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White Newly Enameled Brass Double Cone Sconces with Brass Accents, Pair
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo style double cone (2 candelabra each
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Italian Lacquered Wood and Cone Shaped Textile Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Highly decorative midcentury floor lamp originating from Italy. Qualitative matching of brass / lacquered and varnished wood / textile diffuser / painted metal.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pr Stilnovo Style White Enameled Aluminium Double Cone w/ Brass Accents Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo style white enameled aluminum elongated
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pr of Double Cone Red Enameled Aluminum w/ White Interior
Brass Accent Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo style red exterior enameled and white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Six Cone Chairs in Original Black Leather, 1st Edition, by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Brussels, BE
Exceptional offer,CONE chairs in original black leather, 6 first editions made by Gebrüder Nehl, by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sofa with Long-Arm Tufting
Walnut Cone Legs in Charcoal Gray Faux Leather
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
midnight faux leather and 7" turned walnut cone legs. Bring some sophistication and elegance into your home
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl
By Verner Panton
Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT
Delightful pair of K1 cone chairs in blue and red designed by Verner Panton in 1958. They are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Black Enameled w/ White Interior Steel w/ Brass Hardware 2 Cone Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Stilnovo style enameled in black (exterior) and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman Cone and Cobra Floor Lamp, Ralph O. Smith, Burbank, 1950
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual example of this design Classic. This form is represented in the permanent collection of LACMA.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Italian Brass Six-Light Chandeliers with Black and Ivory Cones
By Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
Breathtaking pair of brass Stilnovo six-light chandeliers completely restored with three arms and varying black and ivory lacquered shades.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of Cone Shaped Wall Lights in Copper and Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, set of wall lights, shade in copper and brass arm, made in Sweden, 1950s. Marked with original labels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Pair of Cone Shaped Wall Lights in Polished Copper and Brass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Madrid, ES
Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, set of wall lights, shade in polished copper and brass arm, made in Sweden, 1950s. Marked with original labels.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Duke Floor Lamp in Black and Brass
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
single Mid-Century Modern interior design. Each cone lamp shade is conducted by a brass arm and its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$3,520 / item
Duke Five Floor Lamp with Brass and Aluminium
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
single Mid-Century Modern interior design. Each cone lamp shade is conducted by a brass arm and its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$6,060 / item
Cone Lights, Set of Three by Verner Panton, Polythema, 1995, Ultra Rare Lights
By Verner Panton, Poly Thema
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
CONE LIGHTS, set of three wall lamps or table lamps, designed by Verner Panton and produced by the
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Cone Shape Architectural Planter by US Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice shape on this semigloss black ceramic planter by US Pottery, circa 1950s no chips or cracks a couple of fleabites on the bottom as shown.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Cone Shaped Italian Lamp in Murano Glass 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Elegant cone lamp in Murano glass 1970s
Space Age lamp in really good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Orange
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Orange Enamel Retro Electric Faux Fireplace Space Heater
Find a corner in your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Beautiful Italian 12 Armed Mid-Century Modern Brass Cone Chandelier
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian 12 armed Mid-Century Modern brass bag chandelier.
Great extraordinary Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Modern Brass Joint Clamp Lamp with Cone Shade
Located in München, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian modern brass joint clamp lamp with cone shade.
Made in Italy. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Freestanding Black Metal Cone Fireplace Chimney, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal, freestanding, black metal fireplace chimney, circa 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 36" (3') W x 24" (2') D x 98" H.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Kurt Versen Mid-Century Modern Double Cone Gooseneck Desk Lamp
By Kurt Versen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool and practical double cone gooseneck desk lamp designed by Kurt Versen. This lamp can be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor
Circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Vintage White Ceramic Cone Table Lamp, circa 1960s
By Michael Lax
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Cone Table Lamp 1960s
Stunning modernist table lamp circa
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Tall Italian Ceramic Cone Striped Orange Table Lamp
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp from Italy. This lamp has a retro look with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Cone Table Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Stilnovo Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Cone Table Lamp is a distinctive piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wonderful 5 Armed Mid-Century Modern Brass Cone Chandelier with 10 Sockets
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 5 armed Mid-Century Modern brass cone chandelier.
On each arm there are 2 sockets with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 8 Armed Sputnik Brass Ceiling Lamp with Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Sputnik brass ceiling lamp with metal cones.
