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Set of 8 Vintage Mid Century Tumblers With Sailboats in Boat-Shaped Caddy
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Tumblers in a Boat-Shaped Caddy. Glasses are decorated with blue sailboats in the ocean and white birds in the sky. Glasses measure 4 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" across. Cadd...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Set of 5 Mid Century Brass and Glass Coasters
By Tiffany
Co., Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
add to your eclectic styles. Ideal for you or a gift.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century 22-Karat Gold Rocks Cocktail Glasses Set of 8, circa 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. This Mid Century Modern set dates back to the 1960s - dressing up sexy bars for decades - and features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Modern Art Glass Thumbprint Designs Decanter and Stopper
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Mid Century Modern Original Art Glass Decanter and stopper featuring striking
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$297 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Stromberg Blue Tinted Glass Ice Bucket with Hallmarked Silver Handle
By Stromberg Hytten
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blue tinted glass ice bucket with silver handle decorated with grapes
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$430 Sale Price / set
69% Off
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Goose Shape Mid Century Design, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Goose Shape - Mid Century Design Italy 1960s - Gift Idea
Category
20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Tie Shape Mid Century Design, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Tie Shape - Mid Century Design Italy 1970s - Gift Idea
Category
20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Seal Shape Mid Century Design, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated with Seal Shape - Mid Century Design Italy 1960s - Gift Idea
Category
20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Metal 2 Tier Rolling Bar Tea Cart Server with Glass Shelves. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set of 6 Rock Glasses Purple and Gold by Libbey Glass Co
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-century set of 6 rock glasses purple and gold by Libbey. Glass Co. Nice size for that late
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century French Crystal and Pewter Wine Carafe with Acanthus Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve your favorite Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon with style in this elegant antique decanter. Crafted in France circa 1950, the cut crystal carafe stands on a round bottom base. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Mid-Century French Crystal and Pewter Wine Carafe with Acanthus Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve your favorite Bordeaux or Cabernet Sauvignon with style in this elegant antique decanter. Crafted in France circa 1950, the cut crystal carafe with geometric decor stands on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal, Pewter
Six Mid-Century Rocks Glasses for Neiman-Marcus with Koi in 22k Gold Over Orange
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Six mid-century modern rocks glasses, private labeled for Neiman-Marcus having koi fish in 22 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1970
s Mid Century Modern "United Solid Brass Co." Chrome
Glass Ice Bucket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern United Solid Brass Company Ice Bucket. Glass liner. Chrome bucket
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
$352 Sale Price
20% Off
8 Mid-Century Highball Glasses by Cera Glass in Translucent Enamel and 22k Gold
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rare set of eight highball glasses by Cera Glassware with leaves in translucent blue and purple with outlines and details in 22 karat gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Pumpkin Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mauro Manetti silver plate pumpkin ice bucket, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Blue Flare Glass Goblets, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern goblets, in the Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Ice Bucket by Wilardy with Sterling Tongs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous ice bucket in the form of crushed ice created from lucite and made by Wilardy. Hinged top. Compact sterling silver ice tongs with hallmarks. In excellent vintage condition w...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Chrome
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Morgan Bar Set with 8 highball Glasses, Tray
Ice Bucket
By Morgan
Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Morgan & Company complete bar set , which includes 8 high-ball
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Set of Green and Black Glass Decanter and Six Glasses
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern set of green and black glass decanter and six glasses, Germany, circa the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set Of Giorgio De Chirico Inspired Drinking Glasses Highball Mid-Century Modern
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Set Of 6 Giorgio De Chirico Inspired Drinking Highball Glasses.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Regalia Highball Glasses Designed by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in the Regalia pattern in 22k gold with aqua and blue detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Culver Gold Plated Cocktail Mixer
Rocks Glasses Set c. 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy Mid-Century Modern cocktail mixer and matching rocks glasses set with 22k gold plating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fred Press Glass Cocktail Caddy Set Sun Block Patter
By Fred Press
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern cocktail caddy set by Fred Press in his sun block pattern. Comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Frogs and Ferns Rocks Glasses by Cera Glassware
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with frogs sitting on rocks among ferns and cattails.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Lemonade Jug Designed by Sergio Asti, circa 1965
By Sergio Asti
Located in London, GB
A large mid-20th century Italian glass and silver plated lemonade jug with integral ice container
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Four Mid-Century Rocks Glasses by Culver, LTD. in Blue and Gold Floral Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four MCM rocks glasses in translucent blue enamel with 22 karat gold in a floral-patterned paisley inspired design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Footed Pilsners With Gilt and Frosted Bands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Footed Tumblers with Gilt and Frosted Bands. Glasses measure 5 7/8" tall x 3" across at top, 2" across at foot.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Wood Bottle Opener Shaped as Whale, Denmark 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find Danish Mid Century Modern bottle openers made of teak wood. They
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Six "METH" Mid-Century Highball Glasses w/Fishing Lures in 22k Gold and Enamels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of six vintage highball glasses of clear glass with white frosted interior and decorated with a design by Robert Meth in 22 karat gold and colored enamels, having fishing lures h...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Colored Etched Crystal Moser Bar Glasses with Box
