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Frigerio di Dessio 6 Brass and Elephant Leather Midcentury Italian Chairs, 1970
By Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Madrid, ES
Frigerio di Dessio 6 brass and elephant leather midcentury Italian chairs, 1970. Good condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Style Faux Elephant Tusk and Lucite Table
By Suzzane Dahl
Jerry Barich
Located in Dallas, TX
Console table with resin "tusk" legs, brass mounting hardware and a thick Lucite top, designed by Suzzane Dahl
Jerry Barich for The Versailles Collection, circa 1977....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
One-of-a-kind Karlsruhe Majolica art ceramic Elephant Plate Black Turquoise
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
A large one-of-a-kind Karlsruhe Majolica plate by Anita Fuchs, showing an Indian Elephant in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Elephant Shaped Wicker Sofa Ends, 1970 in Vivaï del Sud Style
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Pair of elephant-shaped sofa in woven wicker 1970, removable tray and wooden defense.
Vivaï del Sud
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Midcentury Optic Lucite Elephant by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Midcentury optical illusion elephant in “Salute” stance, wearing patterned blanket, large size. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Elephant Lucite Table Sculpture 1970s Guzzini Style
By Guzzini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a sweet elephant table sculpture, made of clear Lucite, in the style of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Midcentury Marble Elephant Figure with Alabaster Tusks
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century Modern elephant figure carved in marble, with tusks made of alabaster. Both tusks are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Mid-Century Modern Brass Elephant Figurine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming brass paperweight or small sculpture in a modernist rendering of an elephant. The cast
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Abercrombie Leather Elephant Mid-Century Modern
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a vintage elephant foot stool by Abercrombie
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Elephant, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern rattan elephant, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Modern Rustic Italian Mid-Century Elephant End Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modern rustic Italian Mid-Century elephant end tables with an Anglo Indian vibe. The elephants are
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Cast Solid Pair Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Hand cast of solid bronze, this set of mother and child elephant sculptures features raised trunk
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Teak Elephant Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Teak Elephant Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
French Mid-Century White Elephant Sculptures
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of French Mid-Century white elephant sculptures with wooden tusks from France. A symbol of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood
Mid Century Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage white ceramic garden stool in the shape of an elephant.
Reduced from $550
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Leather Crafted Elephant for Shop Display
By Maple
Co.
Located in London, GB
wonderful sized Elephant has been created with real craftsmanship.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Faux Elephant Tusk Cocktail Table, Signed Valenti
By Italo Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
large, exotic cocktail table designed with faux elephant tusks, covered with black python snake skin, as
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rattan "Elephant Boot" Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elephant Boot was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1961 and the design is quite relevant today.
Much of the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid Century Wicker Elephant Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical pair of vintage Italian elephant drink or fern stands handcrafted in stick wicker with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker
$3,550 / set
Large Pair of Mid-Century Modern Faux Elephant Tusks on Brass Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large pair of faux elephant tusks mounted on brass bases. Mid-Century Modern. Chapman style.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Earthenware Elephant Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful vintage Italian white glazed terra cotta elephant fern or drinks stand hand decorated in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Pair of Faux Elephant Tusks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic, mid century pair of faux elephant tusks crafted with stone and capped with brass points
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
$5,350 / set
2 Mid Century Hand Carved Rosewood African Elephant Bookends 6.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid 20th century hand carved Rosewood bookends featuring African elephants with inlaid eyes
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Silver Over Brass Elephant Sculpture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century silver over brass elephant sculpture
This sculpture measures: 21 wide x 10 deep x 15
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mid-Century Elephant Head Brass Book Ends
Located in Pasadena, CA
Outstanding set of polished solid brass Elephant head book ends from the 1960’s. The solid brass
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass "Good Luck" Elephant Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of Mid-Century brass bookends. "Good luck" trunk up with wonderful detail on faces
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSR Chair Elephant Hide Grey
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
to be older than the shell. The base also has all new feet. What a Classic and handsome Mid-Century
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Rosewood “Elephant” Salt
Pepper Shakers
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of classic salt & pepper shakers by Don Shoemaker in cocobolo wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Lifesize Carved White Elephant Wall Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
