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Mid-Century Modern Style 2 Seats Sublime Sofa Made with Wood and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
2 Seats - D 100 x W 250 x H 86 cm
3 Seats - D 100 x W 350 x H 86 cm
With Chaise Longue - D 195 x W 350 x H 86 cm
Available in other configurations.
The Sublime co...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Unique Pair of Cushions with Floral Cotton Velvet Fabric, Spain
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of unique cushions with floral cotton velvet fabric, Spain.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 15'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Foam
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
1950 Uzbek Metallic Art Deco Pillow 11x8
Located in Los Angeles, US
unique, vibrant accent that brings a touch of mid-century modern sophistication with cultural flair to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug.
Measures: 15'' x 23'.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Foam
Rare Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier French Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
can also be reversed back into a scarf and presented in a frame on request)
Tags: Mid Century
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Katie Larmour Vintage Liberty of London Scarf Backed in Irish Linen Cushion
By Liberty of London
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
work. This elegant showpiece would look superb matched with Mid Century Modern furniture or even a
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Silk
Pillow,
Nejlikan Röd
, in Wool by Barbro Nilsson, 1950
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
Pillow
Produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB in Sweden
Dimensions:
(W
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Black Turkish Mohair Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made with a Turkish Mohair rug. Measures: 15” x 15”.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Foam
$99 / item
Pillow ”Giardano Fresie” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
textile into a bespoke pillow by Ennisance.
Composition: Silk 85 % viscose 15%
Comes with an inner
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet
$700 / item
After Joan Miro Mid Century Modern Abstract Handwoven Textile Art Tapestry
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Wonderful handwoven abstract textile art after Joan Miro. This colorful and whimsical tapestry is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
1850 English Needlework 14" x 10" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
beauty of English textile craftsmanship from the mid-1800s.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Schumacher Queen of Spain Natural Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury design is one of Schumacher's best-sellers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen of Spain pattern has a lively, painterly quality featured. Now featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Queen of Spain Sky Cotton Two-Sided Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This midcentury design is one of Schumacher's best-se
*If out of stock, lead-time is 15-20 business days approximately.
llers. Introduced in 1963 and still fresh today, this Queen ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Ikat 1850 Antique Pillow 19" x 8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
by traditional handwoven textiles. The bold interplay of patterns and textures creates a dynamic look
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Josef Frank Curtains 3 ft 10 in x 8 ft 10 in
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Vintage Pair of Primavera Curtains Cotton Textile by Josef Frank, Country of origin
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton
Pillow ”Lance” in Azzurro by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
fringe in silk and wool trimming. Tailored from textile into a bespoke pillow by Ennisance.
Comes with
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wool
Contemporary Golden And Brown Cotton And Silk Fringe Tiger Pair Of Pillows
Located in Madrid, ES
with a tiger motif drawn from traditional exotic textile patterns. The bold composition and rich colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
Contemporary Golden And Brown Cotton And Silk Fringe Tiger Pair Of Pillows
Located in Ibiza, Spain
with a tiger motif drawn from traditional exotic textile patterns. The bold composition and rich colour
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
Checked Vintage Scandinavian fabric Pillow in Cream and Beige 60x60 cm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Checked pillow BOBO made from vintage Scandinavian fabric in Beige and Cream colors.
Size 60x60cm
Every pillow is unique.
Handmade in Sweden.
Composition front: Vintage, unknown....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Natural Fiber, Down
Pillow ”Fiere Rosso” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
with the company’s famous lion symbol. Finished with 100% handmade wool trimming. Tailored from textile
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Silk
$625 / item
Vintage Blue and White Stripe Satin Scarf Pillow with Down Fill, 2 Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage satin scarf turned down filled lumbar pillow. This beautiful nautical motif scarf was found at the estate of a well-known Oklahoma woman. Her home was filled with fine furn...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Down
Pillow ”Leopardo” by Luigi Bevilacqua
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
sophistication to any interior. Tailored from textile into a bespoke pillow by Ennisance.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
$625 / item
Custom Natural Shearling Sheep Lumbar Pillow
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful custom made real shearling sheep lumbar pillow in oatmeal natural color
Size: 14" x 20"
Backside is 100% pure belgian linen with hidden zipper closure
Overlocked edge seams...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Pillows ...
