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American Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, End Tables, USA, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Mid-Century Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, End Tables, USA, 1950s
Pair of organic modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Equus Uirumpu
— Mid-century American Modernism
By James Houston McConnell
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Society and the American Color Print Society.
McConnell’s work was shown in numerous mid-century museum
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, American Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1953
By George Nakashima
Located in Manhasset, NY
George Nakashima, American Studio, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Cabinet or Dresser, USA, 1953
Rare
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
American of Martinsville Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers made by American of Martinsville. Mid-century modern style with a simple
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Brass Plate
Glass Etagere Style DIA Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Modern brass plate & glass etagere in the style of Design Institute of America or
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
"Antenna Birds" New Yorker Mag Cover Proposal Mid-Century American Scene Modern
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
"Antenna Birds" New Yorker Mag Cover Proposal Mid-Century American Scene Modern
Antonio
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1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
"Coney Island" Brooklyn NYC Amusement Park Mid-century American Scene WPA Modern
By Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962
Located in New York, NY
"Coney Island" Brooklyn NYC Amusement Park Mid-century American Scene WPA Modern
Ludwig Bemelmans
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Industrial Mid-20th Century WPA Modern Men Working American Scene Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
Industrial Mid-20th Century WPA Modern Men Working American Scene Social Realism
George Pearse
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1910s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Merton Gershun Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Dainia Walnut Highboy
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This professionally restored tall dresser, from American of Martinsville's "Dania" line, was
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Workers
By Seymour Fogel
Located in New York, NY
WPA Mural Study American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern Workers
Seymour Fogel (1911
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Board
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Age Tall American Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A Klassik Mid-Century Modern Atomic design ceramic tall lamp with brass fittings in perfect working
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
"Parade" Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene WPA Regionalism
By Gerrit Sinclair
Located in New York, NY
"Parade" Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene WPA Regionalism
Gerrit Van Sinclair
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood
Metal Frame Dining Table/Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rosewood parquet top with black painted square pipping square tube metal frame , circa 1970's we have refinished the top and left the frame with its original finish looks g...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
$3,160 Sale Price
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American Mid-Century Modern, Tripod Side Tables, Rosewood Veneer, Painted Wood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Tripod Side or End Tables, Rosewood Veneer, Painted Wood, 2000s
Pair of
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Abstract Mid 20th Century WPA Non Objective American Modernism New Hope Modern
By Louis Stone
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Mid 20th Century WPA Non Objective American Modernism New Hope Modern.mixed media. 21 x 16
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1940s American Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Gouache, Board
Neon Lighting WPA Mid 20th Century Social Realism American Scene Modern Figures
By Maurice Becker
Located in New York, NY
Neon Lighting WPA Mid 20th Century Social Realism American Scene Modern Figures
MAURICE BECKER
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Rounded Back Armchairs in Purple Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of American 1950s mid century armchairs in lavender velvet. Experience true luxury
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism
Jo Cain (1904
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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
American Mid-Century Modern "Playboy" Armchair Model C-140 by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid-century modern "Playboy" armchair model C-140 by Jens Risom, circa 1960s. The chair is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American Beechwood Armchair with Tweed Upholstery, USA, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Mid-Century Modern armchair crafted in the United States in the 1950s. Made of solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Petrouchka
s Predicament
— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, 'Petrouchka's Predicament', color lithograph, 1946, edition 20. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered '115' and '14/20' in pen. A fine, richly-inked impression, with ...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mural Study 1933 Depression Era Mid-Century WPA Modern American Scene Drawing
By Michael Loew
Located in New York, NY
Mural Study 1933 Depression Era Mid-Century WPA Modern American Scene Drawing.
Study to Scale
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Board
Sylvan Maze
— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, 'Sylvan Maze', color lithograph, 1946, edition 20. Signed, dated, titled and numbered '112' and '11/20' in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression with fresh colors...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Dialogue Erudite
— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, 'Dialogue Erudite', color lithograph, 1945, edition 16. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered '98' and '4/16' in pen. A fine, richly-inked impression with fresh color...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Easter Sunday
— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, 'Easter Sunday', color lithograph, 1946, edition 31. Signed, dated, titled and numbered '116' and '17/31' in pen. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on heavy, of...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Kaf With
— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Robert Vale Faro, 'Kaf With', color lithograph, 1945, edition 15. Signed, dated, titled and numbered '84' and '6/15' in pen, recto. Titled, numbered '#84' and '6/15' and dated '7/22/...
