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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Amorphous/Biomorphic Glass Driftwood Coffee Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut slat bench end/coffee table
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, James Mont, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass dresser. Circa 1960. Adds warmth and charm to
Category
Vintage 1960s Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands with sculpted wood handles. Two drawers with brass trim
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,600 / set
Single Mid-Century Modern Cane and Walnut Nightstand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming mid-century modern walnut nightstand featuring a distinctive cane-faced drawer that adds
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Walnut Frame Stamps Theme Upholstery Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern walnut frame stamps theme blue upholstery gondola sofa.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Walnut Slipper Chair By Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek, mid-century modern, walnut frame, slipper chair by Kroehler is newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Petit Single Pedestal Desk Two Drawers
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut single pedestal two drawers small desk or writing table.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Pair Lattice Front Walnut Night Stands Mid-century Modern
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of American mid-century modern walnut night stands. The well carved drawer fronts give
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
X-Large Mid-Century Modern Wallnut
Brass Crucifix, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
X-Large Mid-Century Modern walnut & brass crucifix, 1950s Germany.
Super elegant, very puristic
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table. Rather than your common long and narrow coffee table, this
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Walnut Wood Dresser by Broyhill
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern walnut highboy dresser with the signature "star" inlays that the Broyhill Saga
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman For Directional King Size Walnut Headboard
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern walnut and ebonized wood king size headboard by Milo Baughman. Fitted brackets
Category
20th Century North American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Burlwood Long Credenza 6 Drawers Dresser Matching Mirror MINT
By Henredon, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality raftsmanship American mid century modern walnut burl wood dresser MINT!
Mirror Dimensions
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Three Doors Compartments Two Fitted Doors Walnut Mid Century Server Buffet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut three doors two fitted drawers server sideboard credenza. Super clean
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bassett Industries Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Inset Side Tables, a Pair
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Bassett Furniture Industries Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Inset Side Tables.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Dunbar Walnut Marble Top Tables Sheaf of Wheat Base Mid-Century Modern Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern walnut and marble sheaf of wheat table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Removeable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Bassett Industries Mid-Century Walnut and Glass Inset Side Table
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Bassett Furniture Industries Mid-Century modern Walnut and Glass Inset Side Table
Measures 26" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with block front drawers and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
47.5" Mid-Century Modern China cabinet
Mid-Century Modern walnut china cabinet with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
3 Bay Mid-Mentury Modern Walnut Glass Doors Bookcase Wall Unit Curio Cabinet
By Durland, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
3 Bay Mid-Century Modern walnut glass doors bookcase wall shelves unit Curio cabinet MINT!.
Each
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Holder by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, walnut and brass, magazine holder by Cesare Lacca folds up from it's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gibbings for Widdicomb Bookcase with Glass Sliding Doors Mid Century
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut Widdicomb bookcase with sliding doors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut End Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-century modern walnut end tables fit for a variety of spaces besides just the bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$725 / set
Walnut Table Lamp
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century modern walnut table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
$1,200
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Widdicomb Walnut Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Elegant mid-century modern walnut dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb features a curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Diamond Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, walnut framed diamond mirrors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$6,700 / set
Mid-Century Modern John Cameron Three Drawer Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By John Cameron
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut lowboy/chest of drawers with carved front drawer pulls. Rare vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings by Widdicomb Walnut Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Elegant mid-century modern walnut dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb features a curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane "Puzzle Box" Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome mid-century modern walnut server featuring finely crafted dovetail drawers and distinctive
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza. Three working drawers and two side cabinets with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$2,800
Pair of Walnut Diamond Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, walnut framed diamond mirrors. Mirrors are beveled.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$6,700 / set
Sculptural Carved Pulls Walnut Multi Drawer Gentelmen
s High Chest
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern walnut high chest or dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Style Inlaid Mosaic Tile Top Walnut Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking mid-century modern walnut coffee table with a single drawer and mosaic tile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oiled Walnut Base Terrazzo Top Side Table
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut base terrazzo top occasional side table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Terrazzo, Walnut
Cesare Lacca Mid-Century Modern Italian Wicker and Brass Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian, mid-century modern, walnut, wicker and brass, Cesare Lacca magazine rack folds away from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Spider Leg and Bronze Moroccan Tray Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut spider leg round coffee table with a Moroccan bronze scalloped
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Modern Walnut Lane Coffee
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table with an X base and rounded edges. Well constructed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Sculpted Molded Plywood Drawers Dresser with Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut sculptural dresser with matching mirror in excellent original condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Tiled Walnut Cabinets, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
Three Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinets, one a fitted bar cabinet, all with tiled tops and one
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$1,300 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Walnut Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut night stands. Double doors on each open to reveal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$1,700 / set
Decorative Caned Door Front Exposed Legs Walnut Credenza Dreser
By Edmond J. Spence, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut threee drawers credenza with double doors cane front compartment.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Restored Long Walnut Dressers Credenzas
By George Nelson, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern walnut long seven drawers dressers credenza's in completely restored
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
$14,500 / set
Drexel Walnut Square Occasional Side Table Stand
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut occasional side table stand with butterfly joints on ball shape feet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Square Walnut Top Ebonized Base Center Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber, Directional
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut top ebonized base square coffee table. Harvey Probber and Directional
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Walnut One Drawer Two Doors Compartment End Table Nightstand
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut night stand end table by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern Walnut Credenza by Forward Furniture Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza by Forward furniture Unagusta. A unique 9 drawer
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut wall mirror by United Furniture. Simple sculpted trim in warm walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut boat-shaped extension dining table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Two Drawer Square Walnut End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet stylish Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table perfectly captures the best aspects of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$409 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair of "Fish" Design Walnut Nightstands
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut end tables on splayed legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
$4,400 / set
Handsome Pair of Walnut Brass Campaign Stool Ottoman Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass Campaign style benches. Upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
5 Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Set by Foster McDavid. Founded in 1950 in Tampa, Florida- Foster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Sculptural Walnut Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Sculptural Walnut Credenza
Stunning & rare mid
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern walnut for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century modern walnut, we have 23811 options in-stock, while there are 782 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern walnut you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century modern walnut made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of mid century modern walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Walnut?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern walnut at 1stDibs is $2,962, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $168,000 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 Walnut
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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