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Mid-Century Norwegian 3 Bulb Brass Sconce by Astra
By Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare grand wall light by Astra of Norway from the 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of brass candle wall sconces by Colseth Norway mid century modern
By Skultuna
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual mid cntury modern pair of wall sconces for single candle. Fabricated by Colseth / Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Paper Bin
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Mid Century Norwegian Rosewood Paper Bin
This paper bin measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather loveseat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 2 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Knut Saeter for Vatner Mobler Mid-Century Norwegian Leather and Rosewood
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century norwegian armchairs with rosewood frames and armrests and black leather
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Willy Johansson Art Glass Vase for Hadeland Norway
By Willy Johansson, Hadeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Norway. It is smooth to the touch, but the appearance looks heavily textured with ribs and bubbles
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Mid Century Ceiling Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
made in Norway from cirka 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo
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
Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
By N.M. Thune, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Norwegian Design Sideboard / Credenza in Rosewood by Westnofa Minimalist 1950s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful design sideboard / credenza from Norway produced and designed by the Westnofa Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Westnofa Sliding Door Credenza or Sideboard in Rosewood, Norway 1950s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by in-house craftsmen at Westnofa, this credenza was made in Norway in the early
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Maple, Felt
Mid Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo in Torbjorn Afdal Style, Norway, 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous Mid Century Modern desk was made in Norway around 1960s. It was produced by Bruksbo
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Brass Colseth sconces round bold shape mid century Norway
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of modern stylish sconces for transitional interiors.
Round 10 inch circular back plate with bold candle holder.
Statement piece.
.
Depth 4.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Teak Sideboard, Norway, 1960s, Gustav Bahus Style, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
reflect the Mid Century Modern era’s dedication to quality. The piece is after careful restoration
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak
Leather Framed Armchair by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 80s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Lucija, SI
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Leather Armchair from Ekornes Stressless
Made in Norway in the 80s
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Trolley Bar Cart Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Göteborg, SE
This is a beautiful design by the Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in the 50s.
This piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Mid Century Danish Style Cabinet High Contrast Rosewood Made in Norway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Norway in the 1960s, this cabinet was made in the wake of the explosion of Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Felt, Maple
Scandinavian Mid-Century Safari Lounge Chair and Stool by Bruksbo, Norway. 1970s
By Bruksbo
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Safari Lounge Chair and Stool by Bruksbo, Norway. 1970s
Very rare Model
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
1950/60s TR
Co. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp, Norway
By T. Røste
Co, Tr
Co.
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-Century Wall Sconce by T. RØSTE & CO., Norway, 1950s/60s
A rare Scandinavian wall lamp by T
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Space Age Green Round Mirror from C.L. Augustson, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Green Round Mirror from C.L. Augustson, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
Two Mid-Century Modern Wall Candleholders by Konrad Galaaen, Norway 1960s
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Konrad Galaaen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porselænsfabrik, Norway 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Cut Steel
Adjustable Leather Armchair, by Peter Opsvik, for Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Peter Opsvik, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
Norway.
Made of wood and leather.
In original condition, cleaned, both the leather and the wood show
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid Century Modern, Stool in Wood
Rope, By Anne Lise Aas, Norway, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. The stool features a rustic looking wooden frame with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Rustic Stools
Materials
Rope, Wood, Oak
Mid-century Westnofa Teak High Boy Dresser c.1960
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
on back.
CREATOR Westnofa, Norway.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970.
MATERIALS AND
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,395 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Large Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century Scandinavian Tjomsland
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was produced by Goodwill
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Mid-Century Norwegian Siesta Lounge Chairs and Glass Side Table Set
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Mid-Century Modern
Manufacturer: Westnofa furniture
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Country of Origin: Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Glass, Wood
Westnofa Set of Four Norwegian Designer 80s Modern Dining or Game Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
legendary Mid-Century company Westnofa, which was based in Norway!
