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Brutalist Style Zodiac Signs Plaque
By J. Segura
Located in London, GB
Brutalist style zodiac signs Plaquea a arge wall hanging plaque featuring a sunburst design with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Bronze Erotica Plaque by Max Lacher
Located in Fulton, CA
A mid-20th century bronze wall plaque or tray by Max Lacher. Artist signed. Retains paper labels
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Kabuki Actor Plaque
Located in Papaikou, HI
. Mounted on a gold threaded matting with a wood frame.
The plaque alone measures 8 3/8" H x 5 7/8" W.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Carlton Ware Guinness Promotion Toucan Wall Plaques
By Carlton Ware Ltd
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
decided to create some advertising wall plaques with their signature Toucans there was only really one
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Large Wall-Plaque / Charger by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Depicting the chance encounter of two quasi-cubist knights on horseback, this large wall-plaque by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Earthenware
Cement Signed Plaque of 2 Kissing Lovers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cement Plaque of 2 Kissing Lovers holding each other's faces in embrace. The 2 characters are each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
Unique Stoneware Plaque with Fish in Relief, by Tyra Lundgren for Gustavsberg
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina
Located in New York, NY
Unique stoneware plaque with fish and leaf decoration in relief, by Tyra Lundren for Gustavsberg
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Unique Stoneware Plaque with Fish in Relief, by Tyra Lundgren for Gustavsberg
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina
Located in New York, NY
Tyra Lundgren for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Unique stoneware plaque with fish and leaf decoration in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
Alessio Tasca Nova Terra Cotta Wall Plaques
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of hand-painted terra cotta wall plaques signed Tasca Nova, 59' as pictured. Very rare and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$3,600 / set
Pair of Enameled Wall Art Plaques by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Charming and fun pair of enameled wall plaques by Gustavsberg. These are sold with a reduced price
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Decorative Plaque by Max and Dominique Picard, Vallauris, 1960s
By Max
Dominique Picard
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Decorative plaque by Max and Dominique PICARD, VALLAURIS - 1960s
(signed lower right). Enamelled
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage West German Glazed Ceramic Wall Plaque Helmut Schäffenacker
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Atelier Schäffenacker produced in the 1960s some rich and vivid glazed ceramic plaques by Helmut
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wall Plaque by Contemporary American Artist Jeremy Briddell
By Jeremy Briddell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A contemporary bi-level crater-glazed ceramic wall plaque by American studio ceramicist Jeremy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted S...
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Marcello Fantoni Wall Plaque/Sculpture Women Picking Fruit
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a wonderful and rarely seen subject by this Italian Artist, potter. It is a large tile in relief depicting two women harvesting fruit, with a full basket below at their feet....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Studio-Made Ceramic Wall Plaque by American Artist Jeremy Briddell
By Jeremy Briddell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A contemporary bi-level crater-glazed ceramic wall plaque by American studio ceramicist Jeremy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted S...
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Bronze Grecian Wall Plaques by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Paris, ile de france
A rare pair of wall plaques by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne,depicting the Olympian goddess Venus with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Framed Studio Glass Hanging Mosaic Plaque by Richard Marquis with Batutto Finish
By Richard Marquis
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare micro mosaic hanging plaque by famed studio glass artist Richard Marquis. The plaque is
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1970s French Vintage Bonne-Chaîne Hôtels Brass Plaque
Located in Milan, IT
1970s French vintage Bonne-Chaîne Hôtels brass plaque.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Horses Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plaque Beautiful Colors, Mint, Artist Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a wonderful hand glazed modernist artisan plaque of a pair of horses , few known, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plaque Virgo Birthsign
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic plaque. Featuring the birth sign "Virgo". Beautiful abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura Plaque for Ugolini
By G. Ugolini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaque, handmade for Ugolini, Italy, circa 1950s. Ugolini produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Marble
Los Castillo Mayan Mid-Century Modern Taxco Plaque
Located in Astoria, NY
Los Castillo, Taxco, a copper, brass, and hardstone inlaid Mayan style mid-century modern wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Pre-Columbian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile of Bull Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Mosaic tile of bull wall plaque.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Pair of Signed Mid-Century Modern Jester Wall Plaques
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of signed Mid-Century Modern Jester wall plaques. Fun and tacky wall art for that Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern German Gerharz Ceramic Plaque of Garden Scene
By Otto Gerharz
Located in Troy, MI
Large German ceramic plaque depicts abstract garden scene with applied details. Vibrant shades of
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Sculptured Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Interesting modernist wall plaque, art piece, quilted birch or maple. Beautifully crafted, fit
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mid-Century Wood Gazelle Wall Plaque
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid-century wood wall hanging with a carved wood gazelle in the center. Great stylized form. A
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Enamel Plaque in the Style of Jackson Woolley
By Ellamarie
Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice, unique, art wall plaque in the style of Jackson Woolley. Unsigned, circa 1960s. Vibrant color
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Mosaic Tile Wall Plaque
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Spirited wall plaque with two stylized butterflies and a dragonfly depicted in mosaic tile in an
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Textile
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Wall Plaque Sculpture
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, exceptionally large, and rather rare Mid-Century Modern stoneware wall plaque
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Burlap, Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Wall Plate Plaque Dandy on Unicycle, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
designs. Here is a good example in this Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic wall plaque of a Dandy on a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century modern pottery wall plaque with an abstract pattern, from Tilgmans
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
-century modern pottery design.
