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Charles and Ray Eames DAX Elephant Grey Armchair Herman Miller
Zenith Plastics
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DAX chair in Elephant hide grey designed by Charles and Ray Eames. The chair is in very good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Elephant Citrine Ring 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ears Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
of an elephants head with the trunk extending around the entire band. The ears are set with diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Vintage Elephants by Kay Bojesen, Matching Patina, Denmark, circa 1970
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of patinated oak elephants designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. They are made from solid Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Elephant Ring Vintage Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). Note: few light surface abrasions to the sapphires.
The elaborate Elephant with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
Pair of Brass Elephant Bookends by Walter Von Nessen for Chase USA
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Walter Von Nessen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
feature two brass elephants with curved tubular bodies and geometric shaped heads with delicate trunks
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Vintage Elephant Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.75 Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally a vintage stick pin the Elephant ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The ring is
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
West German Pottery Red Glazed Ceramic Elephant Figurine by Bay Keramik, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Barntrup, DE
West German Pottery or fat lava red ceramic elephant figurine by Bay Keramik with a very nice
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Glamorous Cream Colored Cast Resin Elephant Motife Round Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic round side table having meticulously detailed cream colored resin base with 3 elephant heads
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble
Charles
Ray Eames Max Armchair Elephant Hide Grey Fiberglass for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elephant Hide Grey and assembled on a medium height H-base (MAX) in zinc plated steel. The chair is in very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting steel lounge base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Palshus Elephant in Soft Hare
s-Fur Glaze by Kjeld Jordan, Denmark, circa 1950
By Kjeld Jordan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic elephant in brown/greenish Hares-fur glaze by Danish ceramist Kjeld Jordan for Palshus
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Tusks with Lucite Top Console Table by Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barrich
By Suzzane Dahl
Jerry Barich
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful faux elephant tusks with brass and chrome accent bases connected to a thick lucite top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Lucite
Spectacular Vintage Pair Karl Springer Faux Ivory 1970s Tusks on Brass Bases
By Karl Springer
Located in Peoria, AZ
RARE PAIR!
MID CENTURY MODERN
FAUX IVORY
ELEPHANT TUSKS!
KARL SPRINGER
Wonderful!
( DIMENSIONS
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Elephant Rya Wall Hanging Rug, by EGE, Denmark, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rya wall hanging rug fabricated by EGE, Denmark, 1970s. Titled "Elephant Lo".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture
By Deru
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern leather origami elephant sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece is made from one
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Limestone Elephant Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Design, 1970s
Lovely Zoomorphic sculpture from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Mid-Century Modern Primitive Carved Wood Elephant Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern coffee table features a hand-carved wood base displaying an elephant
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptures of Horse
Elephant with Elongated Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern sculptures of horse & elephant with elongated legs
Offered for sale is a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Small Mid-Century Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Hide
Whimsical Signed David Parker Aluminum Elephant Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Dave Parker
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical signed Dave Parker aluminum elephant sculpture. This is the same Parker elephant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Circus Elephants American Modernism WPA Regionalism Mid-Century Modern Oil
Located in New York, NY
Circus Elephants American Modernism WPA Regionalism Mid-Century Modern Oil. Signed lower left.
Not
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1930s American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Cast Bronze Trumpeting Elephant Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Absolutely fantastic large and very dynamic trumpeting elephant sculpture with raised tusks and
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid Century Modern Gilt
Embossed Figural Elephant Pottery Lamps C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Mid Century Modern Gilt & Embossed Figural Elephant Pottery Lamps C1950.