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Coral Reef Painting Life Mag Published 1953. Mid Century Modern American Scene
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Coral Reef Painting Life Mag Published 1953. Mid Century Modern American Scene
Antonio
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1950s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Woodland Reflection — Mid-Century Modern
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
estate stamp verso: 'Original Artwork By: IRVING G. LEHMAN Russian/American 1900-1982'. A fine
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mid Century Russel Wright Seafoam Blue American Modern Ceramic Coffee Pot
By Steubenville, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Russel Wright (1904-1976) Seafoam Blue American Modern ceramic Tea Pot designed in 1937
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1970s American Stacked Skyscraper Lucite Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Skyscraper Style stacked Lucite table Lamp made in America, circa 1970.
The Lucite pieces are
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
American Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood And Brass Bar Trolley Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern burl wood and brass bar trolley server
The trolley has the original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
$1,164 Sale Price
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"Good Health Week" WPA American Scene Mid 20th Century Modern Social Realism
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
"Good Health Week" WPA American Scene Mid 20th Century Modern Social Realism
Jo Cain (1904 – 2003
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1940s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple Tall 6 Drawer Dresser by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple tall 6 drawer dresser by Crawford. All solid maple
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
$1,998 Sale Price
60% Off
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Cherry
$2,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century American Modern Low Profile Lounge Chair after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern low profile lounge/slipper chair that was redone in a vibrant geometric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Mid Century Modern American Walnut Armchair
Rocker New Cushions
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Mid century modern pair of chairs, armchair rocker and a armchair. In very good original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Cubic Modern American Figural Painting by Sarno
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3418 Abstract oil on board.
Set in a silvered wood frame
Signed Sarno
Image size 24x19"
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eileen Gray Mid-Century American Modern Polished Chrome "X" Form Table Frame
By Eileen Gray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1928) American Modern polished chrome double "X" form table frame in tubular form with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
"High School Dance" WPA Mid-20th Century Modern American Scene Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
"High School Dance" WPA Mid-20th Century Modern American Scene Social Realism
Heusing (20th
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1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Pier Fishing" American Scene Social Realism WPA Mid-20th Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
"Summer Pier Fishing" American Scene Social Realism WPA Mid-20th Century Modern
Syd J. Browne
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1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Underwater — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
versatile and not-to-be-forgotten mid-Western American artist of the twentieth century.
—edited from the
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Massive Empire Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy and massive Lucite table lamp with harp and finial made in America, circa 1970.
The Lucite
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple 6 drawer low long dresser by Crawford. All solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
$1,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Credenza Sideboard Probber Style Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Style American Credenza in Walnut with Brass Hardware made
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Roger Sloan Wooden Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, American Studio, 1970
s
By Roger Sloan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern; Roger Sloan; American Woodworker; Craftsman; United States; Studio Crafts
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Mid-Century Gold World Map Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century oval shaped metal wall plaque map of the world with gold continents in relief
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Gold
Dark Vessel
— Mid-Century Modern
By Edward August Landon
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
National Serigraph Society (1940-60), the American Color Print Society (1945-65), the Boston Printmakers
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Screen
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Brooklyn Bridge NYC American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA
By Cecil Crosley Bell
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn Bridge NYC American Scene Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern WPA
Cecil C. Bell
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
American Mid-Century Glass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (1940s) glass easel picture frame with arch top and etched floral design in
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Easels
Materials
Glass
Haitian Scene #7 Signed Mid Century modern painting, Associated American Artists
By Adolf Dehn
Located in New York, NY
, the prestigious Associated American Artists Gallery, New York City.
Frame included: held in vintage
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache
Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser attributed to Albert Pravin for American of Martinsville
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pan-American Games - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the typed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Pan-American Highway - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
American Coal Field - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
in the U.S in the Mid-20th Century in a series on American life in the 20th Century.
With the typed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Mirror from Klassik
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice rectangle mirror in solid walnut frame with rosewood detail, beveled edge wood can be used vertical or horizontal. This item has been totally refinished.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood, Walnut
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
American Folk Festival - American Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
realized in the U.S in the mid-20th Century in a series of American life in the 20th Century.
With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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- 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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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