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Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Additional information:
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Color: Cream
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Tri Level Nelson Style Mushroom Dining Table
Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Mushroom Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of coastal charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Mushroom Coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional mid-century modern brass table lamp with a bold sculptural presence. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Cast Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornament or Sculpture
Located in Birmingham, AL
a whimsical side table.
Throughout the mid-20th century, mushroom seats or stools and other
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Concrete
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gino Vistosi Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp Italy
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Gino Vistosi Murano Art Glass Mushroom Table Lamp Italy 1970'S
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Laurel Mid-Century Modern Murano Mushroom One Piece Lamp
Shade
By Laurel
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous one piece mushroom lamp base with shade. Has a lamp socket in the base as well as the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Milk Glass
Mid Century White Mushroom Table Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White Dijkstra space age table lamp with mushroom shade. The white acrylic glass shade produces a
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Shaped Alabaster Table Lamp, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern period mushroom-shaped ivory color alabaster lamp.
This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Hand Blown Murano Glass "Mushroom" Floor Lamp
By Luciano Vistosi
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Hand Blown Murano White Glass "Mushroom" Lamp decorated with a brown and doubl
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Floor Mushroom Lamp Napako by Josef Hurka - 1970s
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in Praha, CZ
- Adjustable height
- two bulbs
- completely renovated
- US compatible
- led bulbs any wattage
jr
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mushroom-shaped table lamp, handcrafted by the Murano Masters, made of Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
otherwise.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass, Metal
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Table Lamp Mushroom Eiffel 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic table lamp Eiffel with mushroom like shade from rattan 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rattan
XL 60s Mid Century Lee Reynolds Magic Mushroom Forest Retro Painting Framed
By Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful, original, signed and framed, Lee Reynolds Mid Century Modern, funky cool, retro
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Mushroom Glass
Walnut Lamp by Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Bohemian Blonde Pressed Bamboo Mushroom Shaped Stool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Organic modern bamboo plywood mushroom shaped stool, low chair Mid-Century Modern Period.
Stunner
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Chrome / Silver
Located in Pasadena, TX
shade with a unique white swirl pattern, creating a soft, diffused glow. The lamp's mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century German Space Age Mushroom Floor Lamp from Kaiser Idell
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: White
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Germany
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
White Mid Century Dijkstra Flexible Snake Mushroom Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
White space age 'snake' floor lamp by Dijkstra with flexible 'snake' arm and white mushroom shade
Category
20th Century Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Large Murano Mushroom Table Lamp by Vistosi, Italy 70s
By Vistosi
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Murano glass mushroom table lamp made by Vistosi.
Made in Italy in the 70s.
In ecxellent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical
Located in London, GB
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical specimens
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mushroom Italian lamp in Murano glass, 1960s.
Good condition considering the age the white glass is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Colored Mushroom Shaped Table Lamp by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This Mid-Century Modern table lamp was made by Doria. It has a black cast iron foot in the shape of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Iron
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mushroom Vase in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mushroom Vase in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps, 1970s, Pair
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Murano glass mushroom lamps were produced by the Murano masters in the 1970s.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri, Carlo Nason
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri, Carlo Nason
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extraordinary and beautiful, This hand blown Mid-Century Modern Murano glass mushroom table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, Mid-Century Modern
By Herda
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
A nice mushroom pendant lamp by Herda in space age style. The acrylic shades produces a warm, cosy
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Mushroom shaped table lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern table lamp done in white Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Italian Mid-century Designer Murano Swirl Glass Mushroom Wall Sconces, 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass wall sconces Made in Italy by De Majo Murano during the 1970s.
Every glass is signed by hand ( see detail picture)
This beautiful pair of shiny white sw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Six Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chairs, Type 200/128, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Co. C1965
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
each available. We do have other mushroom lamps by Laurel, including floor lamps, so please check the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Milk Glass, Paint
Set of Two Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass
Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass & Muranoglass Mushroom Shaped Table Lamps 1970s
The objects have
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970
By Goffredo Reggiani, Reggiani Lampadari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Table lamps Mushroom by Goffredo Reggiani for Reggiani, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Mushroom Club Chair in style of Pierre Paulin, Italy 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Mid Century Modern Club Chair designed in style of Pierre
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Space Age German Chrome Mushroom Table or Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Klaus Hempel
Located in Hamburg, DE
specified otherwise.
Additional information:
Material: Metal
Color: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Plexiglass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra with rise-and-fall mechanism. The mushroom shade is
Category
20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Brown and White Space Age Mushroom Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Big space age mushroom table lamp with large white shade and metal base. The acrylic glass mushroom
Category
20th Century Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp Frosted Glass Mushroom Globe Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome floor lamp with frosted glass mushroom globe by Laurel Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Swiss Mid-Century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp by Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
Large Swiss mid-century Space Age Mushroom Type 60 table lamp by Temde, 1960s.
Sculptural, mushroom
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice shape.
A very
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Vetri Murano, a Rare Italian Mid-Century White Opaque Glass Mushroom Lamp
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
Vetri Murano. A rare Italian midcentury white opaque glass mushroom lamp.
Marked 'vetro eseguito
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Glass, Metal
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Modern Mushroom Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully whimsical mid-20th century American mushroom-form stool with a groovy steel frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Mushroom Floor Lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co
By Bill Curry
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Glass Mushroom floor lamps by the Laurel Lamp Co. C1965. Lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Possibly Hand-Turned Solid Wood Mushroom Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Located in Seattle, WA
Studio-made decorative mushroom turned from solid hardwoods: a warm, honey-brown cap married to a
Category
Vintage 1970s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Murano glass Mushroom table lamps, Italy 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Beograd, RS
Set of 5 Mid Century Modern Mushroom-shaped lamps done in Murano glass. They come in various sizes
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Enameled Mushroom Shade Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite table lamp with mushroom lampshade in cream-enameled metal. A round base in matching cream
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bamboo and Brass Large Mushroom Table Lamp by Leola, 1960s
Located in Zaandam, NL
mushroom lampshade. This lamp is in a lovely vintage condition with as stated before patinated brass and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Forager
s Harvest -- Mid Century Still Life with Berries and Basket of Mushrooms
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century impressionist still life depicting a basket of mushrooms and berries in jug
Category
1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
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Mid Century Mushroom For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century mushroom you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every mid century mushroom was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century mushroom, we have 771 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century mushroom, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century mushroom, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Laurel Lamp Company, Pierre Paulin and Artifort each produced at least one beautiful mid century mushroom that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Mushroom?
The average selling price for a mid century mushroom at 1stDibs is $1,156, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $28,455 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 Mushroom
- 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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