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1970s Scandinavian Pair Lounge Chairs, Lied Mobler Norway, Teak
Leather
By Lied Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
are good-looking. Made in Norway in the 1970s by Lied Mobler, the production quality of these chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Wall Lights by Astra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
made in Norway by Astra from circa 1960s second half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,900 / set
Torbjørn Afdal and Harry Moen "Biri" Leather and Pine Bench, Norway 1960s
By Harry Moen, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Utrecht, NL
part of the “Biri” collection, is a wonderful example of Norwegian mid-century design.
This bench’s
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gunnar Havstad Sculptural pewter decanter, Norway 1950´s
By Gunnar Havstad
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Norway during the 1950s. This elegant decanter captures the essence of Scandinavian Modern design, a
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Pewter
Høvik Verk, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by Høvik Verk, Norway, c. 1960s.
Brand new
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Sideboard, Norway, 1960s, Gustav Bahus Style
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This teak sideboard comes from Norway and was made around 1960s. It is most probably one of Gustav
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
$3,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Outdoor wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1970s second half
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Midcentury Wall Lights, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative pair of wall lights in painted wood and brass. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,400 / set
Two Rustic Indigenous Style Ceramic Vases, Norway 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two ceramic vases fabricated in Norway, 1960s. Indigenous, rustic, boho chic, wabi sabi style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Anglo-Indian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Savo Tinn Handwrought Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Savo Tinn Pewter Creamer Sugar Set Norway
Creamer 1.75 h x 4 w x 5 d
Sugar 1.75 h x 5.25 w x
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Outdoor Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative and sublime wall light in copper and glass. Designed and made in Norway by Høvik Lys
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Wall Lights in Pine, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural wall lamps in pine. Designed and made in Norway from cirka 1960 second half. Both lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,500 / set
Lorentzons, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.5"H x 4.25"W x 6.0"D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Long Teak "Krobo" Table/Bench By Torbjørn Afdal For Bruksbo, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extra long, solid teak, "Krobo" table/bench is designed by the Norwegian designer Torbjorn
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
TR
Co, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr
Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights produced by TR & Co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Oxidation
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Norwegian High Sideboard in Teak With Lit Bar by Arna Bruk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Arna Bruk
Manufacturer: Arna Bruk
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Colorful Glazed Ceramic Bird Figures by Konrad Galaaen, Norway, 1950s
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik, Konrad Galaaen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porselænsfabrik, Norway. Typical strong colors and patch-work design, reminding of older days leaded windows, that
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Heggen Teak Waste / Magazine Basket by Einar Barnes Norway
By Einar Barnes
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. Heggen made in Norway. Retains the original label to the bottom and also a personal inscription to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Sigurd Ressell
Falcon Chair
for Vatne Møbler, Norway 1970
s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Møbler in Norway in the 1970s.
This iconic model has a high backrest with thicker cushioning to support
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H.63cm Hand-crafted Viking Sculpture, Norway, Wood Carving Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Hand-Carved Viking Sculpture - Possibly King Eric Bloodaxe (Eirik
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fjøskrakk Mod. 522 Stool by Ragnvald Krogenæs for Krogenæs Møbler, Norway 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
such, Norwegian - mid-century design is all about harmony. Consequently, this stool is more than just a
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Arnold Wiig Burgundy Golden 1950s Regency Bowl, Norway
By Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Norway, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$328 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of
Blinken
Chairs by Rastad
Relling for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of 'Blinken' Chairs by Rastad & Relling for Hjellegjerde Mobler, Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Teak + Acrylic Modular Mid Century Bench in Teak
By Sola Möbelfabrik, Arvid Haerum
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway
Designer: Arvid Haerum
Manufacturer: Søla Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
Birger Dahl Brass Spotlight Wall Lamp Sønnico 1950s Norway
By Birger Dahl, Sonnico
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Mid-Century Modern adjustable wall lamp, or spotlight, designed by Birger Dahl and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Magazine LP Caddy Rack by Rolf Hesland for Bruksbo, Norway 1970s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Norway / 1970 / Magazine LP Caddy Rack / Rolf Hesland / Bruksbo / rosewood / Mid-century / Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Lorentzons, Wall Light, Copper, Metal, Glass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal, copper and white opaline glass wall light produced by Lorentzons, Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Very Chic APS Heggen Norwegian Rosewood Paper Basket
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very chic APS Heggen Norwegian rosewood paper basket. The wood coloring is beautiful and has great
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Krogenæs, Pair of Three Legged Stool, "Fjøskrakk" Mod. 522, Pine, Norway, 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
. This stunning piece of furniture was designed in Norway in 1964 by none other than the factory owner
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
TR&co, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr
Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by TR&co, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Krogenæs Møbler, Wall Lights, Pine, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of carved pine and white fabric wall lights designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Pine
1960s Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Victoria, BC
Freshly restored and ready to impress, we’re delighted to present this exquisite Norwegian lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Dish, Enamel, Steel, Norway, 1950s
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in High Point, NC
, Norway, 1950s
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches): 1.0" Height x 12.25
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Peter Hivdt Style Teak corner sofas model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Corners sofa with table, model 610, Vatne Møbler AS, Norway.
