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Karl Springer Writing Desk Shagreen Top and Ivory Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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A rare compliment to any decor and space, and especially those with an emphasis on modern or Mid
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Shagreen, Wood, Lacquer
Elegant Table by Maitland-Smith In Shagreen and Tessellated Stone
By Maitland Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and elegant tessellated stone/shagreen table by Maitland-Smith, with brass picture
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Style Shagreen Mirror with Brass Keystone
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
shagreen.
Made in the late 20 century.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Telephone Drinks Table in Green Shagreen
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer telephone table, drinks table wrapped in green shagreen which is rare for this model
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Neoclassical French Shagreen Brass Glass Console Table, 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
stately, textural piece for an entryway or corridor. Made from wood and then covered in shagreen, or
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Veneered Jean Michel Frank Style Writing Desk 1 of 2
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful table clad in shagreen (stingray) or possibly faux shagreen. I believe it to be
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Karl Springer Faux Shagreen Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Winnetka, IL
Karl Springer green faux shagreen box having original brass plaque.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Chrome Faux Shagreen Green Trunk
Located in Westport, CT
Polished Chrome and green Faux Shagreen Vintage Trunk exceptional condition and detail with cedar
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Pair of Classic Grosfeld House Chairs in Shagreen
By Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Grosfeld House chairs in red shagreen leather. Brass nail head detail added to the
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Jean Michel Frank Style Off-White Shagreen Paneled Console Table with Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful table clad in shagreen (stingray) or possibly faux shagreen. I believe it to be
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Pair of Limed Wood and Faux Shagreen Nightstands
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of limed wood and faux Shagreen nightstands, American, circa 1990s. They are a versatile size
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Limed Wood and Faux Shagreen Chest or Dresser
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Limed wood and faux Shagreen chest or dresser, American, circa 1990s.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Faux Shagreen 1970
s Octagonal Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer Faux Shagreen 1970's Octagonal Mirror
Description
For sale is a captivating 8-sided
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Modernistic Two-Tier Shagreen Top Table on Chain Link Base, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pedestal table, with two round shagreen tops, each raised on a metal base styled as chain
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Four Panel Ribbon Beveled Mirrored Screen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive and monumental (90” high) four panel Mid Century Modern mirrored screen was created
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Faux Shagreen Lamp Base
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century faux shagreen glazed ceramic table lamp, the vase shaped stem set upon a square
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Shagreen Box
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980s shagreen box lined in wood.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
$475
Oval Shagreen Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century oval shagreen side table.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen
$1,900
Palecek Faux Shagreen Desk
By Palecek Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Lightly used Avalon desk by Palecek. Nice Faux grey shagreen leather top, side and front. Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Shagreen, Walnut
An American Modern Shagreen
Bronze Console Table by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hollywood, FL
overall in shagreen, with pierced bronze fretwork under the top in asian motif
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of American Modern Shagreen and Glass Side Tables by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hollywood, FL
The inset glass top with overall shagreen.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Glass
Pair of White Shagreen Consoles
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style consoles in white painted shagreen with metal inlay by Kifu Ray
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
$20,500 / set
Vintage Circular Bone and Shagreen Mirror
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage circular bone and shagreen mirror in the style of Karl Springer.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Mirror, Wood
R
Y Augousti Shagreen Table and Stools
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Southampton, NY
A shagreen sunburst table with exotic wood base, and matching pair of stools with shagreen seat and
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Coconut, Shagreen, Wood
An American Modern Shagreen, Chrome, Horn and Ebonised Console Possibly Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
the rectangular top with ebonised band surrounding shagreen panels over curved u shaped polished
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Shagreen and Nickel Architectural Table
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s shagreen and nickel architectural table.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Nickel
Shagreen Inlay Tray Table Attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary tray style occasional table in walnut with shagreen inlay by Paul Frankl craftsman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Walnut
Genuine Shagreen Jewelry Box with Exotic Feather Accents
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
shagreen in charcoal grey and hand-forged bronze trim details. The interior of the box is made of palmwood
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Shagreen Topped Bunching Tables in the Manner of Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Mid-century pair of tables in the manner of Springer with ebony finished bases. The tops
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
A 1970