The history of the company is old but by the late 1960s they had
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Terra Cotta Tile Portrait Plaque with Figures 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid Century Modern Terra Cotta Tile Portrait Plaque with Figures 20thC
Measures - 19 3/4" x 48" x
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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Mid-Century Modern Black and White Ceramic Plaque by San Marino Ceramiche
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Aci Castello, IT
ready to adorn a mid-century or a modern house.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sammarinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Giovanni Schoeman Modern Resin Wall Plaque
By Giovanni Schoeman
Located in Astoria, NY
Giovanni Schoeman (South Africa, 1940-1980) modern resin relief wall plaque with abstract square
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Giltwood Feathers Prince of Wales Plume Wall Applique Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-century gilt wood wall plaque or applique in the shape of a plume of three ostrich feathers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Salvador Teran Mosaic Plaque in Brass Tile Wall Art, 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, mosaic plaque in brass, tile wall art by Mexican artist
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Emaus Virgin Mary Painted Plaque Panel, Mexico, 1970s
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Vintage Emaus Virgin Mary Painted Panel Plaque on Mahogany Wood Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Religious Items
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Ceramic Relief Plaque by Mari Simmulson for Upsa
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian ceramic relief plaque by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1975 American Mid Century Abstract Enameled California Design Wall Plaque
By Ellamarie
Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique enamel on copper abstract wall plaque circa 1975 unsigned, mounted on solid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Los Castillo Virgin Mary Striking Silver Panel Plaque, Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For Your Consideration: Lovely Los Castillo Virgin Mary Striking Silver Panel, Plaque on Wood Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Mid-century enameled lava wall plaque with abstract decor
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful enameled lava slab with crackled abstract design in shades of blue
In very good condition, signature to be deciphered on the back.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Lava, Enamel
Emaus Last Supper Wall Sculpture Modernist Plaque, Mid-Century Period
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a wall plaque made by EAMUS.
Solid mahogany wood ebonized in black paint
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Plaque Portraits, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage monochrome portrait paintings.
We have nicknamed these two the twins. Their energy is pretty damn fierce. At first they seem similar but on closer inspection they are quite ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Philip Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Pewter Wall Plaque Brutalist Sculpture
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 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Ceramic, Iron and Concrete Wall Plaque with Fish Relief
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, German Mid-Century mosaic that uses a combination of vividly colored ceramic tiles and
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Danish Wall Plaque
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish wall plaque with reindeer in rosewood.
Scandinavian Modern/Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
$1,195
Chinese Plaque of Goddess on Demons
Located in Astoria, NY
Relief wall plaque of composite material, depicting the Indian goddess Shiva dancing on the dwarves
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Talleres Monasticos Abstract Modern La Sagrada Familia Sculpture Silver Plaque
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For Your Consideration: Emaus Mid Century Modern Sculptural Plaque of the Holy Family, La Sagrada
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
1970s Modern Brutalist Wall Art Bronzed Metal Fish on Wood Plaque
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern Brutalist wall art bronzed metal fish on wood plaque
18.5 w x 8 h x 1.5 d
Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Abstract Cast Bronze Decorative Plaque Sculpture
By Edgar Britton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract case bronze decorative plaque in the style of Edgar Britton. This weighty sculptural piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modern Allegorical Ceramic Tiles Wall Plaque, 1960-1970
Located in Rochester, NY
A hand crafted, hand painted brilliantly glazed ceramic tile wall panel plaque painting mounted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Iron
California Modern "Bird
Lion" Ceramic Plaque Art Work by Bertil Vallien
By Hal Fromhold, Bertil Vallien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California Modern "Bird & Lion" ceramic plaque Art Work by Bertil Vallien.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Harris Strong Penguin Tile Wall Art Wood Plaque Midcentury Modern 1960s
By Harris Strong
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Wall Art
Harris Strong Penguin Tile Wall Art Wood Plaque Midcentury Modern Art 1960s
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Cubist Ceramic Wall Plaque
Located in London, GB
A cubist polychrome ceramic wall mounted plaque.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in North Miami, FL
A 3D plaque by Marcello Fantoni.
Fantoni did this plaque with references to art by Picasso and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic Plaque
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the enigmatic world of Marcello Fantoni's ceramic mastery with this captivating plaque
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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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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