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Pair of Wall Mushroom Murano Glass with Black and Red Stripes, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of wall mushroom Murano glass with black and red stripes.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,827 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Large Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamp with Swirl Art Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big table lamp in the shape of a mushroom made of gorgeous shiny white Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury White Murano Glass and Brass Italian Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp 1960s
By Artemide, Vetri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage mushroom-shaped Murano white swirl art glass table lamp, a beautiful and handcrafted piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$655 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1970s Space Age Peill
Putzler Striped Opaque Glass Mushroom Table Lamp
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
Pair of 1970s German Peill
Putzler opaque white and striped glass mushroom shaped table lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Gae Aulenti Attributed Mushroom/UFO Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Murano Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Gae Aulenti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Step back into the chic aura of the 1970s Italian Space Age Mid-Century with this exquisite Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mushroom Table and Stools by Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Company, USA 1970s
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stoneware. Signature on inside of table pedestal reads ‘HSC’ - Hans Sumpf Company. A wonderful mid-century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Chrome Base Stemlite Mushroom Lamps with Original Tapio Wirkkala Bulbs
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Bill Curry stemlite lamps for Design Line. Tall chrome bases with smoked glass globes . Original Tapio Wirkkala bulbs still in place . All in good original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Mushroom Design Rare Pair of Table Lamps by Peill
Putzler, 1960s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom Design 3 dimensional grey glass rare pair of table lamps by Peill und Putzler, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Angelo Mangiarotti Murano Glass Mushroom Vases for Knoll in Blue Red and White
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Stamford, CT
alike. These rarely seen Murano glass mushroom vases share the design language Mangiarotti is known for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 2 Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful mushroom table lamps by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$901 Sale Price / item
20% Off
A large 1980s handmade Murano glass mushroom lamp with pink and grey stripes
Located in London, GB
A large 1980s handblown Murano glass white mushroom lamp with pink and grey striped detail
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Wonderful Glass Mushroom Table Lamps by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mushroom table lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece.
Great
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
"Mushroom" Red Glass Table Desktop Light Made Hustadt Lights, Germany, 1970 No.2
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
Well Made German Mushroom Table Lamp Chrome Base
Plexi Shade, Beisl Leuchte
By Beisl
Located in Mortsel, BE
Illuminate your space with the sleek and stylish Dome table lamp by Beisl Leuchten. This German-designed lamp combines a glimmering chrome base and stem, exuding a touch of sophistic...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Original 1970s Glass "MUSHROOM" Table Light by Cosack Lights, Germany
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Mushroom desk lamp set of 2
Producer:
Cosack Lights, Germany
Age:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
$2,088 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mushroom White Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mushroom white glass flush mount or wall lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Sculptural very
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Art Deco, Dutch Hand-Turned and Painted Mushroom Plate from C.J. Lanooy, 1925
By Chris Lanooy
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco Dutch Hand-Turned and Painted Mushroom Plate from C.J. Lanooy, 1925
A hand-turned and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Chandelier Pendant Brass and Green and Red Metal Mushrooms, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of two chandelier pendant in metal and brass details, in the shape of two mushrooms, green and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 (of 2) Murano Mushroom Flush Mount Iced Glass
Chrome Hillebrand Germany 1960
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mushroom shaped flush mount ceiling lamp with textured Murano glass elements on a chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
$1,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Mushroom-Shaped Red Art Glass Tea Light Holder or Candle Lamp or Vase
By WMF Ikora
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable red art glass mushroom-shaped tea light holder or candle lamp, consisting of two parts and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Big Midcentury Space age Design Floor Lamp "Mushroom", 1970s in style of Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Good original condition.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1980
s Rare Italian Mushroom Vetri Murano Glass Table Lamp by ZONCA, Labeled
By Zonca, Vetri
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare all glass Vetri Murano black and white table lamp by Zonca (see label). Very good vintage condition, made in Italy in the 1980's.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Extra Large Murano Glas Table Lamp by Barovier
Toso, ca. 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare and very large mid -century Murano glass mushroom table lamp by Barovier& Toso, Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Helo Leuchten desk or table lamp - Made in the 50s, 60s in Germany
By Helo Leuchten
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-century desk lamp - Mushroom lampshade
Measures : 50cmx39cm H:44cm
Material : Chrome
Wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Per Lütken Danish Modern Opaline Art Glass Table Lamp, 1970
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique, mouthblown Danish Mid-Century Modern mushroom shaped mouth blown art glass table lamp with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Retro Vintage Freestanding Dijkstra Bowl Shaped Reading Floor Lamp
By Dijkstra
Located in Markington, GB
designed in mushroom design. Typical midcentury atomic design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$342 Sale Price
33% Off
Large Midcentury Mushroom Lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, Italia
A "Fungo" table lamp by Paolo Venini, Italians 1960s. The proposed table lamp was designed in 1960. The lamp is made in the technique coated with amber and white glass by Venini, one...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mushroom Table Lamp by Egon Hillebrand, Germany
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Berne, CH
Midcentury mushroom table lamp was designed by Egon Hillebrand and produced by Hillebrand Lighting
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Glass Mushroom Table Lamp by Peil
Putzler 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in BAARLO, LI
-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and has the shape of a typical Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Large mid-century fully white acrylic mushroom table lamp XL, 1970
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
Very funky and very large mid-century mushroom shaped table light with an acrylic white shade and
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
White cloudy glass Peill and Putzler mushroom table lamp 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
. It's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and gives
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large Fully White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp XL 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
one mouth-blown piece of opaline glass. It's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1 of 4 Vintage White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and gives very fine light.
