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Italian Mid Century Modern Travertine Fish Sculpture in the style of Enzo Mari
By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Roma, IT
A mid-century miniature sculpture set depicting a large Fish.
This miniature set made in Italy in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fish Bowl with Silver Plate and Abalone 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
This mixed media mid century modern Mexican bowl of polished silver plate, brass and abalone is
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris.
Fish with net.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Sculpture, Mid-Century, Fish Motif, Wood
Linen, Modern Art Work, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
a fish.
The jute fabric has some worn off edges all around.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$495 Sale Price
50% Off
Scalar Fish Miniature Bronze Figurine Bosse Style Era Mid-Century Modern Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bronze miniature figurine, in the style of Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, or just for your collection of midcentury items. Found at an estate sale in V...
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century German Ceramic Fish Plate, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century German Ceramic Fish Plate, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Nils Thorsson Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Mid-Century Bowl with Fish
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
stunning hand-crafted Royal Copenhagen Aluminia Danish mid-century brown glazed ceramic bowl of round form
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Fish in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture, Licio Zanetti or Seguso (suspected).
Both
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Blown Glass Fish Lamp by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
will add style to your decor. An original piece that is current and unique.
Mid-Century, Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$580 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Gilt Metal Brutalist Fish Aquarium Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century Modern gilt metal brutalist fish aquarium wall art sculpture from Majorca, Spain
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base
By Frederic Weinberg, John Risley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg style black wrought iron fish lamp, with fiberglass tail that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid Century Brass Fish Sculpted Bottle Opener
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Rittts Astrolite Abstract Fish Sculpture
By Astrolite, Shirley Ritts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Ritts Astrolite sculpture of a stylized fish.
Height: circa 15 in.
Items purchased
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Tall Mid Century Multi Color Murano Glass Fish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s Murano glass fish is over 14” tall. Glass is streaked with amber and blue tones and has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Fish Motif, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
hanging.
A decorative artwork with strong visual presence — perfect for a mid-century interior or a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$499 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Plate with Green Color Fish Decor France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates in a Fish Shape Green Color France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-Century Hand-Painted Fish Plate Set with Platter, Signed Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in New York, NY
A delightful French mid-century hand-painted set comprising six fish plates and one platter, signed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Fish Figures, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair of character ceramic figural Fish statues - made by an unknown artist in a studio
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century White Alabaster Sculptural Fish Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of mid-century white alabaster sculptural fish bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Boho French Wicker Fish Ceiling Light
Located in Hannover, DE
This extraordinarily beautiful fish, woven from willow by an artist, dates from the 1950s to the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Mid-Century Handmade Glass Fish by Reijmyre, Sweden
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Handblown studio glass fish decoration by Swedish glass maker Reijmyre (established in 1810
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Travertine Fish Table Lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Travertine fish table lamp by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Mid Century Sculptural Iron Fish Tray, Japan c.1950
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Sculptural Iron Fish Shaped Tray, Japan c.1950
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Koi Fish and Tree Painted Silk Panel
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century painted gray silk panel featuring a pond scene with koi fish, lily pads, and trees
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Metal Magazine Rack with Fishes, 1950s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice metal magazine rack made in France in the 50's. Illustrating two fishes on both sides.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish
Oyster Wall Pan Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish & Oyster Wall Pan Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Murano Glass Sculpture Fish Italian Design 1960s
By Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Mid-Century Modern vintage hand blown Murano glass fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ceramic Vase decorated with fish by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Mid-20th Century
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Knivsta, SE
, Sweden. Mid-20th Century. Marked GUSTAVSBERG P50 L (Lindberg)
Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter Salins
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Majolica Fish Wood Imitation Platter signed Salins.
Model Bahama.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Curtis Jere "School of Fish" Wall Sculpture Mid Century
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Newfoundland, PA
. This will go great in your Mid Century or post modern home. A very versitale peice, can be used in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Porcelain Fish Wall Plate from Porsgrund, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Porcelain Fish Wall Plate from Porsgrund, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Table Fish Lamp Glass, France, 1960s
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury table lamp designed in France during the 1960s. Chrome plating, transparent, white and blue glass. Very good original vintage condition. Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture - Multicolored, Mid Century, Italy ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
as well as on the tail fin, this mid century Murano fish is an absolute eye-catcher and comes in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Bamboo
Rattan Fish Shaped Mirror, France 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
mirror is a striking example of 1950s to 1960s mid-century design, combining natural materials with a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Set of 3 Mid-Century Wooden Fish Bottle Openers, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wooden Fish Bottle Openers, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Fish Bowl France Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Fish Bowl, France, Mid 20th Century.
Wonderful and large fish
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Mid-Century Koi Fish and Tree Painted Silk Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese style painted gray silk panels featuring a pond scene with koi fish
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Silk
Mid-Century Fish Copper Wall Decoration Panel Picture Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Fish Copper Wall Decoration Panel Picture Sculpture, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Danish Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque ‘Fishes’ by Soholm Pottery Denmark
By Einar Johansen
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning wall plaque in vibrant colors with fishes.. Signed at the front by the designer and at the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Huge Mid-Century Modern Ainu Japanese Style Bear Statue with Salmon Fish
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 20th century Ainu Japanese style bear statue, wood carved. Nice addition to your room or just for
Category
Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tumblers with Gold Fish on Clear Glass by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 clear glass highball / tumblers decorated in 22k gold with atomic style fish in a vertical
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plaque with Fish Design, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese ceramic crackle glazed fish dish, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Japanese glazed ceramic fish platter, circa late 1960s. Tones of Yves Klein and swimming
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
$144 Sale Price
44% Off
Mid-Century Spanish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Fish Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Spanish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Fish Design from Puigdemont, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Fish Mid-Century Brass Corkscrew, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural mid-century cork screw bottle opener in the form of a fish. Crafted from brass with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish
Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Carl Auböck fish bottle opener, teak, 1950
s, mid century
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in BELFORT, FR
Mid-century modern Carl Auböck bottle opener, metal and teak wood.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Fishes Decorative Porcelain Plate, Bavaria, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Fishes plate from Germany. Produced in 1970s.
Every plate is hand painted. Plate is in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Fishes, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of fishes by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$3,245 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish
Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Modernist Enameled On Copper Bowl Plate Mid Century Fish Design
By Ellamarie
Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
excellent condition , no chips or cracks great for any mid century , Danish modern home decor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-century California Pottery Pink
Black Ceramic Angel Fish Pocket Planter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Pink & Black Ceramic angel fish wall pocket planter made in California. The wall
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Fish Sculpture, Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Large and heavy
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Mid-20th Century Beninese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$998 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of 1970s French Fish Sculptures – Wood and Gilded Metal Mid-Century Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 1970s French Fish Sculptures – Wood and Gilded Metal Mid-Century Decor
Description:
This
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak “Fish” Wall-Mounted Board Set — Attributed to J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare and beautifully composed mid-century set of 6 teak “fish” boards presented on a wall-mounted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
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Mid Century Modern Fish For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern fish available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, all mid century modern fish available were constructed with great care. There are 960 antique and vintage mid century modern fish for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern fish are consistently popular styles. Many mid century modern fish are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Walter Bosse and Cenedese produced popular mid century modern fish that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Fish?
Prices for mid century modern fish can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern fish begin at $65 and can go as high as $135,000, while the average can fetch as much as $911.
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 Fish
- 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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