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Owl Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Garnet Eyes Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish owl ring set with garnet set eyes, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Two small cabochon
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Vintage Owl Figure Bookends, English, Carved Oak Book Rest, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming pair of vintage bookends, featuring beautifully carved barn owls, crafted in
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Pair of Unglazed Ceramic, Owl Shaped, Wall Sconces by Georges Pelletier
By Georges Pelletier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of nice wall sconces made of unglazed ceramic by the French artist Georges Pelletier.
Signed at the back.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
Salviati Murano Teal, Green and Wine Red Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
handblown, Sommerso technique, art glass owl sculptures. Documented to the Salviati company. Each of them
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Uranium ...
Italian Ceramic and Nickel Owl Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Italian ceramic “Rimini Blue” owl table lamp designed in the 1960s by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct owl estate cocktail ring, crafted in 14k white gold.
Brown quartz is pave set into the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950
s Whimsical Decorative Metal catch it all Owl in cast Metal
Resin
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical cast metal Owl catch it all, with colorful resin eyes & ears circa 1950's can be used
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Midcentury EGE VAEGRYA Danish Scandinavian Owl Wall hanging Tapestry Art Rug 70s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
abstract owl with three baby owls sat on a branch, in 100% thick wool pile in shades of orange, red, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Owl Cocktail Ring Estate 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Quartz Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct owl estate cocktail ring, crafted in 14k white gold.
Brown quartz is pave set into the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lamp or Lantern Owl Sculpted in Limestone Signed by Albert Tormos, French, 1970s
By Albert Tormos
Located in New York, NY
Very Large sculpted owl lamp or lantern in limestone by Albert Tormos. Albert Tormos worked in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Garnet Men’s Owl Animal Bird Tie Tac Pin Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
in 14 karat yellow gold.
A finely detailed owl bird is finished with an estimated .05 carat
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Mr. and Mrs. Owl Lamps by Raphael Giarusso Signed and Stamped, 1967
By Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in Aspen, CO
Pair of French ceramic table lamps signed and stamped 1967 by Raphael Giarusso. Lamps feature custom shades made in Paris.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bookend or Door Stopper Brass Vintage Owl Holding A Bone Set 2 Belgium 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Pair Solid Brass Owl Folding Bookends Ornate Mid Century Modern Wise Owl Doorstop Brass Set 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Owl Fiber Art
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern hanging owl tapestry. Very unique wool tapestry with sculpted wooden eyes.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Tapestries
Materials
Jute, Wood, Wool
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Owl Bookends, Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair Cast Iron Orange Powder Coated Bookends
Absolutely spot on in terms of this MCM
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Owl Sculpture by Curtis Jere in Cast Aluminum on Wood Stump
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome cast aluminum Mid-Century Modern owl sculpture by Curtis Jere on a natural bark-on wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Stamped Vintage Mid Century Modern Owl Sculpture and decorative candle holder
Located in Seattle, WA
Stamped owl Sculpture with tones of brown and beige.
Dimensions. 4” ; 3” D ; 4.5” H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Owl Wall Hanging Sculpture Plaques by Burwood Product Co Mid-Century Modern Pair
By Burwood 1
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern owl wall sculptures or plaques by the Burwood Product Co. We believe
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Large Bronze Owl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive large Mid-Century Modern bronze owl with gold tone facial accents. Unsigned, great
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Owl Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern blue ceramic stylized owl sculpture made by Bitossi in the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Glazed Clay Owl Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Glazed Clay Owl Sculpture
A Brutalist hand-sculpted Owl displayed on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Clay
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Owl Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white/cream glazed ceramic owl bird table lamp with gold band detailing. Lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl Lamp French Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
French mid-century ceramic "Owl" Lamp, circa 1970.
