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Glass Top Bent Lucite Legs Rectangular Coffee Table
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass top carved Lucite cabriole leg rectangular coffee table.
The legs are
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Glass Top Nesting End Tables
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern chrome glass top nesting end tables
Offered is a set of 3 Mid
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking ...
Materials
Chrome
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Per Lutken for for Holmegaard Scandinavian Midcentury Glass Candleholder 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of scandinavian Mid-Century Modern glass candleholder candlestick holder designed by Per
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
$408 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sevres, French Modern, Glass, Brass, Small Table Lamps, France, 1960s
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Manhasset, NY
Sevres, Mid-Century Modern, Glass, Brass, Small Table Lamps, France, 1960s
Pair of diminutive
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, red, green, and violet blue shades.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier attr. to Carlo Nason, Italy, circa 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare mid - century modern glass and chrome pendant attr. to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern glass tear drop chandelier and wall sconces attributed to E
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Turquoise and yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s.
In sommerso glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Art Deco Culver Gold Striped Set of 2 High Ball Tumblers
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Vintage Culver Gold and frosted Chevron Stripe Lines Mid-Century Modern Glasses,
Bar cocktail highball
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Glass
Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century modern glass top bamboo coffee table. Stained a rich mahogany color, thick bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Stunning Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Vase By Hospodka Red, Pink, and Lime Green
Located in Praha, CZ
This striking hand-blown art glass vase, likely of Czech origin and dating to the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Teal Glass Table Lamp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning and rare mid century modern glass table lamp. This lamp is made up of stacked glass parts
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Calla Lily Art Glass &Gilt Brass Flower Bouquet Floor Lamp by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce, Venini
Located in Coimbra, PT
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern glass flower bouquet gilt brass tree modernist floor lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Dark Olive Grass Cloth Textured Flip Top Game Convertible to Dining Table
By Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass cloth wrapped bracket feet flip top (doubles in size) square game table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Grasscloth
Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite mid-century modern glass lamp epitomizes the era's fascination with sleek
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Glass Bookend Vases By Carl Erikson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wonderfully unique pair of mid-century modern glass vases double as bookends for a fantastic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Stilnovo Black and White Glass Pendant with Brass Belly, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Slim and elegant Italian hourglass shaped midcentury modern glass pendant with intricate lined
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$854 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Stilnovo Style Rectangular Three-Light Chandelier, circa 1950s
By Stilnovo, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A mid - century modern glass, brass and black lacquered metal chandelier attr. to Stilnovo, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in bright red attributed to Ermanno Nason
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Fontana Arte Inspired Glass Sconces
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian Fontana Arte inspired glass sconces. Stunning unusual pair of Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Venini Camer Glass and Brass Tiered Waterfall Chandelier, Italy
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large and Grand round Mid-Century Modern glass and brass seven-tier waterfall chandelier in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Textured Glass Vase from Finland
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Finnish Textured Glass Vase
This Mid-Century Modern glass vase, of Scandinavian Finnish
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Glass Vases by Rudolf Schrötter for Sklo Union, 1950s. Set of 3.
By Sklo Union Rosice
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vases by Rudolf Schrötter for Sklo Union, 1950s. Set of 3.
Set of three
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Wicker Picnic Basket, Hand-Woven Bamboo
Located in Valencia, VC
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Beautiful to be used or as a gift. Really lovely in the hand.