By Moser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
factory of the Czech Republic in approximately 1965 in a period Mid-Century Modern style. Each of the six
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
FRANK M. WHITING - 4 Sterling Silver
Glass Coasters - U.S. - Mid 20th Century
By Frank M. Whiting
Company
Located in Chatham, ON
- stack-able - each signed - United States - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - minor dents
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Culver LTD Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses in the Antigua Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Culver, LTD. highball glasses in the "Antigua" pattern having a raised textured gold band toward the bottom, the gold is applied with a crackled surface over a translucent y...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Ice Bowl
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ice bowl, designed by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. The "Thistle" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on the glass, the gold ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Beverage Pitcher
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Beverage / cocktail pitcher designed by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. The "Thistle" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on th...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Bar Pitcher
Located in Nantucket, MA
Bar / water pitcher designed by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. The "Thistle" pattern with 22 karat gold over translucent purple enamel creating a raised design on the glass,...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Medieval Knigt Corkscrew and Bottle Opener Set, Mid-Century Modern 1950s German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s corkscrew and bottle opener in the old original box. Nice addition to your bar, bar cart or just for your collection. It comes in the original old box, box with m...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Wine Glass Hand Blown Cotton Twist Stem, English C 1765
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good hand blown, English, mid-Georgian, Cordial drinking glass with a double series
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Barware
Materials
Glass
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Shaker and Stir Spoon
By Stelton
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, circa 1967, made in Denmark. The Cylinda Line was awarded the ID-prize in 1967 by The Danish Society of Industrial Design and the International Design Awar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern 22K Gold Cocktail Mixer and Set of 6 Rocks Glasses, c. 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Shall we invite Don Draper over from Mad Men for a nightcap? Sexy and so refined, this Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Bakelite M2 Multimix by Braun AG, Germany, 1950s
By Braun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage Multimix was designed and executed by Braun AG, Frankfurt /Main.
The
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Four Mid-Century Aqua and White Banded Gay Fad Old Fashioned Glasses w/ 22k Gold
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four Mid-Century Modern old-fashioned glasses designed and decorated by Gay Fad. Each glass is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate
Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
1940s original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Highly ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-century modern ice-bucket made
signed known as "Sargasso" by KAJ FRANCK
By Arabia, Kaj Franck
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
prestigious and well-known companies famed for their mid-century modern art and design. Kaj Franck is one of
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
$204 Sale Price
42% Off
1950
s Mid-Century Modern Elegant Wine Bottle Holder with Cane Wrapped Handle
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple elegant very rare iron frame with cane wrapped handle wine bottle holder, circa 1950s great condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Iron
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Mauro Manetti Swimming Duck Silver Plate Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Swimming Duck Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Key Corkscrew by Carl Auböck Austria circa 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage brass corkscrew from brass designed and executed by Carl Auböck, circa
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Mid-Century Rocks Glasses by Culver, LTD., Blue and Gold Floral Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four MCM rocks glasses in translucent blue enamel with 22 karat gold in a floral-patterned paisley inspired design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-century thermal flask in brass and goatskin by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Catania, IT
Mid-century thermal flask in brass and goatskin by Aldo Tura. For sale an elegant and rare vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Barware
Materials
Brass
Bucket Brigade 1970 Mid-Century Modern White Leather
Lucite Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Miami, FL
1970s off white Leather and Lucite ice bucket the inside is insulated and decorative lid.
Keeps the ice cubes frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket.
Makers Mark ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Acrylic, Leather, Lucite
Mid 19th Century Sheffield Silver Wire Champagne Coaster from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-19th-century Sheffield silver champagne coaster features a beautifully carved wooden base
Category
Antique 1860s French Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Iridescent Ceramic Drinks Set of 9 Made in France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful and rare 1950s-1970s Hollywood regency iridescent drink set composed of a jug and eight glasses in enameled ceramic, made in France (possible by Vallauris), a potter's Fren...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Ceramic
8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian Symbols
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or chiggers we have detected. Please see p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Decanter Set with Six Glasses in Gilt Detailing and Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Mid Century decanter set from America, circa 1960, exudes the glamor and sophistication of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Store Window Display Glass Bottle Noilly Prat Vermouth Liquor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful display bottle from Italy C1950. In very good condition with minimal wear, some label losses.
Great color.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Barware
Materials
Glass, Paper
Set of 8 Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern "Name Your Poison" Highball Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Eight iconic "Name Your Poison" highball glasses designed by Georges Briard in 1966. Each of the eight glasses decorated in black enamel and 22k gold with a skull and cross bones abo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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 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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