It is stamped, MEXICO on hang tab.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Forged Iron Firetools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mexican forged iron firetools consisting of a shovel, poker, fork, and holder, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Beautiful pendant lamp from the early 60s in amber color, includes its original chain and wiring, works perfectly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar and Stools
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in the early 70s. Great boomerang-shaped top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Rare Mexican Modern Silver Jewelry Suite Caviar Model William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare four-piece suite of Mexican Modern silver jewelry suite circa 1940s from Taxco, Mexico and
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Forged Iron Fireplace Tool Set
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
" Fork H: 24.5" x L: 5.5" x D: 1" Poker H: 22.5" x L: 6.5" x D: 1" 4 pieces in this set.
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960
s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960
s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern End Table W/ Lamp
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-century modern side or corner table with lamp, made of wire metal with a green oak veneer top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960
s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
first came to Mexico in the late 40's during his honeymoon. He liked the country so much he decided to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Mexican Designer, Table, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and cane dinette or end table designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
Naomi Siegmann Natural Form Bronze Sculpture Mexican Modernism Abstract Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Naomi Siegmann natural abstract form in bronze art sculpture Mexico City
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mexican Modern Silver Necklace with Large Hand Pendent William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken Mexican Modern silver necklace circa 1950s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Midcentury Modern Mexican Silver Coffee Set by Williams Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
ebony handles and knobs, the stylish mid-century modern set was designed and made by William Spratling
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Ceiling Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Large Mid-Century Modern Sputnik Ceiling Lamp. present great vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Chic Mexican Mid-Century Terracotta Desk or Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican mid-century terracotta desk or table lamp with custom linen shade and diffuser.
Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mexican Copper Angel Candle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican made candle holder, c.1960s, comprised of copper has an angel form with hands holding the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Mexican Modern, Rectangular coffee table, 1960
s Don S. Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico.
Cocobolo wood and black leather mid-century modern coffee table
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
1960s Mexican Modern Glass Wall Art Sculpture with Bronze Figurines
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wall Sculpture
1960s Mexican Modern Wall Art Abstract Sculpture with Figures crafted in Bronze and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
Latin American Modern Color Etching #3/30 by Raul Anguiano 1968 Mexico
By Raul Anguiano
Located in Miami, FL
Latin American Mid Century Modern Framed Color Etching VENUS PRIMITIVAS by Mexican artist Raul
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Mexican Night Stand
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this rare Mexican Night Stand made in solid pine wood and palm cords.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Pine
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Steel Sculptures
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
measurements in centimeters:
Dog
D 5
W 22
H 15.5
Horse
D 6
W 27
H 14
Goat
D 4
W 23
H 20.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of jars, ceramic, Mexico, 20th century
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of blue and white ceramic jars, Mexico, 20th century manufacture.
One jar is smaller than the
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker Señal Service Tray Exotic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Don S Shoemaker Señal service tray exotic woods
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
$637 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Brass Copper Metals Dish Castillos Style, circa 1960s Mexico
Located in New York, NY
-20th century, Mexico. Dish is footed with three ball feet. Marked on bottom "Metals" "en Mexico". Dish
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Copper
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Teardrop Pull Doorknob Malachite Brass Mexican Modern
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Doorknob in Teardrop shape, designed by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Malachite, Brass
1970s Mid Century Onyx
Brass Coffee Table by Arturo Pani for Muller
By Muller of Mexico, Arturo Pani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨Elegant Onyx & Brass Coffee Table ✨
Designed by Arturo Pani for Muller, this exquisite coffee table features a stunning oval onyx top supported by four sturdy brass legs. The intri...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Last Supper Talleres Monasticos Wall Plaque EMAUS
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century Mexican modernism last supper modern abstract art plaque by
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mexican Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 11
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
1960s Miguel Pineda Mexico Enamel on Copper Modern Plate
By Miguel Pineda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico
Signed Miguel Pineda
.75 h x 4.75 w x 3.13 d
Preowned vintage unrestored condition has a small
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Hand Carved Modern Mexican Cocobolo Wood Bookends by Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand carved modern Mexican cocobolo wood bookends by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960s. Retains
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Vintage Brass Barware Ice Tongs Silver Plated Mexico Modern, 1950s
By Taxco, Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage brass barware ice tongs silver plated Mexico 1950s Modern
Stamped by maker Made in Mexico
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt
Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
they transcend time with their simple and classic form. These are from the 1950s and are Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Petite Mexican Butaque
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the atyle of Clara Porset in original conditions
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,000
Mid-Century Mod Brass Dark Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Brass Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Dimensions: 3" W
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Early Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
an open sugar bowl. Designed and made by William Spratling in Taxco, Mexico and dated to his first
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker Service Tray Tapered Exotic Wood
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Marvelous mid-century service tray medley of exotic woods. Cut out handle for easy carry. Discreet mounting
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Rosewood, Cocobolo
1960
s Mexican Thunderbird Zapotec Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
06'05.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vide-Poche by Noe Suro
By Noe Suro
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
the Mid-Century Modern has a unique personality. Designed and hand painted by Mexican ceramist and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Mexican Box, c. 1960s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this beautiful mid century Mexican box. Made in wood and stone.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Cutting Board and Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Cutting board or serving tray and mixed exotic woods salt and pepper shakers by Mexican Modernist
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Modernist Silver-Plated Pitcher Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modernism Silver-Plated Pitcher Mexico
Stamped made Hecho in Mexico
8 h x 7.5 diameter x
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1930s-50s Mexican Art Deco-Art Modern Sterling Silver
Onyx Necklace
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This wonderful set of 12 mid-century vintage sterling silver sipper straws. Made in Mexico by TAXCO
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Chicago thinking to become a painter. Visiting Mexico for his honeymoon he fell in love with the country
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cocobolo
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Matilde Poulat
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
in the artistic culture of Mexico; each of its pieces is handcrafted using the techniques of edging
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver and Rosewood Hinged Box Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This sterling silver substantial hallmarked Mid-Century Modern box has a beautiful ebonized
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sanborn Tea and Coffee Service Mid-Century Modern
By Sanborns
Located in North Miami, FL
The wonderful and exquisite work of this hallmarked vintage mid century modern Sanborn 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960
s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cocobolo
Baughman Style Burl Wood Rectangle Coffee End Table Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman style rectangle burl wood coffee or end table Mid-Century Modern made in Mexico 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Rare Mid Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Flowerpot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Rare Mid Century Modern Atomic Floor Lamp with Ceramic Flowerpot
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mexican Modern Leather and wood Magazine rack, Don S. Shoemaker, 1960
s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Label: Señal S.A.Hecho en Mexico.
Wood and black leather mid-century modern magazine rack from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Don Shoemaker for Señal Exotic Wood Serving Tray
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern designed by Don Shoemaker and produced by Señal Mexico
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Taxco Los Castillo Pin Mixed Metal Onix Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Pin Mixed Metal Onix Negro stamped
Taxco Mexico Los Castillo
.5 x .35
Original vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Sterling Silver
Large Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Serving Set William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
in contrast with rather robust forms: The swirling pattern on the tray was inspired by the Mexican
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Horse by Luciano Bustamante 1965
By Luciano Bustamante
Located in Port Jervis, NY
artistic piece by Luciano Bustamante of Mexico c1965. In excellent vintage condition with no wear or issues.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 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 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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 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, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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