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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
Brutalist Stainless Steel Vase by Olav Joa Joff. Polaris, Norway 1972. Steel Art
By Olav Joa, Polaris, Olav Joff
Located in Malmö, SE
Fabrikker, Sandnes, Norway. The series 'Steel Art' was in production 1972-1974.
Great condition.
Printed
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brutalist Stainless Steel Bowl 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Map of Scandinavia 1857 – Sweden
Norway in Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
the map’s practical use as a geographic and administrative reference in the mid-19th century.
Drawn
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Maps
Materials
Paper
Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Made in Norway Danish Modern Bent Rosewood Plywood Legs Drop Leaf Dining Table
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Design, Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, c.1960s
Located in Skien, NO
**Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp – 1960s**
Embrace the timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Leather high lounge chair Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Hunter Safari high lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge
Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman. Very few
Category
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Rosewood Westnofa Coffee Table
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Westnofa.
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Bruksbo Teak Planter Bench, Attributed to Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Bruksbo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A rare and elegant mid-century Norwegian teak planter bench by Bruksbo, attributed to Torbjørn
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 711 Loungechair by Fredrik Kayser, New Edition
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian 711 lounge.chair by Fredrik Kayser. New edition. Designed in 1960
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Norway, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half.
The lamp is fully working and in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$3,408 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Scandinavian Modern Leather wide lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern wide lounge chair by Torbjørn Afdal. Solid wood frame in dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Classic Modernist Beech and Leather "tub" attributed to Søda Galvano / Norway
By Soda Galvano
Located in Buffalo, NY
leather upholstery. Made in Norway.. minor fading & discoloration to leather,(adds to the charm) Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Lounge Chair Siesta, Blk Natural Leather, By I. Relling, Westnofa, Norway, 1980s
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The silhouette features smooth, organic lines and a cantilevered base. The bentwood frame in black and laced with a canvas sling with grommets. The chair is covered with a channel st...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Canvas, Wood
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari Lounge chair by Bruksbo
By Percival Lafer, Arne Norell, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge Chair by Bruksbo Norwegian Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,275 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model 1001 by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka M
By Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Model 1001 by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler - 2 pairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Magazine Record Album Storage Bin by Bruksbo
By Brucksbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern magazine rack, record album caddy, made in Norway designed by Rolf
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo
By Percival Lafer, Arne Norell, Bruksbo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Unique Mid century low sling leather safari lounge 3 seat sofa by Bruksbo Norwegian
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Design, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Vintage Norwegian Coffee Table by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Resell
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
furniture. A timeless and rare piece, perfect for any vintage or mid-century modern interior.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman by H.W. Klein for Bramin
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite mid-century teak reclining lounge chair and ottoman, expertly designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Easy Chairs with Teak and Leather by Westnofa, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautiful "Scandinavian Modern" easy chairs, by Westnofa, made in the 1960s. The chairs are made from teak and high quality aniline leather and come fully restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The light is fully working and in good vintage condition. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
1960
s Anne-Grete Ploen Norway Abstract Enamel on Copper Dish Plate Signed!
By Anne-Grete Ploen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great hand made enamel on copper dish by Norwegian artist Anne-Grete Ploen and dates from the 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Swedish Pine and Leather Sofa From Ekornes, Norway, circa 1970
s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This mid-century sofa is a stunning example of the bold and innovative designs from the Ekornes
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Pine
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Sweden and Norway by Lowry,
1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sweden and Norway'. Two individual sheets of Sweden and Norway. This map
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
$189 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood
Brown Leather Lounge Chair
Ottoman Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian made designer lounge chair & ottoman set circa 1972. It features rosewood stained solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
Intricate Detailing of Flowers and Letter Markings as Pictured. Features a Small Compartment inside.
Dimensions. 9 W ; 5 D ; 6 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Like New IBM "Think" Sign in Norwegian "Tenk" - Rare
By Paul Rand, IBM
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage IBM "Think" sign in Norwegian "Tenk" in the manner of Paul Rand’s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Mid century teak bin by Einer Barnes for P.S Heggen
By Einar Barnes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century teak bin by Einer Barnes for P.S Heggen circa 1963.
