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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern credenza features six hidden drawers behind two cabinet doors and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century walnut sofa, meticulously crafted in the United States during
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern walnut credenza. This credenza features nine spacious drawers, with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Glass Display Cases, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
A matched pair of midcentury modern walnut and glass display cases. These were likely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk featured in rich walnut grain. This desk sits on sleek tapered legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Restored
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut extension drop-leaf dining table designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 60" Drop Leaf Dining Table by H P Browning
Offered is a vintage mid
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 1-Drawer Side Table by Basic Witz
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage mid-century modern walnut side table by Basic Witz, Waynesboro, Virginia. This piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table w/ Crema Marfil Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Enjoy! :)
This Mid-Century Modern walnut tripod side table from the 1960s features a stunning Crema
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid Century MODERN Walnut + Oak END TABLES by Lane Perception, a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Oak End Tables / Side Tables by Warren Church for Lane Perception
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century slat bench crafted in solid walnut, showcasing a streamlined form and beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tulip Flower Glass Shade Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Tulip Flower Green & Amber Glass Shade Brass Table Lamps with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant mid-century American bar cabinet is crafted from rich walnut with clean lines and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low profile lounge chair made of solid walnut with finger joinery and spindle back. The angled back
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair with Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair with Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
A stunning example of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Consorzio Mobili Cantù
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard by Consorzio Mobili Cantù
Crafted by Consorzio Mobili
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Iron
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinet w/ Chrome Legs
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Century Modern walnut cabinet by Alma Desk Co. showcases a clean, architectural silhouette that reflects
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fittings Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Newly Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Newly Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
This elegant pair of mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Oak End Tables – Lane Perception by Warren Church
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
A striking pair of Mid Century Modern walnut and oak end tables designed by Warren Church for Lane
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timeless pair of mid-century lounge chairs manufactured in the United States during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,200 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
stretches all the way around the top. This sleek Mid-Century piece sits on top of four long and sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Unique Mid-Century Modern Walnut Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simplistic walnut server will add a breath of fresh style to any space it is in. With bold yet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza w/ Cane Front Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza offers a warm organic presence with clean lines and a timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern lounge chair manufactured in the United States. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$4,500 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the mid-century appeal. This lovely highboy dresser makes the perfect addition to any modern interior
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern coffee table features unique carved legs with stretchers on each side
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Credenza by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century modern walnut and brass credenza manufactured by R-Way in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage classic midcentury Lane walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, veneered wood
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern china cabinet features unique carved designs on cabinet door fronts
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful, mid-century, modern, coffee table. The perfect length to pair with a sofa, in great
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal
$9,498 / item
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard with Wenge Base – Premium Handmade Storage
By Thalloris
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
in size, materials, and finishes upon request
Highlights:
-Premium mid-century modern walnut
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard with Geometric Inlay and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
The ULME sideboard is a premium handmade walnut credenza that embodies mid-century modern elegance
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern mirror boasts sculpted walnut trim and makes an impressive mirror
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern mirror with a dark walnut frame. Sleek design with a rectangular shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Vancouver, WA
- Solid Walnut
Second set of pictures is: 86" long x 38" wide x 30" tall - Solid Walnut
Available in any
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2010s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza by Jens Risom, c1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Century Modern Walnut Office Credenza, designed by the legendary Danish-American designer Jens Risom in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands, Mirrored Pair on Hairpin Legs
By Paul McCobb, George Nelson, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A refined pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands, American-made and likely dating to the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Leaf Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century dining table crafted in richly grained bookmatched walnut. The piece features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of MCM nightstands with clean modern lines and warm wood grain. Each features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 / set
Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Mid Century cabinet with great lines. The long case with carved raised edge and double
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern vintage chest of drawers in a stunning walnut grain. Five pull-out
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cabinets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking pair of oversized mid-century modern nightstands crafted from richly grained walnut
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$3,250 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut TV Stand with Slatted Doors and Aluminum Base
By Thalloris
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
, materials, and finishes upon request
Highlights:
-Premium mid-century modern walnut TV stand
-Slatted solid
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Step into the captivating world of mid-century modern design with this exquisite walnut wardrobe
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
natural beauty of the wood while providing a sturdy foundation. Perfect for adding a touch of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$5,995 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern end tables boast unusual drawer fronts with recessed pulls
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
$1,200 / set
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern nightstand
By Henredon
USA, 1960s
Carved walnut, with original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Tweed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern chair crafted from warm walnut and newly upholstered for comfort and
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,500 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Hand Crafted Table
Located in Peekskill, NY
bring back the beautiful old walnut. The construction is amazing and every piece of wood was either
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brandt Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand
By Brandt
Located in Germantown, MD
Famous Brandt Furniture made Century Modern side table.
Table features one large drawer with two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Mid Century modern Walnut Mirror
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nice Mid Century Modern slim line walnut mirror. Trimmed with a thin brass molding on the interior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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