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Pair Scandinavian Ceiling Lights, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Turi Gramstad Oliver Lidded Jar for Figgjo Flint, Norway, circa 1960s
By Figgjo Flint
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Turi Gramstad Oliver Lidded Jar for Figgjo Flint, Norway, 1960s. Signed with makers mark to the
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage A. S. Tinn Per Viking Salad Set and Bottle Opener, Norwegian
Located in Esbjerg, DK
-shaped bottle cap opener in solid brass. The salad set was designed and made by A. S. Tinn Per in Norway
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Scandinavian Wall Lights by Jonas Hidle, Norway, 1970s
By Høvik Verk, Jonas Hidle
Located in Oslo, NO
Marvelous and minimalist wall lamps in brass. Designed by Jonas Hidle and made in Norway by Høvik
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pewter Teapot from Skurdal Pewter, 1960s
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
Large Chandelier in Brass and Opaline Glass by Høvik Lys, Norway
By Høvik Lys
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare chandelier by Høvik lys, Norway.
This chandelier consists of large opaline glas shades
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Foldable Teak
Oak Tray Table by Bendt Winge for Aase, Norway, 1960
By AASE Dreieri Ganddal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
manufactured from circa 1960 by Aase Dreieri in Norway. The features foldable legs that via a mechanism to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Rustic Ceramic Centerpiece / Platter by Otto Mulders for AWF, Norway 1960s
By Arnold Wiig Fabrikker
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic ceramic centrepiece designed by dutch Otto Mulders for Norwegian Arnold Wiigs Fabrikker in
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Bohemian Garniture
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Westnofa Rosewood Nightstand
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautiful rosewood wood grain in this Scandinavian Modern night stand by Westnofa Furniture. Norway
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Bruksbo Teak Sideboard, Timeless Scandinavian
Mid Century Modern Design
By Bruksbo
Located in Wrocław, Poland
seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Three Ceramic Vessels by Hermann Bongard for Figgjo Flint, Norway, 1960s
By Hermann Bongard, Figgjo Flint
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Norway 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
This striking Scandinavian flush-mount fixture from the late 1960s is a perfect example of Nordic design, made for everyday functionality. Ideal for both indoor and sheltered outdoor...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling lamp with shade in opaline glass and metal frame. Designed and made in Norway
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sewing Table by Rastad
Relling for Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern sewing table or side table.
Design by Rolf Rastad and Adolf
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
$1,656 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Edvin Helseth Pinewood Dining Chairs with Armrests, Trybo Norway
By Edvin Helseth, Trybo
Located in Voorburg, NL
Rare set of two chairs designed by Edvin Helseth and manufactured in Norway by Trybo during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Teak Magazine Caddy with Wheels
By Bruskbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century magazine caddy features a beautiful teak construction, chrome castors, and six
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Willy Johansson Scandinavian Art Glass Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Crystal Ashtray
By Hadeland
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hadeland Norway NAUTILUS Art Glass Crystal Ashtray By Willy Johansson.
HADELAND GLASSWORKS
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Materials
Crystal
Bar Table Designed by Rastad og Relling, Norway, First Prize Winner, 1962
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Rasmus Solberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A bar table designed by Rastad og Relling. First prize winner of Norwegian design competition 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Dresser by Westnofa Sweden 1960
s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Exceptional book-matched wood grain in this Scandinavian Modern dresser by Westnofa. Norway circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Trolley by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik Bruksbo, Norway
By Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, London
Trolley by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s
A refined mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage rosemaling Norwegian style handpainted wooden bowl
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand painted wooden bowl. Norwegian style vintage rosemaling. Vintage condition as pictured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Bjørn Engø Norway Set of 3 Enamel on Copper Bowls, Scandinavian Modern1950s-1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 2 smaller bowls and one larger bowl feature minimal Mid Century Modern forms and
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Smoke Colored Glass Vase by Richard Duborgh for PLUS Glass, Norway 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Smoke colored glass vase designed by Richard Duborgh (1932-2007) for PLUS Glass Fredrikstad, Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Four
4
Kay Dining Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, c. 1960
s
Located in Deland, FL
Architectural lines. Constructed from teak with the original woolen knit fabric. Circa 1960s.
---Dimensions---
Width: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Depth: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm
Height: 32 in / 81....
