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Fine French Paisley cashmere shawl with large green reserve Circa 1845
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1845
Paris
Very long French Paisley cashmere shawl probably made in Paris in the late French Louis-Philippe period. Woolen shawl woven on a quarter loom with a cut-throw. Lar...
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Mid-19th Century French Piano Shawls
Danish Design Teak pianette by Louis Zwicki, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design
A stylish Danish mid-century piano made of beautiful teak. It is called a pianette
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Teak
Vintage Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian Piano MCM
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Stunning Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian piano is now available.
A real collectors item, this piano
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Teso Table
Renzo Piano for FontanaArte, 1985
By Fontana Arte, Renzo Piano
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con piano e gambe in vetro stratificato disegnato dall'Archistar Renzo Piano e prodotto da
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
"Teso" by Renzo Piano for Fontana Arte
By Renzo Piano, Fontana Arte
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Designed by the most famous architect Renzo Piano for Fontana Arte.
The top and the legs entirely
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Electric Piano, Hohner
Located in Miami, FL
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette . From the heart
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Teak
Upholstered Piano Stool, Mid 20. Century, restored
Located in Schwerin, MV
Elegant upholstered piano stool/swivel stool from the middle of the last century - restored.
Solid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Piano Bench or Stool
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century modern piano bench or entry way stool by Kimball Manufacturing co. Executed in a black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Rectangular glass table
Teso
by Renzo Piano for Fontana Arte Anni 80
By Fontana Arte, Renzo Piano
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con piano e gambe in vetro stratificato disegnato dall'Archistar Renzo Piano e prodotto da
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Glass
Restored Thonet Piano Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Restored bentwood piano stool/swivel stool by Gebrüder Thonet. The piano stool is made of black
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Metal
Restored Thonet Piano Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Restored bentwood piano stool/swivel stool from Gebrüder Thonet. The piano stool is made of dark
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Metal
Bentwood Piano Stool, Mid-20th Century, Teak
Located in Schwerin, MV
Bentwood stool from the middle of the 20th century, probably from the Czech Republic in the style
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Metal
Original Thonet Piano Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Übersetzungsergebnisse
Übersetzung
Restored piano stool / swivel stool from Gebrüder Thonet. The piano stool is made of
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Height Adjustable Piano Stool, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Wood
With aged patina
Maximum height-64cm
Fully Functional
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Vanity Chair or Piano Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern vanity or piano stool.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mid Century Kidney Bean Green Floral Embroidered Foot Stool Piano Bench Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Kidney Bean Stool. Made from walnut with needlepoint embroidered seat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Textile, Walnut
French Mid-20th Century Revolving Walnut Piano Stool with Fabric Covered Seat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French mid-20th century revolving walnut piano stool with fabric covered seat. Needs to be
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid century mahogany nightstands with glass top
Located in Premariacco, IT
Important pair of mahogany bedside tables with ebonized profiles and decorated pink glass top.
Early 1950s furniture with distinctive modern design.
Linear measurements and proporti...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,935 / set
Mid Century four-drawer sideboard with decorated glass top
Located in Premariacco, IT
Credenza Mid Century anni '50 di produzione italiana, interamente rivestita e con quattro ampi e
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Wire Piano Wall Sculpture, 1950s
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous piano wire wall sculpture by Frederick Weinberg, circa the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Piano Shaped Mirrored Cocktail Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fabulously eccentric, piano shaped cocktail or coffee table, made of
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vintage ceramic studio art vase featuring piano keys, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage studio ceramic vase ft piano motif, mid 20th century. Hunter green interior. Signed on
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Dutch Piano Stool
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century Dutch piano stool made from oakwood.
Measures: Height is 48 cm extendable to 60 cm
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Stools
Mid-Century Modern Framed Acrylic Painting Signed Sanmier Woman Musician Piano
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, framed, acrylic painting, of a man and woman at a piano
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano with Bench in Walnut + Caning, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano with bench in Walnut + Caning, 1960s
This Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid century mahogany dining table with glass top
Located in Premariacco, IT
dei terminali in ottone.
