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Roman Head - Original Etching by Various Old Masters - 1750
s
Located in Roma, IT
century..
In very good condition, except for some stains along the margins.
In this artwork is
Category
Mid-18th Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Etching
One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-
Located in Winter Springs, FL
One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-1860’s) we have owned. It is done in 18K yellow gold and and finished in some of the finest Guilloche ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique MUSEUM 1890’s CUBAN Painting, “The ARTIST GRAND CHILDREN”
Located in New York, NY
For sale we have this large portrait depicting two young girls in white dresses, standing side by side and posing for the painting. Painted by John Peoli and the Girls happen to be J...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
RARE 1840
s Wedgwood "Tower Of London" In Orange Transfer Pearlware Tureen
By Wedgewood
Located in Atlanta, GA
exquisite artifact hails from the mid-19th century, showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship and artistic
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Pearlware
Pair of French Mid-Century Bronze Wall Sconces in the manner of Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Pair of French Mid-Century (1940's) bronze wall sconces with two scroll and
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 Sale Price / set
37% Off
A Fine Arts
Crafts Standard Lamp
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
setails to the lily pad base and useful telescopic
English, Late Nineteenth Century
Minimum H 116
Category
Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass, Copper
Delhi, Mote Musjid, 1351, 1860
s
By Samuel Bourne
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and numbered on recto.
Vintage albumen print
Image 8.5x10.5", Paper 8.5x10.5", Mat 16x20"
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Photographic Paper
1850
s Rustic 6 board Pine Blue / Gray Blanket Chest
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This authentic Rustic 6 Board Pine Antique Blanket Chest, it is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of historical furniture. Its Blue / gray color with a scrubbed top and pine...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Rustic Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Pine
Sampson Mordan
Co 1850’s Calamander
Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
1920
s Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
journey through centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Each detail, from the meticulously
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Fine Victorian Oil Painting The Village Duck Pond Signed
Dated 1860
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Duck Pond
by W. Cartwright (British exhibited between 1875-1899)
signed and dated 1860's
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 18 x 14.5 inches
canvas: 15.5 x 12 inches
provenanc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
$1,537 Sale Price
20% Off
Harvey Probber End Tables, USA 1950
s
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut end tables with a single drawer by Harvey Probber in two-tone walnut and brass accent.
Category
Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870
s
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80,
Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's.
Stand:
13 1/4" H x 24 1/4" W x 14" D
Box: (Closed)
8" H x 23 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D
Box: (Open)
19 1/4" H...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
FINE 1860
S BOTANNICAL WATERCOLOUR DRAWING - ISABELLA GRAPES ON THE VINE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, circa 1860's.
Title: Isabella Grapes on
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Watercolor
$422 Sale Price
20% Off
1940
s Light oak storage unit with slatted doors
By Casa e Giardino
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2857
Light oak storage unit with slatted doors and a decorative wave motif.
Italian manufacture, circa 1940s.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Walnut
Saint Michael the Archangel, polychrome carved wood, attributed to L.S. Carmona
Located in Madrid, España
representative of the Castilian school of the mid-18th century.
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
FH 1669 - Easy chair in lambskin by Fritz Hansen, 1930
s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 1669 - Reupholstered easy chair in lambskin with legs in stained beech. Designed c. 1938 by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
1860’s Antique American Gilt Wood Barbi Frame
Located in Jacksonville, FL
1860’s Antique American Gilt Wood Barbi Frame
Frame Size: Width: 20″ X Height: 25″
Thickness: 4″
Picture Size: Width:12″ X Height: 17″
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Large 1700
s Italian Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Clerical Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Clerical Gentleman
Italian artist, mid 18th century
Circle of Giovanni Battista
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,098 Sale Price
20% Off
Creamware Knee bath or Jardinere Planter 1800
s
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Rare Knee bath early 1800's can be used as Jardinere Planter or umberella stand. Has fading to creamware and small chip on lower foot otherwise sound condition. Perfect for any room ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Ceramic
H.M.S Volage British Woolie 1869
Located in Austin, TX
Created in 1869 by British Naval Officer a woolie of H.M.S Volage which was built for the Royal Navy in the late 1860s and was assigned to the Flying Squandron circumnavigating the w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Antique "Richmond Terrace, Whitehall" Color Print by T. Shepherd, M.S Barenger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. S. Barenger. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 14" W x 1" D. Print: 4" x 6.25".
