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English Novelty Jaguar SS Car Radiator Decanter by Ruddspeed Mid-Century Modern
By Ruddspeed
Located in Northampton, GB
decanter is marked Ruddspeed, England, Reg. Design. and dated to the Mid-Century Modern period Circa 1960
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966
Located in Dublin, Ireland
for its production of silver, sterling silver and electroplate commodities from the early 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket by Gunnar Anner for Ystad Sweden
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice elegant ice bucket from the 50/60s and comes with a rattan wrapped ice tong
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern 7pc Cocktail Pitcher Set with 22k Gold Geometric Decoration
Located in Nantucket, MA
Seven piece Mid-Century Modern cocktail pitcher set decorated with concentric 22 karat gold squares
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Lucite and Wood Chalet in the Alps Cocktail Picks, circa 1950
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning French Mid-Century bar accessory cocktail pick set. That could be where you
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Magnum Bottle Teak and Walnut Ice Bucket, Thailand, 1970s
By Arabia
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale two tone wood ice bucket, perfect for magnum bottles of wine. Rendered in teak with a walnut inlay stripe across two sides and the lid and a plastic liner. Made by Arab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak, Walnut
$480 Sale Price
34% Off
Mid-Century Modern Awning Striped Tom Collins Glasses by Libbey Glass Co
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century Tom Collins glasses by Libbey Glass having fused glass awning stripes in opaque white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket Red Faux Patent Leather White Plastic
Daisy Knob
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun vintage Mid-Century Modern red faux patent leather and white faux leather and plastic ribbed
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Mid Century Culver Cranberry Scroll Cocktail Set, 6 Rocks Glasses, Ice Bucket
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Culver Cranberry Scroll Cocktail Set, 6 Rocks Glasses and Ice Bucket. 22-karat gold filigree scroll work in a Moorish inspired windows pattern with cranberry ovals filling ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Modern Danish Wood Bottle Opener Shaped as Whale, Denmark 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s mid century modern bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
American Mid-Century Danish Modern Hand Crafted Walnut Coaster Set of 6
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid walnut coaster set. Set of six coasters in walnut canister. handcrafter 1970's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century, Imperial Glass, Highball Glasses in the Tabique de Oro Pattern
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the 'Tabique de Oro' pattern by Imperial Glassware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Eight Mid-Century Old Fashioned Glasses in Frosted Marine Life Pattern
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage old fashioned glasses by Libbey Glass with marine life in 22k gold superimposed on a frosted ground with clear grid.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Handwoven Wicker Table Wine Rack or Tray — Sourced in Santa Fe
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
natural rattan in the mid-20th century. This basket-form rack features eight circular bottle compartments
Category
20th Century French Country Barware
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Willow
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Aluminum and Lucite Ice Bucket and Tongs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage aluminum ice bucket and lucite tongs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Eight 22k Gold and Black Enamel Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 8 highball glasses with a vertical diamond pattern of black enamel on a mottled gold ground.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Round Minimal Shaker Mid-century Italian Design Gold Brass and Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Minimal Shaker Mid-century Italian Design Gold Brass and Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$565 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-20th Century Globe Champagne / Wine Cooler, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A large mid-20th century globe champagne or wine cooler Italian, circa 1970. Perfect for a bar
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
$1,890 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Mid-Century Modern Empoli Italian Aqua Blue Glasses, Mixed Set/12
By Empoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gorgeous Aqua Blue – circa 1960s.
In shapes distinctive to the Mid-Century Modern Era, and finely
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 17 Vintage Mid Century Blue and Gold Decorated Cocktail Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A gorgeous vintage cocktail set consisting of a Pitcher, 8 Tom Collins, 4 Highballs and 4 Old Fashioned in blue diamond pattern accented with 22k gold decoration. All the glasses are...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Faceted Swivel Top Lucite Octagon Ice Bucket by Carole Stupell
By Carole Stupell
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern octagonal ice bucket was realized in the United States by the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Aluminum Ice Bucket with and Lucite Handle, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950's aluminum ice bucket with lucite handle and finial.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
$217 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Knight Helmet Form Musical Box Hidden Bar Serving Decanter Set
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical hidden decanter, cloaked in the form of a knight’s helmet. Once the decanter is removed, the music box is activated and plays “How Dry Am I?” What a delight, and a fantasti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Burl wood Silver Chrome Ice Bucket Italy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
.
After Milo Baughman. Handsome mid-century modern ice bucket with handle. Ice bucket is cylindrical
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Bottle Opener in Chrome Faux Bamboo, Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Roma, IT
We are offering for sale a very stylish bottle opener dating back to the mid 20th century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Retro Lucite
Chrome Cherry Bar Ice Bucket By Hans Turnwald
By Hans Turnwald
Located in Kennesaw, GA
sometimes England. It is an excellent example of barware created with the space age trends of the day in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
Four Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses with Greek Key Design by Culver, LTD.
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four mid-century modern rocks glasses, marked Culver, LTD. of clear glass with 22k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six vintage rocks glasses with 22k gold over orange enamel dragons in pursuit of the pearl of wisdom on a ground of white frosted stylized clouds in a fan pattern between band...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Signed Lucite and Chrome Guzzini Ice Bucket
By Guzzini, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
bucket with lid, liner and tongs. High design and chic.
