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"FUNG0" Mushroom Glass Table Lamp by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, Murano Italy
By Venini, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design "FUNGO" Fungi Mushroom Blue Glass Table lamp by Massimo Vignelli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Mushroom Snuff Cannister Collection Brass Polka Dot Austria Argentor
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Argentor of Vienna
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A collection of 7 mushrooms, red and black. Make for a wonderful display of old world metalsmith
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Brass
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Barovier
Toso , 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Delft, NL
stunning mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
MCM Modern Painting LEE REYNOLDS Vanguard Studios MAGIC MUSHROOM FOREST 1960
s
By Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A funky 1960's mushroom/forrest scene by Lee Reynolds. Nicely done in dark greens/browns and framed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
Original Glass Mushroom zebrano Desk Light by Peill
Putzler Germany 1970s no2
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Mushroom desk lamp
Producer:
Peill & Putzler, Germany
Age:
1970s
Description
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
De Majo 25" Mushroom Table Lamp White Murano Glass, 1960
By De Majo
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant huge white Murano glass mushroom table light manufactured by De Majo in the 1960s-1970s. De
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Filigrana
Mushroom Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established
Sons
By Established
Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Red and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Filigrana
Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established
Sons
By Established
Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Black and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
Filigrana
Mushroom Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established
Sons
By Established
Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in Glendale, CA
'Filigrana' Mushroom Table Lamp in Blue and Opal Glass for Established & Sons
The iconic Filigrana
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Acrylic
A couple of concrete Red Vintage Garden Mushrooms shaped stools with patina.
Located in Leuven , BE
This pair of 1950s South West France red mushrooms seats are made of concrete, frost resistant and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Pink
Gold Murano Art Glass Mushroom Shape Italian Table Lamp Nice
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pink & gold Murano glass mushroom shape Italian table lamp Nice.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
XL Italian Mushroom Flush Mount / Sconces /Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Metal
Located in Almelo, NL
mid-century design. Featuring a large hand-blown opaline glass dome and a minimalist matte black metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
XL Italian Mushroom Flush Mount / Sconces /Table Lamp in Opaline Glass and Metal
Located in Almelo, NL
mid-century design. Featuring a large hand-blown opaline glass dome and a minimalist matte black metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Square Mushroom Sofa Model C565 By Pierre Paulin For Artifort / C.1962
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Montréal, QC
in the 1960s and interior design in the 1970s.
This C565 Mushroom Sofa has been professionally
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Alpaca
Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Set of five Christmas tree ornaments red and white glass mushrooms, Germany, circa the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mushroom Table Lamps in the style of Laurel Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Mushroom table lamps in the style of lamps produced by the Laurel Lamp Company, Newark, NJ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Murano Mushroom Lamp by Cenedese with Silver Leaf and Emerald Green Encasement
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
rooted work since the mid-20th century. Executed in the iconic, monolithic 'mushroom' form that defined
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian "Mushroom" Table Lamp in Enameled Metal with Swiveling Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite vintage mushroom-form metal table lamp retaining its original white enamel with tubular stem
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of Three Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Maestri Muranesi
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of Three Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Maestri Muranesi
Rare set of three vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$943 Sale Price / set
46% Off
"Mushroom" Murano Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
"Mushroom" table light desk top light
Producer:
Vetri Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Chrome, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 3 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Chrome, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 7.08 in. (18 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Gold, Germany 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
1 of 4 Mushroom Shaped Glass Lamp in Gold, Germany 1960s
Dimensions
Height: 7.08 in. (18 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Rare 1970s Murano Mushroom Lamp – Hand-Blown Glass with White Diffused Light
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
: 1970s
Material: Hand-blown glass
Color: Opaline white with black edge
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Space
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Form Table Lamp on Aluminum Base
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass mushroom-form table lamp supported by a circular aluminum base (ca. 1970s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mushroom style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Steel and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount Ceiling by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Copper paint detail by Peill Putzler
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Brass Murano Glass and Ceramic Mushroom Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
a small italian artisanal workshop in a Mid-Century Modern Space Age Hollywood Regency mood
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Mushroom" Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
"Mushroom" table light desk top light
Producer:
Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Venini, ca. 1960s
By Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Venini, Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Vetri Swirl Milk Murano Glass Mushroom Lamps
By Murano 5, Gino Vistosi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very fine large Italian swirl milk Murano glass table lamps. One piece of blown glass design.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
rare 41cm solid brass "Paavo Tynell" Style mushroom table light, Denmark 1940s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
mushroom form shade element on the top. Super rare light with this large shade element in 31,5cm in
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,780 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Glashütte Limburg Mushroom Pendant Light in Opal Glass and Brass
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Voorburg, NL
Large Opal glass (hand-made) pendant light, manufactured by Glashütte Limburg, Germany, 1970s. The lamp is made of polished brass with a mouth-blown opaline glass lamp shade that pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Small Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamps, Mushroom Style, Original 1980s
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful pair of table lamps, mushroom lamps made of swirl Murano glass. Originals from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Kosta Boda Crystal Paperweights Mushroom
Owl by Lindstrand, Warff
By Vicke Lindstrand, Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
mushroom paperweight designed by Goran Warff, and one owl paperweight designed by Vicke Lindstrand. Both
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage 1970s Peill
Putzler Grey
Swirled White Mushroom Table Lamps
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill
Putzler opaque grey with swirled wisps of white glass mushroom
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
French Art Deco Chromed Mushroom Table Lamp, Set of 2
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
These elegant adjustable chromed table lamps are a great example of French lighting from the Art Deco / Bauhaus era. Quality, craftsmanship and functionalism in its finest form.
