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Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed and Numbered
This mid-century modern giraff
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Giraffe” Sculptural Prototype Chair by Architect, France, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
and sculpture, echoing the conceptual furniture explorations of mid-century avant-garde designers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
Beautiful acrylic figure of a
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Irmi Childs Giraffe Animal 1950
s Wooden Clothing Tree
By Creative Playthings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super cute wooden giraffe childs clothing tree named Irmi in a very mellow yellow detailed with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970
s Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Pair of Large Italian Ceramic Giraffes. Endearing Mother and baby .
Largest giraffe measure
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$940 Sale Price / item
47% Off
8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Warrenton, OR
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Restored Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Imitation Giraffe Fur, Czechia, 1950s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
reupholstered the item.
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design elements. Elements
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Lucite Giraffe Sculptures by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of midcentury Lucite giraffe sculptures by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian String Giraffe Magazine Rack
Smoke Station, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Giraffe due to its shape. The body is constructed from bend wire/string iron painted in black and with
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Patched Patinated Brass
Copper Giraffe Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical 1970's small giraffe sculpture by Sergio bustamante in brass patch work with copper
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Patinated Giraffe and Gazelle Bronze Sculptures by Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
2.75"D x 6"H and would be a perfect accent for a Mid-Century Modern office or room! #1169.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant
Horse Costume Pins, Enamel and Rhinestones
Located in Lomita, CA
Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant
Horse Costume Pins
Charming mini menagerie of vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Pair of Tall Brass Giraffe Figurine Sculptures Over 2 Feet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
adds more dimension to the texture. The giraffes date from the late 20th century, likely 1970s. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Sculpture Giraffe in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful animal sculpture in the shape of a giraffe by Fratelli Mannelli.
Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Giraffe figurine made of travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Berlin, BE
Giraffe sculpture in genuine travertine from Rapolano (Tuscany) made by the renowned Italien
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Large Modern Giraffe Sculpture by Manuel Carbonell Latin American
Located in Rochester, NY
A large and early sand cast aluminum modernist sculpture of a giraffe by Cuban American artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ron Lee Clown Sculpture Titled "Washing the Giraffe", 1985
By Ron Lee
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Walnut Faux Bamboo Stools with Needlepoint Giraffe
Zebra Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by flowers on one, and a Giraffe on the other.
c. 1970's, North Carolina, USA.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Linen
Vintage Sculpture of Vienna, Palm Trees Giraffe and Elephants
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large sculpture made of iron and metal from Vienna.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
East German Yellow Vinyl Giraffe Vintage Toy Classic, 1960s, GDR
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully hand crafted East German vintage toy – a true classic.
These were made from soft vinyl sheets and softly stuffed. here in a lovely yellow, off-white and red combination.
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Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Plastic
Representation of an African Giraffe Embossed Copper and Iroko Frame
Located in Labrit, Landes
African carved giraffe representation
Embossed copper and frame in carved iroko
Signed Mwamba
Category
Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
$469 Sale Price
33% Off
Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Studio Ceramic Giraffes, Wonderful Form , fun and whimsical . Gold over matte black glaze
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,700 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Over Cobalt Italian Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Mid-century era. Measures 11 1/8" tall x 5 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wde.
Literature:
The Glass Ark
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$638 Sale Price
24% Off
Lou Jacobs Ringling Bros. and Barnum
Bailey Circus Clown with Giraffe
Located in Middletown, NY
Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (241 x 190 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Arthur Court 2004 Safari Collection Giraffe Ice Bucket Aluminum Wine Cooler
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Sandblast Aluminum and decorated with two resting Giraffe's.
The Safari Collection by Arthur Court was made
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Aluminum
Porcelain Giraffe Figurine by Ćmielów, Poland, 1960s, Design by Hanna Orthwein
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain giraffe figurine by Cmielów, Poland, 1960s. Design by Hanna Orthwein.
Dimensions: height
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Giraffe Table Lamp in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Rome, IT
Table lamp in travertine marble of Rapolano with the base in the shape of a giraffe by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Set of Three Modernist Giraffe Wood Sculptures by Del Zotto Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool set of three modernist giraffe sculptures by Del Zotto Studios of Denver, CO, circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Space Age Floor Lamp "Giraffe" by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1950s
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Żory, PL
This floor lamp, called "Giraffe", was designed by Josef Hurka in the 1950s. It was produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Napako Giraffe Floor Lamp in Chrome by Josef Hůrka with Handmade Parchment
By Napako, Josef Hurka
Located in Praha, CZ
defining object of Central European Mid-Century Modern lighting.