Matte white finish, speckled with tiny black
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Modern Figural Ceramic Owl Umbrella Vase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid Century large white glazed ceramic figural owl umbrella stand. This large sculptural object
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Steuben Glass Owl
By Steuben Glass
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century Steuben clear glass small figure of an owl.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Owl Expressionist Sculpture
By Zuniga
Located in Surfside, FL
into a unified piece. These figures take on an animal form of a bird, an owl
Neo-Dada Abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Cute Ceramic Barn Owl Signed Muller Mid-Century Modern
Located in South Burlington, VT
designed by the highly regarded Peter Muller and his German pottery firm mid last century. It is signed on
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Owl Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
look great on any mid-century design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Norma Flanagan Mid Century Terracotta Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large textured brown and beige pottery owl sculpture with a great mid-century look, having
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Mid century Modern 1960s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage colorful handmade wood owl sculpture Mid century Modern 1960s
Vintage Mid century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modernists Mid-Century Modern Heavy Bronze Owls Bookends Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic looking. Quite the pair. Heavy and wonderfully designed.
A must-have for owl lovers
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Glass Owl Paperweight/ Decorative Object by Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
austere form is distinctly modern. An objet d'art in its own right, this owl promises to beautify any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Italian alabaster owl paperweight with glass eyes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Japanese Iron Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very special pair of mid-century owl bookends. A substantial weight with a wonderful applied
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Japanese Iron Owl Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very special pair of mid-century owl bookends. A substantial weight with a wonderful applied
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Pair of Rare Italian Alabaster Figurative Owl Bookends, Mid Century Modern
By ABF
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of rare Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster owl bookends were hand-carved in Volterra
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Stone
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Marked Blenko Thick Clear Glass Owl Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handcrafted Blenko thick glass owl bookends.
Original label on back of each.
A
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass
Käthe Ruckenbrod Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Enamel on Copper Plate with Owls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century's most important enamelists!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Copper Owl Sitting on a Birch Trunk
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This special mid-century modern piece of art in brutalist style was made ingeniously with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Owl - Original Woodcut by Simon Haret - Mid 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Owl is an original Woodcut realized by Simon Haret in the Mid-20th Century
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Vintage Gilded Owl Bookends in 24k Gold Leaf Mid-Century Modern, 1966s
By Progressive Art Products
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 1966s gilded owl bookends a pair.
Vintage cast owl figurine sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Composition
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern a Pair.
Detailed Pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Blue Viking Glass Owl Ashtray
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century glass ashtray in the shape of an owl. Made by Viking glass in a vibrant blue color
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Vintage Brass Owl Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bronze Owl of Athena Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
of wisdom, the owl representation has been associated with knowledge and wisdom. This mid century
Category
Vintage 1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Curtis Jere Large Brutalist Brass Owl Sculpture Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Troy, MI
Highly sought after brutalist owl sculpture by Curtis Jere 1967
Oversized abstract modern form with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Bronze Owl of Athena Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
of wisdom, the owl representation has been associated with knowledge and wisdom. This mid century
Category
Vintage 1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass "Owl" Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Owl bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Ceramic Bird Owl Sculpture 1960s
By Dora De Larios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nicely crafted ceramic sculpture of a stylized bird, perhaps an owl. Beautiful surface design
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Owl Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Mauro Manetti silver plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
8 Mid Century Modern 22K Gold Enameled Owl Motif Highball Glasses by Culver
By Culver Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 Culver, Signed Vintage Mid-Century Barware, 22K Gilded Gold Owls, Highball Tumbler Drinking
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Rare Mid Century Bronze Owl of Athena Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
of wisdom, the owl representation has been associated with knowledge and wisdom. This mid century
Category
Vintage 1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere Mid-Century Large Metal Owl Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami Beach, FL
collectible mid-century decorative pieces presently.
Jerry Fels passed away after 90 talented productive
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Gold Plated Mauro Manetti Insulated Owl Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern Italy 1940
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Miami, FL
1940s Original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy.
Keeps
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Owl, Eva Fritz Lindner- few-of-a-kind rarity
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a wonderful hand painted, few of a kind, Mid-Century Modern ceramic owl was designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Porcelain Owl Canisters Tea and Sugar, Mid Century 1950
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Fornasetti Porcelain Owl Canisters Tea and Sugar, Mid-Century 1950
Lovely vintage owl canisters
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany
Co. Pair of Rare Sterling Silver Owl-Shaped Candlesticks Mid-Century
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
rendered as sculptural owls. In Mid-Century Modern style and from the mid-20th century, they measure 5'' in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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 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.
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