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Bar Cart, La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mid-century bar cart on brass casters with two tiers. The top tray features a glass surface and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury bar cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s.
Frame ebonized, tabletop teak wood.
Restored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century bar cart attributed to Jacques Adnet – Steel frame clad in saddle stitched black
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Mechanical Bar Cart Folding Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic mid century bar cart was manufactured in England during the early 1960s. Sitting on
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bar Cabinet by Möbelproduktion AB, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Dronten, NL
A striking example of Scandinavian mid-century design, this bar cabinet by Möbelproduktion AB from
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Teak, Burl
Vintage Mid Century Bar Cabinet by Ernst Behr, Germany 1950s
By Behr
Located in Halle, DE
Mid Century two piece bar cabinet consists of chest of drawers and bar cabinet on top in nutwood
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Nutwood
Bamboo Serving Trolley, 1940s, Art Deco, Midcentury Bar
Located in Hamburg, DE
A charming serving trolley from the 1940s. The trolley comes on wheels and is made of bamboo and rattan. Its geometric, linear design is reminiscent of Art Deco furniture design from...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$378 Sale Price
40% Off
Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Cart in Brass and Glass
Located in Karlstad, SE
A beautiful bar cart made of brass with black wooden details and a table top in glass, probably
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca 1970
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant mid-century bar cart, designed by Cesare Lacca in the 1970s, features a brass frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Bar Cart Cocktail Trolley C1950
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Mid Century Bar Cart c1950s Italy. A stylish and practical, two-tiered, drinks trolley
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
$1,189 Sale Price
49% Off
Sideboard / Dry Bar by De Coene - Belgium 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sideboard Bar De Coene - Belgium 1970s
Mid Century - Bar - Cabinet
Measures : 100cmx48cm H:82cm
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bar by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic mid-century bar in great condition by American designer Arthur Umanoff.
These vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-century bar cabinet in Bubinga wood by Alfred Hendrickx 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Zemst, BE
Bar cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx
Made in Bubinga and beech wood.
The bubinga is veneered on plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bubinga, Plywood
Mid-Century Three-Tier Bar Serving Cart w/ Storage Cabinet
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Blond three-tier Mid-century bar cart with an underneath storage cabinet. The cart features brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley Bar Cart for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique midcentury bar cart features a unique sliding slate style top that expands to 62 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Lighted Vittorio Dassi "Midcentury" bar cabinet from the 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Lighted Midcentury drinks cabinet from the 1950s. Designed was the cabinet by Vittorio Dassi and manufactured by La Permanente Mobili Cantù. This massive cabinet is made of nut tree ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Round Serving Bar Cart Trolley, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round serving bar cart in bamboo and rattan featuring with four bottle holders and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
French Midcentury black Lacquered Bar Cabinet
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century bar cabinet in black lacquer, comprising a central glazed area for glassware
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Three Mid Century Bar Stools Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
$1,715 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Elegant Italian Midcentury Bar Cabinet Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian sideboard bar cabinet with six drawers and brass handles and sabots, centered by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$5,718 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Bar Cart in the Style of Cesare Lacca, 1950s, Ita
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-century bar cart in rosewood and brass, crafted in the style of Cesare Lacca, 1950s. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Bar Cart, attributed to Fontana Arte, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid-century bar trolley crafted from smoked glass with refined brass fittings. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Teak Bar Cart Attributed To Erik Gustafsson
By Erik Gustafssons
Located in Baltimore, MD
wonderful example of Mid-Century Modern furniture this drink trolley will add to your family’s entertainment
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Modernist Drop leaf Planner Group Bar Cart Table by Paul McCobb . wood
iron
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Midcentury bar cart #1250 designed by Paul McCobb for planner group collection, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
Midcentury White Plastic and Metal Chrome Italian Bar Cart Oval, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Very rare midcentury bar cart in white plastic and chromed metal. This piece is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Bar Party Set 1517 in Original Box by Amboss, Austria, 1950s
By Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A gorgeous bar set nestled in its original wooden box from the 1950s. It comprises a bottle opener
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Mahogany Wood and Brass Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1960s. Three level
Located in Miami, FL
Unique mid-century bar cart in mahogany wood , brass and lucite handle. This fantastic item was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Mahogany Wood and Brass Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Unique mid-century bar cart in mahogany wood and brass. This fantastic item was designed in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Midcentury Mirrored Bar Cabinet On Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French, Mid-Century bar cabinet on stand. The mirrored cabinet of plain panels held in place
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Midcentury Italian Beech Wood and Formica Red Two Tiered Bar Cart, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
that will be the pivot of a mid-century bar or eclectic living room project.
