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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
Category
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
Mid-Century Handcrafted Bronze Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Fish Motif, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautiful handcrafted bronze hinged bangle or bracelet showcases a striking mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Heifetz Weinberg styled Mid Century Iron Fish Styled Table Lamp
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A welded black iron sculptural body table lamp having a fish bone motif sitting on a wood base with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vibrant Mid-Century San Marino Sgraffito Vase with Colorful Fish Motifs
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase from San Marino showcases the highly distinctive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Mid-century California Ceramic Pink
Gold Angel Fish Flower Wall Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green California pottery angel fish wall vase. The wall vase features a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Wall Light Artwork Red Fish with Aquamarine Eye
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is like a work of art that graces your wall. And this fish is a light object that adds a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand Painted Majolica
Fish
Wall Appliques - Italy - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
lower right - white glazed backs - molded hangers - unsigned (unknown maker) - Italy - mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Verdigris Bronze Fish Toothpick Holder, Mid-Century Walter Bosse Style
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
verdigris patinated finish with elegant gold-tone highlights. Inspired by the mid-century modern style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Fish Shaped Serving Platter, 1975
By Arthur Court
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
. Beautifully designed with detailed scales and fins and a green jade eye. Mid-Century Modern, 1975.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
Huge Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Blue Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
By Ermanno Nason, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the best glass makers of his generation - Wonderful, curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
By Ego Stengods
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden.
Very
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Fish Pottery Piece by Dun Caoin
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
detail presents a figure of a fish. Sculpted detail and eyes bring form on one side as clean pottery
Category
Vintage 1960s Irish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Italy Majolica sculpted fish attributed to Eugenio Pattarino mid century Gambino
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Spectacular modeled fish sculpture with majolica glaze in muilticolors similar to Eugenio Pattarino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Fish by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of a fish and a snail in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea
Located in Palm Beach, FL
spectacular glass works of art. Ideal for the discerning collector of unique Italian mid century modern decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary of Isamu Noguchi
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Woven Fish Motif Tapestry by Tom Taylor, 1990
By Tom Holland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Woven Fish Motif Tapestry by Tom Taylor, 1990
USA, 1990
This mid-century woven tapestry
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Ermanno Nason Vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano Pink Glass Koi Fish Sculpture
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century German Potery Plate with Fish by Wilhelm Diebener for Gothaer, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Plate with Fish Design by Wilhelm Diebener for Gothaer Keramik
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Small Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere or Fish Bowl Hand Painted, Mid-20th Century
Located in Andernach, DE
accents.
The jardiniere dating to the mid-20th century, it was made and hand decorated in Hong Kong by
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Porcelain
$114 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Fish Bottle Opener, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of bottle openers designed and manufactured in Denmark/Scandinavia in a style reminiscent of Carl Auböck. Both of them are made from dark wood and stainless steel. Measurements...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$178 Sale Price / set
45% Off
German Studio Potery Plate with Fish Design by Monika Maetzel, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Plate with Fish Design by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Stylized Coy Fish Sculpture with Cascading Bubbles
By Barovier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Murano Italy and dating to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Walter Bosse Fish Mid-Century Brass Bowl Ashtray Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist brass bowl or ashtray in the shape of a fish. A humorous design by Walter
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Fish-Mouth Vase
Gold Rim by
Edelstein
Bavaria, 1950s Germany
By Edelstein
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century design vase by ''Edelstein'', Bavaria.