Mid Century, Boho, Minimalist, Chic, Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
$208 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century, Libbey Glass Company, "Anchors Aweigh" Tom Collins Glasses
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 vintage, nautical themed cocktail glasses, each with a different set of signal flags and their meaning in brightly colored enamel on a frosted ground. The colorful enameled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Gold Brass Wine Bottle Holder Signed by Cassetti, Italy 1970
By Renzo Cassetti
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century double wine holder in solid golden brass. This incredibly elegant piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Textured Lucite Ice Bucket in the Style of Wilardy
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern textured Lucite ice bucket in the style of Wilardy, circa 1970s. This piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century French Chrome
Cut Glass Ice Bucket With Tongs
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous Mid-Century French chrome and cut glass ice bucket with tongs. Add this stylish set to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Signed Lucite and Chrome Guzzini Ice Bucket
By Guzzini, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
and beauty.
Mid Century, Boho, Minimalist, Chic, Vintage, Style, Hollywood Regency.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Paolo Traversi Brass Ice Bucket, 1960s
By Paolo Traversi
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian Paolo Traversi brass ice bucket, 1960s
Particular design object, typical
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green and Brass Wine Cooler, circa 1950, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wine cooler shows a brass plated metal base and a green faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Drinking Glasses from Karl Friedrich Glas, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Drinking Glasses from Karl Friedrich Glas, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Six Mid-Century Modern Rocks Glasses by Culver in the "Icicle" Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 rocks glasses by Culver, LTD. in the "Icicle" pattern having two wide bands of icy textured enamel between 3 22k gold bands.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Poul Knudsen Nutcracker Teak and Brass, Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, ESA, Poul Knudsen, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage Danish nutcracker made from teak and brass. It's designed by Poul Knudsen for the Danish wood manufacturer ESA. Made circa 1960s.
A solid and handy piece perfect for cracking...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cocktail Pitchers One White One Lavender West Virginia Glass
By West Virginian Glass Company, Blendo Glass 1
Located in Topeka, KS
! Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Blendo cocktail pitchers with incredible “cat tail
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Fabulous Ice Bucket by Kromex Lucite
Aluminum Mid Century Modern
By Russel Wright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s fabulous atomic ice bucket by Kromex in lucite and aluminum
after Russel Wright design.
Dimensions: 8.25 diameter x 7.75 H ( 9 H with the handle up)...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Large Round Mid Century Metal Eagle Motif Serving Tray in Red White and Blue
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very large round Americana metal serving tray. This piece will be great for serving drinks or hanging on a wall. It is created from metal and features an Americana Federal painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Stelton Stainless Steel Corkscrews, Set of three, Danish
By Stelton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Stelton Set of three Danish Mid-Century Modern stainless steel corkscrews.
Classic modern Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967.
This piece is an exact replica of a rare decanter used during the period of Louis...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Barware
Materials
Crystal
Brazilian Mid-century Modern Bar with Curved Shape in Two Woods, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Mid-century Modern Bar with Curved Shape in Two Woods, made in the
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-century French Silver Plate Champagne Bucket, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful champagne in silver plate dating from the 60s in perfect condition.
“Made in France” inscription below.
Two nice handles on the sides. Engravings in the metal which gi...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century American Modern Insulated Butternut Ice Bucket by JK Adams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cube ice box/bucket crafted by JK Adams of Dorsett, Vermont in the 1960s.
Attractive piece in solid butternut with cream plastic liner accentuated by four holes on the front and back...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Silver-Plated "Apple" Ice Bucket by Argenteria Teghini
By Teghini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern "apple-form" ice bucket with silver plate exterior and ivory-hued
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Beaker-Form Cocktail Shaker w/Recipes in Black Text
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Swedish cocktail shaker of cylindrical beaker form on a disk foot with cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Cork
Mid century corkscrew in bamboo finished with silver.
Located in Herentals, BE
Bamboo corkscrew finished with silver plates on the sides.
If there are no shipping options to your location, please do not hesitate to ask me for a good and personalized shipping pr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Dachshund, large, Bottle Opener from Walter Bosse, Austria 1950
s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Charming mid-century bottle opener in the form of a Dachshund.
Made out of solid brass, designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Barware
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century World Globe Ice Bucket on a Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
century.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated - Horse Leg Shape Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated - Horse Leg Shape - Mid Century Design Italy 1960s - Gift Idea
Category
20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Eight Culver, LTD Mid-Century Highball Glasses in the "Petite Fleur" Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Eight vintage highball glasses by Culver, LTD. in the yellow "Petite Fleur" pattern with large yellow flowers with green leaves and white trim.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Archimede Seguso Alabastro Murano Art Glass Penguin Decanter Bottle
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A limited edition, Mid-century decanter designed by Seguso Alabastro for Girolamo Luxardo in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Italian Tole Black
Gold Lidded Urn Ice Bucket
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Mid-20th Century Italian black and gold tole lidded urn style ice bucket with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Tôle
Mid-20th Century Modern Cut Crystal/Glass Baccarat Decanter with Stopper, France
By Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern cut crystal/glass decanter with stopper stamped by Baccarat, France
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Crystal
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Mid Century Barware For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century barware you’re looking for. An item from our selection of mid century barware — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 3514 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century barware now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century barware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century barware made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century barware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Carl Auböck and Culver Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Barware?
Prices for a piece of mid century barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $15,462, while the average can fetch as much as $595.
Finding the Right Barware for You
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mid Century Barware
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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.
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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.
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