Materials
Sheepskin, Linen
$404 Sale Price / item
32% Off
Pair of Rare Vintage Pucci Scarves with Linen Cushion Pillows
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
glam they conjure up sophistication, elegance and uniqueness. Would go fabulously with Mid-Century
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pillow Striped Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
balanced appearance. The velvet textile enhances the depth of the stripes, interacting gently with light
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
$170 / item
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7150 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen
Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7748 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen
Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Hans J. Wegner CU CH24 Cushion for the Wishbone Chair Loke 7050 for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in New York, NY
The very first model Hans J. Wegner designed exclusively for Carl Hansen
Søn in 1949, the CH24 Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Dark And Fuchsia Cotton And Moire Fabric Parrots Pair Of Pillows
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of contemporary pillows crafted in printed cotton, featuring a rich botanical composition with parrots, inspired by classical still-life paintings. The dark background e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
Contemporary Dark And Fuchsia Cotton And Moire Fabric Parrots Pair Of Pillows
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Elegant pair of contemporary pillows crafted in printed cotton, featuring a rich botanical composition with parrots, inspired by classical still-life paintings. The dark background e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Feathers
1950s Vintage Penny
s All Wool Blanket Pendleton Style
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage All Wool Blanket JC Penney's
after Pendleton
Off white, red, yellow and blue
Retains original label.
72 x 88
Preowned original condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage All Wool Blanket Faribo Pendelton Style
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage All Wool Blanket Faribo
after Faribault and Pendelton
Off white, red, yellow and black.
Retains original label.
69 x 84
Preowned original condition
Refer to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage All Wool Blanket Off White Center Blue Stripe Pendleton Style MCM
By Pendleton Woolen Mills
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Old Wool Blanket
off white with blue line stripe
68 w x 92
Preowned original condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Ikat 1850 Antique pillow 18" x 11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
in earthy and vibrant tones. The striking design highlights traditional craftsmanship with a modern
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
A pair of 1960
s Jack Lenor Larson documented lumbar pillows
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Charleston, SC
original Jack Lenor Larsen polychrome velvet upholstery with a bold repeating geometric motif. I’ve heard the name “tapestry” used for this particular pattern. Definitely a collec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metal
Cravatta in Seta con Mongolfiere di Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Cravatta in seta con Mongolfiere di Fornasetti, realizzata negli anni '60
Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero Fornasetti nel 1940. Il marchio produc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Cravatta in Seta "Fiori dal Cielo" di Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Cravatta in seta, collezione 'Fiori dal Cielo' realizzata da Piera Fornasetti negli anni '60
Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero Fornasetti nel 1940...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Cravatta in Seta Rossa "Sole" di Piero Fornasetti Anni 60
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, MI
Cravatta in seta rossa "Sole" di Piero Fornasetti, realizzata negli anni '60
Fornasetti è un marchio italiano di design di lusso fondato da Piero Fornasetti nel 1940. Il marchio pro...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
1856 English Needlework 16" x 11" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
, measuring 16" x 11". This exquisite pillow is a tribute to the refined artistry of the mid-19th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Black by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Black by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Caramelo by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Caramelo by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection , 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Off White by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Off White by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection , 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Green by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Seal Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut-Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
Pirarucu Leather Cushion Nut Brown by Bossa Home Collection, 2025
By Bossa Home Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pirarucu leather brings new life to one of the Amazon’s most emblematic fish. Traditionally valued for its meat, the pirarucu’s skin was often discarded. Today, it is transformed int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pillows and T...
Materials
Leather
1854 English Needlework 17" x 9" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
, measuring 17" x 9". This captivating pillow is a testament to the refined artistry of the mid-19th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mink Fur Scarf, Black and White, 1960s Style, Chic Scarf by Area ID, New Skins
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful new mink scarf in a 1960s style, deigned by Area ID.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Th...
Materials
Fur
Joy Pillow Tile Velvet by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
it to integrate seamlessly into modern, minimal, or layered settings.
Each pillow is carefully hand
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Velvet
$170 / item
1850 English Needlework 12" x 12" Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Needlework Pillow. Measuring 12" x 12", this exquisite piece captures the essence of 19th-century elegance
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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Mid Century Modern Textiles For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern textiles available for sale. Each of these unique mid century modern textiles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, textile and wood. We have 1413 antique and vintage mid century modern textiles in-stock, while there are 116 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mid century modern textiles available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern textiles are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. J.T. Kalmar, Milo Baughman and Adrian Pearsall each produced beautiful mid century modern textiles that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Textiles?
Prices for mid century modern textiles start at $42 and top out at $56,995 with the average selling for $2,200.
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 Textiles
- 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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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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