Known locally as the Žirafa / Zirafa
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Teak "Giraffe" Floor Lamp by Uno and Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, c1950s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno
Östen Kristiansson
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an exquisite specimen of the mid-century design movement - the Teak "Giraffe" Floor
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends, F.lli Mannelli, Italy 1970
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern set of 2 travertine giraffe shaped bookends
Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
H 26 cm 8 × 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Travertine
1970s Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s
By Uno
Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
Located in Skokie, IL
Uno and Östen Kristiansson Giraffe floor lamp for Luxus Vittsjö Sweden, 1950s. Solid teak with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage Tiki / Zombie Glasses Giraffes Painted by Gay Fad on Libbey Glass Blanks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage Tiki / Zombie cocktail glasses hand painted by Gay Fad with an adult giraffe and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vtg 1989 Arthur Court Aluminum Giraffe Figural Tall Water Pitcher 13 3/4"
By Arthur Court
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful modernist cast aluminum Arthur Court giraffe water pitcher. Made in 1989.. Still has the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pitchers
Materials
Aluminum
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Silver Plate Spoon Giraffe Sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte
Located in San Diego, CA
Modern silver plate spoon giraffe sculpture by Raul Zuniga for Casa Del Arte, circa 1971.
The
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four or Two Pairs of Gilt Bronze Giraffe Wall Sconces, Priced per Pair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout set of four or two pairs of vintage Italian giraffe wall sconces crafted in bronze with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Twelve African Safari Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
buffalo, zebra and a rhinoceros. Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki. Africa, Mid 20th-Century
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Wood
20th Century Glazed Earthenware Giraffe Sculpture Bright Colors
Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
surface makes it stand out even more and this sculpture will look great on any mid-century modern piece of
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Large Mid Century Brutalist Giraffe Sculpture
By John Kearney 1
Located in Quogue, NY
This whimsical Mid-Century giraffe sculpture, handmade with a three-dimensional form of assorted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wrought Iron Giraffe Sculpture in Mid-century style
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century wrought iron sculpture with wood base. Very cool. Circa 1970.
Dimensions: 16" H x 9 1
Category
20th Century North American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning Italian Vintage Ceramic Seated Animal Giraffe, Mid-Century Decorative
Located in De Klinge, BE
This is an amazing giraffe in glazed ceramic.
Paint by hand.
Vintage.
Marked made in Italy.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modernist Brass Giraffe Floor Statues
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of large vintage modernist solid brass floor statue giraffes are beautifully elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lifesize Giraffe Babies
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of baby lifesize giraffes with glass eyes, excellent artwork, great for children or a child's
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
$1,900 / set
Multi-Color Enamel Brown Giraffe Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Giraffes are the gentle creatures with gracefully long necks
and is said to stretch out onto the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Articulating Giraffe Sculpture or Artist
s Model
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A spectacular articulating giraffe sculpture, probably an artist's model, in a rare form.
A few
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Set of Iron Family Giraffe, Spain 1960s
Located in L
Escala, ES
Incredible set of 6 iron giraffe manufactured in Spain in 1960s. Forming a family, this set is very
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,531 / set
Giraffe, Brass of Walter Bosse Vienna, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A small brass giraffe of Walter Bosse for Herta Baller Austria.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Adolf Odorfer Ceramic Giraffe California Studio Artist
By Adolf Odorfer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ceramic figure of a giraffe by California artist Adolf Odorfer (1902-1995). Various colored glazes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Leather and Pinewood Rocking Horse, Giraffe, ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Vintage leather and pinewood rocking horse, giraffe ca. 1970s.
Gorgeous demountable Giraffe with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood
Dutch Pottery Mobach Grey Glazed Earthenware Vase with Relief Images of Giraffes
By Mobach
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mobach II circa 1950. made in Holland. Mid-Century, Dutch Design Vintage.
Quite heavy.
Height: 40 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Jute and Leather Giraffe by Renate Müller for H. Josef Leven Kg, Germany 1960
By Renate Müller, H. Josef Leven
Located in Wilnis, UT
A rare therapeutic toy giraffe designed by Renate Müller, manufactured by H. Josef Leven Kg in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Leather, Jute
Mid Century Italian Glazed Terracotta Giraffe
Located in Rochester, NY
Large Italian glazed terracotta giraffe. Mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica, Terracotta
Mid Century Resin Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming yellow with black spots sculpture of a giraffe in translucent resin.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Chinese Wicker Giraffe Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Chinese giraffe box ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and wood having a removable
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century giraffe you’re looking for. Each mid century giraffe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. There are 118 variations of the antique or vintage mid century giraffe you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century giraffe you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century giraffe bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Fratelli Mannelli each produced at least one beautiful mid century giraffe that is worth considering.
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Prices for a mid century giraffe start at $75 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,697.
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- 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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