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Vintage Mid-Century Widdicomb Mueller Jack Cross Leather Chrome Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Mueller Sofa by Jack Cross
Stunning with chrome and orange leather, measures 7 feet
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
French Wall Jesus Cross Pink Enameled Copper from Limoges Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century jesus cross, made by Jean-Paul Boucharel in Limoges.
J.-P. Boucharel is a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modernist Mirrors with Cross-Hatch Detail by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist mirror by Paul Frankl features an ebonized walnut frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mid-Century Pair of French Crossed Arrow Brass End or Side Tables
Located in Astoria, NY
, circa 1950s. Smoked glass tops above a brass ring base, supported by four crossed legs, each stylized
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Shadow Box Cross-Hatch Mirror with Hand Beveled Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century modernist shadow box cross-hatch mirror with hand bevelled detailing. This mirror is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Five Pendant Chandelier in Chrome and Cross-Hatch Faceted Glass
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century modernist five-pendant chandelier in polished chrome and faceted glass. A circular
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Cross Check Bent Maple Chair by Frank Gehry for Knoll, 1993
By Frank Gehry
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple strips. The graceful
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Mahogany
Brass X Cross Dining Table by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1950s mahogany & brass X cross support extension dining table by Paul McCobb.
A very handsome
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Cross Legged Table in European Beech
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An occasional table that would be at home in many environments in clear lacquered beech. inset edge keeps one from losing their marbles. This table disassembles easily for storage an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Chestnut Shelf Signed Sam, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully crafted 1960s chestnut shelf sourced in France. The charming, Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish elm coffee table circa 1960.
Unusual piece of mid century furniture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Mid century Swedish birch inlaid sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish birch inlaid sideboard circa 1950.
Good quality Swedish mid century buffet
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Mid Century Swedish Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality Swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Elm Sideboard by Thysells Mobler
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century elm sideboard by thysells mobler circa 1950.
Popular model by well know maker
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fitted with 6 graduating drawers, each
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler with Alphabet
Numbers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through time with our antique cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch shaped coffee table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch shaped coffee table circa 1950.
Unusual concave shaped sides
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Swedish mid century birch and elm side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century birch and elm side table circa 1960.
Good quality small side table with many
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Elm
Mid 20th Century Burr Birch Scandinavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century burr birch scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1950.
3 drawers fitted with burr
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch shaped coffee table circa 1950.
Unusual concave shaped sides
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Birch
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Patterned Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late art deco design chest of drawers circa 1940.
3 drawer Swedish chest of drawers, with brass ringlet handles and working locks and key.
Diamond patterned arranged veneers to...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by SMF Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1960.
Good quality chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish mid century walnut chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century walnut chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1950.
Good quality chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid century Swedish elm and burr sideboard bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm and burr sideboard bookcase circa 1950.
We are pleased to offer this full
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Vintage Brutalist Brass Cross
Located in Milano, IT
Rare brass cross designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and his brother Giò Pomodoro in the 1950s, of fine
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Crucifix / Cross by Talleres Monastico
Located in San Diego, CA
measures 10.25"W x 10.25"H x 1"D and has a great mid-century look! #2773
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Mid century danish teak dining table by H.W.Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century danish teak dining table by H.W.Klein for Bramin circa 1960.
Superb quality extending
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Signed Le Corbusier Lithograph, Crossed Hands
By Le Corbusier
Located in Toronto, ON
, Crossed Hands (Mains Croisees). It is in excellent vintage condition and is framed in its original black
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Harvey Probber Criss Cross Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber design. Rare three-seat sofa, features solid walnut legs with criss crossing stretchers, brass collars, slightly curved arms, and two down bolsters. Stripped of old foam and ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Set Frank Gehry Cross Check Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A set of Frank Gehry original Cross Check chairs with interwoven maple strips make these not only a
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
$10,300 / set
Krysset "The Cross" Lounge Chair by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Krysset "The Cross" lounge chair by Fredrik Kayser.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Teak
Pair of Cross Leg Stools
By Converso
Located in Chicago, IL
CONVERSO Custom Stools, Classic Design, these shown with leather Mock Croc design.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Leather
$3,400
Rare Bing
Grondahl / B&G 1866 Red Cross Nurse/Samarit
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Bing
Grondahl / B&G 1866 Red Cross nurse/samarit.
