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Walter Bosse Corkscrew Horseshoe Vienna, Austria, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Walter Bosse design corkscrew in the form of a horseshoe. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an es...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Modern MPI Brass "Apple" Lidded Serving/Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern brass snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to resemble an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Nachtmann Crystal Traube Decanter with Stopper from Bavaria
By Nachtmann
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Mid Century Nachtmann Crystal Traube Wine Decanter with Stopper from Bavaria, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern, Lucite Golf Ball Ice Bucket by Grainware
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite ice bucket of spherical form with a pivoting top. The entire surface
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Boar Head, Glass and Silver Plate Ice Bucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage clear glass jar of cylindrical form with a silver plate rim and lid. The lid with a model of a Boar's head with glass eyes. Attributed to Valenti, Spain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Gradient Smoked Murano Glass Hourglass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern decanters were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Sea Effect Lucite and Silver Plate Octagonal Tray
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An octagonal serving tray designed and manufactured in Italy, the tray is in good conditions overall with normal signs of use and age and silver plate in original patina. This servin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Squash" Lidded Serving / Candy Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern silver-plated snack/candy/serving dish with lidded top formed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Newport by Gorham Sterling Silver 4 oz. Liquor Measure or Bar Jigger
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century sterling silver liquor measure or jigger.
By Newport.
Newport was a trademark
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th Century Modern Vintage Wood Wine Bottle Opener Japan
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Vintage Old Wine Bottle Opener Japan
Wood and Metal
6.5 w x 1.25 x .75 d
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Bull and Bear
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern serving tray made of phenolic resin, which was developed to be resistant to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Tray by Liar of A. Cavalli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an elegant and highly characteristic Italian Mid-Century Modern serving tray from the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Pair of Beautiful Lucite Sculptured Table Lamps, Mid Century
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Product information
Beautiful lucite sculptured table lamp, mid century.
Materiales: lucite
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Double Old Fashioned Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Georges Briard double old fashioned glasses with translucent green and blue enamel hot air balloons on clear glass and embellished with 22 karat gold. Signed Georges Briard.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Vienna Straw Serving Tray
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Mid-Century Modern styles of the era, conveying understated opulence.
Perfect for serving drinks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century French Aluminum Moet et Chandon Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-twentieth century French aluminum champagne bucket features grapes and grape leaves around
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Mid-century Modern green Goatskin and Brass Cocktail Shaker by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning Mid-century Modern cocktail shaker is an authentic piece of 1950s design by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modernist Silver Plate Ice Bucket Wood Handle Sculptural
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modernist silver plate ice bucket. Vintage ice bucket, silver
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-century Hand-blown Swedish Green
Yellow Wine Goblets by Gullaskruf, Pair
By Gullaskruf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of two hand-blown Mid-century wine goblets from the Gullaskruf Glassworks in Sweden. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
$206 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Mid-Century "Haig
Haig Scotch" Glass Decanter with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Haig
Haig Scotch
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century "Haig & Haig Scotch" three-sided glass decanter with sterling silver overlay, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bottle Shaped Ice Bucket Tia Maria Advertising
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous advertising ice bucket. Tia Maria a Jamaican liqueur. Authentic in a copy of the original bottle just a lot bigger. Insulated to insure cold. In excellent vintage condition ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Culver “Valencia” 22-Karat Gold Highball Glass Set, 10 Pieces, 1950s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
. Valencia Pattern 22-Karat Gold Highball Glasses, Set of 10, Mid-Century
Elevate your barware collection
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Poul Knudsen Teak and Brass Nutcracker, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Poul Knudsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Knudsen teak and brass nutcracker. This classic elegant nutcracker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Vintage Mid Century Hazel Atlas Pilsner Glasses
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Hazel Atlas Pilsner Glasses decorated in pastel yellow, green, and pink with white gazelles.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid century carafe by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage carafe by Aldo tura.
Elegant shaped piece with textured wood and brass hardware.
Good looking vintage addition for your bar.
