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Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Stand by Marcel Kammerer, Model 9640 by Thonet, Vienna, 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Rattan
Bamboo Harness Table, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bamboo and rattan harness table, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan
caning. Two caned trays. Height : 29.5"(75cm), Width : 20"(51cm). Top diameter : 11.2"(28.5 cm)
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Cube Shape Tessellated Polished Marble End Tables Night Stands MINT!
By Maitland Smith, Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Cube Shape Tessellated Polished Marble End Tables Night Stands MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chinese Stone Door Posts with Mythical Elephants, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
or ancestor rituals. Covered in intricate carvings, these posts are wonderful as decorative pedestals
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Vintage Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Low Prayer Table with Fretwork Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese Ming style elmwood prayer table from the mid 20th century, with fretwork top and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Pedestals
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Minimalist Cube Tables or Stands in Walnut and Brass by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of stands manufactured by Lane,, Figured walnut wood,,handsome brass detailing to all four sides,, Faux slate tops,,on castors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Large Art Deco Column Stand In Amboyna Burl, 1940
Located in NICE, FR
Large Art Deco Column Stand In Amboyna Burl, 1940
Circular column or stand in amboyna burl marquetry.
It dates from the very end of the Art Deco period (1940s) and its design and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Wood
Two Tier Plant Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Asian motif table has two tiers of marble, perfect for displaying your plants. Sculpted floral and scroll decorations around.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Pedestals
Materials
Marble
Large Pair of Antique English Carved Oak Caryatid Brackets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful matching pair of antique English carved oak caryatid brackets, dating to circa 1870. Handsomely carved, these oak brackets were previously used as ornate fireplace jambs....
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Oak
Single Marble Travertine Diamond Shape Glass Top Dining Conference Table MINT!
By Brueton, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Marble Travertine Diamond Shape Glass Top Dining Conference Table MINT!
glass: 0.5 in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Pedestal Display Column / Plant Stand
By Karl Springer
Located in London, Lambeth
Very unusual marble and chrome column
Ideal for display wear is consistent with age.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble
Directoire Style Gallery Table Stand
Located in Houston, TX
1960s French Directoire style gallery table stand with a faux goatskin veneer, brass ormolu, gallery rails, and a single drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Pedestals
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Hourglass-shaped Masonic Column in 1930s Wax-polished Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The meaning of this symbolic column is the eternal passage of time, the sand slips away until it is no longer there, it is a continuous reminder that life is finite and that, therefo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Pedestals
Materials
Walnut
Italian Marble Decorative Sculptural Pedestal
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the charm of this Italian decorative marble pedestal from the 1950s. An ornamental object
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Marble, Iron
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
French Renaissance Revival Bronze Griffin Tripod Gueridon
By Émile Louis Picault
Located in Sharon, CT
Cast Bronze Tripod Gueriden, with Griffen hoofs and heads. Top disk 7.25".
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Pedestals
Materials
Bronze
Tall Vintage Italian Gilt Rope Tassel and Two Tier Carrera Marble Top Stand
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., Italian two-tier, triangular Carrera marble top stand. The stand structure is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
A pair of white Carrara marble columns, Italy 1930s.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of columns in white Carrara marble.
The columns are sculpted in three distinct elements of white Carrara marble, one for the base, the second for the shaft, the third for the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals
Materials
Carrara Marble
Brutalist Console Table in Black Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Podio rectangular console table
The NONO design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Plywood
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display stand, 1960s. White & Black Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Display Cube, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display Cube, 1960'S. White & Walnut Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display stand, 1960s. Walnut & White Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display stand, 1960s. Walnut & White Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Display Cube, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display Cube, 1960s. White & Black Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walnut Display Stand, 1960s. Walnut & White Laminate. Perfect for Displaying Collectables, Small Pottery Etc.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Demilune Elephant Motive Base Console Sofa Table Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Demilune elephant motive base console sofa table stand.
