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Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s
Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
English single unusual mid-century bronze horse leg occasional chair.
A highly unusual horse
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Vaulting Horse by H. Hunt
Son — Liverpool
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and striking example of mid-century athletic design, this 1950s vintage wooden vaulting
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memora...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Murano Glass Horse By Seguso With Silver Foil Label
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano glass horse with original silver foil label attributed to Archimede Seguso circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Cheval Arabe Antique Lithograph of Arabian Horse, Mid-19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cheval Arabe'. Lithograph of an Arabian horse. This print originates from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Brass Horse Head Wall Sculptures by Curtis Jere Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Brass Horse Head Wall Sculptures by Curtis Jere Signed
Featuring a Brass Horse
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Vaulting Horse Bench, Green Metal
Black Leather
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Vaulting Horse Bench in Green Metal and Black Leatherette, Italy, 1970s
Refined
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Mid century cast iron sculpture of mythical horse and figure.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage cast iron sculpture of a mythical horse with wings and a figure. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Prancing Horse Glazed Ceramic Majolica Sculpture
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Striking depiction of a pair of prancing wild horses.
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Height / 28.5inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Rope, Mirror
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Height / 34 inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rope, Mirror, Leather
Mid-Century TV Lamp Horse Bust Grey and White
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking Mid-Century TV lamp features a bold horse bust in a dramatic dark grey and white
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$198 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture After Pierre Lenordez
By Pierre Lenordez
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or study with this beautiful horse sculpture. Created in France circa 1950 and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse
This is a superb piece of Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Original Mid Century Modern Etruscan Horse Warriors Bayuex Stareck Style Framed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Original Mid Century Modern French Etruscan Horse & Warriors Bayuex Stareck Style Framed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler
Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals
By Metzler
Ortloff
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$290 Sale Price / set
30% Off
"Horse and Hunter", Monumental Mid Century Low Bowl or Charger, Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Monumental and bold, this Mid Century charger or low bowl was made by the Helré pottery works in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Frederick Cooper Tang Dynasty Horse Table Lamp
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Mid-Century Modern plaster Tang dynasty style horse, with a brass rod supporting a vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Pictorial Accent Rug of Horses
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century of horses prancing in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bruno Capacci Arno Ceramiche Italy Mid Century Yellow Horse Riders Vase Raymor
By Bruno Capacci, Raymor
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large scale yellow mid century modern vase vase by Bruno Capacci for Arno Ceramiche retailed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Horse by Luciano Bustamante 1965
By Luciano Bustamante
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large brass Brutalist patchwork stallion horse with blown black glass eyes. Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century hand Knotted Tapestry of Galloping Horse in Earth Tones
Located in Barrington, IL
This stunning mid-century handwoven tapestry captures the dynamic energy of a galloping horse
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Horse Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Red Horse Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Raymor, Guido Gambone, Bitossi
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an horse in a striking and very rare black and red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-Century Vintage Pair Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
classic flair and style.
Americana, Mid-century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Cabin, Coastal, Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass, France, Circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant mid 20th-century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass from France, Circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Pair of Solid Cast Brass Mid Century Era Horse Related Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in approximately 1970. The bookends depict a silhouette of a horse's head with a picket fence in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Royal Dux Porcelain Horse with Nude Female Rider Circa 1960
By Royal Dux
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mid-Century Royal Dux Porcelain Horse with Nude Female Rider, Circa 1960
This is an elegant mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Prancing Horse Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A chic period relief prancing horse in a fabulous hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Tom Tru Robert Bushong Mid Century Modern Linen Wall Art Etruscan Horse
By Tom Tru
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very rare, 60s, Robert Bushong for Tom Tru, modernist, Mid Century , linen wall hanging of a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Linen
Mid-Century Modern Large Horse Head by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large horse head made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Palatnik (1928) was the founder
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Helena Boucher - Canadian School Pastel Landscape with Horse - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
matte - signed lower right - Canada - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Romantic Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Sculpture Pure Blood Horses Italian Design Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Race
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture of pure blood horses in Italian Corsa ceramic Mid-Century Modern design race.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Carousel Horse on Metal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
base and depicts a colorful hand-painted horse figure. The horse features a flowing mane and a dynamic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated - Horse Leg Shape Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated - Horse Leg Shape - Mid Century Design Italy 1960s - Gift Idea
Category
20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Nils Olsson Swedish Mid-Century Graduated Set Hand Painted Wooden Horses
By Nils Olsson
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Restored Mid-century Child Size Three-Strand "Horse Shoe Arm" Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
with Frankl style 3-strand "Horse Shoe" arms, featuring smooth curves and a sturdy design. Steam-bent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Mid-century Culver "Wild Horses" or "Ming" pattern Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-century modern Culver "Wild Horses" or "Ming" pattern ice bucket.
The glass features a smokey
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
English Bronze and Cast Iron Horse Tether. Mid 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English bronze and cast iron horse tether with decorative motif. Mid-19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid Century Era Cold-Painted Cast Metal Horse Racing Jockey Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cast and cold painted spelter horse jockey sculpture is unsigned, and presumed to have been
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Russian Sarapul Cast Iron Bronze Washed Horse Sculpture Candelabra Mid-Century
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$696 Sale Price
30% Off
italian mid century VASE fratelli fanciullacci horse sgraffito decor rare glaze
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1960s vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Outstanding sgraffito decor with horses in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Maison Charles Mid-Century Modern Brass Horsed French Coffee Table, 1970s
By Maison Charles
Located in Puglia, Puglia
structure, glass top with grinding. The four horses in polished brass rest on an ivory lacquered wooden base.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century modern Figurune, Horses in porcelain by Aldo Tura , Milan
By Aldo Tura
Located in Vigonza, Padua
yellow.
Tura is one of the Italian talents of the Mid-Century. In the post-war years, while many
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Silver Plated Cast Metal Horse
Jockey Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period mid-century style. The sculpture is done in a spelter type metal which has been silver plated. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Slate, Spelter
Mid-century modern Murano glass vase adorned with an sculpture featuring horses
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite mid-century Murano vase, adorned in a striking sky blue hue, graces an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Brass "Indian Planes Rider on Horse" Figure Bookends, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass Metal Silver Horse Plate Bowl Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage brass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The u...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Leather Pommel Horse
Located in Nashville, TN
Leather pommel horse by Wilh. Holbeck Essen-Werden (see label). In excellent vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Antiquities
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Plates with Stylised Horses by Atelier Cerenne
By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mid-century ceramic plates with stylised horses by Atelier Cerenne (circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$239 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Yellow Rearing Horse w/ Wall TV Lamp Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a rearing horse in front of a cobblestone wall or well. The 'well' area is planter and base is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$198 Sale Price
25% Off
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Horse Attributed to Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century rocking horse, often attributed to France Albini, composed of a bamboo frame with woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Hand-Carved Prancing Horse Table Lamp, Mid 20th Century, Rewired for USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this mid-20th-century continental table lamp brings movement and artistry into any interior. The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass Horse Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Unusual Mid-Century Stoneware Centrepiece
Horse
Bowl by John Anderson Hoganas
By John W. Anderson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Massive and beautifully glazed stoneware bowl with 'jumping horse' centre motif executed with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century horse you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century horse — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century horse, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century horse, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century horse that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Frederick Weinberg produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Horse?
A mid century horse can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,405, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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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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