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French Designer Jean Despres Geometric Motif Silver Latin Cross Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Mid-20th century Latin cross pendant by Jean Despres in silver, alloy of 800/1000, signature J
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Pair of Gehry Cross Check Arm Chairs
By Frank Gehry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bentwood Chairs by world famous architect Frank Gehry. Manufactured by Knoll.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
$4,995 / set
Wall Cross, Orange, Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
over bright orange cross.
This piece is part of a large ceramic crucifix collection, all made in
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Cross, Green, Orange Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
green Christ over bright orange cross.
This piece is part of a 69 piece ceramic crucifix collection
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Midcentury Solid Teak Coffee Table with Crossed Legs
Located in Malmo, SE
This midcentury Danish coffee table is made out of solid teak of high quality. The tabletop in very good condition and the table also has crossbars between the legs as a nice detail.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Cross Leg Easy Armchairs 1956 CERTIFICATE BY JACQUES DWORCZAK
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent mid century Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010401 ‘Cross Leg Armchairs’ Chandigarh India
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
Wall Cross, Brown, White Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
over brown cross.
This piece is part of a 69 piece ceramic crucifix collection, all made in Belgium
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Cross, Brown, Beige Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
volume floating over beige cross.
This piece is part of a 69 piece ceramic crucifix collection, all made
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Side Table for Widdicomb with Crossed-Veneer Top
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Robsjohn-Gibbings' elegant Mid-Century design, incorporating simple lines found in nature and a fondness
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wood Floor and Table Cross Lamp by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A sculptural, solid wood base lamp with X-frame inset metal detail, available in table or floor lamp sizing. Please inquire about available metal and wood finishes.
Floor lamp avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Hunting Table
with Cross-Legs in Oak and Top in Solid Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Rare and stunning 'hunting-table' with cross-legs in solid oak with brass trust base. Tabletop in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wooden Chair and Stool with Crossed Base by Niko Kralj, 1950s
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Milan, Italy
Early set of a chair and a stool from the same series designed by Slovenian architect Niko Kralj. They were produced by the company Stol Kamnik from 1954 and are among Kralj's earlie...
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wall Cross, Brown, Red, White Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
Nine inch tall wall crucifix in ceramic, made in Belgium in the 1950s.
Brown, red and white. Christ figure realized in soft volumes.
This piece is part of a 69 piece ceramic crucifi...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Crossed Legged Table AT303 by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
supported by 2 solid crossed oak legs each connected with a brass frame connected to the bottom of the table.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century European Wall Cross, Grey, Dark Brown, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern, European crucifix in gray semi-glazed ceramic with christ figure drawing in
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century European Wall Cross, Brown, Green, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century European ceramic wall cross in brown and green, with slight texture to the glazed
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
European Ceramic Wall Cross, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian wall cross in matte black, hand painted ceramic with halo-ish Christ figure in volume
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
European Ceramic Wall Cross, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian wall cross in ceramic, hand painted in matte black with blues and greens on an abstracted
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
European Ceramic Wall Cross, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian wall cross in ceramic, hand painted in glossy black with blues and greens on an abstracted
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
European Ceramic Wall Cross, 1981
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian wall cross in glazed, hand painted ceramic with central decorative volume in the shape of a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
European Ceramic Wall Cross, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Belgian wall cross in ceramic, hand painted in semi-gloss earthy black with decorative turquoise
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury Religious European Ceramic Cross, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in glazed, hand painted ceramic with decorative volume. From a large
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Ceramic, Blue, Black, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross hand painted in blue and black with detailed christ figure in volume
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Hand Painted Textured Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in dark brown and orange textured and glazed ceramic. From a large
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Textured Ceramic, Red, Black, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in textured ceramic, hand painted in red and black with glossy glaze
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Hand Painted Textured Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in blue, green tones with angelic Christ figure in volume. From a
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Red, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in red with dark brown, almost black decorative outlining
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Dark and Light Blue, Brown, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in dark and light blue with endearing christ figure in volume. From
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Ceramic, Grey, Blue, Green, White, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross hand painted with abstract Christ figure and worshipers in blue and
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Green, Orange, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in olive green and orange. From a large collection of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Brown, Green, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in matte brown and glazed green. From a large collection of
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Green, Orange, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall crucifix in green and orange from a large collection of crosses
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Green, Red, Textured Ceramic, Handmade, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in green textured ceramic with white central circle in
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Neutral Color, Textured Ceramic, Handmade, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in textured ceramic, with neutral tones and hints of green
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Flemish Midcentury Wall Cross, Red, Black, Glazed Ceramic, Handmade, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall crucifix from a large collection of crosses handmade by Dutch
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Cross, Green, Brown, Red Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
cross in dark and light green, brown, with red and blue rectangular protrusions.
