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Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Brass Table Lamps Bowling Pin Form Tony Paul
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century walnut & brass table lamps attributed to the laurel lamp co. In the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
By Lehigh Leopold
Located in Lafayette, IN
-aluminum legs with rosewood inlay. The contrasting woods, aluminum accents and minimalist, mid-century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$3,499 Sale Price
63% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Brass Table Lamp W/ Shade Attributed to Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage modern table lamp. The lamp is walnut and brass. Also the shade
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Brass Accent Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
35.50in H x 8.50in W x 8.50in D
Lamp Shade: 11in H x 15in W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
stunning mid century styling. This piece features a full walnut wood body construction. This piece has 6
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Hidden File Drawer Glenn California Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Table Desk
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice low profile writing table with a hidden file drawer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Burl Walnut Glass Top Dining Table, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Having splay legs and gilt highlights, this excellent statement table would be a highlight for mid
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$3,789 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This walnut bar cabinet was manufactured by Directional in the 1960s and attributed to both Milo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Condor Coffee Table from Örebro Glass
By Örebro Glasfabrik, Fredrik Schriever-Abeln
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s. The X-shape base was handcrafted from solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$3,074 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Condor Coffee Table from Örebro Glass
By Örebro Glasfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s. The X-shape base was handcrafted from solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
$3,074 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Chrome Tapered Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Tapered lamps with interspersed chrome and walnut detail. Sits on circular walnut and chrome base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
By Paul McCobb, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19.
In the style of: Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 Jeffrey Greene Mid-Century Modern Walnut High-Back Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century (1970s) American Modern walnut high back dining chairs with a tapered backrest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chair-Back Armrests
Seat In White Boucle
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing the Jean Pierre Dining Chair, a masterful blend of mid-century modern design and
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century MODERN Walnut CREDENZA / Long Dresser by BROYHILL Premier, c. 1960
s
By Broyhill
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Walnut Mid Century Modern Credenza Dresser by Broyhill Premier, c. 1960's. Boasting gorgeous wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by Svegards - Set of 6, c. 1960s
By Svegards Markaryd
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of Six Mid Century Modern dining chairs by Svegards, Made in Sweden, c. 1960's. This set
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Cane Dining Chair by American of Martinsville, 6 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of six Mid Century Modern dining chairs, a testament to the refined craftsmanship of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$990 Sale Price / set
66% Off
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Marble Square End or Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage square walnut frame mid-century modern end table or side table with gorgeous black
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Glass Top Dining Table, 1970’s, Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
This mid-century modern dining table, made in the USA circa 1970s, features a striking high-gloss
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Alto" Bed by Pete Deeble, Mid-Century Modern Walnut Minimalist King Queen Full
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Alto Bed takes it's cues from my Classic Modern Design, with the same simple, continuous lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut Side/End Table By Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design with this exquisite side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Modern. The bench is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut End Sofa Table Attributed to Ico
Luisa Parisi C1955
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular walnut two tier tab lol e with exceptional brass feet off of an angled leg
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Made in Sweden Mid Century Modern Walnut Full Size Headboard MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice full-size Swedish headboard from 1960s designed by Edmond Spence.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Ladder Back Side Chair By T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, side chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb features a walnut, ladder
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slatted Cocktail Table or Bench style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant design with generous walnut slats creating either a cocktail table or a bench
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
2 IB Koford Larsen Selig Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Settee Sofa Love Seats
By Selig
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century modern IB Koford Larsen for Selig Danish / Scandinavian settees or love
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,800 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Oversized Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Dual-Socket Table Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque Laurel table lamp composed of an elongated and slim elliptical walnut stem with polished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gio Ponti Italian Mid-Century Modern Walnut and White Marble Low / Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular low / coffee table with a white marble top resting on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs, Hans Wegner Style, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of vintage Mid Century Modern lounge chairs in the style of Hans Wegner, crafted with elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza, in beautiful veneer walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern walnut cabinet sideboard.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Fireplace Tool Set in the Manner of Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, minimal set of Mid-Century Modern fire tools and carrier with carved walnut handles and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands by Morris of CA
By Morris of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bar Stools with New Leather Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage walnut bar stools with round tubular brass foot rest/sabots and newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by Widdicomb in Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of very nice Mid-Century Modern design chairs in style of Gio Ponti. Italian modern influenced
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Walnut Side Chairs, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, sober and dramatic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical walnut side chairs from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Small Scale Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Lamp Style of Laurel Lamp Mfg
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small-scale Mid-Century Modern lamp in walnut with brass detail in the style of Laurel
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables with Slate Tops by Jens Risom C1955
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of mid century modern end tables with walnut bases and black slate tops. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Slate
Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Mid-Century Modern Long Walnut Bench Coffee Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut long bench two tear coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Walnut Mid Century Modern Nesting Tables
By Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of three very nice mid-century modern walnut nesting side tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cane Back Walnut Armchair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully, detailed, Mid-Century Modern, walnut armchair features a caned back and newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest of drawers. High quality craftsmanship and walnut wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut dresser with sculpted wood handles. Nine drawers, brass trim handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,000 / set
Mid-Century Modern 10 Drawers Walnut Gallery Top Dresser Credenza Double Doors
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with gallery top, 10 drawers and double
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 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 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 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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