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Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Muebles Toluxsena, Mexico 1960
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, walnut, mahogany and brass, an exquisite design and ready to set the mood for a Mid-Century Modern space
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Arm Chair Set Mexico, Leather w/ Scallop Detail
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Vintage Mexican arm chairs.
Mesquite wood frame recently reupholstered in leather.
Condition is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 30 deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera Mexico Virrey 4 Door Solid Mahogany Credenz
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
credenza is a contemporary interpretation of the typical Mexican furniture of the 17th centuries. Lavish
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mexican Handcrafted Solid Tzalam Wood Counter Stool Mid Century Modern Kitchen
By Estrella Mora Zamorano
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
beginning of a story that will continue to exist in those who enjoy it,” he says.
Together with Mexican
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 18th Century Leather Upholstered Arcon found in Jalisco Western Mexico
This Arcon is in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
60s Mexican Mid-Century Abalone Shell Grasshopper Tray with Lid, Mixed Metals
By Los Castillo, Taxco
Located in Miami, FL
60s Mexican mid-century Abalone shell grasshopper tray with lid, mixed metals.
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México.
O-602-335
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City.
From the beginning, Mario’s attention was
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Rare Corner Table by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing corner table designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, this piece is very rare and hard to find, a perfect piece for the Don Shoemaker collectors, includes...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ebony
Ivory Mahogany Wall Sconce Eugenio Escudero Mexico
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Lively Mexican Wall Sconce Lamp in painted mahogany 1960s
style of
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planter Vintage Mid-Century Figural Fun Pot
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings true, meaning there is not a crack through the body of the vessel. There are two chips, pictured.
Dia 8 x H 7.25 in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Terracotta
Mid 19th Century Spanish Mesquite Trunk Found in Zacatecas / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful mezquite wood trunk with remains of orange paint, found in Zacatecas, Western Mexico
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with sterling donkey, bull fighter, farm worker, and various figures.
The platter is st...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Amazing Mexican sterling silver massive 7-piece tea set attributed to J. Lopez Reyes (marks vary
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edmond Spence Drop Front Desk for Industria Mueblera S. A. Mexico, c. 1955
By Edmond J. Spence, Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Camden, ME
Edmond Spence two piece drop front desk with a matched bookcase manufactured in Mexico by Industria
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Silver Pitcher with Abalone Shell Inlay, Mid 20th Century, Mexico, Signed LHG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage silver plated water pitcher with abalone shell inlaid designed and manufactured in Mexico
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Abalone, Alpaca
Mexican Mid Century 5 Candle Holder Katalox Wood Bird
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this Mexican mid century 5 candle holder made in Katalox (tropical wood). This
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Antique 1860s North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
1960s Tin Mexican Folk Art Mask Vintage Mid-Century Face w/ Nose Ring
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful and more uncommon Mexican folk art mask design. It is stamped, MEXICO on hang tab.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Signed Federico Mexico Leather Parrot Perched on Brass Swing Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 'FEDERICO in Mexico' leather parrot on a brass swing hand-crafted.
Beautiful animal
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid 20thc Mexican Wool Serape Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mid 20thc Wool Mexican Serape Rug with wonderful striped patterns. Within the striped pattern there
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rugs
Materials
Wool
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Clay Pot Found in Guerrero, Southern Mexico De Guerrero
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
nixtamalization process).
It is mainly used in the southeastern region of Mexico in states such as Guerrero
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage end table, doubling
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$1,136 Sale Price
52% Off
Chic Mexican Mid-Century Terracotta Desk or Table Lamp with Custom Linen Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican mid-century terracotta desk or table lamp with custom linen shade and diffuser.
Gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid 18th Century Hand-Carved Sabino Wood Trunk found in Jalisco / Western México
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This Mexican Colonial trunk is hand crafted with Sabino wood, it features hand iron forged handles
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Mexican Copper Angel Candle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican made candle holder, c.1960s, comprised of copper has an angel form with hands holding the
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Mexican Designer, Table, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and cane dinette or end table designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century.