Category
Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1910
s Rustic Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkaman rug circa 1850
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite antique Turkaman rug is truly a sight to behold. Expertly crafted in the 1850s, it boasts a number of distinctive element panels that are sure to catch the eye of any ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Rare sideboard by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden. 1940
s.
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
Very rare Scandinavian sideboard designed by Oscar Nilsson (1895-1975) and
produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Wickman. Sweden 1930s
Literature: Det moderna hemmet. Inredningskonst i S...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oak
1960
s French Vibrant Wallpaper Design Of Pink Green and Blue Swirls
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wallpaper design
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
painting: 16 x 16 inches
good condition
provenance: from the artists estate, France
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Post-Impressionist Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
Vintage Grundig RF 630 Radio, Germany, 1990
s
By Grundig
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Grundig RF 630 radio, made in Germany, in the 1990's.
Made of plastic, metal and bakelite.
In original condition, repolished, cleaned.
Fully functional.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Metal
French Napoleon III Crapaud (Tub) Chair circa 1860
s
Located in London, GB
An excellent example of a Napoleon III French Crapaud (Tub) Chair, with a low rounded back and integrated arms in keeping with the proportions of the period.
Seating from this perio...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass
Victorian Mahogany
Brass Stick
Umbrella Hall Stand With Lion Paw Feet 1850
s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique English Victorian Solid Mahogany
Cast Brass Circular Stick
Umbrella Hall Stand.
On A Turned Central Finial With A Brass Circular Drip Tray, On Foliate Lions P...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass
Sea Bath
Original Vintage Poster, Shanghai, Circa. 1940
s
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Sea Bath' Original Vintage Poster, Shanghai, Circa. 1940's
This is an original vintage poster, published by Su Hsuen Tsa Printing Co. Road Shanghai
This poster has been linen back...
Category
19th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Paper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
American 1850
s Hudson River School - 13.5 x 10.5
Located in Jacksonville, FL
American 1850's Hudson River School Gilt/Wood Frame.
Rabbet Size: 13.5 x 10.5 in.
Sight Size: 12 7/8 x 9.75 in.
Overall Framed Size: 18 x 15 in.
(12-032)
Provenance: The Historic P...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Hans Kögl Gold and Silver Calla Lily Wall Lights 1970’s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of Hans Kögl calla lily wall sconces, c 1970's
Stunning silver and gilt calla lily flower design
Each silver calla lily has a central faceted Swarovski crystal stamen
There are...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940
s attributed pair of chairs with cantilevered armrests
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV182
Guglielmo Ulrich
Pair of chairs with cantilevered armrests in light wood with carved detail.
Arca manufacture, Milan, ca. 1950.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley
Hubbard 1800
s
By Bradley
Hubbard
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass
The Venetian Backwater Canal Fine Period c.1850
s Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Venetian Backwater
British School, c. 1850's
circle of Joseph Mallord William Turner (British 1775-1851)
oil painting on panel, framed
panel: 23cm x 18cm
Very fine quality perio...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Oil
$13,978 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierluigi Colli 1940
s elegant walnut desk with shaped uprights
By Colli Torino
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2856
Pierluigi Colli
Elegant walnut desk with shaped uprights and a scratched wood band and under-band.
Certificate of provenance, Colli, Turin, ca. 1940.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Walnut
1950
s Floor Lamp in Mahogany and Brass
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Italian floor lamp, 1950s.
Structure in mahogany wood with brass details, foot in
Category
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Brass
1920
s Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
. Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
White ceramic vase by S. C. Richard, 1920s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
White ceramic vase by S. C. Richard, Made in Italy, 1920s.