1960s - Italy
Labeled underneath
Height: 30...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Italian Arni Form Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
A midcentury teak ice bucket in the style of Jens Quistgaard. This piece is one of a collection we have collected and restored by the Italian Maker Arni Form. Stamped to the base wit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Møbelproducent
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern large teak ice bucket was designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-Century Glass Carafe with Liqueur Set on Tray, France 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
noble bar accessory from the mid-century that convinces with color and design. A carafe with a closure
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Glass Ice Bucket with Leatherette Cover, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice barware item from Germany, 1970s. An all original Mid-Century Modern item to display in your
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass
Il Quadrifoglio, Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Ice Bucket, Italy, circa 1958
Located in Chatham, ON
IL QUADRIFOGLIO - mid century studio ceramic twin handled ice bucket - wheel thrown with applied
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pineapple Shaped Ice Bucket, Vintage German 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice barware item, made in the1970s. An all original Lucite and gold plated metal item to display
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Italian Mid 20th Century Cocktail Shaker in Glass decorated with Old Coins, 50s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a vintage cocktail shaker that will not go unnoticed on your bar cart or home bar counter. Made in Italy between the 1950s and 1960s, this shaker is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Napier Gilt Bamboo Motif "Bottom Up" / "Roll Over" Spirit Measure
By Napier Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Modern gilt bamboo motif rollover or "Bottom Up" spirit measure / jigger by Napier Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
1950s Mid-Century Modern Set of Wine Cooler and Ice Bucket by Gallia Christofle
By Gallia, Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
sleek and elegant piece of barware, reflecting the minimalist and contemporary design trends of the era
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Italian Wine Cooler by Riedel Italy Circa 1965
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Italian Wine Cooler by Riedel Italy, Circa 1965.
A stylish 1980s Riedel wine
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
4 Mid-Century Modern "Fishing Lure" Double Old Fashioned Glasses Marked "Meth"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of four mid-century modern double old fashioned glasses with fishing lures in colored enamels
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Double-Shot Whiskey Glasses by Anchor Hocking, Set of 17
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking example of Mid-Century glassware design, this set of 17 double shot glasses by Anchor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Lucite Ice Bucket with Embedded U.S. Coins, circa 1975
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Lucite Ice Bucket with Embedded U.S. Coins, circa 1970
Attributed to California Design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-century silver-plated and glass ice bucket, Sambonet Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century silver-plated and glass ice bucket
Sambonet, Italy 1970s
Silverplated, glass, lucite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-century set of 2 ceramic bottles, Staffel Limburg Germany, 1960s
By Limburg
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century set of 2 ceramic bottles
Staffel Limburg Germany, 1960s
Marked on the base
H 29 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Acorn Ice for Liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Brass acorn ice for liquor 1950s Mid-Century Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$831 Sale Price
30% Off
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Elegant and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Barware
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage Mid-Century Louis Roederer Champagne Enamel Cooler Bucket, Argit France
By Argit.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Mid-Century Louis Roederer Champagne Enamel Cooler Bucket, Argit France. A vintage brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Set of 3 Mid-Century Metal and Wood Bar Trio, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Metal and Wood Bar Trio, Germany, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Vintage mid century modern Italian pink coasters and matching set
Located in Houston, TX
Italian marble coasters, in good condition.
The coasters measure approximately 3" in diameter.
The base is approximately 3.75" wide x almost 2" thick x slightly over 1.5" high
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Marble
Arthur Court Aluminum WartHog Wine Cooler Mid-century Modern
By Arthur Court
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and rare signed Arthur Court aluminum warthog wine and champagne cooler. This piece is very large and impressive in person. Mr. Warty is so cute and is very well crafted....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century American "Treasure Chest" Iron Wine Rack with Latched Draw-Door
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American "Treasure Chest" iron wine rack in trunk form with an openwork grid frame in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bottle opener was realized in Denmark, circa 1960. It features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pink and turquoise floral glasses with gold accents and gold rims. These are my favorite and the last I have in this pattern.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Amber Goatskin and Brass Thermos Carafe by Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
with both the mid-century modern era and the unique style of Aldo Tura. The carafe features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Barware
Materials
Brass
Six Mid-Century Modern Highball Glasses with Pink and Gold Streamer Designs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the atomic style decorated with 22k gold and pink enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Silvered Pineapple Ice Bucket and Sugar Bowl
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Firenze, IT
table. Stylish Mid-century Modern ice bucket and sugar bowl or candy box clad in a naturalistic silvered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Tin
$1,206 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
This striking mid-century Italian ice bucket is designed in the shape of an owl and makes a truly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Large Mid-Century Remy Martin Wooden Bottle Tipper Cognac Display Dispenser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large Mid-Century Modern era wooden bottle tipper was likely made and bottled in the United
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Softwood
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass.
This beautiful bar set is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Poul Knudsen Teak and Brass Nutcracker, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Poul Knudsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Knudsen teak and brass nutcracker. This Classic elegant nutcracker
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$188 Sale Price
61% Off
Pair of Signed Mid-Century Asprey
Co. Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters
By Asprey International Limited, Cartier, Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine signed English Mid-Century silver wine coasters.
By Asprey
Co.
In heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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