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Mid-Century Model 82 Table with Yellow Linoleum by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Mid-Century Model 82 table designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek in Finland, showcasing
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Formica, Birch
1950
s Style Zimmermann Baby Grand Piano Yellow Formica Tubular Steel Piano Lyre
Located in Leeds, GB
A 1950s style, Zimmermann baby grand piano with a contrasting black and yellow formica case. Piano
Category
Mid-20th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
Freestanding Console Table in Rosewood and Formica by Arne Vodder, 1960
s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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Material: Rosewood and formica
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Sibast in Denmark
Dimensions (W
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Formica
Mid Century teak coffee table.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Weesp, NL
1950's Cees Braakman Mid Century Cees Teak Coffee Table.
Beautiful teak coffee table with
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Iron Kitchen Dining Set 4 Chairs Table 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Iron Kitchen Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Listing includes (4) lattice design
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Italian Picture Frame in gilded aluminum and Faux Burl Formica By Mascagni, 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
; the Faux Burl Formica is in fact framed by the sparkling profiles in gilded aluminum.
Willy Rizzo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Small Spool Carved Folding Bar Cart Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Small Spool Carved Folding Bar Cart Rolling Side Table with 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
Bar Cart by Carlo Hauner
Martin Eisler, Solid Caviuna, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Formica
Mid Century Combination Floor Lamp Table
By Luther Conover
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century combination flor lamp, side table, having two shelves, with a pole lamp center
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Willy Van Der Meeren Desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, Metal, Wood, 38 Avai
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Willy Van Der Meeren desk for Tubax, circa 1950, Formica, metal, wood- 38 available.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Birch, Ebony
$1,295 Sale Price
23% Off
Vista of California Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
By Vista of California
Located in Fulton, CA
condition. Classic California Mid-Century Modern design.
57.25 inches wide.
30 inches high.
1763 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Two Drawer Walnut Bedside Table nighstand in great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Plastic, Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Dining Table, 1960
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of chrome, formica
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Sloane Mayer, Washington DC Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet / Side Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century extending drop leaf kitchen table
Located in London, GB
This is a Mid-Century drop-leaf dining / kitchen table with a clean, minimalist design. It features
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Johnson-Carper feature hardwood construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Mid-century Rolling Bar Cart c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Mid-century rolling bar cart with glass top shelf and lower Formica shelf.
CREATOR
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
$395 Sale Price
53% Off
Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
their trade mark teak wood grain Formica.
While you are here… please look at our range of other Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Formica
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Kids Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1950s Italian kids benches. Chrome base and Formica seat.
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Johnson-Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern Highboy dresser by Johnson-Carper features hardwood construction, walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Lumen Milano Mid century floor lamp
By Lumen
Located in Cerignola, IT
smaltato, dettagli in ottone, asta e base rivestita in formica. Da notare il design ancora attuale
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century modern extending dining table by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
corners. The table is finished with Schreiber’s trade mark wood-effect Formica.
The extending mechanism
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
1954, Coen de Vries for Devo Wooden Writing Desk with Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful designed, original little writing desk in wood with X-base, red colored drawer and formica top
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Bedroom Set from Zapadoslovenske Zavody, Czechia, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
refinished in a satin varnish, and the original coloured formica tops were kept in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Formica, Wood, Oak
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Mid-Century Bertoia Slat Bench by Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful slat bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll measures 72 inches wide, and is a wonderful piece from one of their most popular 1950's designers.
Please confirm item locat...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Large 1950
s oak table with a pastel yellow Formica top.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2871
Large oak table with a pastel yellow Formica top.
Designed for a children's summer camp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
1970s Serving Tray Bar Cart Trolley in Formica and Metal Black and Red Brown
Located in Rome, IT
Black and red brown serving bar cart or trolley in formica and metal with double tray.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern teak side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century scandinavian modern teak side table circa 1960.
