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Mid-Century Norwegian Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss your chance to kick back and relax with genuine mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
This bunk bed measures: 77.5 wide x 41.25 deep x 56
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Norwegian Teak Bunk Bed
This bunk bed measures: 41.25 wide x 77.75 deep x 58
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 6 Drawer Rosewood Dresser Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern tall rosewood 6-drawer dresser by Westnofa. Great design and
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
$2,160 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Teak 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Norwegian modern low teak 8-drawer dresser credenza by Westnofa. Great design
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$3,597 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by Mastad Norway
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
2x 60s 70s Easy Chair Leather Armchairs Westnofa Norway Mid Century
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
2x 60s 70s Easy Chair Leather Armchairs Westnofa Norway Mid Century
Item: 2x Leather Armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Norwegian Art Glass by Benny Motzfeldt (1909-1996) for PLUS Norway
By Plus Norway, Benny Motzfeldt
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian design ICON - Scandinavian Mid-century modern style Art Glass designed by Benny Motzfeldt
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak 3 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple design
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 2 Norwegian Candle Holders by Mastad Pewter, Mid Century Vikings Relief
By John Gulbrandsrød, Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Andernach, DE
Norwegian mid-century modern candleholders by Mastad Pewter, Norway.
Wonderful Scandinavian design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Mastad Norway Pair of Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Pewter 1950s
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mastad Norway in 1950s. Each candle holder has built-in bobeche to prevent wax drippage, slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970
s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Mirror by Westnofa, Norway. Circa 1970's
Features a
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
Rare Mastad Norway Pair of Candle Holders Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Norway in 1950s. Each candle holder has built-in bobeche to prevent wax drippage, weighted base, and felt
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter, Metal
Norwegian Norway Mid-Century Teak Bear Sculpture In Manner of Arne Tjomsland
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Studio City, CA
mid-1950s. We believe it could very well be by renowned Norwegian designer Arne Tjomsland but we are
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Coffee Table by Westnofa Made in Norway, C 1960/1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian mid century coffee / cocktail table made in Norway by Westnofa, circa 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak tall 5 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Norwegian Mid Century Bentwood Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculptural all original bentwood chairs from Norway make an elegant set of statement pieces. Price
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$3,800 / set
Vintage MASTAD 554 Pewter Pebbled Vase ... Midcentury Modern Norwegian Bud Vase
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Chicago, IL
Shapely vintage pewter bud vase, made in Norway. Marked "MASTAD. Pewter. Norway. 554". With great
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
$105 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
Design year: 1970s
Made in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Teak low long 6 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak low long 6 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,800 Sale Price
30% Off
A Pair of Framed Watercolors Norway, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of framed watercolors, octagonal shape giltwood, with round matts, scenes in Norway, mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s Set of 2
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1970s
Set of 2
Design year: 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Krogenæs Møbler Stool with Sheepskin Seat, Norway Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
honest materials, functional forms, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. Norwegian furniture
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
This sofa measures: 84 wide x 35 deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Karl Edvard Korseth Mid Century Norwegian Teak Mexico Sofa
This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 30 deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ekornes Mid Century Norwegian Teak and Leather Montana Sofa
This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 33.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
shade. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. It is fitted with one E14 bulb (suitable for use in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A Mid-Century Scandinavian Milking Stool, Norway c. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Scandinavian Mid-Century milking stool by unknown designer, Norway, c. 1960s. Pinewood with
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Glass Vase from Hadeland, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Glass Vase from Hadeland, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Norwegian Rosewood Resin Bench Planter Table Mid Century Modern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. Its rich red-brown hue and resilient construction, featuring a blend
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Porcelain Fish Wall Plate from Porsgrund, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Porcelain Fish Wall Plate from Porsgrund, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Westnofa, Bentwood, Fabric, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Westnofa, Mid-Century Modern, Bentwood, Fabric, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Norway, 1960s
A bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