Pretty white ceramic vase/pital made by S. C. Richard in the first half of the 1900s.
can also be used as fruit holders, ...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Ceramic
1840
s Gothic Revival Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Gothic Revival pier mirror of turned and carved gilt wood elements. Note the original gilt surfaces. Circa 1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$5,000 Sale Price
23% Off
Circa 1835-50 Coin Silver Condiment Ladle by William S. Justis
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Silver
Fine 1860
s Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Isabella Grapes on the Vine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, circa 1860's.
Title: Isabella Grapes on
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Acrylic
I.C.S. Industria Ceramica Salernitana Capri Underwater Scene Vase
By Industria Ceramica Salernitana
Located in Sharon, CT
Loosely painted underwater motifs, hand thrown I,C.S. midcentury small ceramic vase. Perhaps by Irene Kowalski.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Ceramic
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
E. S. Greig of Bristol Oil Painting - Feeding The Rabbits, 1868
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully rendered oil on board is a classic example of late Victorian genre painting, attributed to E. S. Greig of Bristol. Titled Feeding The Rabbits, the artwork captures a...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wood
Daniel O’Connell: Champion of Freedom after Currier
Ives, 1850
s
By Currier
Ives
Located in Kenilworth, IL
& Company is still affixed to the back.
American, New York, mid- 1800’s.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Paper
Antique 1840
s Yellow Gold Red Coral Graduated Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A striking coral beaded necklace from the mid-19th century. Crafted with vibrant red coral beads
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Alfred Pollentine
British , 1836-1890
"S. Maria Della Salute, Venice"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
S. Maria Della Salute, Venice", Venice Canal with gondol and dome
- Oil on canvas, signed lower right
- Framed dimensions: 33.5 in x 38.75 in.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Paint
1700
s Chippendale Style Country Ladder Ribbon-Back Maple Side Chairs, Pair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
If these two chairs could speak, the history they might share. These rare and very early chairs are hand-carved and constructed in a refined primitive country design, reflective of t...
Category
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Rush, Wood, Maple
Italian Marble and Alabaster Set of Bookends, 1920
s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Italian set of bookends, fabricated in the early 1900's.
It is handcrafted out of very beautiful marble and alabaster.
The fabulous marble features a very nice pattern of ...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Antique Victorian Paisley Shawl, Fine Weave, Circa 1850
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Victorian paisley shawl - fine jacquard weave pattern featuring scrolling and a solid black 'star' center - fine woven border with segmented colors and patterns - self woven ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Antique 1850
s Black Jet Briolette 14K Gold Pendants
Located in Rotterdam, NL
regions in The Netherlands in 19th century - when woman were in mourning - these pendants were worn as
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 1840
s English Fine Oil Painting Country House Landscape with Children
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1845,
The Children of Isaac Hillier (1797-1884) *see notes below
in a woodland setting with Newmarket Court and Bunting hill beyond
oil painting on canvas, 8...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Table or Wall Lamp by Stanislav Indra, Czechoslovakia, 1970
s
By Stanislav Indra
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century wall or table lamp of designed by Stanislav Indra made in 1980's, Czechoslovakia
Category
15th Century and Earlier Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Paisley Shawl, Fine Weave, Circa 1850
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Victorian paisley shawl - fine hand woven pattern with solid black center - fine black fringe to two ends - self woven edges on the other sides - unsigned - circa 1850's.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Antique Paisley Shawl, Fine Weave, Scotland. Circa 1850
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Victorian paisley shawl - extra large size - fine multi color jacquard weave paisley pattern with two central medallions - patterned border ends - self woven edges and border...
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Wool
Cattle Early Morning – Antique 1849 Engraving by J. Cousen after T.S. Cooper
Located in Langweer, NL
-after examples of mid-19th-century pastoral art.
Condition: Very good for age. Light toning to sheet, a
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mid Century Antiques
Materials
Paper
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- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.
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