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Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, Bing
Grondahl, 1960s
By Bing
Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern wall plaque made of six green, laurel and white glazed tiles (each 15cm x
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak
Rut Bryk Plaque
By Rut Bryk, Arabia
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware plaque with bird motif by Finnish ceramic artist Rut Bryk (1916-99). Hand-made at
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stoneware
$2,200
Ceramic Plaque by Frank Matranga
By Frank Matranga
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic relief plaque of incised and partially glazed stoneware by Manhattan Beach, CA ceramist
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Gene Lacy Advertising Plaque
By Gene Lacy
Located in New York, NY
1970. A self promotional advertising plaque with an Alexander Girard vibe by Indianapolis-based graphic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Karl Drerup Enamel Plaque in Frame
By Karl Drerup
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century enamel-on-copper plaque depicting musicians by influential German-born American enamel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Viticulture Majolica Plaque by Giovanni de Simone
By Giovanni de Simone
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-painted Majolica relief plaque depicting wine making, by Sicilian ceramist Giovanni De
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Roger Capron Relief Plaque on Stand
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Stoneware plaque on original steel stand, with fanciful female figure in glazed relief. By
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Lacquer Credenza with Ceramic Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern credenza in the Asian Style with multi-color ceramic plaque. The plaque has a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Lacquer
Colorful Mid-Century Parrot Plaque
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A brilliantly colored plaque featuring a parrot sitting on a branch, suspended by a chain. Total
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Terra Cotta Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorful glazed terra cotta wall plaque depicting a brunette on a white stallion with sprigs of red
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Decorative Art
Mid Century Wall Plaque, Vintage Crane
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful mid century wall art depicting two cranes amongst tullies.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Guido Gambone Large Mid-century Striped Wall Plaque or Centerpiece, 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Milan, Italy
This piece an be used as a centerpiece or as a wall plaque (it was crafted with a specific hole on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tile Plaque by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Tile Plaque by Harris Strong of Siamese cat. Beautiful condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Hand Carved Wooden Wall Plaques
Located in Spring Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage wood wall hanging plaques. These figures depict a woman and man dancing. Male
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Medical Caduceus Wall Plaque
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This wonderful and stylized cast aluminum plaque once hung outside a medical building. It has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Modernistic Philip and Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Miami, FL
Great modernistic Philip and Kelvin Laverne acid etched wall art plaque. Perfect for hanging on the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Michael Lucero Framed Ceramic Surreal Plaque
By Michael Lucero
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Amazing Michael Lucero framed ceramic plaque.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
1980s Michael Jordan Bronze Architectural Plaque
Located in New York, NY
A 1980s Michael Jordan bronze architectural plaque.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Eleven Large Plaques in Resin, 1970
s
Located in Saarbrücken, DE
These large resin plaques were backlit and have served as wallside illumination.
A second layer in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
By Alfaraz
Located in St. Louis, MO
company (founded in 1952) this plaque is representative of the work of ceramicist founder Miguel Duran
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
By Alfaraz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Spanish ceramic wall plaque made in the 1950s radiates Moorish influences of the Seville
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Helmut Schaffenacker Cubist Ceramic Wall Art Plaque
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Fulton, CA
A Helmut Schaffenacker cubist ceramic wall plaques featuring male and female ballerina dancers
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Laverne Bronze Wall Plaque of a Nude
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Waltham, MA
Philip & Kelvin Laverne bronze wall plaque depicting a nude female figure. Clearly signed. Superb
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Signed Philip
Kelvin Laverne "Bleeding Heart" Wall Plaque, circa 1960
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New Rochelle, NY
You are viewing one of the most unique and surrealistic Laverne art plaques that have ever come to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Spanish Ceramic Wall Plaque by Alfaraz
By Alfaraz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Company (founded in 1952) this plaque is representative of the work of ceramicist founder Miguel Duran
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Italian Majolica Wall Plaque by Ugo Lucerni
By Ugo Lucerni
Located in Hudson, NY
Terracotta wall relief in polychrome glaze, hand built with image of two young girls. Carved signature on front. Professor Lucerni was heavily promoted by Gio Ponti and is in many ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Pair of Judith Daner Copper Enamel Wall Plaques
By Judth Daner
Located in Atlanta, GA
C. 1955 pair of original enamel over copper Asian themed two panel wall plaques by Judith Daner
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Vintage Modernist Italian Pietra Dura Framed Plaque, Nudes on Horseback
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pietra dura framed plaque depicting two female nudes on horseback. Modernist in style the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Large Wall-Plaque or Charger by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Depicting the chance encounter of two quasi-cubist knights, this large wall-plaque can also serve
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Mythic Harris Strong Ceramic Wall Plaques
By Harris Strong
Located in Papaikou, HI
The female figure is Leda and the swan, from Greek mythology, and the male is Pan, the half boy half goat, playing the pan flute. Both are in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Fine
Rare Philip
Kelvin Laverne Wall Plaque, 60"W
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare Philip & Kelvin Laverne bronze wall plaque. Large, elegant chinoiserie themed work with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Piero Gensini, Small Abstract Plaque in Bronze, Italy, Late 1970s
By Piero Gensini
Located in Roma, IT
Small abstract bronze plaque, mounted on linen in a black wooden frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bisected Ceramic Wall Plaque by American Studio Ceramicist Jeremy Briddell
By Jeremy Briddell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large and unique bisected ceramic wall plaque by contemporary studio ceramicist Jeremy Briddell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...
