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Carl Christiansen Danish Mid-Century Trio Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century set three Danish silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmith Carl F
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Two Mid Century Yellow Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Italian 18th Century Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th Century Italian Giltwood candlesticks. The candlesticks are recovered of gilt leaves and old
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Giltwood, Mercury Glass
$6,000 / set
Brass and Metal Mid-Century Swedish Candlestick by Eskilstuna
Located in London, GB
A stylish swivel candlestick.
Sweden, c1960s.
Solid brass and metal.
Perfect for a
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano Clear Swirl Lucite Candlesticks
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of three Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano clear swirl Lucite with brass base
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper High Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one thick candle.
This wonderful mid-century modern item has an
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper Low Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one medium thick candle.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid-19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Pair of Mid-19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Candlesticks – Traces of Original Polychrome
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks
1960's table candlesticks. Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Four Brass Candlesticks by Sigurd Persson. Scandinavian Mid-century modern.
By Sigurd Persson
Located in Knivsta, SE
Mid-century modern, from the 1960s. Signed SIG.P. The four separate candlesticks consisting of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of mid 20th century cut glass decorative candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of good quality cut glass candlebra circa 1960.
Brass frame with fluted column which links to the cobalt blue shaped base. Twin brass holders for small candles. Adorned with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Solid Bronze Pair of Candleholders, Mid-Century, Mantle Candlesticks
Located in Bochum, NRW
A beautiful pair of massive bronze candleholders from the 1940s. Marked under the bottom MALM. For candles of 4.8 or 5.8 cm in diameter.
Retro, vintage and used with nice patina.
D...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Elm Church Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or buffet with this elegant pair of vintage candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Elm
Brass Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candleholder Candlesticks, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian sphere candleholder candlestick in solid brass, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Brass
Aluminium Candlesticks. Denmark, 1960s.
By Torben Orskov, Illums Bolighus, Illum Bolighus, Hans Bolling
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful, vintage solid brass & aluminium candlesticks.
Made by an unknown designer in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Edith Sonne for Saxbo Pair of Candlesticks, Art Pottery, Denmark, Mid-20 Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Edith Sonne for Saxbo pair of candlesticks, art pottery.
Stamped with Yin Yang, Denmark, mid-20
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Memphis Age Postmodern Candlestick Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Candlestick Holders. These unique pieces showcase a fusion of mid-century charm and postmodern flair
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
$232 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Tommi Parzinger Vintage Brass Three Arm Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in North Miami, FL
This solid brass 3 arm vintage candlestick by Tommi Parzinger is Mid-Century Modern. It has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$975 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Pair of Mixed Metal Sculptural Candlesticks or Candelabras
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of vintage candlesticks or candelabras with a sculptural form crafted in mixed metals
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks having unusual bullrush leaf sconces
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Turned Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pair of Scandinavian Modern candlesticks exemplifies mid-century craftsmanship with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Jacques Adnet Candlesticks Wood Brass Glass French Mid Century Modern
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous pair of Candlesticks in the style of French Designer Jacques Adnet.
Each candlestick holds
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Gold Pewter Candlesticks 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Gold Pewter Candlesticks 1950s
Intact and in good condition. Height 21 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Fine Pair of Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of mid 20th Century sterling silver candlesticks, the elegant tapering baluster stem
Category
20th Century English Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Turned Brass Candlesticks after Jarvie
By Robert R. Jarvie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern
Eldorado
Signed George Briard Silver Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern "Eldorado" candlestick was realized by the celebrated studio of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Tall Mid-19th Century Traditional Rustic Wood Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of tall architectural pieces mid-19th century traditional rustic wood candlesticks. Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
7-armed candlestick 1960s 70s mid century brutalist bronze CANDELABRA
Located in Mannheim, DE
any mid century interior.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 20 cm, width 30 cm, depth 8.7 cm.
Dimensions in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Mid-19th Century Sheffield Plate Victorian British Candlesticks
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This exquisite pair of mid-19th century Victorian candlesticks, crafted in Britain using the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Rare Pair of Pomellato Sterling Silver Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Pomellato sterling silver candlesticks, accompanied with glass bobeches, in Mid
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-Century French Faience Candlesticks from Rouen Normandy
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen Normandy, France, circa 1960, each colorful candlestick stands on scrolled feet
Category
Mid-20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Candlestick by Seguso Vetri d
Arte
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Murano glass candlestick was hand blown by the venerable artisans at Seguso
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Mid-Century Deep Blue Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
A group of 3 Candlesticks Brass - Sweden Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 beautiful candlesticks in brass (not solid brass). They are between 23 - 31 cm tall
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chrome Ball
Steel Based Candlesticks with Cobalt Blue Accents
By Chase and Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were made by the Chase & Co. of the United States in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Standing "Prickets" Candlesticks
Located in Manhasset, NY
teak Mid-Century Modern standing candlesticks are certain to help set the mood for that first
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver-Plated Candlesticks by Jean Després, 1950
By Jean Despres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of silver-plated bronze candlesticks made by Jean Després (1889 - 1990). This model has a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Ornate pair of mid century brass and cut glass decorative candlesticks circa 1950
Machined brass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Danish mid-century candleholders in silver plated bras by Jens Quistgaard.