In polychrome wood.
Slight paint losses on the lid
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
use, faint traces of pigments.
Early to mid-20th century.
The mask is 8 inches high, on metal and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of jars, ceramic, Mexico, 20th century
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of blue and white ceramic jars, Mexico, 20th century manufacture.
One jar is smaller than the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Sarreid LTD Mexico Tin Metal Sports Player Team Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Mexican Night Stand
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this rare Mexican Night Stand made in solid pine wood and palm cords.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Pine
1970s Mid Century Onyx
Brass Coffee Table by Arturo Pani for Muller
By Arturo Pani, Muller of Mexico
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨Elegant Onyx & Brass Coffee Table ✨
Designed by Arturo Pani for Muller, this exquisite coffee table features a stunning oval onyx top supported by four sturdy brass legs. The intri...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery Fruit Mexico Mid Century Modern - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery Fruit Mexico Mid Century Modern - 5 Pcs. Listing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Cane, Mexico, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cane and oak lounge chair designed and produced in Mexico, c. 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 11
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Hand Carved Mexican Green Onyx Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Mexican Green Onyx Side Table with Aztec-inspired engravings and polished stone top
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Side Tables
Materials
Stone
18th-Century Mexican Spanish Colonial "The Mystical Lactation of Saint Cajetan"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 18th-Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Oil Painting "The Mystical Lactation of Saint Cajetan
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Petite Mexican Butaque
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the atyle of Clara Porset in original conditions
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,000
Mid-Century Mod Brass Dark Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Brass Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Dimensions: 3" W
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This wonderful set of 12 mid-century vintage sterling silver sipper straws. Made in Mexico by TAXCO
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Coffee Table
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Coffee Table.
This stunning Mexican mid century modern cocktail table, coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Walnut
Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 5" Flower Bud Vase Mexico Mid Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 5" Flower Bud Vase Mexico Mid Century Modern. Circa
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven Mexican Indian Weaving Pillow with wonderful bright stripes and a gray background that allow
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Adirondack Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Modernist Silver-Plated Pitcher Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modernism Silver-Plated Pitcher Mexico
Stamped made Hecho in Mexico
8 h x 7.5 diameter x
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Silver Brooch by Matilde Poulat of MATL, Mexico
By Matilde Poulat
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
in the artistic culture of Mexico; each of its pieces is handcrafted using the techniques of edging
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mexican Flatweave Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late-20th century Mexican hand-woven wool rug with a large central Aztec figure in
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,250
Mexican Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Abstract Sculpture.
Great Mexican mid century modern abstract sculpture lavender
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Taxco Los Castillo Pin Mixed Metal Onix Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Pin Mixed Metal Onix Negro stamped
Taxco Mexico Los Castillo
.5 x .35
Original vintage
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Metal, Sterling Silver
Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Simply a wonderful, whimsical Modernist box!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th C. Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Mexican Hand-Carved Seven-Piece Frog Orchestra, with Carlos Campos Band Reference
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Mueller Of Mexico Round Onyx And Brass Cocktail Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
, functional aesthetic typical of mid-century modern furniture. Warm patina to the brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Hand Crafted Articulated Fish Bone Skeleton Taxco Mexico
No stamp
Hammered metal
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Don Shoemaker Mexican Modern Bookends
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand carved bookends in Cocobolo by Mexican Modernist Don Shoemaker. Amazing grain. Retains
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Cocobolo
Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican Midcentury Serving Cart. Two levels, solid walnut structure wood and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Walnut
$1,200 / set
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Mid Century Mexico For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century Mexico you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century Mexico — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century Mexico, we have 2543 options in-stock, while there are 103 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century Mexico, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century Mexico, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century Mexico has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Sergio Bustamante and Pepe Mendoza are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Mexico?
A mid century Mexico can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.
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 Mexico
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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.
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