Vases with this kind of shape at the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$135 Sale Price
40% Off
Ivo De Santis Gli Etruschi Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Fish Group Table Lamp
By Ivo De Santis
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Italian Gli Etrusch ceramic table lamp featuring a fish with fingerling (or baby fish
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Ocean Bottom, " Mid Century Bronze Sculpture with Fish, Seaweed and Seashells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charming and lively, this rare bronze sculpture depicts a school of fish, undulating in the ocean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Blue Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun mid-century blue glass fish vase in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vase is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Fred Press Highball Glasses in Black with Gold Atomic Fish
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
stylized vertical fish in the atomic style on the exterior.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
12 Mexican 925 Sterling Silver Fish Sipper Straws Mid-Century Drink Stir 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This wonderful set of 12 mid-century vintage sterling silver sipper straws. Made in Mexico by TAXCO
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwin
Mary Scheier Modern Teal Blue Art Pottery Bowl with Fish
Figures
By Edwin and Mary Scheier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and Mary Scheier!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Christofle Mid Century Fish Service Flatware Set
Serving Fork, Set of 22
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle fish service flatware set and serving fork designed by Lino Sebatti in France in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
$752 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Large Saliati Murano Glass Fish with Gold Flecks Mid 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and impressive Murano glass fish with bullicante controlled bubbles attributed to Salviatt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Incised Bulbous Table Lamp with Japanese Swimming Fish Motif Mid-Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful hand crafted lamp with a pattern of swimming fish in a deeply incised method.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Art Glass Fish Sculpture, 20th Century
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Art Glass Fish Sculpture, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Gunnar Nylund, ceramic sculpture/vase/bowl, shape of fish, Scandinavian Modern
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase/bowl in shape of a fish, designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstand. Sweden mid-1900s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Rattan, Iron
Glass Fish Trap Side Tables
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rare pair of Mid-Century Modern side tables, Franco Albini style in the iconic ‘Fish Trap’ design, is a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Modern Murano Fish Sculpture Table Lamp, 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
eyes are made of Murine glass paste. The fish lamp is an eye-catcher for any interior, office, or fish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century F. Poli (attr.) Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Fish 1960s Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Fish sculpture in Murano glass and gold leaf, with fins and base in transparent worked glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$356 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Miami, FL
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
Offered for sale is a set
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Massive Mid-Century Hand-Blown Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive mid-century hand-blown clear glass fish vase in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass Footed Fish Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass dish featuring a fish form with soft rounded edges. The face of the dish showcases light
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Brass
Metal Fish Sculpture with Subtle Reflections, Modern and Versatile Design
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Metal Fish Sculpture with Subtle Reflections, 50 cm, Modern and Versatile Design
This stunning
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Clear Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century clear glass fish vases in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Miloslav Janku for Železný Brod, 1960s
By Zelezny Brod, Miloslav Janků
Located in Lucenec, SK
Vintage 1960s smoky topaz fish studio art glass sculpture by Miloslav Janku for Železný Brod sklo
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Smoked Glass
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Japanese Fish Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small brass object in the shape of a fish. The center of the body dips down to form a small well
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Metal Fish Corkscrew Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
bottle opener featuring a charming fish motif and classic mid-century design. Both functional and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Bentwood Teak " Fish " Tray, United States, 20th Century
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bentwood Teak " Fish " Serving Tray, United States, 20th Century. Shows very nicely. Very good
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Brass Fish Sculpture from the 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare brass fish sculpture from the 20th century. The special thing about the sculpture, it consists
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$456 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Murano Glass Fish In Blue/ Green Tones , Glass Art - Italy ca. 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary designed, colorful Murano glass fish from the period around 1970. Another highly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century bronze table or hand ashtray by Walter Bosse in the shape of a fish
By Walter Bosse
Located in München, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern bronze table or handheld ashtray by Walter Bosse.
Beautiful, great
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Painted Danish Modern Colorful Fish Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
large colorful fish in green, yellow, lilac and black glaze on caramel brown and white base. Small white
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century De Simone Set of 6+1 Glazed Ceramic Fish Shaped Plates - Italy, 60s
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in Palermo, IT
A charming and charming set of six plates, including a large fish-shaped serving platter, in hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Enamel
Danish Modern Teak Puffer Fish Coaster Set by Ernst Henriksen
By Ernst Henriksen
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic and very hard to find Danish modern teak puffer fish coaster set by Ernst Henriksen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
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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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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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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