Marked on the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
One of two Large White Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp XL 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
one mouth-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped print and it's shaped like a typical mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
one of four White Clear Glass Peill and Putzler Mushroom Table Lamp 1970
By Peill
Putzler
Located in TERHEIJDEN, NB
and it's shaped like a typical mid-century mushroom. The lamp is placed directly on the surface and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Pottery Mushroom
By Don Johns
Located in Northfield, IL
Signed, Don Johns. This is a fantastic piece of Mid century pottery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Stilnovo Italian Mid -Century Modern Mushroom Ceiling lamp
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian Mid- Century Modern Stilnovo mushroom ceiling lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Plastic
Lamp, Large Mid Century Desk Lamp Mushroom Shade
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Art Deco Style desk table lamp. The large mushroom shade is made off frosted milk glass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Mid century modern Laurel frosted murano glass mushroom lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Portland, OR
Vintage laurel mushroom table lamp, hand blown and made of one solid piece of frosted Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Danish Teak and Fiberglass Mushroom Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Danish teak and fiberglass mushroom table lamp.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Mushroom Shaped
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Murano glass table lamps.
Orange base with glass mushroom form shades and a chrome plated
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes a E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/Canadian size also fits (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Mushroom Pendant Lamps, Set of 3
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Takes a E27 light bulb (not included). A standard E26 American/Canadian size also fits (tested). Works with 220v as well as 110v. Total height of the lamp is adjustable, length of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Table Lamp Mushroom MASSIVE Opaline Belgium 70
s Grey White Vintage Mid-Century
By Massive Lighting
Located in Antwerpen, BE
yet playful atmosphere thanks to its mushroom shape made of Opaline. The gray tone base is made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plastic
Laurel Mushroom Lamp
By Laurel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Laurel mushroom/atomic table lamp in original white enamel. Glass shade is a modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mushroom Chair
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Vintage mushroom chair
upholstered
with new fabric and fake fur pillow.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
$1,056
Mushroom Pierre Paulin, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, IDF
Mushroom by Pierre Paulin is an iconic chair design that dates back to 1960. Pierre Paulin was a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Space Age Mushroom table lamp
Located in Београд, RS
Vintage Red Mushroom Table Lamp – Mid-Century Modern Style
Add a touch of elegance to your
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Glass Bubble Mushroom Jar
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Draper, UT
Sweetest vintage glass jar in the shape of a mushroom, circa 1960s-1970s made by Libbey Glass Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Glass
Space Age Mushroom table lamp
Located in Београд, RS
mid-century modern design. Featuring a bold, high-gloss finish and smooth, sculptural lines, this lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Design Line Mushroom Lamp
By Bill Curry
Design Line
Located in Valley Stream, NY
Unusual mushroom lamp designed by Bill Curry for Design Line, sculptural in style. Both top and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Space Age Mushroom table lamp
Located in Београд, RS
. A must-have for collectors and lovers of mid-century modern and retro-futuristic design.
Excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,000 / item
Pair of Italian Ceramic Mushrooms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of blue earthenware decorative mushrooms, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mushroom Side Table, circa 1960
Located in Lesquin , FR
Beautiful coffee table "Mushroom" in the 1960s in white laminated plywood base plate and covered
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Pierre Paulin Big Mushroom, F562
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Grenoble, FR
Pierre Paulin big mushroom, F562
with fabric of Sonia Rikiel aspect sea lion
Foam and new
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Laurel Mushroom Head Floor Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A Laurel Lamp Company chrome floor lamp with a mushroom white opaque glass shade. Very nice vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mushroom Shaped Pendant Lamp - Elio Martinelli
By Elio Martinelli
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A mushroom-shaped white lacquered metal and frosted glass pendant designed by Elio Martinelli for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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.
- 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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