Teak side table with 2 front
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
Mid Century Modern Small Yellow Form Top Table with 2 Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern kitchen table features original yellow patterned Formica top, two drop
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Warren McArthur Art Deco Dining Table, Aluminum
Black Formica, 1938
By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
Formica or Cafolite, materials McArthur used for their durability and modernity, and the table comes with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian Serving Tray Made by MB
By MB Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish serving tray made in Italy by MB, aluminium and formica. The sides have been metal worked
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser with Tapered Legs
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser with 9 Drawers by Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by Johnson-Carper features hardwood construction, walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Rolling Pharmacy/ Medical Cart
Located in Waxahachie, TX
on Halloween 2014.
Rolling mid century pharmacy medical cart.
Would make a great kitchen island
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
$1,080 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
punctuated by an inset white Formica writing surface, creating a striking contrast of tone and texture
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bagues Style Metal
Laminate or Formica Top Console Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
console table, French faux bamboo metal console, mid-century modern Formica console, Maison Baguès
Category
Vintage 1980s French Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored 4-Strand Legs Rattan Dining Table w/ Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century restored rattan dining table with a light wood color Formica top and a middle removable
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rattan
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
1950
s Mid- Century Modern Sculptural Side Tables - a Pair
By Tony Paul, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original 1950's Mid-century Modern side tables for sale. They have a faux marble formica
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Waterfall Vanity/Desk and Stool Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Springer. Formica burl surface with front mirrored band. Center drawer. Complimenting stool in great
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Upholstery, Mirror, Formica
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s
Slatted bench with wooden structure
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, Mid-Century, Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Circle in 1955. Industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Vertically Stacked Rattan Side Lamp Table with Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
two-tiered side table features vertically stacked rattan bases with Formica tops in the style of Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
$1,260 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century “Hat Trick” Table by Frank Gehry for Knoll
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Hat Trick dining table, designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll International, exemplifies the architect’s signature playful and organic aesthetic. Characterized by its unique geometri...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Formica, Bentwood
1960’s Mid-Century Modern extending dining table by Schrieber
Located in London, GB
grain Formica table top with solid beech tapering legs.
Condition:
Very good Mid-Century condition
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Mid Century Tripod Kidney Shaped Coffee Table, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century kidney - shaped tripod coffee or side table, made in Italy in the 60s.
The item is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century tripod coffee table with marble print top, Belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / coffee table / metal, formica / Mid-Century / Vintage / Space Age
Vintage coffee
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Executive Walnut Credenza With File Drawers
By Kimball Manufacturing Co. , Florence Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Charleston, SC
area with adjustable shelves. Formica top surface offer durability and style. Metal glides assure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
1950
s Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Walnut Sliding Door Credenza
By Herman Miller, Knoll, George Nelson, Florence Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Mid century Modern sliding door credenza for sale. It has two sliding doors that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Restored 3
Foot Wide Rattan Coffee Table W/ Formica Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Extra wide 36" square coffee table with 9-strand vertically stacked rattan legs and a Formica wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Wall Coat Racks
By Jeam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1950s wall coat racks by Jeam-Verona. Formica in vinyl upholstery with the traditional
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern dining table features drop leaf design, durable formica top with faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$370 Sale Price
72% Off
Glenn of California Hostess Bar Cart in Walnut and White Formica
By John Kapel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great Mid-Century Modern Glenn of California Drop Leaf / Expandable Hostess Bar Cart designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Walnut
Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
finished with rattan trim and pulls. The set has a Googie Mid-century styling with a Hawaiian vibe.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (Etr) Surfboard Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Herman Miller Eames Elliptical Table (ETR) with a white laminate top and wire base, often called the "surfboard table".
The table was introduced in 1951. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica
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Mid Century Formica For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century formica for your home. Frequently made of laminate, formica and wood, every mid century formica was constructed with great care. Find 1192 options for an antique or vintage mid century formica now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century formica you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century formica, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century formica that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, George Nelson and Cees Braakman produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Formica?
Prices for a mid century formica can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $55,271, while the average can fetch as much as $2,162.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Formica
- 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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