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Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Metal
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century 1960s Italian Majolica Terracotta Large Snow Owl Statue - Sculpture
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 1960s Italian Mid-Century majolica or maiolica glazed hand painted terracotta snow owl state
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Owl Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Mid-Century Silver Owl Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Raymor
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful incised Mid-Century ceramic sculpture of an owl with amazing silver glaze.
Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid Century Brutalist Torch Cut Brass and Copper Owl Sculpture, 1970s Green Eyes
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
Adorable!
Mid Cnetury Modern
Brutalist Torch Cut
Metal Owl
Green Eyes
Here is a marvelous 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Mid-Century Owl Shape Wall Mirror in Rattan, France 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool French Riviera owl shaped bamboo and rattan mirror handcrafted in France at the 1950s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$1,681 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Hand Carved Alabaster Owl Sculptures with Glass Eyes Bookends 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, meaningful, practical and decorative mid-century bookends.
Given the fact that owls are
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Mid-Century Large Antique White Owl Lamps with Original Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
These huge owl lamps will make heads spin maybe even 360 degrees. The obtuse chalkware (plaster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Dietz, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Jug with Owl Design from Heinz Theo Dietz, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Post Modern Ceramic Owl Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Attractive white on white ceramic owl, marked Made in Italy A 66. This example is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Ceramic Vases with Owl and Horse Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Vases with Owl and Horse Design from Wächtersbach, 1960s, Set of 2, in
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hammered Copper patinated Owl Sculpture in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Eclectic MCM patinated copper, hand-hammered, owl sculpture in the style of Mexican artisans Los
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Gilt Owl Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of vintage gilded metal owl bookends (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
$300 / set
Danish Modern Decorative Glass Owl Sculpture by Viking
By Viking Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Well done sculpture in glass by Viking Glass, circa 1970s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully carved owl.
This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Big ice bucket in form of an owl, figurine, vintage 1960/70 Mid-Century, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
beautifully executed ice bucket is in the shape of an owl of an eclectic design.
The wonderfully crafted owl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
René Kern Owl Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Animal Brooch Germany Mid-Century 1960s
By René Kern
Located in Lisbon, PT
René Kern Owl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Germany, Mid-Century 1960s. An exquisite wearable animal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Organic Modern Pair Stylized Studio Stoneware Pottery Owls 1950 Barbara Garrett
Located in Miami, FL
Barbara Garrett (1930-2020) pair of Organic Mid Century Modern Pottery Owls. Both pieces with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Rosewood Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist rosewood owl sculpture, on base, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
White Owl Bird Porcelain Object Sculpture
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain owl bird, Mid-Century Modern period, by Royal Dux Bohemia, circa mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Pair Couroc Trays
Orange Vintage Plastic Salad Serving Set
By Culver Ltd., The Couroc Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage mid-century modern 6 gold embossed owl Tom Collins Culver glasses (2 with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Gold
Two Owl Table lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two table lamps with owls.
Measures:
Height ceramic base 50 cm.
Total height 77 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$2,019 / item
MCM Brass Owl Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM brass owl sculpture / paperweight, circa 1960s. The owl is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Italian Pewter Owl Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well cast Italian pewter owl bust paperweight from retailer Buffums, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figurine
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful attention to detail in this hand painted owl on branch. Perfect expression.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Aluminum Owl Sculpture, France, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
stylized paperweight combines pure lines and soft metallic sheen, typical of mid-century French decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Owl Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramics in the shape of a owl stamped Dominique Pouchain.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Owl Dish in Pewter
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury pewter owl dish with striking blue eyes. The dish is very heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist Midcentury Lucite Owl Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist midcentury Lucite owl sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture measures: 4" W x 3" D x 6.5
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Salviati Murano Italian Modernist Perched Owl on Tree Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(unsigned). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 12.5" W x 12.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass
Owl Vase Ceramic sandstone 1970s
By Yves Mohy, Chaty Vallauris
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Owl Vase in Ceramic / Sandstone designed in the 1970s.
Enameled in a brown and beige color.
Nice
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Sandstone
$598 Sale Price
30% Off
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare emerald green solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
$650 / set
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Japanese Iron Owl Incense Burner Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron owl sculpture with a nice patina. Removable head with vented ears and eyes. For burning
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Large Gray Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art blue owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare clear solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
$500 / set
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Large Orange Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
By Dora De Larios
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018).
Born in Los Angeles to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Design Owl Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Cook, 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Cook
20th century design ceramic table lamp signed at the base
Original design
Electrical
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Lurcat
Owl
Unique Hand Painted Plate
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Sharon, CT
Signed with initials, a most likely unique painted glaze plate of an Owl by Jean Lurcat.
Burnt
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
$1,200 / item
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture, Artist Unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture
Artist Unknown
"in very nice vintage as found condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Pair of Vintage Ironwood Hand Carved Owls
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Vintage Ironwood Hand Carved Owls. A very cool pair of hand carved ironwood owl sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Owls - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of vintage Italian glazed ceramic owls, meticulously crafted with an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,950 / set
Petite Patinated Brass 1970s Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Owl sculpture in Royal Copenhaem porcelain
By Theodor Madsen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Owl sculpture in Royal Copenhaem porcelain
Royal Copenhaem Factory Artist Theodor Madsen
Origin
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Sculpture Paperweight 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster baby owl features hand carved, abstract shaped body with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
XL Baccarat Crystal Glass Owl Sculpture, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France.
The XXL Baccarat owl is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
XL Baccarat Crystal Glass Owl Sculpture, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France.
The Baccarat owl is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Stylized Owl Wall Hanging in Suede Trapunto
By Klara Sever
Located in New York, NY
Stylized owl, done in suede trapunto, mounted and framed, ready to hang, circa 1970s. Marked SeVer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Set of Four Metal Brutalist Owls
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Set of 4 Brutalist owls
In the style of Curtis Jere
USA, circa 1970.
Measures: Height x Width
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,662 / set
XL Baccarat Crystal Glass Owl Sculpture, France
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, A collector’s item made by Baccarat in France.
The Baccarat owl is a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Owl Cast Iron Andirons, circa 1970, France.
By Edouard Schenck
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice owl andirons, circa 1970, France.
Fine and detailed metal work.
Cast and wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Iron
$2,070 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls Set of 3
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange, blue and gray owls designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$2,100 / item
Vintage Midcentury Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Jonathan Adler, Rosenthal, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
eclectic decor styles. Each Measures: 5.5” tall, 5” wide at base, 2” depth.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Albert Tormos, Owl Lamp, France, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful hand carved Albert Tormos owl lamp, France, 1970s.
In very good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
1970s Hattakitkosol Somchai Signed Bronze Owl Sculpture
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in Augusta, GA
This owl sculpture was made by Thai sculptor Hattakitkosol Somchai in the 1970s.
This sculpture is
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Mid Century Modern Owl For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern owl you’re looking for. Each mid century modern owl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and glass. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern owl, we have 351 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern owl — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern owl made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern owl over the years, but those crafted by Curtis Jere, Bitossi and Blenko are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Owl?
Prices for a mid century modern owl start at $62 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $750.
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 Owl
- 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.
- 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 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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 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, 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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