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Century Furniture Chin Hua Armoire Gentleman
s Chest
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Asian Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Gentleman's
Chest or Armoire by the high-quality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Asian Modern Chinoiserie Large Square Emerald Green Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive coffee table with an Asian modern contemporary look. It features emerald green coated steel, brass accents, thick clear glass top. Very clean ready to use cond...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Wicker Bamboo Chair Chinoiserie Style
Located in New York, NY
upholstered seat cushion, in the Chinoiserie design style, circa mid-20th century. A great piece to add to
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Corner Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery, Wicker
$1,852 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair Blue and white Gilt Chinoiserie Urns
Located in New York, NY
fencing after the Doccia pattern with fruit knopfed finial lids. France, Mid 19th Century
Dimensions: 10
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Faience
$7,500 / set
Gilt Chinoiserie Cachepot
Located in New York, NY
Tallec, Paris. France, Mid 20th Century
Dimensions: 9.5 W” handle to handle x 7.25" diameter x 7.13
Category
Mid-20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
La Barge Square Eglomise Wall Mirror with Chinoiserie Natural Scene Mid Century
By La Barge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely rectangular vertical mirror by Labarge having Chinoiserie decorated frame with gold gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Chinese Ornately Carved Mahogany Oriental Chinoiserie Office Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and key, and 3 dovetailed drawers. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 49" W x 28.5" D x 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Dutch Delft Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Chinoiserie flower frog, tulipiere vase, or cachepot
Holland, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Delft - Chinoiserie plate with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst flowers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Antique 18th Century English Delft Chinoiserie Plate with Chrysanthemums
Located in Philadelphia, PA
florals sprays and clusters of auspicious symbols.
Simply a wonderful antique Delft plate!
Date:
Mid
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft
Chinoiserie Pagoda Giltwood Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
of mid 20th century European chinoiserie and would make a stunning accent piece in an entrance hall
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Ginger Jar Lamp with Floral and Rope Trellis Design
Located in Cordova, SC
This lovely chinoiserie ginger jar style lamp is adorned with a rope trellis design that is hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Ebony Horseshoe Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Southampton, NJ
An impressive pair of solid Ebony mid 20th Century Chinoiserie chairs with distinct influences seen
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Materials
Silk, Ebony, Wood
$3,295 / set
Mid-Century Black Glass w/ Chinoiserie Framed Mirror Signed VanDyke for LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in New York, NY
"This Mid-Century Modernist Mirror LaBarge Mirror originates from the United States in 1989. A
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-Century French Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish Mid-Century French bamboo magazine rack. It's a nice large size with a lovely curved
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Hollywood Regency King Size Headboard, 1970s
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie black lacquered king size headboard
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pr. Mid-Century Gilt Bronze 3-Drawer Side Cabinet/Commodes w/ Chinoiserie Decor
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Mid-Century Gilt Bronze Three-Drawer Side Cabinets/Commodes with Chinoiserie
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Chinoiserie decoration of a flowering basket amidst
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
$569 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Chinoiserie Yellow Painted King Size Bed Headboard by Union National
By Union National
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 50.5" H x 82.5" W x 1.75" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Italian Tray Table Chinoiserie Design
Located in New York, NY
, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table tray is a red burgundy with a gold Chinoiserie landscape and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Materials
Metal, Tôle
English Chinoiserie Green Distress Painted Tall George III Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
style and form. Original owner did smoke. Cabinet has a slight tobacco smell. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jasper Oriental Chinoiserie Red Display China Cabinet Curio Credenza
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shelving, model number 9135-p. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 74" H x 78" W x 18" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Six Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Panels
Located in New York, NY
A set of six chinoiserie panels lacquered in a deep red with accents of gold and teal blue. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
$6,400 / set
Kittinger Lotus Coffee Table Mid-Century Gilt James Mont Hollywood Chinoiserie
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Theodore Muller, Isabelle Barringer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
75 years of wear on this coffee table; crazing, chips, cracks, burns, and light stains to all surfaces.