Talk about an elephant in the room! This carved wood, white lacquered, lifesize elephant with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Wicker Elephant Taboret Side Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Charming vintage wicker elephant taboret table with upward trunk. Symbolizing good luck, happiness
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Elephant Head Console, Pair by Lewis Mittman
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With green paint decorated tops, gadrooned back and sides with carved trim apron. Elephant head
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Elephant Chairs in Cowhide
By Art Decor
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of club chairs in cerused oak and genuine cowhide. The chairs are in very good condtion and have no issues beyond normal use and extremely minor signs of any us...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
The Blue Elephant. Mid-Century Gouache on Handmade Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-century gouache on handmade paper of a blue elephant in landscape by French artist Valeriane
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Handmade Paper
Pair of Monumental Faux Elephant Tusks Lucite Base Black Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Vintage Hollywood regency pair of monumental faux elephant tusks mounted on black Lucite
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mounted Objects
Materials
Lucite
A Mid Century Pair of Decorative Elephant Garden Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of highly decorative ceramic elephant stools or tables with painted gold detail
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Gold Plated Serving Tray with Elephant Head Handles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage serving tray crafted in gold plated metal in a graceful modern form featuring elephant
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Italian Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Sculpture by Mannelli Brothers, 1960s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Travertine Elephant sculpture by Mannelli brothers, 1960s
Elephant in Rapolano travertin designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
French Mid-Century Lucite and Brass Bar Cart Featuring Elephant Detail
Located in Aspen, CO
French Mid-Century bar cart featuring Lucite legs and decorative brass accents. Separate glass
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Brass Elephant Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass elephant bell. This weighted brass bell has a circular handle and claw
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chaise
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bernard Rancillac elephant chair or chaise, circa mid-1980s. This rare example blends sculpted
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Large Elephants Sculptures Elephant Sculptures Vintage Sculptures
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large elephant sculpture vintage sculpture Majolica sculpture hand painted.
Only one elephant
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original wooden elephant figurine by Kay Bojesen. Denmark, c.1960s. The figurine consists of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mexican Modern Brass Sculpture Of An Elephant By Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modern Brass Sculpture Of An Elephant By Sergio Bustamante.
This stunning mid century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Indian Elephant Sculptures
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Mid-Century period sculptures of Indian elephants, silver sheet covering with highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
$6,800 / set
Modernist Elephant Stool
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid 20th Century Modernist molded lacquered resin fiberglass elephant stool of an atypical circular
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Cerused Carved Elephant Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
decide! Beautiful hand carved detail elephant heads on each corner. A chic cerused finish. Acquired from
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Marbled Green Stone Elephant Sculpture Abstract Organic Art 1970s Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Abstract Stone Elephant
Marbled green stone Elephant figurine abstract art modern sculpture 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Cast Brass Elephant Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cast brass elephant sculpture. Very decorative with great form and very good details.
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Statues
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of Elephant by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern sculpture of an elephant was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Massive Mid-Century Modern Handkerchief Planter by Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
A very large Mid-Century Modern "handkerchief" or "elephant ear" planter with drainage holes by
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Chapman Elephant Console
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unique cast figural elephant wall-mounted console created in the Mid-Century by Chapman. This
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
$3,750
Vintage Leather Abercrombie
Fitch Elephant With Tusks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage brown leather upholstered elephant crafted by Abercrombie & Fitch. Elephant features wide
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Gambone Lion and Elephant
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
....... Elephant is larger than listed measurements below. Elephant measures 6" wide, 5" deep and 5.5 tall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant by Guido Cacciapuoti
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Milano, IT
Ceramic sculpture depicting elephant. Brand of the manufacture.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Glass Elephants, Pair
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful sculptural grouping of a mother elephant and calf that dates to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic Upholstered Elephant Bamboo Dining Chairs. Classic design that packs a punch.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
$2,295 / set
Bronze Stylized Elephant Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Bronze stylized elephant sculpture, unmarked.
Measurements: 8.75" H x 8" W.
Condition: good
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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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