The trolley can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Bast, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Super cool 60s bar stool.
Typical normal signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Italian Bamboo, Rattan and Red Velvet Bar Trolley, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
for a mid-century bar project or elegant living room.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's
Mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Bar Cart Two Tiered Round Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa per Brugnoli
By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart Two Tiered Round Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa per Brugnoli Mobili
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Maitland-Smith Vintage British Colonial Style Bar Cabinet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century bar cabinet featuring an upper case crafted in coconut shell with two doors
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dry Bars
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Round Serving Bar Cart Trolley in Bamboo
Rattan Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
surface is in woven wicker texture.
This mid-century Bar Cart rolls on gilded aluminum wheels and can be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Laminate
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Italian Midcentury Bar Cabinet in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Sideboard Bar Cabinet with four drawers and brass handles and sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$5,361 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century French Faux Bamboo Brass and Mahogany Bar Cart with Removable Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this elegant mid-century bar cart features a gilt-brass faux bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century bar cabinet by Aldo Tura. Made from wood with laquered goatskin. Inside we find an
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Foldable Trolley, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Foldable mid-century bar cart from Sweden with a removable tray.
The cart features a storage area
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish 1960s Teak Bar Cart Denmark
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic mid-century teak serving bar cart made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Teak
Wooden Midcentury Bar Stool or Sculpture Pedestal in Adirondack Style
6 Availa
Located in London, GB
Wooden twig/Adirondack style stools or pedestals.
Belgium, circa 1970s.
Good condition.
Up to six available at the time of listing.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Stools
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Bar Cabinet by Aldo Tura in Wood and Goatskin
Parchment
1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury, Italian standing bar cabinet by Aldo Tura (1909-1963). In lacquered wood, stained
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Round Serving Bar Cart Trolley in Bamboo
Rattan Italy, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
surface is in wicker texture so with a glass.
This mid-century Bar Cart rolls on working wheels and can
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
French Midcentury Circular Brass and Smoked Glass Bar Cart
Located in London, GB
This unusual mid century bar cart was made in France in the 1960s - please take a look at all the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Italian Smoked Lucite Service Trolley, Willy Rizzo Style, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
lines and the material, that allows exploring the content of this bar cart, and four wheels.
A
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat
Bros. Ltd
By M. Hayat
Bros Ltd.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
Located in London, London
1950s Italian Bar Cart with Sculptural Detailing
A striking mid-century bar cart, likely Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Steel
Serving Coffee Table Bar Cart with Removable Trays, Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century Italian serving table with removable trays. This exceptional item was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Bar cart, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a mid-century bar cart displaying the iconic design aesthetics from the 70s. The bar
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
$416
Walnut bar cart, 70s
Located in Buzzò, Emilia-Romagna
Introducing a mid-century bar cart displaying the iconic design aesthetics from the 70s. Crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Nutwood
Italian Bar Cart Trolley in Bamboo, Rattan and Red Velvet, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
addition for a mid-century bar project or elegant living room.
Dimensions (cm):
Diameter - 33
Height - 86
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Brass and Ebonized Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century bar cart in ebonized wood and brass. This incredibly elegant piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Lacquered with tray Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Mid-Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
This elegant bar cart from the 1950s, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Steel and Maple Three-Tier Bar Cart / Tea Trolley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century bar cart / tea trolley featuring two perforated steel tiers and a solid maple plank
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bar in Hardwood with Glass interior, Unknown
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional mid-century bar cabinet features deep veined Rosewood and beautifully textured
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of mid century bars is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century bars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and metal. We have 33414 antique and vintage mid century bars in-stock, while there are 588 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century bars are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many mid century bars are appealing in their simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Aldo Tura and Herman Miller produced popular mid century bars that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Bars?
Prices for mid century bars start at $1 and top out at $650,000 with the average selling for $2,242.
Questions About Mid Century Bars
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
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