We are pleased to offer this
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Teak
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern 4 door teak credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian modern teak credenza sideboard.
Made in Norway, c. 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Birch, Teak
$3,597 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of Three Art Glass Vases by Gro Bergslien for Hadeland, Norway, 1970s
By Hadeland, Gro Bergslien
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set or three distinct Murano style art glass vases designed by Gro Bergslien (1940-1991), and fabricated at Hadeland Glassverk (established 1792). Signed at bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Sterling
Pearl Tone White Enamel Bracelet Norway "A" 925
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage gilded sterling silver and white or pearl tone enamel figure eight links bracelet with "A" 925 stamped on the back. Similar styling as David Anderson and Arne Nordlie. Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs
Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
made in Norway from ca 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage condition. It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Book-Matched Rosewood by Rolf Hesland for Bruskbo
By Rolf Hesland, Bruskbo
Located in New York, NY
"This breathtaking Mid-Century Modernist Magazine Rack in Book-matched Rosewood is designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Magazine Rack in Book-Matched Rosewood by Rolf Hesland for Bruskbo
By Bruskbo, Rolf Hesland
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Mid-Century Modernist Magazine Rack in Book-matched Rosewood is designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Møre Lenestol Fabrikk Klarinett Teak Lounge Chair
By More Lenestolfabrikk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a 1950s Scandinavian Modern 'Klarinett' lounge chair by Møre Lenestol Fabrikk A/S. It is made of teak wood with a removable, weighted headrest. It is in good structural ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction. It features two sliding tambour doors, two drawers and two shelf spaces. Marked made in Denmark. Original clean cond...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Wall Lights by Birger Dahl for Sønnico, 1960s
By Birger Dahl
Located in Oslo, NO
and made in Norway from circa 1960s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Norwegian Teak and Cane “Bambi” Lounge Chair by Rastad and Relling
Located in Victoria, BC
Freshly restored and ready to impress, we’re delighted to present a Norwegian masterpiece by Rolf
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Handmade Ceramic Wall Plate with Viking Designs from Arol, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Handmade Ceramic Wall Plate with Viking Designs from Arol, Norway, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century design black leather lounge chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Delft, NL
Condition: Good
Period: 1970’s
Material: Wood, Leather
Origin: Norway
Designer: Ingmar Relling
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Pair Sculptural Stools in Pine by Norsk Husflid 1960s Norway
By Norsk Solwarreindustri
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury pair of stools in pine made by Norsk Husflid Norway in the 1960s
These stools are a good
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Constructivist Table Lamp by Gudmund Elvestad for Sønnico, Norway, 1969
Located in Oslo, NO
1969 national design award in Norway, “Merket for God Design”. The lamp is fully working and in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by RTH, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
. Designed and made in Norway by RTH from, circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
c.1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Brass Wall Lamp/Sconce, Dual-Colored Shades
Located in Skien, NO
**Rare 1960s Primitive Nordic Wall Lamp – Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sconce**
Elevate your
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Flush Mount Ceiling Lights by Bison, Norway, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Norway by Bison from circa 1950s first half. Both lamps are fully working and in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Steel
Vintage Rollable Mural Map Wall Chart Print Scandinavia Norway Sweden Finland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great impressive cottagecore map illustrating Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Prints
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Green Fox in Stoneware by Kaare Berven Fjeldsaa, Norway, 1960s
By Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
, in Norway during the 1960s. It's signed and marked on the side.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood
Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is great however cushions have significant wear. Ro...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa Bentwood Teak Siesta Occasional Side Table
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Relling for Westnofa Furniture
Norway, circa 1960s
Measures: 27.5"W x 21.75"D x 17"H.
Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
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Mid Century Norwegian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century Norwegian furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of mid century Norwegian furniture — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of mid century Norwegian furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of mid century Norwegian furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Westnofa Furniture, Torbjørn Afdal and Vatne Møbler are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Norwegian Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mid century Norwegian furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2 and can go as high as $32,233, while the average can fetch as much as $2,202.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Norwegian Furniture
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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Pewter Bud Vase
Sven Ivar Dysthe Couch Sofa
Used Bunk Bed Frames
Used Bunk Beds Furniture
Pegasus Sofa
Relling Westnova