Measures: 18 cm. x 16 cm.
In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain
Hans Wegner AT 303 Cross-Leg Table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hans Wegner AT 303 cross-leg table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Bodil Kjær
Cross
Vases of White and Black Art Glass by Gullaskruf, Sweden
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bodil Kjær. 'Cross' vases of white and black art glass.
Produced by Gullaskruf Sweden for Torben
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
Pair of Cross Grain Leather and wood Lounge Chairs Made in Sweden, 20th Century
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pair of beautiful cross grain down filled leather lounge chairs in original like new condition
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mexican Modernist Cross Silver
Mahogany Emaus Attributed
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mexican modernist cross silver and mahogany. Emaus Attributed. No
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Solid Gold Thin Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 3.6 Grams
Chain Length: 18"
Pendant Drops: 1.5" x 0.8""
Stamped: "14K"
Diamond Count: 39 brilliant cut
Diam...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Brass coffee table with cross bar design
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular brass coffee table with glass top and brass cross bar design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair for Knoll
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1990s Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair for Knoll. Original Knoll Cushion. Stamped.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
George Nakashima Walnut Cross-Legged Desk, 1975
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare walnut and hickory cross-legged desk from Nakashima, circa 1975. Desk with exceptional top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
1960s Danish Teak Cross Banded Desk Bookcase Back
Located in London, GB
A superb 1960s Danish teak and cross banded desk sat on turned legs with a bank of four drawers, a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Champion De France Moto Cross BP Energol Poster
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A brightly colored vintage Championnat de France Moto - Cross poster also advertising the sponsor
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti
s rare four crossed wooden spokes coffee table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2535
Gio Ponti (1991-1979)
Rare four crossed wooden spokes coffee table with glass top.
1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
George Nakashima Cross-leg Two Leaf Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima c.1970 Rare Cross-Leg two leaf walnut dining table with rosewood butterfly joints
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Coffee table with metal cross a thick glass top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV041
Coffee table with metal cross and thick glass top.
Made in Italy around 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Ebonized Wood Crossed Base Coffee Table by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized wood crossed base coffee table by Dunbar. Signed.
View our complete collection at
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Hans Wegner Model AT 303 Cross Leg Table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A teak table by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck. Model AT303-A, the Cross Leg Table.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
French Criss Cross Coat Rack / Hall Tree
Located in Kansas City, MO
1950s French coat stand. Three enameled tubular steel rods in a crossing pattern with lacquered wood balls on each end.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner Teak Cross-Leg Dining Table
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce teak model AT-303 cross-leg dining table, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. An
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Teak Sofatable with Crossed Oak Legs, 1960
s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa table from Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
Fabiaan van Severen Crossed legs chair Belgium 1998
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice early example of the crossed legs chair designed by Fabiaan van Severen in his own
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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
MCM Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Multi Gemstone Pin
inlaid stones
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Savior of Auschwitz Cross Sculpture by Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage cross "Savior of Auschwitz" sculpture by Mathias Goeritz
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fabiaan Van Severen Crossed Legged Chairs, Belgium, 1998
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of the crossed legs chair designed by Fabiaan Van Severen in his own atelier
Category
1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Side Table with Square Top and Crossed Trestle
Located in Astoria, NY
with curved bases. Features two pairs of crossed trestles in between the table legs. Includes the
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Aquamarine Diamond Cross Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry Religious
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish aquamarine & diamond cross ring crafted in 900 platinum.
Oval faceted aquamarine measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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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