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French Mid-Century Equestrian Glass Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s etched & painted glass wall plaque of stylized equestrian with floral background in
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Plaque by Emaus, Mother
Child, Mahogany Sterling
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration, a vintage wall plaque of a mother & child. Produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Stoneware Wall Plaque Sculpture
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and rather rare Mid-Century Modern stoneware wall plaque/ sculpture, depicting a large
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Art Framed Tiles Plaque, Signed Morgan
63
By Bodil Marie Nielsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern organic themed studio ceramic art consisting of 9 framed tiles in high relief
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Wall Plaque by Gerda Heuckeroth for Ceramano Keramik
By Gerda Heuckeroth, Ceramano
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Amazing rare abstract wall plaque made by Ceramano Germany in the sixties.
It is a huge and heavy
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Harris Strong Mid-Century Modern Figural Art Tile Ceramic Plaques
By Harris Strong
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of art tile plaques by Harris Strong. Two multicolored figures, king and queen
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns on Wall-Mounted Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great wall
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Antler
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tiled Wall Panels Plaques Porcelain by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of framed Mid-Century Modern tile wall plaques. Porcelain form each depicting a cancan woman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Agate Mineral Plaque Attr. to Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Mid-Century Modern Table lamp, in the manner of Willy Daro. The base is made of chrome plated
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Agate, Brass
Mid Century Enamel Wall Hanging Plaque by Judith Daner
By Judith Daner
Located in New York, NY
Classic modernist enamel wall hanging plaque by noted artist Judith Daner. The piece features an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
A Mid Century Signed Wall Plaque by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Italian ceramic wall plaque by designer Marcello Fantoni depicting soldiers carrying
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Cubist Copper Wall Art / Relief Panel / Plaque
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
This exceptional Cubist chased copper artwork was created during the 1960s-1970s. It combines the principles of Cubism with fragmented forms and multiple perspectives, resulting in a...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
Large Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Wall Plaque Flowers Picard Vallauris.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Helmut Schaffenacker, Germany Pottery Wall Plaque Horses, c1960s
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and infuse your living space with the allure of mid-century modern design with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Mid-Century Asian Modern Brass Sculpture Wall Plaque After Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass wall sculpture circa 1960's most likely from Cambodia. Comes signed and with framed. Free continental USA shipping available.
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Vintage 1960s Cambodian Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Jie Gantofta Sweden Floral Wall Plaque Tile
By JIE Gantofta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Swedish ceramic floral wall plaque by Jie Gantofta Sweden. Created by designer Aimo
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Fishes by Tilgmans Pottery
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of two fishes in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Mid-Century Stoneware Wall Plaque with Rooster by Soholm Pottery
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware wall plaque relief of a rooster in soft colors by Soholm Pottery Denmark. Markers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Three 1950s Modern Pottery Wall Plaques by Philippe Lambercy, Switzerland
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and unusual set of tiles / plaques by Phillippe Lambercy, (1919-2006), a noted Swiss 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Amphora Ceramic Wall Plaque of a Giraffe, Signed
Located in Markington, GB
20th century Amphora wall plaque of a Giraffe, we currently have four of the Amphora plaques
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Signed Midcentury Asian Modern Philip
Kelvin Laverne Wall Sculpture or Plaque
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gorgeous wall plaque circa 1950s produced by Philip & Kelvin Laverne. It's solid metal consisting
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Bronze Flower Sculpture Plaque
By Ruth Asawa
Located in New York, NY
Ruth Asawa
Bronze Flower, 1979
Cast Bronze relief plaque with original presentation box
5 1/4 × 6 1
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Amphora Ceramic Wall Plaque of a Dancing Girl, Labeled
Located in Markington, GB
20th century Amphora wall plaque of a dancing girl, we currently have four of the Amphora plaques
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Emaus Last Supper Modern Abstract Wood Art Plaque Silver Metal, Mexico, 1960s
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
By Emaus Benedictine Monks of Talleres Monasticos Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Last supper modern abstract
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emaus Virgen Wall Plaque
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a wall plaque with the Virgen imagen by EMAUS.
