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Pair of Oval Shagreen Side Tables or Stands on Ebonized Bases
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous pair of Shagreen side tables with lift lid top. Ebonized legs with silver colored casters
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen
R
Y Augousti Shagreen and Wood Handled Serving Tray
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large R & Y Augousti shagreen and wood handled serving tray. Marked on bottom and in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen Leather and Wood Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Shagreen embossed leather and wood coffee table. This unique rectangular-shaped coffee table has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Leather, Wood
$6,150 / item
Stylish Sterling Silver, Shagreen and Leather Box, c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
of natural Shagreen, in excellent order. The base of the box is wrapped in a quality calf leather
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960
s American Shagreen and Brass Table Lamp
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
1960's American rectangular ceramic lamp veneered in grey shagreen and finished with a square brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Shagreen and Bone Cocktail Table Signed USA 1980
s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer Shagreen Cocktail Table Signed USA 1980's. Impressive Karl Springer blue shagreen
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bone, Shagreen
J. Robert Scott Dining or Side Chairs in Leather Upholstery with Shagreen Frame
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in New York, NY
intersecting in the center. The gently tapered four-sided legs have been finished in limestone shagreen. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Shagreen
Karl Springer Laquered Shagreen Console
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic shagreen lacquered finish console in pale green and ivory, designed by Karl Springer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Karl Springer Meticulously Crafted Lidded Box with Shagreen Interior, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
blue shagreen with brown velvet base by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed “Karl Springer” on
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Brass
Modernist Shagreen Vase by R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous shagreen vase has a twisted angular form in Blue grey .
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Shagreen Writing Table by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Montreal, QC
Shagreen covered and white lacquered writing table by Karl Springer.
Provenance: collection of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Karl Springer Rare JMF Chair in Shagreen with Bone Inlays 1980s
Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
JMF chair in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (signed on
Category
Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Desk Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian mid-century desk or writing table attributed to Paolo Buffa. This sculptural desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Italian Designer, Pair of Wall Mirrors, Shagreen, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of shagreen wall mirrors produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Shagreen
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser in Marlin Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece features a rich cobalt blue shagreen embossed leather, which exudes an air of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,034 / item
Pair Dark Walnut Leather Shagreen End Tables
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
Dark Walnut creme leather Impressed shagreen end tables with small bronze pull,and sliding middle
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Karl Springer Rare Pair of JMF Chairs in Shagreen with Bone Inlays, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of JMF chairs in shagreen with bone inlays and sabots by Karl Springer, American 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Pair of Theo End Tables Upholsterstered in Shagreen Designed by Romeo Sozzi
Located in Pasadena, TX
. These unique tables are fully upholstered in galuchat, also known as shagreen or pearl ray leather.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Pair Chrome Faux Shagreen End Table Trunks
Located in Westport, CT
Circa 1960's Faux Shagreen stingray Polished Chrome storage end table trunks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
$2,200 / set
Polished Chrome Faux Shagreen Slate Blue Trunk
Located in Westport, CT
Small Polished Chrome detailed Slate blue Faux Shagreen Trunk with handles,use as end table or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Metal
Graydon Shagreen Restoration Hardware 6-Drawer Dresser
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Basildon, London
2022, combines modern design with practical storage. The wood and metal construction provide a sleek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Style Cream Faux Shagreen Coffee Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large scroll shaped coffee table in the style of Karl Springer in a faux snakeskin or shagreen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pair of Lucite and Faux Shagreen Side Tables
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Here is a pair of faux shagreen side tables with lucite bases. The color is a whimsical purple with
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite, Wood
$2,200 / set
Karl Springer Exceptional Set of 3 Candle Holders in Brass and Shagreen, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional set of 3 candle holders in brass and ivory shagreen with Lucite bobeches by Karl
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer "Telephone Table" in Embossed Shagreen 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large "Telephone Table" in shagreen embossed leather with inset glass top by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Chic Set of Three Chrome and Faux Shagreen Nesting Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
shagreen.
Small measures: 14.5 W x 21.5 H.
Medium measures: 17.75 W x 22.75 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Custom Karl Springer Shagreen Lighthouse Lamp, USA c 1980
By Karl Springer
Located in Norwalk, CT
"Mushroom" lamp shade. The result is a unique and pleasing design. The base is covered in rich shagreen with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps in Ivory Shagreen by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of exceptional table lamps clad in ivory shagreen with fossilized coral edges and brass bases
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Karl Springer Dome Top Mirror in Shagreen, Circa 1980
s
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large vintage Taupe colored shagreen mirror with bone inlay, by Karl Springer circa 1980's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Pair of Rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" Clad in Shagreen by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" clad in blue/gray Shagreen with patinad brass bases and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Large Two-Door Chest in the Style of Samuel Marx in Faux Shagreen
By Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful large two-door chest in the style of Samuel Marx in faux shagreen. Two drawers sit
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Pyramids Sheathed Galuchat, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of pyramids sheathed shagreen, 20th century.
