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Set of 3 White Cone Murano Wall Sconces Glass
Brass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set consisting of three cone-shaped wall lights made of white Murano glass with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Gordon and Jane Martz M 53 Lamp for Marshall Studios Light Gray Blue white Cone
By Gordon
Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
. Blending sophistication and modern these lamps are sure to take your design to the next level.
This model
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
1970s Antonio Da Ros
Attr.
for Cenedese Clear Murano Spiral Glass Paperweights
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweights with grey spiral inclusion
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
New Upholstery High Dowel Legs McCobb Lounge Chair
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dowel cone legs McCobb lounge chair newly upholstered in linen like fabric.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1970
s Antonio Da Ros
Attr.
for Cenedese Clear Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Blue Spiral Murano Glass Lamps by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Blue spiral cone and metal pair of table or bedside lamps, Original La
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brown Glazed Ceramic Studded Decor Vase, 1960s
By Frølich
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Heavy Danish midcentury modern handmade cone shaped stoneware vase with umber, caramel and hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$801 Sale Price
25% Off
Hivo Van Teal Table Lamp Amber Gold Lucite
Wood Original Shade Midcentury 1979
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Miami, FL
Van teal table lamp Mid-Century Modern geometric Lucite Cones and gilded round wood balls with the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Midcentury Black Double Cone Diabolo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant double cone chandelier was manufactured in France in the 1950s. It is made of brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$1,224 Sale Price
65% Off
Tall Tony Paul for Westwood Swedish Brass
Solid Walnut Cone Table Lamp, 1950
s
By Westwood Lamps, Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul for Westwood Industries Cone Table Lamp in Swedish Brass
Solid Walnut. C. 1960
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Spago Cone Chandelier
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Mid-Century Modern reproduction.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Original Mid-century Modern Verner Panton Cone Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Pair of cone chairs designed by Verner Panton for plus-linje in 1958. these are in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-Century Malm Imperial Carousel Cone Fireplace
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Bay City, MI
This Imperial Carousel Mid-Century Malm fireplace gives you a 360° view of the fire inside! It has
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Style Palermo Sofa in Black Linen w/ Tufted Back
Coned Walnut Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Modshop's Palermo sofa let's you take flight. A stylish Mid-Century Modern styled sofa with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Mid-Century Style Delano Sectional Tufted in Sage Velvet w/ Walnut Cone Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Perfect for wide-open living rooms, Modshop's Delano sectional is great for any modern decor. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Edmonton, AB
This iconic chair is in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Steel frame and vinyl upholstery.
Designed by Verner Panton in 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$1,650
Midcentury Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bergbom Cone Shaped Table Lamps
By Bergboms
Located in Alvesta, SE
Rare pair of table lamps manufactured by Bergboms marked Bergbom B-08.
One red and one blue.
White lacquered metal and lacqered wood. Lamp shades of wooden rattan/ cane.
Both have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Heart Cone Chair - Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A heart cone swivel chair by Verner Panton. Designed in 1958. Manufactured by Plus Linje in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Large Decanter Fluted Cone Tourmailine
By Joe Cariati
Located in El Segundo, CA
linear lines to your modern interior environment. Inspired by the greats of Mid-Century Modern design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
$975 / item
Large Decanter Fluted Cone Amber
By Joe Cariati
Located in El Segundo, CA
linear lines to your modern interior environment. Inspired by the greats of Mid-Century Modern design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
$975 / item
Petite Decanter Straight Cone Gray
By Joe Cariati
Located in El Segundo, CA
Slender and architectural, the petite decanter straight cone is a lovely beginning or addition to
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
$575 / item
Willow Cone Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
Willow cone lounge chair, France, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Decanter Fluted Cone, Ice Blue
By Joe Cariati
Located in El Segundo, CA
linear lines to your modern interior environment. Inspired by the greats of Mid-Century Modern design
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
$975 / item
Italian Midcentury Cone Shaped Stilnovo Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Hem, NL
Italian pendant with three arms holding three cone shaped metal and opaline glass globe diffusers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Petite Decanter Straight Cone Steel Blue
By Joe Cariati
Located in El Segundo, CA
Slender and architectural, the petite decanter straight cone is a lovely beginning or addition to
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
$575 / item
Large Cone Lamp made from copper (1960s)
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
COPPER LAMP
Large Cone Lamp
1960´s
Soldered copper sheet with small perforations.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Italian Minimalist Perforated Metal Cone Sconce, 1950s
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Decorative Italian midcentury wall sconce, brass base with black painted arm ending with cone
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Double Cone Chrome Atomic Floor Lamp
Located in Detroit, MI
• Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome atomic floor lamp, circa 1970.
• Sleek Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gerald Thurston Black Double Cone Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful double cone desk lamp designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier.