Westnofa Furniture
While Norway
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian Burgundy Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian (1970s) wing back armchairs with low side arms upholstered in button
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway
By Jacob Tostrup
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Century Modern and are signed by J. Tostrup of Norway. Each candlestick has a black enameled 'bulls eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pr. Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Lounge Arm Chairs Made in Norway by Ekorness
By Ekornes
Located in New York, NY
seats and back rest cushions. The chairs were made in Norway by Ekorness, circa 1960/1970's. Both are
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
any seating arrangement. Made in Norway. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Lounge chair: 27
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$3,792 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Westnofa Chair and Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid Century Modern swivel, tilt lounge chair and ottoman, made in Norway by
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,200 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Red Enamel Candlesticks by Emalox Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage mid-century modern pair of candlestick holders by Emalox Norway. Aluminium with red enamel
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
$320 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Very Rare Midcentury Lounge Chair Siesta, Westnofa, Norway, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- early model
- faux leather with patina
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl by Otto Mulders, Norway, 1970s
Located in Skien, NO
(The Netherlands 1927–Norway 1994) at his own studio in ca. 1974, showcases hand-painted underglazed
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Norwegian Leather and Wood Safari Style Loveseat
By Arne Norell
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Scandinavian Loveseat styled after the Inca by Arne Norell. Outfitted in the original dark brown leather on beechwood frames with canvas back. High back with headrest ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Norwegian Mid Century Sterling and Blue Enamel Serving/Salad Set by Thune
By N.M. Thune
Located in Toledo, OH
Stylized midcentury sterling and blue enamel serving/salad set with a gold wash by Norwegian
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mid-Century Norway Modern Teak
White Boucle Fabric High Lounge Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high lounge chair was manufactured in Norway during the 1960s. The frame is made of teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
$4,069 Sale Price
20% Off
Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather and Bentwood Ottoman
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Siesta Mid Century Leather and Bentwood Ottoman
This ottoman measures: 25 wide x 21 deep
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Miami, FL
Figgjo Flint Norwegian Fish Service, Platter and 12 Plates, Mid-20th C
Offered for sale is a set
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Norwegian Mid-century Coffee Table with Wood Base and Coated Top Plate, 1970s
By Odd Knutsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Norwegian coffee table from Odd Knutsen.
The “Luna” table is well known but this edition is
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
$1,040 Sale Price
48% Off
Grey Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Norwegian furniture designer, this lounge chair is a testament to the timeless appeal of Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Plywood, Lacquer
Arne Tjomsland 1950s Artic Musk Ox Mid-Century Scandinavian Norway Sculpture Vtg
By Arne Tjomsland, Kay Bojesen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Norwegian Rosewood Flip-Top Rolling Dry Bar by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Trevarindustri / Bruksbo of Norway.
The locking
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Sideboard by Brødrene Sørheim, Norway, 1960s
By Arnt Sorheim
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elegant Scandinavian sideboard crafted in the 1960s by Brødrene Sørheim Møbelfabrikk, Norway
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Norwegian Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass wall light likely designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Oxidation present
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Norway, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Early XL 1950s Arne Tjomsland Teak Polar Bear Sculpture Norway Mid-Century
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Norwegian sculptor in the Scandinavian modern golden age, or Mid-Century Modern Era. This was produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Norwegian Potter Erik Ploen Rare Snowflake Bowl Mid-Century Modernist
By Erik Plöen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand built stoneware bowl or ashtray with white and blue speckled and dappled glazes, signed and dated, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Leather Armchair Scandinavian Black Cantilever Bentwood Relling 1970
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in London, GB
A rare, strikingly attractive and super-comfy Scandinavian Mid-Century armchair in lovely vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Siesta Footstool Green Nubuk Leather Ingmar Relling Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Norwegian Siesta Footstool Ottoman in Green Nubuk Leather by Ingmar Relling for
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Stools by Krogenæs with Sheepskin Seats, Norway 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
honest materials, functional forms, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. Norwegian furniture
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
18th century Norwegian carved oak bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning and rare norwegian baroque oak bureau bookcase circa 1760.
Comprising of 3 sections due
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Norwegian Lounge Chair, 1950’s. Original upholstery with hand tied springs. Marked on bottom Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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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 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 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 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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Double Branched Silver Candlestick
Erik Ploen
Pewter Bud Vase
Sven Ivar Dysthe Couch Sofa
Used Bunk Bed Frames
Used Bunk Beds Furniture
Pegasus Sofa
Relling Westnova