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
Brutalist Console Table in Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Podio rectangular console table
The nono design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Plywood
$5,772 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Carved Oak Tripod Tri legged Plant Stand
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Oak
Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique style marble pedestals with applied bronze approx.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown American Classical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Bronze
$7,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Faux Marble Pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" Coat of Arms
Located in Vista, CA
Beautiful faux marble pedestal with "Fleur de Lis" coat of arms (original paint,)
circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Paint, Wood
Brutalist Console Table in Wood Veneer, Sideboard Podio by NONO
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Podio Rectangular Console Table
The NONO design team presents a console table that exudes elegance and modernity. The foundation of this piece is a cluster of cylindrical columns, p...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Plywood
Forged Round Faux Bamboo Metal Stand with Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy and solid design vintage round faux bamboo stand with marble top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Metal
Elegant pair of Louis XV wall columns
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant pair of Louis XV wall columns.
Lacquered and gilded wood with floral carvings and central mask. The lacquered parts of a gray tending to light blue combined with the sculpte...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Pedestals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lucite
Brass Table Base by Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1960
s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Table Base by Charles Hollis Jones, a remarkable piece of furniture hailing from the USA in the vibrant 1960s. This exquisite table base is a true embo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Early-Mid 18th Century Baroque Carved
Gilt Column
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 18th century Baroque carved
gilt column, European. Likely Italian from a chapel or
Category
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Italian Gilt Metal Fern Stand
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian gilt metal twisted rope and tassel fern stand. Beautifully aged original gilded surface with areas of underlying red bole showing, Circa 1960's. Please, contact us for shippi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage Regency Large Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this magnificent Vintage Regency Corinthian Column Pedestal, a substantial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Concrete
Midcentury Italian Flower Table, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Design flower table from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
$315 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Plant Stand French 1930
s
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful and totally authentic 1930's Art Deco French plant stand. Two tiered in blonde birds eye maple which contrasts beautifully with the typically French tapering Rosewood legs....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pedestals
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Vintage Brass Bronze Fluted Corinthian Column Classical Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and form. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 11.5" W x 11.5" D
*3 Columns
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Staved Mahogany Chess Piece Table Stool Bohemian Plant Stand
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unsure designer, possibly mfg'd by Drexel. Great pair, will make a room.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
$1,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stand Plinth Pedestal Ribbed White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stylish, funky addition to the interior
Sturdy and ergonomic, offering an unusual display for sculpture, ceramics, plants
Ingeniously made from numerous bent and twisted turned wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Hongmu Stands Pedestals / Plant Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
A Stunning slender Pair of mid 20th century Chinese Hongmu Stands Pedestals / Plant Stands
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal, a striking piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Base Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design, great to add a statue or large planter. Very unique pedestals. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Iron
Studio Made Douglas Fir Sculptural Pedestal
By J. B. Blunk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio made Douglas Fir sculptural pedestal with copper top in the style of J. B. Blunk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Fir
Chinese Stone Stump Pedestal, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
entryway, or perhaps as the plinth for carved stone statue. The low stone table dates to the mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Limestone
1970s Thomasville Tiered Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Pedestal Plant Stand
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1970s Thomasville two Tier Walnut Faux Bamboo and Split Reed Side Table, Pedestal Plant Stand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Reed, Wood, Walnut
Pair George III Style Hand-Carved Mahogany Pedestals
Located in Germantown, MD
An impressive Pair of George III Style Hand-Carved Mahogany Pedestals
Measures 21" in width, 21
Category
Mid-20th Century American George III Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Fluted Column Pedestals - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this pair of Vintage Boho Monumental Fluted Column Pedestals. These
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
$6,750 / set
Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Plaster
Two Italian Ceramic Pedestals or Columns
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian ceramic pedestals with guirlanders.
Measures:
Diameter base 38 cm and 42 cm .
Height
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Ceramic
$3,316 / item
Wrought Iron Mosaic Tile pedestal stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful wrought iron Mosaic tile top pedestal table. It features a braided or twisted
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wrought Iron
$928 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Painted Wood Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice pair of vintage hand painted Italian wooden pedestals from Florence Italy. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
$8,500 / set
Vintage Coastal Carved Coquina Stone Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the serene beauty of the seaside with this exceptional vintage coastal table pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Pedestals - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Italian pedestals, expertly carved from alabaster, exudes timeless elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Boho Octagon Onyx Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage octagonal pedestals, masterfully crafted from
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone, Onyx
$2,950 / set
Vintage Asian Carved Rosewood Pedestals - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of vintage Asian rosewood pedestals, expertly carved with intricate floral and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Rosewood
$1,550 / set
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The average selling price for a mid century pedestal at 1stDibs is $2,396, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $94,500 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects 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 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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