Very nice Classic 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern White Painted Metal Double Cone Wall Fixture Sconce, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a white metal wall sconce, with a double cone head, circa the 1960s. In
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
mid century modern table lamp featuring dual brass cone shades and teak accents
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish mid century modern table lamp featuring dual brass cone shades with wood accents, circa
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 3 Headed Cone White Metal and Brass Floor Lamp, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, three articulating cone headed, white metal floor lamp, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lamp Made of Copper Shaped like a Cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern copper pendant lamp. Minimalistic 1950s cone design in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Retro Tension Pole Lamp with 4 Colored Metal
Wood Cones
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, tension pole lamp, with four colored metal and wood cone
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 2 Headed Cone Marble Floor Lamp Italian, 1960s Arteluce Style
By Arteluce
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, tall, Dual head floor lamp, on a white marble base, made in Italy, in the style of Arteluce, circa 1960s. In very good condition. The dimension...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Venini Murano Glass Spiral Cone Table Lamp, Mid-Century
By Venini
Located in Benalmadena, ES
A striking Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamp, commonly associated with the Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Tri Cone Black and Chrome Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Nice three light adjustable floor lamp having three cone shaded lights, each can tilt to direct the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage Danish Modern Cone Lamp
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This vintage lamp casts a nice ambient glow; a sculptural night light. Teak base with frosted glass diffuser. In pristine condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid Century Wrought Iron Three Cone Multicolor Floor Lamp
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s wrought iron floor lamp has tripod base wrapped in rattan and three lights with colored shades. New wiring for US electrical standards.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Verner Panton, Frem Røjle
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish Modern cone chair designed by revered mod Danish designer Verner Panton. This is a second
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Multicolor Cones and Brass Chandelier
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Unique chandelier by the artist Kadaoudainia.
Modern interpretation of Classic 1950s style
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
A Mid Century Brass Floor Lamp With Cone Form Shade
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage brass floor lamp with perforated conical shade and adjustable neck with walnut detail. The piece is in good vintage condition with age appropriate wear; some scratches and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pr. Mid Century Wicker Hoop Cone Style Lounge Patio Sunroom Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century woven wicker lounge chairs on wrought iron legs. Both chairs are in good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid Century Truncated Cone Opaline Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century truncated cone opaline glass and brass chandelier, 1950s
Opal glass chandelier
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Cone Pendant in Fir
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Handsome vintage cone pendant in Fir. Danish Modern piece.
Takes one (1) bulb in regular, A-lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fir
Mid-Century Brushed Aluminum Cone Ceiling Pendant by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist segmented brushed aluminum conical pendant with white enameled interior by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Large Double Coned Mid-Century Chandelier in the Art of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
restored in very high quality with new electric.
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier has eight arms that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Original Mid Century brass ceiling lamp with five arms with cones downwards
Located in München, DE
Very rare original typical Mid Century brass cone ceiling lamp with five arms.
Beautiful design
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Tri-Cone Pendant Light in the Manner of Paavo Tynell
By Lightolier, Paavo Tynell
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century chandelier with three elongated trumpet form pendants. Although we have never before
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Modern Red Cones Wall Sconces
By Kada Oudainia
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four wall sconces by the artist KadaOudainia.
Modern interpretation of Classic 1950s
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$521 / item
Tropical Modern 1950s Acrylic Raffia Cone Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
1950s styling in cone shaped sconces of acrylic encasing Raffia. Fully adjustable, they have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Raffia, Acrylic
Italian Mid-Century Two-Arm Brass Wall Lamps with Cone Lamp Holder, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-arm brass wall lamps with cone lamp holder, 1950s
Two-arm wall lamps with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Two-Arm Brass Wall Lamps with Cone Lamp Holder, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century two-arm brass wall lamps with cone lamp holder, 1950s
Two-arm wall lamps with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made from colorful cone
Located in München, DE
Beautiful small Mid Century Sputnik cone ceiling lamp made of brass and bakalite.
Very nice classic
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Italian Mid-Century Modernist Brass Tripod Cone Table Lamp with Three Arms
Located in München, DE
Exceptional very rare large Mid-Century Modernist brass tripod cone
table lamp with three arms
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Small 3-armed Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of colorful metal cones
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Mid Century Sputnik ceiling lamp made of metal.
Very nice classic 50s Atomic design in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Dual Cone Table Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Dual cone table lamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian XXL Mid Century Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 12 Arms and Metal Cones
Located in München, DE
Rare Italian XXL mid century Sputnik ceiling lamp with 6 arms and E14 original sockets.
Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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