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Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Mirror by Stanley Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
This mid-century modern mirror by Stanley exemplifies the era’s signature blend of simplicity
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Geometric Headboard by Albert Parvin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful king sized headboard by Albert Parvin & co. circa 1960s. In good vintage condition. Great design, wood grain and geometric shape. Has pins no hardware. Headboard only. The ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
Gerald Thurston Mid Century Modern Walnut
Brass Lamp Tripod Base
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Toledo, OH
Gerald Thurston mid century modern table lamp with three Leviton sockets. Each has a thumb switch
Category
20th Century North American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Brass Orb Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Chrome Table Lamp with Barrel Shade
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern table lamp features chrome & walnut base, original wiring, and vintage
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$189 Sale Price
52% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Children’s Work Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist children’s table by Herman Miller with a square tabletop and metal frame. Four round legs of brushed steel with steel glides sit slightly inset from the corners of the wo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Tables - France, 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of coffee tables with structure and base in nickel-plated metal, top in French polished walnut
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Frame Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
quite comfy and stylish. Walnut frame is also in like new condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
American Mid Century Modern Walnut
Leather Modernist Paper Desk Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid walnut walls and leather insert, circa 1970s freshly refinished
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut with Architectural Glass Attributed to Founder
s
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous architectural styled glass top cocktail table with a rectangular minimalist wooden base. Attributed to the Founders Furniture Co. and designed and constructed in the late si...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chippendale Style Italian Bar Cabinet, 1940s
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This bar cabinet, produced in the 1940s, is made in the Chippendale style, in walnut,
walnut and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Crystal
1950
s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century modern nightstands crafted in walnut by Lane Furniture. Featuring clean lines
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart with Still Life - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Original bar cart, stained walnut with French polish, removable tray on top with an original still
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
1960s Tall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ceramic Table Lamps Pair
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage Danish Modern style pottery table lamps with original drum shades
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Black Laminated Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in East Freetown, MA
Large mid-century modern wood coffee table with black laminated top.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Mirror from Klassik
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice rectangle mirror in solid walnut frame with rosewood detail, beveled edge wood can be used
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood, Walnut
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Tiny Circular Walnut Side Table 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage tiny side table or flower stand from walnut and solid beech in smoothly
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome 15-Drawer Library Card Catalog
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern 15-drawer library card catalog or file cabinet
USA, Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Kent Coffey Broyhill Brasilia Style Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Frame Kent Coffey Broyhill Brasilia Style Mirror. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bracketed Back Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and sleek Danish modern sofa. Armless sofa creates numerous possibilities. Teak legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Very Nice Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality nice design three-drawer walnut bachelor chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Denck
Located in Elkton, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands by Denck Furniture, New York. Crafted in warm walnut, each
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Enamel Cheese Board with Knife
By Georges Briard
Located in East Quogue, NY
A striking mid-century modern cheese serving board by celebrated designer Georges Briard, featuring
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stand by Kent-Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
This sleek Mid-Century Modern nightstand by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Serpentine Mirrored Dresser Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern vanity dresser. Made of walnut featuring 9 serpentine drawers and a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Kent-Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Midcentury Modern Walnut
Iron Sofa Table, Italy, 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid century Modern Italian Big Rectangular Sofa Wood table.
Mid century Modern Italian big
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Ico Parisi
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut extension dining table
In the manner of Ico Parisi
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut
Mahogany 10-Drawer Dresser, c.1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Exceptional Vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser, dating to the 1960s, showcasing a striking
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Wave Chaise Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
lines, and undeniable presence from every angle.
Pairs effortlessly with Mid Century Modern, Organic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Brass Accents, 78" Long, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A striking example of mid-century modern American furniture, this long walnut dresser features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Apartment Sized Mid Century Modern WALNUT CREDENZA / Sideboard by Bruno Hansen
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Weehawken, NJ
WALNUT Mid Century Modern Credenza / Media Stand in a perfectly tailored apartment size by Bruno
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magazine Rack Attributed to Arthur Umanoff
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern magazine rack, attributed to Arthur Umanoff, exemplifies the clean
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table / Bench by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
striking Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Lane showcases the brand’s signature balance of architectural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchair, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair
By Michael Taylor for Baker
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern boat-shaped double pedestal extension dining table
By Kent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Ace-Hi
By ACE-HI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Quinn" Armchair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern "Quinn" chair (model no. 1170) in walnut, was designed by Edward Wormley for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-piece executive credenza, which includes one eight-drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Skeie & Co.
This stunning Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Fredrik Kayser for Skeie & Co., crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Forest Wilson Mid Century Modern Walnut Three-Leg Side Table 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall, Forest Wilson
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern Side Table with glass top and solid walnut base by Forest Wilson. Inspired by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bookcase Etagere by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in North York, ON
An iconic piece of mid-century modern design, this walnut and brass bookcase étagère by Paul McCobb
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Side Chair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chair or side chair
By Henredon
USA
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By John Stuart for Mount Airy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Gentleman
s Chest, 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By Dale Ford for John
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
3 Finch Furniture Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Barrel Back Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Three 1959 occasional armchairs by Finch Furniture for Thomasville Chair Company. Made from walnut
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,260 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern twin headboards
Designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Linear Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rolling Buffet Server
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern rolling extending bar cart or buffet server cabinet
By Jack
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Harvey Probber Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern drop leaf extension dining table
In the manner of Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
"Douglas" Turned Leg Stereo HiFi Cabinet / Credenza - Mid-Century Modern WALNUT
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
century modern, simplicity, and music. It's built from beautiful black walnut and finished with hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Awesome 12ft Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Brass 12ft Conference Table, 1970s
By The Standard Furniture Company, Stow Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Furniture. It follows the formula of a great conference table, with a solid hardwood frame, turned walnut
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Table with White Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior decors. Enjoy! :)
Materials: Walnut, White Laminate
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Oval Executive Desk
Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Stafford, TX
been beautifully restored and is ready to complement your Mid-Century Modern home with a piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
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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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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