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Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Fluted Oak and Burlwood Console Table
This console table measures: 51.5 wide x 15.5
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Faux Bamboo Console Table
Located in Elkton, MD
Mid-century modern console table featuring a sculptural silhouette with finely fluted wood details
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Console Table by Vittorio Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid-Century Italian Console Table
This elegant mid-century Italian console table is attributed to
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Lacquered Marble Top Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lacquered console table featuring a Carrara marble top. Made in France
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20th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables
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Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid 20th Century Console Table in Walnut, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Spanish-style console table, it has the typical turned bars of this period. Shown
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Walnut
French Mid-Century Makore Veneer Console Table
By Maxime Old
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) makore veneer console table with rounded rectangular top on a Pair of "L
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20th Century French Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century American Walnut Console Table With Single Drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American figured walnut console table with single drawer and carved back on turned legs
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Style Marble Top Console Table
Located in Pomona, CA
A Mid Century style Marble Top Console Table or Sofa Table.
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Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Blue Laminate Waterfall Console Table, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Deep blue laminate waterfall console table from the 1970s.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Laminate
$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Chrome and Brass Console Glass Top
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great unique chrome, brass and glass console or sofa table with rounded corners and two glass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-century marble topped Hollywood Regency console
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Hollywood Regency style marble Topped console. This console has a
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid century danish modern rosewood console table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern rosewood console table. Beautiful dark rosewood grain simple design great
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Italian Console And Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian console and mirror, 1950s
Intact and in good condition. Slight restoration
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Vintage 1950s Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,903 / set
Customizable French Mid-Century Style Black Lacquer Console Table
By Lucien Rollin
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary French mid-century 1940s-style black lacquer shaped top console table with shelf and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Directoire Style Mahogany and Brass Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant mid-century Directoire' style mahogany and brass console with a marble top. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid-19th Century Mahogany Regency St. Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important and most impressive Italian mid 19th century Moucheté mahogany Regency st. console
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Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Jean Prouvé Console
By Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
flattened tube which increases the resistance of the structure of his furniture. This console was originally
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Vintage 1950s Console Tables
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Parsons Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
Faux burl Parsons console table with clean, minimalist lines. Features rich shades of brown with a
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Art Deco Wood Console with Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood Console
Sleek Art Deco Waterfall Console with Brass Hardware
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Mid Century Adjustable Console/Table 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience versatility and elegance with our Elegant Italian Mid Century Adjustable Console/Table
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Custom Lucite Cylinder Demilune Pedestal/Console
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Custom Lucite Cylinder Demilune Pedestal/Console
The Mid Century Modern Custom
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Mid Century Black Burl Top Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
to detail, the console table is an ideal addition to your entryway, living room, or hallway, offering
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Glass Console, McGuire, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Glass Console, McGuire, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Sophisticated Mid Century Modern Lucite Demilune Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish lucite demilune console table having bevelled top and butterflyesque base. Base has
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lucite
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Scale Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking mid-19th century grand scale console table from northern Italy. Handsomely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Console, Hall Table or Desk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A slim and versatile Mid-Century Modern teak console table, or hall table or even use as a narrow
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Teak
South German White Painted Rococo Console Table, Mid-18th Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The grey marble top with a moulded edge above a pierced frieze carved with foliage, flowers and C-scrolls, centred by a male head on channelled cabriole legs, joined by a pierced roc...
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Console Tables
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Marble
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Wall Console Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1960s Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco design console table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Period Walnut Altar Console Table, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a very unusually shaped top above a conforming case with a rotating cylinder facade turning to reveal a storage area, the case raised on a turned standard above a tripartite b...
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Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Style Couture Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
the unique wood grain. Part of the Mid Century Couture Collection. Furniture constructed by hand from
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Consoles, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern console / sofa table in a sober rectilinear form covered in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$7,900 Sale Price
32% Off
Mid-Century Italian Chinoiserie Hand Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely Italian hand painted chinoiserie console table. It has gilt accents throughout the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Poplar
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Console Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Console Table With Chrome
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Karl Springer American Mid-Century White Painted Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century white painted console table with a geometric shape with concave sides
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Paint
Mid-Century Rattan and Glass Top Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Woven rattan console table with glass top from the 1970s. The lower shelf has a rattan chevron
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Rattan, Glass
$888 Sale Price
52% Off
Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Console Table, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
An elegant mid-century Italian rosewood wall console table with a black glass top and brass knobs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Sensational Pencil Reed Console table Mid Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pencil reed console table with a unique circle pattern on the top. This piece was actually
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Italian Marble and Wood Console, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful console table is made from solid walnut wood pieces forming this wonderful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Karl Springer American Mid-Century White Painted Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century white painted console table with a geometric shape with concave sides
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Paint
Karl Springer Style Mid Century Black Raffia Consoles, Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Karl Springer style, chinoiserie inspired, wrapped in lacquered black raffia, mid century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Raffia
Carved Giltwood Console Table, in the Manner of Kent, Mid 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Mid 18th Century Carved Giltwood Console Table, in the manner of Kent
Carefully dry
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Antique Mid-18th Century Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Price Upon Request
Mid-Century Three-Tier Console Table of Chrome and Smoked Glass from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French three-tiered console table, featuring a rectangular frame with a Modernist design of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Hammered Silvergilt Pier Luigi Colli Console, Original Top
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wall mounting console, of heavy-gauge, hammered and silvergilt brass, having its original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Faux Goatskin Console Table with Storage
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern faux goatskin wrapped console with storage space.
The 4 metal push-to-open doors are
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern Travertine
Beveled Glass Console
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant and stable Italian console on a heavy travertine base.
Thick beveled glass top (can
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century French leather, wood and bronze console table
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mid-Century French leather, wood and bronze console table, circa 1920
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Chrome Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage console table features a stylish combination of rosewood and chrome in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Italian Console Table
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1950s mid-century modern with Neoclassical influences brass and onyx marble Italian console
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Penshell Pagoda Console or Hall Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. The console is covered in a basket weave of polished seashell fragments called penshell with organic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shell
Mid-Century Glass Top Carved Wood Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-century wood console table carved with down swept fronds under the glass top. And along the
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20th Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Pine
French Mid 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood, Faux Painted Marble and Mirror
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Stone Rectangle Console Sofa Table
By Oggetti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Tessellated stone rectangle console sofa table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Deco Brushed Nickel Slat Lucite Glass Top Console Tables Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco brushed silver nickel slat form pair of Lucite inset half
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Nickel
$2,950 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-20th Century Console Table by Luigi Scremin, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall console designed by Luigi Scremin in the 1950s. The wall console stands on a narrow base with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Maple
$13,800 / item
Mid-Century French Brutalist Console Table by Maurice Barilone
By Maurice Barilone
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptional Mid-Century French console table.
With bronze legs and a rough finish marble top
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Late 20th Century French Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality Italian mid 18th century Louis XV period walnut console. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
lacquered Grass Cloth Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
By John Dickinson, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
lacquered Grass Cloth Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Grasscloth
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Mid Century Console For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century console for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every mid century console was constructed with great care. There are 5838 variations of the antique or vintage mid century console you’re looking for, while we also have 145 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century console, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century console, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century console that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Evans, Milo Baughman and Mastercraft produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Console?
Prices for a mid century console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $361,848, while the average can fetch as much as $3,604.
Finding the Right Console-tables for You
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
Questions About Mid Century Console
- 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 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 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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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.
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