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Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Broyhill
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. Looking for the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lattice Queen Size Headboard Drexel style
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Drexel style mid-century modern walnut lattice queen-size headboard. This piece measures
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Brass Smoked Glass 8 Candles Light Fixture
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut brass smoked glass 8 candles light fixture.
Parzinger decor match
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Stretcher Base Walnut Dining Writing Table MINT
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Stretcher Base Walnut Dining Writing Table MINT
(no Leaf)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculptural 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser Mint!
By United Furniture Corporation, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern walnut sculptural 7 drawers high chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofas. Iconic Mid-Century design, 1970’s America
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$11,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair American Mid Century Modern Walnut Rolled Edges End Side Tables MINT!
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair American Mid Century Modern Walnut Rolled Edges End Side Tables MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Two Doors Floating Base Small Petit Credenza Mint
By Paul McCobb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two doors floating base small Petit Credenza mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut table lamp, circa 1960
Classic midcentury table lamp
No shade. The harp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut X Base Inlayed Octagon Shape Coffee Table MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut X Base Inlayed Octagon Shape Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lane Perception Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Side Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Lane Perception Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Side Chair with Sculpted Back. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs
Offered is a vintage Set of Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Long Dresser Credenza Brass MINT!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart American Mid-Century Modern walnut long 9 drawers dresser Credenza Brass Drop Pulls
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser – Italian Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sophisticated, this mid-century modern walnut dresser features a striking architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror. Item features a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 2 Door 3 Drawers Sculptural Dresser Credenza Mint!
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut 2 door 3 drawers sculptural pulls dresser credenza on tapered dowel legs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Coffee Table with Black Masonite Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Hexagonal Coffee Table with Black Masonite Top. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Masonite
Square Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dowel Leg Side Coffee Occasional Table Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern walnut dowel leg side coffee occasional table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Chrome Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introduce timeless style and functional elegance to your space with this Mid-Century Modern Walnut
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Night Stands, circa 1955
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass night stands in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock in Working Condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut End Table Set. Dovetail Drawers by Lane.
Dimensions. 22 W ; 15
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$2,076 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett
Prestige
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Credenza/Sideboard by Bassett
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands With Recessed Panels
Located in Elkton, MD
Refined pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands featuring clean lines and framed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut
Oak Sculptural Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Curved Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
3x12" Leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Dimensions. 66
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
$1,753 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Arm Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut armchair blends timeless design with modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk, Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut desk featuring a slightly L-shaped top resting on a Set of two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Long Rectangle Coffee Table W Rolled Edge Mint!
By Morredi, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut long rectangle coffee table w rolled edge mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf One Drawer Serving Table Server MINT
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Drop Leaf One Drawer Serving Table Server MINT
2x17” leaves with an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
John Stuart Casalinda Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Triple Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Casalinda Collection for Mt Airy Furniture Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, C. 1950s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored mid-century modern walnut dresser by American of Martinsville. Crafted with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous mid-century modern walnut lounge chairs designed in the United States, circa 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,895 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs, circa 1960s. These chairs have an ergonomic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$4,895 / set
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut NightStands End Tables MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair Set Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Black Laminate Nesting Table MINT
By Kipp Stewart, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Set Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Base Black Laminate Nesting Tables on Wheels MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Floor Lamp Round Marble Top Side Table Torchere
By Tommi Parzinger, Gerald Thurston, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Floor Lamp Round Marble Top Side Table Torchere MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension dining table
By John Stuart for Mount Airy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut + Oak COFFEE TABLE by Lane Perception
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Oak Coffee Table by Warren Church for Lane Perception. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Aluminum Letter Tray Desk Accessory Qualiton
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern walnut & aluminum letter tray, desk accessory. Retains
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculpted King Size Bed / Headboard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern walnut full size headboard.
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$5,200 / set
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
By John Stuart, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge One Drawer Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Trolley by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
"The Barnsley" Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A single mid-century modern walnut nightstand from Kent Coffey’s sought-after “The Barnsley
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Walnut Cabinet by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Above average vintage condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base Coffee Table. Item features cross
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Brass Table Sculpture Signed G e Redfield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern walnut and brass table sculpture, signed G e Redfield
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Enamel Bookends by Ernest John
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and enamel bookends. Signed by Ernest John.
The perfect accessory
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$370 Sale Price
43% Off
Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Walnut Double Pedestal 72" Dining Table 2 Leafs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Milo Baughman Mid Century Modern Walnut Double Pedestal 72" Dining Table.
2x18" Leafs leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table on Tapered Legs Two Leaves MINT!
By Dux of Sweden, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table on Tapered Legs Two Leaves MINT! Two 22"x2 leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dressers By Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of mid-century modern, walnut, lowboy dressers were designed by Mel Smilow and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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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.
- 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.
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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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