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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
Norwegian Gold Gilt Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons by Aksel Holmsen(1873 - 1962)
Located in Skien, NO
1960s.
Exquisite Norwegian / Scandinavian / Nordic mid-century modern design, ideal for serving ice
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Jac Jacobsen "L-1" Architect
s Task Lamp for Luxo, Norway
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in TORQUAY, AU
: Jac Jacobsen
MANUFACTURER: Luxo
IN THE STYLE OF: Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern, Industrial
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
"Consul" Lounge Chair
Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980
s
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Ekornes for Stressless offers supreme comfort and timeless style. Manufactured in Norway in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Functionalist Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
likely designed and made in Norway from circa first half of the 1950s. The lamp is fully working and in
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
TR&co, Wall Light, Brass, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By Tr
Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, teak 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
Krobo Bench in Oak by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Göteborg, SE
"Krobo" by Torbjörn Afdal in oak.
Use it as a TV stand or coffee table. Why not place it along the wall or window. Decorated with piles of books and nice art. When you have a lot of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,715 Sale Price
50% Off
"Ekstrem" Lounge Chair Set by Terje Ekstrøm for Varier Stokke, Norway, 1984
By Terje Ekstrom
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
one of Norway’s first postmodern designs.
It is designed by Terje Ekstrøm in 1984 for Varier
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Long "Krobo" Table/Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Deland, FL
Afdal was an influential and prolific furniture designer from Norway who helped lead the Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway by Ganddal
By Ganddal Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Small low 3 Drawer teak dresser made in Norway. Great red tone teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
$2,137 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Norwegian Rosewood and Bottle Green Velour Sofa and Chair by Knut Sæter
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
, even in smaller rooms. Delicate lines and simple forms are the hallmarks of Scandinavian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
161 Inch Dining table and 10 chairs ‘Darby’ by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
By Bruksbo, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Delft, NL
Fabulous 410 cm long Dining table and 10 chairs ‘Darby’ by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 60s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stavangerflint Ceramic Tromsø-Brua Tray / Plate, Norway, circa 1960
By Stavangerflint
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stavangerflint Ceramic Tromsø-Brua Tray / Plate, Norway, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
KAMA, Wall Lights, Copper, Metal, Teak, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10.5” H x 6.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Rival, Brodrene Jatogs Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
spaces. Bring home the Mid Century Modern spirit and enjoy fantastic craftsmanship and smart design of
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Torbjorn Afdal Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet for Bruksbo of Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Dallas, TX
-polished plinth base. This cabinet was custom ordered from Bruksbo of Norway by the owner of a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Silver Bowl, Grete Prytz Kittelsen (1917-2010) for J. Tostrup, NORWAY
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Jacob Tostrup
Located in Skien, NO
1960s Norwegian Sterling Silver & Enamel Bowl by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Tostrup
This mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Enamel, Silver, Sterling Silver
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Gold Gilt Sterling Silver
Enamel Spoons by Magnus Aase, Norway
By Magnus Aase
Located in Skien, NO
1960s.
Exquisite Norwegian / Scandinavian / Nordic mid-century modern design, ideal for serving coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Post-Modern Norwegian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely shaped Mid-Century Modern style lounge chair features upholstered vinyl swivel chair
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,800 / set
Pair of Wall Lights by Jac Jacobsen, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Jacobsen and made in Norway by Jac's company Jac Jacobsen AS. Both lamps are fully working and in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Astra, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Norway, C. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable, brass and rattan wall light designed and produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two Enameled Copper Trays / Plates by David Andersen, Norway 1960s
By David Andersen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two trays / plates enamel over copper, by David Andersen 1960s. Big plate has hanging device on back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Outdoor Wall Lights in Copper, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Norway from circa 1960s second half by Stavanger Metalkunst. Both lamps are fully working and in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Ship of Good Fortune Pendant by Bjørn Sigurd Østern for David-Andersen, Norway
By David Andersen
Located in Bergen, NO
blend of ancient symbolism and mid-century modern elegance.
Sterling Silver (925S) and Thulite, natural
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Mid-Century 1960s Sage Green Leather Swivel Lounge Chair with Tilt
By Ring Mekanikk
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid-century swivel chair from the 1960s/70s, expertly crafted in Norway by the renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Figgjo Flint: a set of 12 breakfast plates, Turi design tor Viking, Norway
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Zemst, BE
typical midcentury design item in scandinavian design.