We specialized on Mid-Century Modern glass
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
$493 Sale Price
36% Off
Cenedese Yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in yellow attributed to Ermanno Nason for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, ruby and violet blue shades,
Oval shape
Measures: Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Rare Glass and Nickel Wall Sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Pair of rare Mid-Century Modern glass and nickel wall sconces by Sciolari, Italy, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Mid Century Glass Column
Chrome Floor Lamp by Hansen, 1970s
By Stewart Ross James, Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern glass column and chrome base floor lamp designed by Stewart Ross
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Boho Blown Glass Decanters - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bar cart or vanity with this striking pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,450 / set
Amber Yellow Murano Glass Compote Footed Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
gold and honey reflections as light passes through it. A great example of vintage Italian Mid-Century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Signed Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Strombergshyttan
By Strombergshyttan
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and striking Mid-Century Modern vase was handblown by esteemed Swedish glass
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Vitrolite Glass Coffee Tables Attributed Paul McCobb
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Coffee Tables or Cocktail Tables Attributed to Paul McCobb. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Mid Century Glass Ikebana "Nude Thinker" designed by Jitka Forejtova
By Rudolfova Hut, Jitka Forejtova
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern glass float bowl set or an
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
-Century Modern glass with wonderful lines and a very decorative color. Local hand delivery available
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Whitefriars Style Vintage 1970s Vibrant Ruby Red Tree Bark Textured Glass Vase
By Whitefriars, Ingrid Glas Euskirchen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern glass vase in the style of British glass manufacturer, Whitefriars
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of French Art Deco Style Glass Vases
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of mid-century modern art glass vases, crafted from art glass in a captivating palette
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Clear Gold Glass Tube Chandelier by Sciolari, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
An Italian Mid-Century Modern glass and brass Gaetano Sciolari chandelier, circa 1960s-1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Venini glass colorless zigzag ribbon design bowl, signed
By Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Italian Venini glass colorless zig-zag ribbon bowl
Round form, Italian Venini Mid-Century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass centerpiece plate, Italian production, 1960s mid-century
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Piatto in ottone, in stile mid-century, produzione italiana 1960.
Condizioni: Discrete - segni
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Several Mazzega Glass Bowl Pendants, Italy 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Great Mid-Century Modern glass bowl pendants by Mazzega Murano. An Italian design from the 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,174 / item
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Long and Large Mid Century /Industrial Brass and Glass Flush Mount
Located in New York City, NY
An elongated octagonal Mid-Century Modern glass flush mounted fixture with brass stepped design
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Mid-20th Century North American Industrial Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green, blue and orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Good condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass and brass Italian chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern glass balls and brass chandelier or pendant light, Italy circa 2000s.
The
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Eight Mid-Century Modern Federal Glass "Pond Lilly" Highball Glasses
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Federal highball glasses in the 'Pond Lilly' pattern with yellow, blue, red and white stylized
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Glass Rod Waterfall Flush Mount Sciolari for Lightolier, Italy 1960
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
An Italian Mid-Century Modern glass rod and brass Gaetano Sciolari flush mount for Lightolier
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Amberina Colored Glass Dish
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Buchanan, NY
This appealing glass dish features an abstract petal-like design that captures the eye. Its rich
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Pedestal Bowl/Tazza No. 7884 by George Thompson
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century glass pedestal bowl or tazza.
By Steuben.
Model no. 7884.
Designed by George
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in pink Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
catches the light beautifully. Each detail reveals the craftsmanship and artistry of mid century Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Steuben Glass Basket Shaped Bowl by Donald Pollard #8079
By Donald Pollard, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with an etched signature "Steuben" to the underside.
Simply a lovely mid-century modern Steuben bowl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in green Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
true conversation piece that reflects the playful elegance of mid-century Murano artistry.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Imperial Glass Set of 3 Whiskey Glasses
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rare diamond pattern 22K gold hand painted barware from the iconic the Imperial Glass Company
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Decorative Bowl – Copper Aventurine, Blue Sommerso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bullicante technique, which creates beautiful bubbles that catch the light.
This Mid-Century Modern glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in Purple Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
. Crafted in thick, heavy glass, it reflects the high-quality craftsmanship that Murano is celebrated for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Handblown Smoky Gray-Purple Organic Modern Glass Vase, Signed Pearce
Located in Toronto, CA
excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks.
Perfect for collectors of mid-century modern glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$213 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Awning Striped Tom Collins Glasses by Libbey Glass Co
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-century Tom Collins glasses by Libbey Glass having fused glass awning stripes in opaque white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
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Mid Century Modern Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern glasses available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, all mid century modern glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 74617 antique and vintage mid century modern glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2222 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern glasses bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century modern glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by J.T. Kalmar, Venini and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Glasses?
Prices for mid century modern glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern glasses begin at $1 and can go as high as $425,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,937.
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 Glasses
- 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 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 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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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