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Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn
By Edward Fields
Located in Milan, IT
Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes' in Paris that she first encountered the modernist rug designs of Ivan da
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
80s Original Andy Warhol Diamond
Dust Pop Art Shoes Boots Area Rug Ltd Ed 8x5
By Andy Warhol
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
80s Original Vintage Andy Warhol Diamond and Dust Pop Rug Shoes and Boots Area Rug Textile Art
This vibrant textile work was produced by Oriental Wavers for Sphinx Designs. Made in ...
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Vintage 1980s Egyptian Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Navajo Yei Healing Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
ceremonies, but the modern Yei rug is more of a pictorial composition, showing a row of the front-facing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200
Edward Fields Floral Area Rug
By Edward Fields
Located in New York, NY
Edward Fields all wool designer rug with floral green, pink and off white pattern.
USA, circa 1960. Signed Edward Fields.
Measures approximately 9 feet x 9 feet.
Exact Dim...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Merton L. Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent original condition Mid-century Modern American of Martinsville credenza or lowboy dresser
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$1,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Fields 1972 Colorful Geometric Rug
By Edward Fields
Located in Chicago, IL
Chocolate brown, saffron yellow, sky blue, grass green, and Chinese red, combined in a Mayan-inspired abstract pattern, are the outstanding features of this 6' x 8' wool rug by custo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Flatweave Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late-20th century Mexican hand-woven wool rug with a large central Aztec figure in
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,250
Contemporary Bauer Minimalist Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
. Versatile and elegant, this Mid-Century Modern rug has a chance to complement a wide variety of interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Geometric Rug
By Edward Fields
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Fields rug, c.1970s, USA. This wool rug features a geometric pattern of varying rectangles and triangles in hues of black, blue, yellow and cream. Signed on the back.
Dimensi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks from the Lou Gartner Estate of Palm Beach. Lou Gartner was an artist and world traveler, well known for his designs and books on need...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (8ft diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Hide
$7,541 / item
Vintage Southwestern style Chimayo Rio Grande Banded Blanket Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Measures: 02'00 x 05'00.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$479 Sale Price
20% Off
Edward Fields Hand Knotted Tapestry Rug
By Edward Fields
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Fields rug or tapestry, c.1970s, USA. This hand knotted wool rug features varying pile heights that add depth and texture to the piece. Its color ranges in tones of brown, car...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (8ft diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$7,541 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (10ft x 13ft 3in)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$19,875 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (4ft diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$1,886 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (11ft diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$14,255 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (5ft x 5ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$3,750 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (12ft x 10ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$18,000 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (8ft 6.625in x 6ft 2in)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$7,911 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (8ft x 10ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$12,000 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (12ft x 10ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$18,000 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (8ft diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$7,541 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (9ft x 12ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$16,200 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (6ft x 6ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$5,400 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (4ft 3in diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$2,129 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (3ft 6in diameter)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$1,443 / item
Hide Rug by Amy Lau (6ft x 6ft)
By Kyle Bunting
Located in Austin, TX
Lau in their second collection.
About the Design:
Influences from the mid-century Op Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...
Materials
Cowhide
$5,400 / item
Vintage Mid-Century American of Martinsville walnut Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 2 drawer, 3 door credenza in warm walnut wood cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dresser American of Martinsville Accord Walnut
Cane w/ X’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser w/ X’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Block Front American Walnut 6 Drawers Dresser Restored
By Lane Furniture, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern block front 6 drawers walnut dresser in restored condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket Kilim Rug with Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Mexico.
Measures: 04'03 x 07'00.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
1940
s Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Santa Fe, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960
s Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Fe, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,239 Sale Price
44% Off
3.2x5 Ft Antique Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Wool, Natural Colors, Circa 1930–1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
of mid-century Navajo artistry, suitable for both collectors and refined Southwestern or Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s American Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,390 Sale Price
30% Off
High Boy Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser in the style of American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
in the manner of the American of Martinsville furniture company .
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
5x7 Ft MidCentury Navajo Rug, Crystal Style, Natural
Earth Tones, Ca 1940–1955
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely handwoven Navajo wool rug from the mid-20th century, most likely woven in the Crystal or
Category
Vintage 1940s American Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
30% Off
4.5x7 Ft Antique Navajo Ganado Rug, Red
Ivory Geometric Design, Ca 1925–1945
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A striking handwoven Navajo wool rug from the early- to mid-20th century, featuring a powerful
Category
Vintage 1930s American Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,010 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century ‘Dania’ Tall Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tall ‘Dania’ dresser by American of Martinsville. A compact with ample storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Moholy-Nagy
Chicago Bauhaus
Angelo Testa V
Soske Rug
By Angelo Testa
Located in Sharon, CT
Fabulous and important. This rug by Chicago Fabric designer Angelo Testa (the first graduate of Moholy Nagy's continuation of The Bauhaus in the US: The Institute of Design) is atypi...
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Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
William Adair Bernoudy Taliesin Trained Architect Custom Designed Rug for Savnik
By William Bernoudy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern custom rug designed by St. Louis based architect, William Adair Bernoudy
Category
Late 20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked Rug With Polychromatic Geometric Patterns Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, almost mid-century modern look and feel in this piece’s unique sense of geometry—evocative of early
Category
Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Nesting Tables
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Flowing chrome frame with a floating glass table top.
Design borders between Mid-Century Modern and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1920
s Antique Two Grey Hills Style Southwestern Kilim Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
: 02'06 x 03'05. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket Kilim Rug with Subtle Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Eclectic, Black
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Late 20th Century Mexican Kilim North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
1970
s Mexican Blanket Carpet with Aztec Figure, Zapotec Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Eclectic
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Aesthetic Movement North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$560 Sale Price
37% Off
1920
s Antique Southwestern-Style Ganado-Inspired Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
. Abrash. Age Wear. Hand-woven wool. Made in America. Measures: 03'09 x 07'01. Date: 1930's. Mid-20th
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
30% Off
Design Institute of America mid century modernist nesting tables
By Design Institute America
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century modernist brass nesting table by design Institute of America. This unique
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
1930
s Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket
Located in Dallas, TX
, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Eclectic
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,239 Sale Price
30% Off
1920
s Antique Southwestern-Style Chinle Kilim Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
side. Handwoven wool. Made in America. Measures: 02'07 x 04'11. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,239 Sale Price
30% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handles
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern dresser by American of Martinsville, c.1950’s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century End Side Tables Nightstands American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking pair of mid-century modern walnut nightstands or end tables by American of Martinsville
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Custom Midcentury Style Hairpin Leg Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Custom hairpin leg bench, 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 most any heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
Design Institute America DIA Mid Century Metal and Glass Credenza
By Design Institute America
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Design Institute America DIA Mid Century Metal and Glass Credenza
This credenza measures: 63 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Mid Century American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Baltimore, MD
Gershun for American of Martinsville, features the mid-century style and construction quality that keep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
American of Martinsville Mid Century Rosewood End Tables, a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
American of Martinsville mid century rosewood end tables - A pair
Each side table measures: 25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Design Institute of America Mid Century Black
Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee
By Design Institute America
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Design Institute of America Mid Century Black & Brass Revolving Two Tier Coffee Table
This coffee
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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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 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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60s 70s Furniture
1980 Glass Brass Dining Table
Galley Kitchen
Vintage Nightstands
Mid Century 1960 Expandable Table
Southwestern Rugs
Mid Century Modern Highboy
Vintage 60s Bedroom Furniture
Mid Century Bed And Nightstands
Southern Colonial
Mid Century Modern In Walnut And Rosewood
Denim Rug