The candleholders
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Brass
Set 3 Mid-Century Modern Purple Glass
Brass Candlesticks Ystad Metall Sweden
By Timo Sarpaneva, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall, Göran Wärff
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of 3 Swedish Modernist candle holders. A stem in polished brass, fixed on a base of clear glass with an irregular surface pattern. Glas shades in different shades of purple whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Mid Century Light Green Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Raw Brutalist Chain Candlestick Mid Century Design Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful raw candlestick from the 1950's made in the Netherlands.
Fits perfect in a brutalist
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Candlestick by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This iced glass candlestick indeed seems to be made out of ice. The bubbles and irregularities in
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Candlesticks Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage candlesticks or candleholder attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Chic Set of Tessellated Stone Mid-Century Modern Bookends and Candlestick
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic mid-century set of bookends and matching chunky candlestick beautifully made of tessellated
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century Modern Candlestick Margareta Slingan by Lars Holmström for Arvika
By Arvika Konsthantverk
Located in Doornspijk, NL
is the genius behind this brass candlestick that is very flexible in its form as you can see on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candlesticks, with all original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Materials
Ormolu
Silver-plated Vintage Candlestick 3 Flowers Mid Century Design, Italy, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Silver-plated Vintage Candlestick 3 Flowers - Mid Century Design Italy 1960s - Elegant table
Category
20th Century Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Anodized Brass Lotus Candlesticks, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A duo of anodized brass candlesticks, each featuring a round base, stem and a lotus flower that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Green Marble and Brass Candlestick Holders, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toronto, CA
solid green marble with brass bases and tops. The columnar silhouette draws from Mid-Century Modern and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Bronze Mounted Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Candlesticks
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive Pair of French Louis XVI style mid-century hand-carved and hand-polished rock crystal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Candlestick with Inset Mirrored Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique gilt candlestick was created in Italy circa 1850. Over 3 feet in height, and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Bronze Candlestick by Bertel Gardberg for Boda Finland, 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Bertel Gardberg, Boda, Ystad-Metall, Illums Bolighus
Located in Malmö, SE
A small and beautiful Scandinavian Modern bronze candle holder with amazing patina.
Designed by silversmith Bertel Gardberg and made in solid bronze by BODA, Finland 1950s.
Great...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks Red, Purple, Green Glass
Brass Sweden
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of 4 Swedish Modernist candle holders by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holders in solid, polished brass on a base of cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large 21.5" Vintage Mid-Century Solid Cast Brass Candlestick Holders
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental 21.7" (inch) tall Mid-Century Modern Japanese made pair of oversized, large-scale table
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Mid Century Light Rose Pink Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960.
Very good condition. No
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Eye-Catching Trio of Mid-Century Modern Marble and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking trio of burnt orange and dark green marble candlesticks with brass decoration. 9
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Mid Century Candlesticks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid century candlesticks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, all mid century candlesticks available were constructed with great care. There are 4570 antique and vintage mid century candlesticks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century candlesticks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century candlesticks bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century candlesticks over the years, but those made by Ystad-Metall, Jens Quistgaard and Dansk Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Candlesticks?
Prices for mid century candlesticks start at $10 and top out at $66,404 with the average selling for $854.
Finding the Right Candlesticks for You
Vintage, new and antique candlesticks and candleholders do not simply infuse a dining room with a soft, warm glow. They also add dimension, conjure drama and draw attention to a table or mantel. Despite their practical origins, today, decorative candlesticks and their holders elevate spaces by matching interiors or adding color and bold shapes.
For those who enjoy the rich pageantry of the Old Masters, candlesticks in the Baroque and Rococo styles offer intricacy and opulence. The design of Baroque candlesticks — thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church — often boasted complex shapes and featured biblical figures. While bronze candlestick holders have a long history dating back to the ancient world, many 17th-century candlesticks were made of luxurious silver. Armed with a disposable income and a desire to show off their status, the newly emerging middle class acquired candlestick holders as intricate art pieces, beautiful and opulent in their own right.
The Art Deco movement of the early 20th century saw candlesticks designed with simplicity and symmetry in mind. Art Deco candlesticks boast all manner of forms, ranging from sleek curves to bodies of ribbed crystal or bronze that take the shape of animals.
While some 20th-century-era candlesticks are akin to statues in their grandeur, these decorative items became especially fashionable in the mid-20th century for atmospherically illuminating dinner tables. Mid-century modern candlesticks frequently epitomize the streamlined functionality that we’ve come to associate with the era.
Find a comprehensive collection of vintage, new and antique candlesticks on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mid Century Candlesticks
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers 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.
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