Measures: H 60.5cm, W 16cm, W 16cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Shagreen
$1,602 / set
Pair of Bachelors Chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic pair of mahogany bachelors chests with faux shagreen drawer fronts. The pair have been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Shagreen
Pair of Lion in Frost Lucite Barstools
By Lion in Frost
Located in Dallas, TX
shagreen, these feature swivel seats and chrome/brass crossbars. Signed on lucite at base, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Shagreen, Lucite
$2,950 / set
An unusual green vellum and brass flask
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1970
An unusual mid century Italian thermos flask with a wooden segmented body
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Lucite and Nickel Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Pasadena, CA
in Mimi London faux shagreen.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury Karl Springer Custom Order Serving Table with Original Label
By Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
wood and Stingray Shagreen. The console retains its original label. Good vintage condition with age
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Art Deco Table Lamp in Stingray Attributed to André Groult Bronze 1940s - G082
By Andre Groult
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice desk lamp from the 40's attributed to André Groult. Base of the lamp in gilt bronze and stingray in the centre, monogram with the initials "A.G" on the edge (see pictures). Lamp...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Zebra Wood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Zebra wood and faux shagreen Mid-Century Modern style desk, circa 1990. I am not 100% sure if it is
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Zebra Wood
$3,000
Mid Century Modern Java
Cream Shagreen Box with Coffee Suede Lined Interior
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern decorative lidded box offers a volumetric rectangular box covered
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Suede
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser Commode Shagreen with Enameled Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous chest of drawers which the case piece is covered in Shagreen. Drawers are enameled with a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Shagreen Nesting Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Shagreen nesting tables. Shagreen is in a sea foam color.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
Mid-Century Modernist Round Lucite Stool with Faux Bronze Shagreen Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
This chic Mid-Century Modernist round Lucite stool features a curved form with an open Front Design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
French Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine bench in shagreen and exotic wood from the husband and wife design team Ria and Yiouri
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Sculptural Shagreen End Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural shagreen end table, American, circa 1980s. It is a versatile size and would be a perfect
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
R
Y Augousti Shagreen Sharkskin Mirror
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning dimensional mirror having a shagreen sharkskin frame with bronze fillet and segments
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Shagreen Vanity Mirror by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Italian vanity mirror with dark green colored shagreen covered base and bronzed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen, Mirror
Shagreen and Bone Inlay Box in the Style of Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage Shagreen box is unmarked. It looks to be in the style of Maitland-Smith, but we are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shagreen
Exceptional Shagreen Cabinet by Larry Laslo
By Larry Laslo
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
TV cabinet in mahogany with retracting doors covered in shagreen with chrome hardware by Larry
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Shagreen, Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Shagreen Nightstands/Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
covered in black shagreen. Clean lines open style with a single top drawer to each and a brass knob with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen
Seashell Cabinet by R
Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Southampton, NY
Shagreen & Mother of Pearl cabinet by R & Y Augousti.
Beautiful console by Ria & Youri Augousti
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Abalone, Shagreen Stingray
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dinning Room Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six French Mid-Century Modern tall size dining room chairs, 1950s
Beautiful design style
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Shagreen, Mahogany
Karl Springer Shagreen Waterfall Coffee Occasional Table
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Waterfall coffee table in natural shagreen with ivorine inlay by Karl Springer, Karl Springer LTD
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen Sunburst Coffee Table, Attributed to Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Of circular form, the shagreen with subtle gold lustrous surface and arranged in a natural sunburst
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Shagreen Desk, France, Offered by Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed shagreen desk with details on the legs in palm wood and bronze, France. We
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Large Faux Shagreen Coffee Table With Wood Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful vintage large coffee table with faux shagreen and wood trim detail. In good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Italian Steel Side Table with Shagreen Covered Top and Circular Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian steel side table from the mid 20th century, with shagreen top and ring motifs. Created
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
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Mid Century Modern Shagreen For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern shagreen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, shagreen and metal, every mid century modern shagreen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern shagreen, we have 178 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern shagreen, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern shagreen, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern shagreen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karl Springer, R
Y Augousti and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Shagreen?
The average selling price for a mid century modern shagreen at 1stDibs is $4,210, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $110,000 for the 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 Shagreen
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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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