Materials
Ceramic
Large Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Wall Plaques, Set of Three, circa 1960
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of three large wall plaques by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Plaques are signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
1950s Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Brooch, White and Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A mid-century sapphire and diamond brooch set to the centre with a round brilliant cut diamond
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Male Nude Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze and Pewter Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wall plaque, depicting a beautifully vulnerable, male nude, by Philip
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Adam
Eve Relief Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern glazed ceramic plaque comprising a relief design of Adam and Eve in the Garden
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Mid-Century Italian Wall Plaques, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning pair of tall and narrow, Mid-Century giltwood wall panels. Panel design is
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tile Art Wall Plaque by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A handcrafted tile art wall plaque from the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era by Harris G. Strong
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Mid-Century Modern Green and Yellow Glazed Terracotta Plaque by Bangholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pictorial plaque of a ram was made in the 1960s by Bangholm, Denmark.
Impressed mark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Bird Motif 3d Wood Wall Plaques, a Pair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid-century wall plaques 3D birds out of crinkled plastic with hand painted detailing. Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Enamel on Copper Plaque by Joseph Trippetti
By Joseph Trippetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern enamel on copper elaborate abstract composition by enamellist Joseph Trippetti
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Retro Danish Copenhagen Porcelain Mosaic Wall Tiles Plaques, 1960s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
: 125.5 cm tall and 35.5 cm wide.
Condition: Excellent.
Description: Multicolored wall tile/plaque
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Peacock Plaque
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Cast plaster bas-relief plaque of two peacocks. This is a handmade piece created in a positive
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
$1,150
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical mid-century ceramic lion plaque by Marcello Fantoni. We've mounted it on cream linen in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Pablo Picasso Quatre Danseurs Plaque
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Toronto, ON
Glazed and painted terracotta plaque from an edition of 450, with Madoura and empreinte originale
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Philip
Kelvin Laverne Bronze Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Canaan, CT
a great little wall plaque by Philip & Kelvin Laverne.
a beautiful touch to any home.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Bronze
1960s Op Art String Art Plaques
Located in Fulton, CA
A great example of optical art from the 1960s. Consisting of copper wire, fishing line and fine string with applied abstract bronze and copper objects. Original frames. Artist signed...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large 8-Sided Brass Asian Style Wall Plaque
Located in Amherst, NH
Vintage 1960s large Asian style 8-sided brass wall plaque. The plaque has a dragon and bird Asian
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Rare and unique wall plaque by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Signed.
Label on reverse reads: "Philip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Mosaic Glass Tile Plaque by Charles Berg
By Charles Berg
Located in Miami, FL
Intricately designed glass tile mosaic by Charles Berg framed in black painted wood. Great mounted on wall and perfect as a tabletop.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
1960s Jockey and Horse Solid Brass Wall Plaque Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s horse jockey and horse solid-brass wall plaque sculpture. Has a small
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Wall-Plaque by Gilbert Portanier and Roger Capron
By Roger Capron, Gilbert Portanier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall-plaque comprises eight ceramic tiles created by Gilbert Portanier and Roger Capron, two
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Bronze Large Soccer Plaque Buenos Aires Boca Juniors, 1950
Located in Oakland, CA
Bronze large soccer plaque Buenos Aires Boca Juniors 1950. Maybe the most popular and important
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze and Pewter Wall Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne wall plaque in patinated and acid-etched pewter and bronze with hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
1970s, Italian European Poker Plaques Chip 1275 Piece Set Briar Wood Cases
Located in Denver, CO
or iridescent acrylic European style poker plaques or chips, four decks of cards, and two sets of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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Mid Century Modern Plaques For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern plaques available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, all mid century modern plaques available were constructed with great care. There are 307 antique and vintage mid century modern plaques for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern plaques have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern plaques to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern plaques are of considerable interest. Mid century modern plaques have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marcello Fantoni, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Emaus are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Plaques?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,078, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $27,500 highest priced.
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 Plaques
- 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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