Sofas with frames in teak and beech
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Delft, NL
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
Set of pine chairs from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Norwegian Vintage Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Sofia, BG
Iconic FALCON lounge chair by Norwegian interior and industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Torbjorn Afdal Bjarne Hansen Butterfly Chair Made in Norway c 1950
s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century Scandinavian Modern lounge chair designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bjarne Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Norwegian Modern Teak Record or Magazine Cart by Rolf Hesland
By Rolf Hesland, Bruksbo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century teak magazine cart, designed by the renowned Rolf Hesland for
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Silver and Crystal Pokal Vase by Th.Marthinsen, Norway
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning and luxurious pokal vase crafted from crystal glass and Norwegian solid silver 830S from
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$688 Sale Price
20% Off
Svend Mejlstrøm, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1960s
By Svend Mejlstrøm
Located in High Point, NC
, Norway, 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5” H x 9” W x 6” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 4.75” H
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rostad and Relling for Rasmus Solberg, Norway 1962 Teak
Leather Sewing Table
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Rasmus Solberg
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Rostad and Relling for Rasmus Solberg teak & leather sewing table from Norway 1962
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
Figgjo Flint * pepper
salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Den Haag, NL
Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s * good condition . Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Coffee Table with Stone Top by Erling Viksjø for Conglo Designs, Norway 1960s
By Erling Viksjø, AS Conglo Design
Located in Utrecht, NL
architects from the mid-20th century, this table is characteristic of the postwar exploration with both
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Brass and Stone Bowl by Saulo, Norway, 1960s
By Sulitjelma Stein og Metall, Stelton
Located in Malmö, SE
A stylish and heavy vintage Norwegian brass bowl with granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Granite, Brass
Pair of Wall Lights in Pine, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Sculptural wall lamps in pine with shades in fabric. Designed by Alf Sture and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
$1,500 / set
Stavangerflint Hand-Painted Norwegian Decorative Dish, 1960s
By Inger Waage, Stavangerflint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Stamped and decorated by hand under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Norway, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Materials
Ceramic
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage crystal solifleur by Hadeland Norway ‘Nautilus’ 1970’s
By Hadeland
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage crystal solifleur by Hadeland Norway ‘Nautilus’ 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Planet Swivel Orb Chairs by Sven Ivar Dysthe Norway Rosewood
Chrome
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Overman
Located in Bensalem, PA
All four chairs included in price. Please look at pictures for overall condition feel free to readout with any questions
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Hamburg, DE
Color: Beige
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Design: Ingmar relling, 1965
Manufacturer: Ekornes
Model: Siesta
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tall Ceramic Table Lamp, by Rolf Tiemroth, Norway, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Norway 1970s. Organic leaf / floral pattern, dark red to burnt orange and brown glazing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ekornes Prototype Three Seater Sofa Suite
Two Armchairs Made in Norway 1970
s
By Ekornes
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid 20th Century Norwegian Ekornes Prototype Three Piece Suite.
Comprising Of A Three Seater Sofa
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Space Ace pendant lamp design Birger Hammerstad Norway, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
good quality piece . signed by
T. Røste & Co. design by Birger Hammerstad .Norway .
very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Brown Bohemian Chic Ceramic Table Lamp by Finne, Norway 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brown glazed boho chic table lamp, fabricated by Finne, Norway 1960s. Wabi sabi, bohemian chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Fredrik A. Kayser Teak Vatne Lenestolfrabikk Side Tray Table, Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Rome, IT
Solid teak side table with removable tray, Norway, 1950s circa.
Made and marked by VATNE
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Tall White Glass Table Lamp by Høvik Verk, Norway 1960s
By Høvik Verk
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall white glass table lamp manufactured by Høvik Verk, Norway 1960s. Logo marked on top of nickel
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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
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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