Me...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dijkstra Mushroom Space Age Design Floor Lamp Dutch Design Retro Vintage, 1970s
By Dijkstra
Located in Delft, NL
Dijkstra mushroom Space Age design floor lamp Dutch design retro vintage, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mushroom table lamps in brass and glass by Herda in Memphis Style
By Herda, Robert Sonneman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Table lamps made of brass with glass base and lampshade produced by Herda, the Netherlands. The design is in the style of Robert Sonneman (Saturn table lamp). Very good condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Original Modernist Mushroom Sputnik Table Light with Opal Shade, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light with opal shade
Origin:
Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage light was designed and produced in the 1970s in Italy. it is made of metal and opal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
One of the Two Limburg Flush Mount Wall Lights Mushroom Shape, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
A wonderful mushroom shape flush mount, circa 1970, made by Limburg Leuchten, Germany.
With hand
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Chrome Laurel Floor Lamps with Frosted Mushroom Shades and Walnut Stems
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a walnut stems supporting frosted glass mushroom-form shades with sculptural chrome accents (base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Extra Large Art Glass Murano Mushroom Lamp in White and Grey Swirls
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, ON
Extra large sized baby Murano mushroom lamp made in the swirl technique. The swirl features 2 glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Amber Gold Mushroom Shaped Wall Lamps / Flush Mount Lights, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Amber Gold Mushroom Shaped Wall Lamps / Flush Mount Lights, 1960s
Each fixture need 1 x
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bill Curry "Mushroom" Series White Table Lamps with White Glass Shades
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Bill Curry Design Line for Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Series Table Lamps. Featuring Off
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
White and Clear Murano Glass Mushroom 1960s Table Lamp by Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare table lamp made from murano glass and burnished metal base. The lamp was produced in the 1960s by the famous Italian glasswork Vistosi.
The body shade is white and features a c...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
White Murano Glass tablelamp with mushroom head, manufactured by De Majo, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Elegant large table lamp made of white Murano glass with mushroom head, manufactured by De Majo in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
"Mushroom" white Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Hustadt Lights, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
"Mushroom" table light desk top light
Producer:
Hustadt Lights, Germany
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Elio Martinelli 625 mushroom table lamp by Martinelli Luce, Italy, 1960s, 2 av.
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Zevenaar, NL
mid-century Italian lighting, combining sculptural presence with everyday functionality. He continued
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
"Mushroom" Murano Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
"Mushroom" table light desk top light
Producer:
Vetri Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1930
s Rare Parcel-Silvered Art Deco Bauhaus Mushroom Style Desk Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
1930's RARE PARCEL-SILVERED ART DECO BAUHAUS
MUSHROOM STYLE DESK LAMP
Probably American
Visually
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Large Murano Glas and Brass Mushroom Table Lamp by Barovier
Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very rare and stunning mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mushroom Style Table Lamp, Unknown Artist, Iron Steel and Opaline Glass, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The mushroom lamp is generally credited to the Murano glass-making tradition in the late 1200s. At
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
"Mushroom" Red Glass Table Desktop Light Made by Hustadt Lights, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
"Mushroom" table light desk top light
Producer:
Hustadt Lights, Germany
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of Murano Mushroom Table Lamps with Enclosed Silver Platelets, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp needs each 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Gae Aulenti Attributed Mushroom / UFO Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Gae Aulenti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Delight in the artisanal charm of this handcrafted 1970s floor lamp, a treasure from the renowned isle of Murano. Celebrated for its glassmaking heritage, Murano glass is the medium ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Big Mushroom Table Lamp with Murano Glass by Leucos, 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful Italian table lamp in shiny white with big transparent stripe.
Made in Italy in the 1970s by Leucos.
The lamp is in exceptional good condition, the wire have been exchang...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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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 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.
- 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 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.
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