MId Century Large teak Dining Table By Gustav Bahus , Norway
Located in Gaggenau, DE
MId Century Large teak Dining Table By Gustav Bahus , Norway , 1960s
The table is ingood
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Mid-Century Alminette Teak Folding Tray Table Norway, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This Mid-Century Norwegian Alminette Teak Folding Tray Table by f.m. Produkt, Frederiksberg
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Teak
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Sofa
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Sofa
This sofa measures: 92 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bendt Winge Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Drop-Leaf Rosewood Dining Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bendt Winge Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Drop-Leaf Rosewood Dining Table
This table measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Norwegian Mid-century modern Willy Johansson (1921 - 1993) design decanter
By Willy Johansson, Hadeland
Located in Skien, NO
Norwegian / Scandinavian Mid-century modern / Modern design art glass / heavy crystal glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Norway Large Dining Table Mid-Century Teak by Gustav Bahus
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful large teak Mid-Century Modern expandable Dining Table with rounded corners designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Westnofa Furniture Rosewood Bedroom Set Queen Floating Frame Bed and Dressers
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful rosewood bedroom set from Westnofa Furniture includes a queen size floating platform
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bedroom Sets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Westnofa Nightstands, a Pair
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
brand known for its high-quality mid-century modern furniture. The company gained recognition for
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,699 / set
A Rare Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp, Norway, c. 1950s
By T. Røste
Co
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare mid-century brass table lamp with a rich patina. Model 170 by T. Røste
Co. Norway, c
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Glass Side Table by Ingmar Relling, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Color: Black
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Armchairs Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very comfortable
- Marked by label
- Rare type.
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Teak “Multiflex” Bench Sideboard by Sola Møbelfabrikk, Norway, 1960s
By Sola Möbelfabrik
Located in Göteborg, SE
Beautifully crafted in Norway during the 1960s, this modular “Multiflex” teak bench/ sideboard by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stone
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Wall Lights, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s. Each light is fitted with one E27 bulb (suitable for use in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Mid- Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Erik Pløen, Norway 1960s
By Erik Plöen
Located in Bergen, NO
Erik Pløen was one of the leading figures in modern Norwegian ceramics. He had an exceptionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fredrik Kayser Model 807 Mid Century Norwegian Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Fredrik Kayser Model 807 Mid Century Norwegian Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
This lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Norwegian Pine Extending Dining Room Set by Edvin Helseth
Located in London, GB
chairs with rotating ergonomic backrests. Manufactured by Stange Bruk, Norway, c. 1966.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Pine
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway in 1950s second half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant by T. Røste
Co, Norway. 1950s.
By T. Røste
Co
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Ceiling Pendant by T. Røste & Co, Norway. 1950s.
Norwegian ceiling lamp in black metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Ekornes Stressless Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
in Norway tag. Two piece set with Swiveling ottoman , Size is 21.75 x 18 x 15h. Leather has aged and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood and Leather Sofa
This sofa measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Sculptural Brutalist Norwegian Stump Chair in Solid Wood
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural brutalist stump chair in solid wood, probably birch root. Handcrafted in Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century modern furniture to any interior, and this two-seater sofa is perfect to fill that role
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norwegian Mid-Century Modern, Wall Mounted Bookshelf, Teak, Norway, 1967
This elegant wall-mounted
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rare Norwegian Carved Tankard Featuring Gnomes, Mid-18th Century
Located in Wiscasset, ME
The entire tankard is surrounded by a family of gnomes. Early peg construction, in excellent overall condition. Fair bet that you'll never see another one like this!
Category
Antique 1760s Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Mid Century Norwegian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century Norwegian furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of mid century Norwegian furniture — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of mid century Norwegian furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of mid century Norwegian furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Westnofa Furniture, Torbjørn Afdal and Vatne Møbler are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Norwegian Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mid century Norwegian furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2 and can go as high as $32,233, while the average can fetch as much as $2,202.
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 Norwegian Furniture
- 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.
- 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 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 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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