Measures - 29"H
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Brass Elephant Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
An adorable set of 2 mid century brass elephant candle holders. Each elephant has a small hole in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Hand-Painted Ceramic Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage, ceramic elephant garden seat with raised trunk, produced circa 1960s-1970s, hand-painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Maple Burl Wood and Lucite Elephant Shaped Wine Bottles Rack
Located in Barcelona, ES
An exquisite maple burl wood, Lucite and brass elephant shaped wine bottle rack or magazine rack
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Modern Iron Elephant Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Minimalist modern Iron elephant sculpture by an unknown artist.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Pair of Decorative Ceramic Elephant Garden Stools
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of colorful ceramic elephant garden seats or stools. Can also be used as end or side
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Mahogany Maitland-Smith Desk with Elephant Motif
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century mahogany Maitland-Smith kidney shaped desk or writing table. Featuring a beveled
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Burl Veneer Obelisk with Metal Elephants, Mid-20th Century Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A charming pair of Italian midcentury burl veneer obelisks supported by cast metal elephants, based
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mother of Pearl Egg Form Box with Elephants
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
plated cuffs, black felt lining, a silver plated dancing elephant as a handle, and four more as feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Ceramiche Baldelli Mid-Century Italian Bright Orange Ceramic Elephant Coin Bank
By Baldelli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsical mid-century elephant coin bank, money box or piggy bank from the Italian ceramics company
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
American Mid-Century Steuben Clear Glass Small Figure of a Trumpeting Elephant
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Steuben clear glass small figure of a trumpeting elephant.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Pair of Brown Terra Cotta Elephant Garden Seats Tables Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical and fun pair of vintage terra-cotta elephant garden seats/tables. Wow-these handsome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Vintage Full Leather Elephant
Located in Markington, GB
20th century vintage full leather elephant.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Elephant Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resin elephant lamp. A compliment to any room specially to a child's room. Finial included but no
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$275
Three Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statues Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Three decorative elephant sculpture statues made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Eames Plywood Elephant
By Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
in 2007, Vitra launched a limited edition of the Plywood Elephant on the occasion of the 100th
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
$2,966
Sergio Bustamante Elephant
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Chicago, IL
Soldered copper elephant sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Four Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statue Made of Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four decorative elephant sculpture statue made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Dansk Silverplate Elephant Figurine
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage silver-plate elephant figurine/paperweight by Dansk.
Manufacturer: Dansk
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Impressive Sterling Silver Elephant Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly phenomenal sterling silver elephant box - intricate in detail and design. Large enough to
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Vintage Elephant Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage English leather elephant by Dimitri Omersa in good condition. The elephant is a wonderful
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Pair of Bronze Elephant Heads
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century bronze elephant heads. Verde and gold patina. Incredible details. Slight color
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Vintage Ceramic Elephant Ashtray
Located in Fort Washington, MD
If you love Garden elephant stools this Ashtray is for you!
Beautiful Hand- Painted with the same
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Sitting Elephant by Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The sitting elephant measures 14 cm in height, 10 cm in length and 3 cm in depth.
The Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Chinese Elephant Garden Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lucky green glazed Chinese elephant garden stool or drink table. Features caparisoned body with
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl Elephant Ear
By Willy Guhl
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Concrete elephant ears by Willy Guhl for Eternity
good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
$1,068
Willy Guhl for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Concrete Garden Handkerchief Planter
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in London, GB
Willy Guhl for Eternit, a very rare 21 inch tall Mid-Century Modern sculptural concrete garden
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Sculptures 1970 Elephants Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculptures 1970 elephants brass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Elephant
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art elephant designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Elephant by Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Elephant by Walter Bosse made of brass, designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Solid Bronze Elephant bookends. The pair are very handsome and ready to hold some of your
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Rare Blue Elephant Master Artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Tall antique handmade and hand-painted elephant sculpture handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Chinese Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool or Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful Chinese ceramic elephant garden seat or drinks table. Features caparisoned body with
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Elephant Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Abraham Palatnik Lucite elephant sculpture, Brazil, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Woven Wicker Elephant Basket
Located in New York, NY
Playful wicker elephant figure with a flip open top. This piece is in very good original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
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Mid Century Modern Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern elephant for your home. Each mid century modern elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and ceramic. Find 553 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern elephant now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern elephant — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern elephant, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern elephant over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Walter Bosse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Elephant?
A mid century modern elephant can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,257, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $59,560.
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 Elephant
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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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