This piece is part
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Cross, Green, Brown Painted Ceramic, Handmade in Belgium, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
, deep brown cross with raised Christ figure at its centre.
This piece is part of a large ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Hand Painted Dark Brown Glazed Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European wall cross in dark brown with textured Christ figure in volume. From a large
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Clay
Midcentury European Wall Cross, Red, Black Texture, Hand Painted Ceramic, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury European ceramic wall cross in red glazed ceramic and with black textural details in and
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Dining Table with Cross-Leg, At-309 Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Great dining table, designed by Hans J. Wegner 1952, Model AT-309. Manufactured by Andreas Tuck. Top in teak and legs in solid oak with brass trust base. Stamped with designer and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Cross Brass Frame Paul McCobb Directional 1950s Yellow Vinyl
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, brass X or cross base stool, with a yellow vinyl seat, by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Center desk with beautiful cross on the base
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2470
Center desk in walnut with beautiful cross on the base and little houses on the top
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Leather and Brass Modernist Waste Can by Cross
By Mark Cross
Located in New York, NY
is marked Cross made in Italy on the bottom.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Home Accents
Mark Cross Brown Suede and Leather Jewelry Box, Italy
By Mark Cross
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
by designer Mark Cross. Box interior is a brown suede. Exterior is brown suede and leather. Hinged
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mark Cross Embossed Alligator Travel Case with Cover
By Mark Cross
Located in Westport, CT
Rare and exceptional mark cross embossed signed toiletry/travel case, with original canvas leather
Category
Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Ebonized Cross Bars Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Mid-Century Modern square shaped ebonized coffee table with bar pattern and a glass top
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Platinum and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
brilliant white diamonds in a clear mid-century design cross! Every arm of the cross is set with absolutely
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Vintage 1950s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross, West Germany
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Handsome mid century brutalist bronze crucifix, handmade in West Germany. Unknown artist.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Table with Cross Stretchers, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Upon hearing the words “Mid-Century Modern”, many people conjure up images of sleek furniture from
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Side Tables with a Cross Cross Base
By Lane Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lane perception side tables with a cross cross base. Quality American
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Christ on the cross - Drawin- Mid-20th Century
By Georges Rouault
Located in Roma, IT
Christ on the cross is a modern artwork realized in the style of George Rouault in mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor
Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Cross Bar Base Wooden Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on black metal cross
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Print in Lucite Shadow Box Frame, "Crossed Legs"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
"Crossed Legs" 77/300
Mid-Century Modern watercolor print on handmade paper in large Lucite shadow
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Lucite, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Staff Cross Oyster Wall Lamp By Rolf Küger, 1968
By Rolf Krüger
Located in Madrid, ES
Staff cross oyster wall lamp, also known as the Flush Mount Model A247 designed by german lightning
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid Century Lounge Chair with Cross Legs
Located in Oslo, NO
Original lounge chair on a lacquered beech frame and original wool upholstery. Most likely designed and manufactured in Norway from ca 1960s second half. Sturdy framework.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
Swedish mid century modern elm and birch sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century modern elm and birch sideboard circa 1950.
Classic styling on this elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid Century 1960s Cross Base Teak Sideboard Crededenza by Beithcraft
By Beithcraft
Located in London, London
Teak sideboard
By Beithcraft
Desirable cross base model
Rarer four door version
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
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Mid Century Modern Cross For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern cross for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every mid century modern cross was constructed with great care. Find 157 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern cross now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern cross — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern cross made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern cross that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Hans J. Wegner and Calvin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Cross?
A mid century modern cross can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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 Modern Cross
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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