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Style Breeze Swivel Chairs Cajus Maelum for Fjords
Located in Buxton, GB
Elevate your living room with this pair of Mid-Century Modern Breeze Swivel Chairs by Fjords
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto with bent beech bentwood legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Norway white adjustable wall lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Norway mid-century modern white adjustable wall lamp Naska Loris by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Astra, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Norway, 1950s
By ASTRA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric wall light produced by Astra, Norway, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Sculptural Cheese Slicer Spar Norway
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Sculptural Cheese Slicer Spar Norway
made in Norway
Stainless steel with teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Norwegian Style Man and Woman Handcarved Figures
Located in Seattle, WA
Thought to be rare since we cannot find others like them. They are hand carved figures of a man and a woman. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only.Box H4
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Executive Desk by Fredrik Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Skeie & Co.
This stunning Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Fredrik Kayser for Skeie & Co., crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Folding Tray Table From f.m. Produkt, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Aluminum
Country of Origin: Norway
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler
By Dokka Mobler, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in New York, NY
in Norway.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Adjustable Grey Floor Lamp "Naska Loris" by Arne Jacobsen for Luxo Norway, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Luxo
Located in Rome, IT
Norway, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Steel
Extra Large Original Scandinavian Rya Rug, Arne Lindaas for Sellgren AS, Norway
By Arne Lindaas
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
Hellgren and Co AS Trondheim, Norway
Description:
This rug is a great example of 1970s pop art
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in, 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
Viking Club Chair by Poltrona Frau in Red Leather, Mid-Century Modern
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Roma, Lazio
Comfortable and welcoming, with a truly special design, this red armchair from the Viking series. Refinement and style characterize this armchair, a very charismatic fabric makes the...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Original Mid-Century Modern Predecessor of the Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Ekornes Stressless which was built from 1971 in Norway. Chair rotates 360 degrees. Chair reclines from an
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Scandinavian Modern beige Leather Siesta Low Safari Lounge Chairs Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian modern Low Siesta Safari chairs designed by Ingmar Relling. Blonde beech
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Earth Colored Stoneware Dish / Plate by Jens von der Lippe, Norway, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stoneware dish / plate made by Norwegian ceramic artist Jens von der Lippe. Earth colored wabi-sabi
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Westnofa 3 Piece Rosewood Dresser Set, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
Westnofa of Norway labeled 3 Piece rosewood dresser Set, 1960s. Gorgeous Rosewood all the way
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
$9,500 / item
Pair of mid-Century Torbjørn Afdal Hunter-Safari High-Back Leather Lounge Chairs
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
pieces.
Seat Height = 40cm / 16inch
Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Konrad Galaaen Colorful Mid-Century Ceramic Tile Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Konrad Galaaen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made by Konrad Galaaen, this series of sculptures was made in Norway. Made of many
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid century Scandinavian pine wall mirror curved top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern horizontal wall mirror. Solid pine wood frame with curved top and
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Jan-Erik Lindgren “Party” Armchair for Ekornes Fabrikker, Norway, 1977
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Jan-Erik Lindgren in 1977 for Ekornes Fabrikker, Norway, the Party armchair is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Low Rosewood Coffee Table by Rasmus Solberg
By Rasmus Solberg
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Norwegian carpenter, designer and furniture manufacturer. A representative of the golden era of Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$765 Sale Price
50% Off
Westnofa Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Scandinavian Modern nightstands or end tables
By Westnofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Outdoor Wall Light in, Norway, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
in Norway from circa 1960s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Norwegian Wall Lights by, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Norway by P.C.P from circa 1960 second half. Both are fully working and in good vintage condition. They
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper, Steel
$1,800 / set
Mid Century Modern Teak Arm Chair Rocker Recliner Arnt Lande Stokke Mobler 1960
By Stokke Møbler
Located in Portland, OR
quality mid century style fabric. The chair can be used as a recliner, rocker or armchair. The frame is
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Norwegian White Metal Naska Loris Table Lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
By Luxo, Jac Jacobsen
Located in MIlano, IT
Norwegian white metal Naska Loris table lamp by Jac Jacobsen for Luxo, 1950s
Adjustable table lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Brutalist Stainless Steel Vase by Olav Joa Joff. Polaris, Norway 1972. Steel Art
By Olav Joa, Olav Joff, Polaris
Located in Malmö, SE
Fabrikker, Sandnes, Norway. The series 'Steel Art' was in production 1972-1974.
Great condition.
Printed
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Framed Original Painting of Norwegian Country and Monument.
Located in Seattle, WA
It’s Vintage Unsigned Painting Contains the Norway Flag in the Background and has a white Monument
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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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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