s Architectural Tasselated Marble and Shagreen large low Table
Located in New York, NY
A 1970's Architectural Tasselated Marble and Shagreen large low Table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
1980s French Modernist, Patinated Iron and Shagreen Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 1980s French modernist patinated iron and shagreen table lamp.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Shagreen Serving Tray with Inlays of Mother-of-Pearl and Palmwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
in exotic shagreen with hues of tan, and features mother-of-pearl inlays over palmwood insets. The
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Palmwood, Shagreen
Exotic Shagreen Serving Tray with Mother-of-pearl and Palmwood Inlays
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Covered in exotic shagreen in hues of tan. The tray has a square design and features mother-of-pearl
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Palmwood, Shagreen
Exotic Shagreen and Pen Shell Footed Box with Amorphous Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite decorative footed box comprised of shagreen covered palmwood. The box has an ultra chic
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Faux Shagreen
Chrome Bedside or Side Tables in Jean Michel Frank Style
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of faux shagreen and polished chrome bedside or occasional tables- the tops and drawer with
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
Exotic Shagreen Modernist Mirror with Brass Trim Details
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning shagreen mirror in hues of charcoal grey with crown details in ivory, and with trim
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Pair of Faux Shagreen Top Side Table
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of faux shagreen top side table.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Exotic Shagreen Serving Tray with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays and Bronze Hardware
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
handcrafted. Covered in exotic shagreen with hues of tan, and features mother-of-pearl inlays over palmwood
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Shagreen Glazed Pottery Lamps in Grey Porcelain
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of elegant ceramic lamps with faux shagreen textutured glaze in grey with white veining. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Kent Coffey Lacquered and Shagreen Night Stands
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Chicago, IL
in a satin ivory lacquer and beige faux- snakeskin shagreen covered drawers. Original bronze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, PVC
Pair of Lucite and Silver Grey Shagreen Leather Barstools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very chic pair of vintage barstools recovered in edelman silver grey shagreen embossed leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Lucite, Leather
Set of Three Tubular Chrome and Silver Shagreen Leather Barstools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These three chrome tubular barstools have been recovered in a edelman metallic silver shagreen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Shagreen And Wood Side Tables In The Style Of Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of genuine shagreen and wood side tables in the style of Augousti. Elegant, sturdy
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Very Unique Late 19th Century Whale Jaw On Custom Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century aesthetics, Michael's work juxtaposes sleek contemporary forms with one-of-a-kind natural
Category
Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Shagreen
Exceptional Parchment and Cerused Oak Desk in the Style of Paul Dupré-Lafon
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
desk has parchment along the tops, sides, and front, and features drawers in exotic shagreen, also in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Goatskin, Oak, Shagreen
Vintage Coffee Table by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in New London, CT
A solid brass ring surrounds the top and encases gold shagreen, which can be protected by a glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Mahogany, Shagreen
Karl Springer Style Mid 20th Century Faux Shagreen Game Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid 20th century faux shagreen game table in the style of Karl Springer.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather
Shagreen Cocktail Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail table in dyed Shagreen and with brass legs and three drawers.
Visit the Paul Marra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Gold
$6,600
Stingray Console Table, Shagreen
By Samuel Marx
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shagreen console table in a light off-white shade. Simple and linear in shape in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Shagreen
Oval Shagreen Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
, carved with green shagreen on the frame and beveled edge mirror plate. Made in the United States. Please
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen, Mirror
$3,400
Shagreen Console
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Faux Shagreen with faux bone trim and inlay console. Weight 40-70 LBS. Condition is very good with
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,200
Exceptional Shagreen and Bronze Box with Geometric Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
grey shagreen and hand-painted lacquered wood with zebra hued veining. The shapes are separated by
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Genuine Shagreen and Lacquered Pen Shell Footed Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Magnificent decorative box in genuine exotic stingray. Has mosaic top in black lacquered pen shell, fitted with curved bronze handle. Footed base features crossed leg design in hand ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Shagreen Patchwork Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Comprised of alternating crème and grey shagreen, creating a geometric pattern, each with exotic mother-of
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Shagreen
Modernist Pen Shell Serving Tray with Stylized Shagreen and Bronze Hardware
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
lacquer. The tray has ultra modern handles made of satin bronze with accents of red shagreen.
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Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
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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 Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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