Mounted in solid mahogany
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
1960s Abstract Horse Sculpture Hanging Wall Art Wood
Metal Modern Plaque
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist abstract horse sculpture hanging wall art in wood and metal 1960s Danish modern
Appears
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a modernist, figurative, unsigned ceramic plaque depicting a woman, bird and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Tall Ceramic Woman Wall Hanging by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern porcelain wall plaque (57") art hanging by Harris Strong.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Teak Wall Plaque with Nude Woman
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Teak wall plaque with nude woman, Mid-Century Modern.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Teak
20th Century Amphora Ceramic Wall Plaque of a Girl with Flower, Labelled
Located in Markington, GB
20th century Amphora wall plaque of a girl with flower, we currently have four of the Amphora
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Arne Jacobsen, Large Ashtray in Brass with Copper Plaque
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Jacobsen. Large ashtray in brass with copper plaque. "First class only". From cruise ship
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Mix Woods Inlaid Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible handcrafted wood work on this small wall plaque, circa 1970s. The piece is in excellent
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Midcentury Abstract Pottery Plaque with Cats
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Belgium, this circa 1960s ceramic plaque is glazed in tones of green and blue and mounted
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
George Briard Hand-Painted Wall Plaque
By Georges Briard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Tolle styled hand-painted gold leaf toned large metal dished wall plaque with a rooster motif
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Marcello Fantoni Tiger Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare wall plaque by Marcello Fantoni Tiger beautiful colors and condition signed.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Ceramic Wall Plaque
By Gustavsberg
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lisa Larson sandpiper (drillsnäppa) wall plaque. Handcrafted glazed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wall Fabric Art Plaque Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice colors 3D fabric wall sculpture or plaque. Artist signed and numbered.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic Plaque by Kari Odka
Located in New York, NY
Danish Art Pottery by noted ceramicist Kari Odka. This interesting piece is in perfect original condition, and signed.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Signed Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Plaque 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Signed Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Plaque 1960s
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Selection of Italian Pietra Dura Plaques
By G. Ugolini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaques, by Ugolini or attributed to Richard Blow for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Marble
G. Ugolini, Pietra Dura Stone Mosaic Plaque
By G. Ugolini
Located in St. Louis, MO
artist name Calde. Light scuffs to plaque, wear to original gilt frame. Tile 6.5" x 6" Italian Mid
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Marble
Mexican Modernist Genaro Alvarez Mosaic Plaque
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in San Diego, CA
Mosaic claque by Genaro Alvarez. Intricate inlaid glass mosaic design in the original frame. The Mexican Modernist artist lived and worked in Mexico City. Signed by the artist on the...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque, Italy 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Milan, IT
Marcello Fantoni Ceramic wall plaque,
Depicting a Knight on a horse.
Signed Fantoni.
Italy 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Glass Plaque Sculpture Attributed to Kosta
By Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and unique solid 1" thick glass plaque, circa 1970s. The piece is unsigned human profile cast
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Perignem Abstract Wall Plaque Ceramic Artwork, 1960s Belgium
By Perignem
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern Design Perignem Art Pottery Studio ceramic wall plaque by Perignem, Belgium
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Wall Plaque with Blonde Female, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
hand crafted brass wall plaque incapsulates the characteristics of the 1950s and 1960s pin-up culture
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Modernist Mixed Woods "Last Supper" Plaque / Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist mixed woods (walnut, ash) "Last Supper" plaque / wall sculpture, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne "Realization" Plaque 1960s
Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Wall plaque in patinated bronze and pewter, "Realization", from a series of female nudes, by Philip
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Marcello Fantoni Figural Ceramic Wall Plaque, 1950s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic wall plaque with two male warriors in a boat by Marcello Fantoni, Italy, 1950s (signed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Maurice Chalvignac Art Pottery and Teak Wall Plaques
By Maurice Chalvignac
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Maurice Chalvignac art pottery and teak wall plaques.
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery, Teak
Selection of Italian Pietra Dura Plaques by Ugolini
By G. Ugolini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaques, Italy, circa 1950s. Two are signed with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone, Marble
Marcello Fantoni Italian Modernist Hanging Wall Plaque Charger
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large square wall plaque charger with hanger created by Marcello Fantoni of Florence, Italy. Plaque
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Doyle Lane California Studio Ceramic Fish Plaque Sculpture
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic fish plaque sculpture created by Doyle Lane of Los Angeles, California. Washed plaque
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges, Ceramic Wall Plaque, Vallauris, 1950s
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Ceramic wall plaque by Gilbert Valentin (Les Archanges - Vallauris), France, 1950s. Superb pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Japanese Seyei Porcelain Faun Decorated Plaque
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very stylish and scarce porcelain plaque by Seyei of Japan centred with a faun with a signature for
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Porcelain
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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