Made in Norway
marked on the bottom of each piece
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Teak Highback Lounge Chair by Arnt Lande for Stokke, Norway, 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by Arnt Lande and made in Norway by Stokke Mobler this gorgeous "Combi Star" lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Wall Lights in Copper by Finn Lunde, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Norway by Finn Lunde AS from, circa 1970s second half. Each lamp is fitted with one E27 bulb holder
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
Tall Brutalist Black / Gold Ceramic Candle Light Candelabra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painted black and gold ceramic candle light candelabra, made in Norway, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Large Outdoor Scandinavian Wall Light in Copper, Norway, 1970s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative wall light in copper with shade in glass. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
1950s Norwegian Teak Sitting Bear Figure Sculpture Midcentury in Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, made in Norway. Designer is unknown, but in the manner of Arne Tjomsland, and from the same time period
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Norway
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Wall Mirror, C. 1930/40s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Mid-century Scandinavian wall mirror designed by unknown artist. Original unrestored mirror with
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
.
This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift for a collector of
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,183 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Ekornes Leather Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman Norway
By Ekornes Stressless, Ekornes
Located in Cincinnati, OH
functional ergonomics which is typical of Scandinavian furniture . Manufactured by Jens E. Ekornes
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wall-Mounted Clay and Ceramic Still-Life Relief by Graveren, Norway, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Norway. Clean lines and soft colored glazing contrasting to the raw textured burnt clay.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling lamp with surface decorated shade in glass and porcelain base. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal Bruksbo, Norway 1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Designed for Bruksbo, this rare rosewood bar cabinet impresses with its fold-out top, brass hinges, and a well-considered interior featuring shelves, a green-lined bottle holder, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s
Magnificent mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Mid Century Minerva Four Seat Sofa by Torjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in New York, NY
seen on the market, this is an iconic piece from the Golden Age of Scandinavian mid century furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Inger Waage for Stavangerflint Norway Sera Teapot, Scandinavian Modern 1960s
By Inger Waage, Stavangerflint
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
. In 1943 she was accepted as a student at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Plates Made in Norway Set of 3
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1 of 13
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Pitcher, Made in Norway
Sold: €73.89
Days on 1stDibs: 331
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Mid Century Teak and Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 87 wide x 30 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Grete Prytz Kittelsen Cathedral Jar in Maroon Enamel for Cathrineholm Norway
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer, silversmith and enamel artist is know as 'The Queen of Scandinavian Design
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Midcentury Flushmount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway, circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Porcelain, Blown Glass
A set of 3 Mid Century Modern Bjorn Engo Turquoise and Pink Plates
Located in Charleston, SC
pieces!
Designed by Mid Century Modern Designer Bjorn Engo and crafted in the mid-50s through the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Scandinavian Pine Arm Chairs Lounge Chairs by Bruksbo Made in Norway
By Svein Bjørneng, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of original rare Swedish all blonde old growth Scandinavian pine low lounge chairs with new light brown soft leather upholstery. Designed by Svein Bjørneng. Solid birch bentwood...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
$4,125 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Midcentury Modern 1950s Birger Dahl Table Lamp "Birdy" for Sonnico Norway
By Birger Dahl
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
1950s Birger Dahl Modell: S-30016 table lamp for Sonnico, Norway. This architectural table lamp was
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Fjord Fiesta Bambi Dining Chairs, Like New produced in Norway 2023
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Miami, FL
specializing in iconic, mid-century original Nordic and Scandinavian designs, handmade at the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Dutch Chrome Floor Lamp from Gepo, Double Eye-Ball, K
H Norway
By Gepo
Located in Buffalo, NY
& H Norway.. It is made from chrome lucite adjuster details,,, features two independent adjustable
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Dining "Hunting" Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afdal for Bruksbo in 1960s, Norway.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with hand-decorated surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad + Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Norway, 1960s
Bambi Teak Dining Chair by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus, Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Hand Decorated Norwegian Ceramic Vase, Hank Keramikk, 1946
By Hank Adams
Located in New York, NY
Verksted, Oslo, Norway signed “NK”.
Measures: Height 16”, diameter 10”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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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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Sven Ivar Dysthe Couch Sofa
Used Bunk Bed Frames
Used Bunk Beds Furniture
Pegasus Sofa
Relling Westnova