Shades can be moved
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Rattan Cone Basket Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
French rattan cone basket lounge chair, France, 1950s. A circular metal frame on four hair pin legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Huge Double Cone Twin Sconce, 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Bern, CH
This beautiful 18 inch 4-light twin sconce, attributed to BAG Turgi Switzerland and manufactured in the 1950's, was completely restored. The shiny black lacquered aluminium shades ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
This 'Cone' swivel chair was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s, and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,103 / item
Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Denver, CO
Designed in 1958 this chair represents quintessential 'period leading edge' Danish modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cone Chair by Sir Terence Conran 1950
s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Rare original edition of a pair of Cône armchairs by Terence Conran for Conran Furniture from 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,542 / set
Minimalist European Full Brass Cone Shaped Wall Sconce
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Midcentury wall sconce in full brass with a black painted ringlet holding the cone shaped diffuser
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Blue Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Wunderschöner Designklassiker von Verner Panton. Der Sessel ist drehbar und wurde mit einem hochwertigen blauen Polsterstoff neu bezogen. Die Polsterung wurde ebenfalls erneuert. Sog...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swiv-O-Lite Double Cone Pendants for Prescolite
By Prescolite
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 1950s pair of Prescolite double cone swiv-o-lite pendants
Each cone can be rotated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
$1,250 / set
Patinated Cone Modernist Umbrella Stand Brass Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Patinated Cone Modernist umbrella stand brass style, Italy 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Ceiling or Wall Appliques with Double Cones
By Stilnovo
Located in Milan, IT
Italian ceiling or wall appliques with double cones in painted metal and brass.
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,186 / item
2000s Heart Cone Chair by Verner Panton for Vitra, Germany
By Vitra, Verner Panton
Located in Wilnis, UT
An iconic “Heart Cone” chair, originally designed by Verner Panton in 1958, manufactured by Vitra
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier, Cones with Ridges Brass
Located in Paris, ile de france
A Sputnik Murano glass chandelier, made with patinated brass an 41 Murano spiked cones with ridges
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Style Midcentury White Opaline Glass Cones Italian Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Cassina de
Pecchi, IT
. Made in Italy during the 1950s, the pendant is composed by two white opaline glass cones, an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Perforated Double Cone Pendant by Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Providence, RI
Perforated double cone pendant designed by Gerald Thurston, circa late 1950s for Lightolier
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Stilnovo Brass Twelve-Arm Chandelier with Adjustable Ivory Cones
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful all brass articulating chandelier has twelve cones which are adjustable up and down
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Large Double Cone Bisque Planter by La Gardo Tackett
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Designed by Tackett for Architectural Pottery. Nice patina, no chips or cracks.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1940s Cone Blue Chandelier, Concentric Blue Stripes, 24" Diameter
Located in Newburgh, NY
Exceptional Blue Moderne chandeliers. These cone shaped 24.5" diameter glass have three stripes of
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Early Edition Verner Panton Blue Cone Chair Made by Plus Line, 1958
By Verner Panton
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
"Cone chair". Armchair upholstered in blue wool, set on a swivel four-pass steel foot with round
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Verner Panton Large Rosewood Cone Table, for Frem Røjle, Denmark, 1957
By Verner Panton, Frem Røjle
Located in Madrid, ES
Large veneered rosewood cone table designed by Verner Panton, for Frem Røjle, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Large Rosewood Cone Table, for Frem Røjle, Denmark, 1957
By Verner Panton, Frem Røjle
Located in Madrid, ES
Large veneered rosewood cone table designed by Verner Panton, for Frem Røjle, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Large Rosewood Cone Table, for Frem Røjle, Denmark, 1957
By Verner Panton, Frem Røjle
Located in Madrid, ES
Large veneered rosewood cone table designed by Verner Panton, for Frem Røjle, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Verner Panton Large Rosewood Cone Table, for Frem Røjle, Denmark, 1957
By Verner Panton, Frem Røjle
Located in Madrid, ES
Large veneered rosewood cone table designed by Verner Panton, for Frem Røjle, Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Small Ivory Lacquered Metal Cone Table Light Italy, 1950s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Table lamp from the 1950s in Ivory color lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Stilnovo Brass and Lacquered Metal Sconces with Double Cones, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, IT
These two double cones sconces by Stilnovo feature brass and lacquered aluminum with original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pr Yellow Enameled
White Interior Brass W/ Brass Hardware Double Cone Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo style enameled in corn yellow (exterior
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier with Brass Structure and Adjustable Arms with Black Cones
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian chandelier with brass structure and black cones with ivory white inside cone finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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Mid Century Modern Cone For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern cone for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every mid century modern cone was constructed with great care. There are 542 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern cone you’re looking for, while we also have 44 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern cone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern cone, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern cone that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Stilnovo and Architectural Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Cone?
Prices for a mid century modern cone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $315,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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 Modern Cone
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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