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Vintage American Rag Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
fit the space or joined together to make an area carpet. Ideal rug for a mid-century modern or
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage American Rag Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
fit the space or joined together to make an area carpet. Ideal rug for a mid-century modern or
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
eclectic interiors, mid-century modern schemes, or spaces that crave personality, this rug is both artful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Red Blue and Green Low Pile Wool Rug
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century red blue and green low pile wool rug
This Rug is in good vintage condition
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Acrylic High Pile Blue and Beige Round Rug
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century Acrylic high pile blue and beige round rug
This rug is in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Rag Runner with Stripe Pattern in Red, Pink, Cream, Blue, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, American Folk Art Rugs, Antique American Rag
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vibrant Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Antique American Hooked Rug with Baroque Foliage Border
Size: 7'0" × 7'0" (213 × 213 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Southwest Sunrise American Hooked Rug, 04
03 x 05
02
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Dallas, TX
American hooked rug from the 1960s stands as a beautiful testament to the mid-century modern craft movement
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$359 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Patchwork Design
Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Patchwork Design
Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful American Braid Confetti Throw Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind American Braid throw size rug from the late 20th century with a borderless confetti
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Composition
Vintage 1930s Navajo Pictorial Rug, Airplane Design in Red, Gray, Ivory Wool
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
rare and vibrant example of mid-20th century Southwestern textile art. Handwoven by a Diné (Navajo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
$8,500 Sale Price
41% Off
Vintage American Hooked Runner with Bohemian Style, Narrow Hall Striped Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
73112 Vintage American hooked runner with Bohemian style, narrow striped hallway runner. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Hooked Runner with Country Style, Narrow Hall Striped Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
76624 Vintage American hooked runner with Country style, narrow striped hallway runner. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,940 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Rug with Moth Motif
Located in Barrington, IL
, Wall Hanging Textile, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, American Folk
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1950s Ivory
Brown Garden Design Vintage American Hooked Rug 8
9"x11
9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 8'9" x 11'9" - 266 x 358 )
This exceptional mid-century
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920 Multicolor Brown Red Blue Stripe Antique American Rag Rug 8
9"×10
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
colors. Rag rugs are perfect for American folk. This example is in top condition.
This Mid-20th Century
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Vintage 1920s American American Classical North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
1950s Black-White-Neutral Basketweave Pattern American Braided Rug 5
x8
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Braided Rug ( 5' x 8' - 1753 x 244 )
This compelling piece of mid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Stripe Ingrain Rug American SW Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket 2
6"x4
4 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket ( 2'6" x 4'4" -76 x 132 )
This exceptional
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Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Rag Runner with Rainbow Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
make an area carpet. Ideal rug for a mid-century modern, cottage or country design plans.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral
Checkerboard Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral and Checkerboard Design
Size: 8'8" × 12'0" (264 × 365 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large American Southwestern Tribal Style Kilim Rug
Located in Miami, FL
for a wide range of interior styles: Boho Chic, Bohemian, Mid-Century Modern, Belgian, Southwestern
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920
s Art Deco Bauhaus American Hooked Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
alike. During the early to mid-20th century, hooked rugs evolved from humble folk traditions to modern
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Custom Mid Century Style Hairpin Leg Benches
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom hairpin leg benches, with satin black powder coated iron legs and four inch thick upholstered seats. Shown in 28" x 18" x 16" tall. To be done COM any size. Can be mos...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Vintage American Folk Art Braided Rug - RR5250 SALE SALE HALF OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a vintage American Folk Art Braided Rug from the 1950s. It is in very good condition. It is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$196 Sale Price
60% Off
Early American Hand Hooked Rug with a Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, American
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage South American Kilim Peruvian Rug Chancay Pájaro Design
Located in Dallas, TX
interior styles: Tribal, Boho Chic, Bohemian, Mid-Century Modern, Belgian, Aztec, Southwestern style
Category
Late 20th Century Peruvian Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage American Rag Runner with Pink and Green Stripe Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag Rugs, American
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Lovely Soft Ivory Outer-Ground Cute
Floral Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique American hooked rug, measures: 6'7" x 7'7".
Mid-20th Century American Hooked Rug, circa
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930
s Rustic American Hooked Carpet with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, boho chic, Eclectic, Adirondack, Black Forest
Category
Early 20th Century Virgin Islands Spanish Colonial North and South Ameri...
Materials
Wool
$1,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
By Luis Montiel, Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Dallas, TX
vitality. Well-suited for a variety of styles: Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art, Bohemian, boho chic, Pop Art
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
the base "Joe Hamilton." This would be a winning acquisition for any collector of Native American
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Native American Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Southwestern style Rug, Southwest Modern Desert
Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Santa Fe, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,072 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th Century Ecuadorian Carpet ByOlga Fisch ( 11
x 13
4"-335 x 406 )
By Olga Fisch
Located in New York, NY
figures, fauna and flora.
Olga Fisch carpets are as 1950s modern as they get and our examples cry out for
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Vintage 1950s Ecuadorean North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
embody the clean, modernist ethos of Swedish mid-century textile traditions, while the pile construction
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinle Solstice: Early 20th Century Rare Southwest Textile in Soft Desert Hues
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
: 02'11 x 04'11. Pile Height: 0.10 of an inch. Date: 1930's. Mid-20th Century.
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Rag Runner with Vertical Baby Blue Stripes on Multicolor Ground
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Distressed Rugs, Allover Design Rug, Mid Century Modern Rugs, Vintage Rag Rugs, Vintage Wool Rag
Category
Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Swedish Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
embody the clean, modernist ethos of Swedish mid-century textile traditions, while the pile construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.02
By Tuft the World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-century modern and the Bauhaus
- Brand new and tufted to order
- Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimar 1919.04
By Tuft the World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-century modern and the Bauhaus
- Brand new and tufted to order
- Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimer 1919.01
By Tuft the World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-century modern and the Bauhaus
- Brand new and tufted to order
- Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
embody the clean, modernist ethos of Swedish mid-century textile traditions, while the pile construction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.01
By Tuft the World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-century modern and the Bauhaus
- Brand new and tufted to order
- Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
tonal scheme, this rug makes a striking focal point for minimalist, industrial, or mid-century modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Buffet
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
, sophisticated appeal.
The Tribune Collection captures the transition between mid-century modern precision and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
tonal scheme, this rug makes a striking focal point for minimalist, industrial, or mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960
s Mexican Thunderbird Zapotec Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
06'05.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Oaxacan Yeibichai Textile with Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
$2,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Yeibichai-Inspired Pictorial Textile with Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
an inch. Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,127 Sale Price
20% Off
Handwoven Wool Rug, Modern Organic Textured Style
By Awanay
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, Looks great in Mid-Century Modern or Organic Modern interiors.
By choosing AWANAY textiles you are
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,600 / item
Mid Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, c1970s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Add a bold statement to your bedroom with this pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands by American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th Century, Andy Warhol for Sphinx Round Rug
By Andy Warhol
Located in Turin, Turin
Andy Warhol was a prominent American artist who was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. His
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 9" X 5.1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
American Classic: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 9' x 5.1' - Elevate your space with timeless charm
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Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South America...
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$5,840 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 12.7" X 6.2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless American Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 12.7' x 6.2' - Infuse your space with
Category
Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South America...
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$6,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the enduring legacy of Native American art on modern art and design.
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
1960
s Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Rug with Bold Southwest Modern Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
09'04.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
25% Off
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern in america for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every mid century modern in america was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern in america, we have 32244 options in-stock, while there are 2953 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern in america — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern in america, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern in america has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Knoll and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
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Questions About Mid Century Modern In America
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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