This table is In the manner of James Mont with gilt layered gold leaf, gold a...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
1950s Mid-Century Chinese Rosewood+Brass Turtle Hinged Jewelry Box Chinoiserie
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An older mid-century Chinese export/souvenir Jewelry Box. Inside it has two removable separators
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
$278 Sale Price
60% Off
Fantastic Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Lane Side End Table Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic chinoiserie style black lacquered Lane end table with hidden pull down door. The nicely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency End Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Style Lacquered and Gilt Tole Tray Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Italian Chinoiserie style black lacquered tole tray table with folding ebonized wood base. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Red Chinoiserie Mirror by Friedman Brothers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie mirror by Friedman Brothers. The red background with vibrant Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Hand Painted Red / Gilt Wood Chinoiserie Decorated Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century hand painted red / gilt lacquered wood chinoiserie display cabinet. The cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Gold
Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden.
The chest is wrapped in canvas
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Pair of Floor Lamps - Chinoiserie Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
same style without the decorative Chinoiserie elements.
This style was popular in the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Floor Lamps
Materials
Lacquer
$1,200 / set
Fine 19th Century English Chinoiserie and Red Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and elaborated 19th century Chinoiserie red lacquered slant front secretary. Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chinoiserie Panda
Bamboo Pottery Jardiniere Garden Planter Flower Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the pot and a hole in the bottom for water to drain. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Delft - Chinoiserie dish with floral basket, second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Vintage Chinoiserie Orientalist Verre Eglomise Smoked Glass Figural Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 51.5" H x 39.75" W x 2" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Italian Chinoiserie Tray Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian chinoiserie tray table. Vintage Italian hand painted tole tray on custom folding painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tray Tables
Materials
Tôle
Hand Painted and Gilt Chinoiserie Famed Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand painted chinoiserie and gilt wall mirror. The solid wood with hand painted vanilla
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Bamboo Chinoiserie Screen Room Divider, England, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Anglo-Chinese three fold bamboo screen with later added botanical painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Italian Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Ginger Jar
By Ardalt
Located in Elkhart, IN
Delfia
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 14.5ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Regency Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror by Gampel-Stoll
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
accents.
This Chinoiserie-style piece boasts an intricately carved faux bamboo frame with elegant organic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Late 20th Century Italian Richard Ginori Cake Stand
By Richard Ginori
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 20th century Richard Ginori cake stand, Italy. In his Chinese red
gilt rooster
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Asian Chinoiserie Secretary Desk blends American style with Eastern elegance, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Glass, Wood
20th Century Maison Jansen Style Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 1950s French, Maison Jansen style, red lacquer and marble topped chinoiserie commode
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Porcelain Cylinder Oriental Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Japanese Porcelain Cylinder Oriental Painted Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Red and Gold Chinoiserie Three Panel Screen
Located in Queens, NY
medallions featuring bouquets, and painted with traditional Chinoiserie designs of pagodas, nature and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 22" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of James Mont Style Brass Chinoiserie Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of impressive 20th century chinoiserie brass table lamps in the style of James Mont. Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$1,675 / set
Mid-20th Century Delft Blue and White Floral Decorative Wall Plates, Pair
By Delft
Located in Elkhart, IN
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By Delft
The Netherlands, Mid-20th century.
Measures: 7.5"W x 7.5"D x 0.88"H
Excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Flower Frog Tulipiere Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 11.25"W x 8.25"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ceramic
English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood
Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Chinese Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Marble
$1,400 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Rosewood Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage chinoiserie ming style rosewood sofa. Measures: 73.5"
Beautifully carved sofa with Ming
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
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Mid Century Chinoiserie For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century chinoiserie you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and ceramic, every mid century chinoiserie was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century chinoiserie — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century chinoiserie is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century chinoiserie that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bow Porcelain, Baker Furniture Company and Mason's Ironstone produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Chinoiserie?
Prices for a mid century chinoiserie start at $75 and top out at $92,017 with the average selling for $2,390.
Questions About Mid Century Chinoiserie
- 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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