Il tavolo presenta un particolare piano in vetro con bordo sagomato e
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Framed Figurative Oil Painting - By the Piano
Located in Bristol, GB
BY THE PIANO
Size: 50 x 34.5 cm (including frame)
Gouache on card
An emotive mid-century
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Cardboard
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Semi-Abstract Oil Painting - Gathered by the Piano
Located in Bristol, GB
GATHERED BY THE PIANO
Size: 32 x 41 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
An intimate and lively mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid-Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Piano Grotto Stool with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood grotto stool was created in France, circa 1950. Perfect as a piano
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Materials
Chestnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Velvet Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs decorated with floral motifs at the shoulders, and ending with a bottom stre...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Materials
Walnut
Adjustable Wooden Piano Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden stool with adjustable seat height. The stool features a round wood seat with corkscrew mechanism to adjust the height. The seat height is adjustable as high as 24" and low as ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood
1960s upholstered nightstands with glass top and Mid Century brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Eleganti comodini da camera piano in vetro verde acqua originale dell'epoca, molto fini e dalle
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of walnut burl bedside tables with Mid Century glass top
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of walnut burl bedside tables with double doors and large interior compartment.
Top with fine curved glass at front edges and original period brass handles.
Nightstands have b...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Expressive Figurative Framed Oil Painting - Man at the Piano
Located in Bristol, GB
emotive mid-century figurative painting, executed in oil onto canvas.
Painted in an expressionist style
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Piano Bench with Stripe Silk Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruit wood bench was crafted in Provence, circa 1950. The antique chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with floral motifs at the shoulder, and ending with escargot fe...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Bertrand Py (1895-1973) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Sitting at the Piano
Located in Corsham, GB
Interior study in oil. Signed to the upper right corner. On canvas laid to panel.
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20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bent Lucite Piano Stool
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage bent lucite piano stool.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
$1,200
19th Century Burr Walnut Miniature Grand Piano Jewellery Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and very unusual french walnut jewelry box in
The form of a miniature grand piano
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Walnut
Italian Piano Bench, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A petite bench featuring hand-polished tapered brass legs, original from Italy, circa 1950-1959. Newly upholstered in shearling by Holly Hunt.
Other designers working in the organ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Antique Music Stool, English, Walnut, Adjustable, Piano Recital, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Attractive music stool with adjustable height
Displays a desirable
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Piano Finish Credenza
Located in Aspen, CO
1960s Italian piano finish credenza with two-tone doors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
French Wicker Piano Shaped Table
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French wicker table with magazine holder and hairpin iron legs.
Measures: 24" W x 16 1/2" D x 17 1/4" H.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Piano Swivel Stool , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stained beech wood
- Carefully refurbished
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Beech
Victorian Leather Rising Piano Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Leather Rising Piano Stool
A lovely looking piece, the stool is a rectangular shape
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Stools
Materials
Leather
Vintage Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage round piano stool. The stool was produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s by Tatra
Category
Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Hala Piano Lamp, Holland, 1960s
By Hala Zeist
Located in Den Haag, NL
Hala Zeist piano lamp. Very nice design. Dark Brown color. Small bulb.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare brass piano lamp from the 1950s - 1960s. The lamp no longer has a manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Hardstone Piano Shaped Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury black & white tessellated hard stone piano-shaped coffee table with faux piano keys and
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Piano stool Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Midcentury Brass Piano Lamp, 1960s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Very solid and rare piano lamp made of brass by JBS (Joseph Brumberg Sundern), West Germany, around
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table with Decorated Top 1980s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con base in alluminio laccato, piano in legno laccato con disegni decorativi. Buone
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
c. 1835 English Rising Piano Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Stools
Materials
Wood
Piano Stool by Hans J. Wegner
By A.P. Stolen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 30, piano stool in oak with original green wool. Maker AP stolen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Mirrored Piano Coffee Table, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully eccentric, piano-shaped coffee or cocktail table, made of mirrored glass, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Teak Piano Shaped Desk 1960s Dutch
By WéBé
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice teak wood desk. Piano shaped two drawers, free standing, on the back space for your books.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1930s Piano Swivel Bentwood Beech Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- adjustable height from 46cm to 65cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Beech
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century piano you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every mid century piano was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century piano — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mid century piano bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century piano that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gubi, A.P. Stolen and Hans J. Wegner produced versions that are worth a look.
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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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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.
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