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Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Plywood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, metal and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
J Hayward Kinetics Modernist-Style Bent Plywood Chairs
By R.J. Hayward 1
Located in Surrey, BC
These unusual Kinetics bent plywood chairs were made in the 1980s, although their look is Mid
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$175 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Pair Mid Century Modern Isku of Finland Bent Plywood Birch Bedside Tables, 1980s
By Isku
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful pair of original Isku Oy of Finland, Scandinavian Modern, Bent Plywood Birch Bedside
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch, Pine
Tapio Wirkkala Freeform Molded Plywood Tray, 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
Fincraft molded plywood tray designed in the 1950s by Tapio Wirkkala for Soinne et Kni, Helsinki
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Plywood
$192 Sale Price / item
20% Off
American Designer, Stools, Plywood, Velvet, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three cream white plywood and green velvet stools designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Early Alvar Aalto nr. 31 Laminated Plywood Chair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptionally early example of the cantilever chair nr.31. Also manufactured by the Huonekalu-ha Rakennustyotehdas oy , Turku Finland. Ca. 1939.
This example from the original own...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Modernist "Jetson
s" Plywood and Chrome Armchairs
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Modernist "Jetson's" plywood and chrome armchairs, Classic Mid-Century design. Plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Ilmari Tapiovaara, "Domus" Lounge Chair, Plywood, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood "Domus" lounge chair designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Keravan
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Leather, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown leather and plywood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Bent Plywood and Ashwood Pedestal Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine bent plywood and ashwood open pedestal base coffee table in the manner of Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Ash, Plywood
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four French Midcentury Molded Plywood Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Four molded plywood chairs with unusual cut-out designs on the sides and top of the seats (forming
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Nine Danish Bent Plywood Arm Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 9 very comfortable Danish stackable armchairs in ash with bent plywood seat and back.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
$3,550 / set
Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Height: 18"
Materials: Bent Plywood & Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$175 / item
Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Metal Base (LCM), 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Centreville, VA
molded plywood design. The chair can also be padded and upholstered, giving you numerous options to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Sculptural Zebrano Plywood Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
this chair apart was not just its striking appearance but the innovative use of Zebrano plywood.
The
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Plywood
Set of Two Plywood Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable set of two Italian 1950s armchairs.
Thin metal frame and sleek shaped seat with visual connections to Joseph-André Motte work.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$2,199 / set
Italian Stained Plywood
Decotared Glass 1950s Magazine Rack
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Stained plywood structure with brass & grinded glass Mid-Century Modern magazine rack. Original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$570 Sale Price
20% Off
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Plywood, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A plywood, floral-printed fabric and stainless metal lounge chair José Zanine Caldas and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Plywood seat with black lacquered metal frame. Signed.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Lounge Chairs, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large armchairs with white lacquered c-shaped seat shells and square bases. The armchairs have been reupholstered in a mottled gray fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
$9,509 / set
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Birch Plywood Children Chair, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
.
The birch plywood seat shell is connected with metal screws onto the curved legs.
Also the children
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Ariston Chairs A. Bozzi for Saporiti Plywood Italy 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
Saporiti from 1957. The chairs have a black painted metal frame and a bent plywood shell.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini, Lounge Chairs, Plywood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood, brass and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Gianfranco Frattini and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Plywood Dining Chairs 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid Century Modern plywood dining chairs
Designed in 1973 by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, this set of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Plywood Childs High Chair / Sculpture ...Amazing Design..Not certain where this
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Unique Modernist Bent Plywood Cane Chair by Leandre Poisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair with woven cane seat, designed by architect Leandre Poisson. The chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Plywood
Charles and Ray Eames, Lounge Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red aniline dye plywood lounge chair, model LCW, designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Floor Lamp with plywood shade, Italy, 1960s.
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian floor lamp from the 60s. The lamp has a lampshade made of laminated wood with brass elements and a rod made of brass. The base of the lamp is made of marble. It has an E27 so...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Kristian Solmer Vedel Plywood Child
s Chair for Orskow
Co, Denmark 1957
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This rare and charming Kristian Solmer Vedel bent plywood Chair, designed in 1957, embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1960s Set of Six Mahogany Serving Plates Bent Plywood
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s modern set of six round mahogany serving plates bent plywood
14.38 diameter x .5
Preowned
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Plywood
Enzo Mari, Dining Room Chairs, Plywood, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Enzo Mari
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six plywood and beech dining room chairs designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Driade
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stool MINT!
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Industrial Style Molded Plywood Seats Industrial Drafting Stool MINT!
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Swedish, Stool, Teak, Plywood, Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, plywood and lacquered metal stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Seat Height
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
100+ Roland Rainer Stacking Chairs – Wiener Stadthalle, 1952 – Bent Plywood
Wo
By Roland Rainer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
hospitality, events, wedding venues, auditoriums, meeting rooms, film & styling
Authentic mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Marcel Breuer Nesting Plywood Table for Isokon, England, 1936
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marcel Breuer; Nesting; Plywood; Table; Isokon; Coffee Table; Side Table; Modernism; Walter Gropius
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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood, Lacquer
$5,720 Sale Price
20% Off
School Chair In Metal And Plywood, Kovona, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Kovona
Located in Zohor, SK
. The seat and backrest are made of bent plywood. The wooden parts have been restored by us to still
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$164 Sale Price
70% Off
Carter Brothers Classic MODERNIST Bent Plywood Scoop Chair with Rare ottoman
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paul and John Carter for Carter Brothers lounge chair ands ottoman. Classic Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight.
Following
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1990s Artek Birch Plywood Lounge Chair by Hans Peter Weidmann
By Artek, Hans Peter Weidmann
Located in London, GB
A sculptural birch plywood lounge chair designed by Hans Peter Weidmann for Artek, Finland, 1990
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1960s Large Folk Art Plywood Dominos Tiles Set 56pcs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of 55+1 extra large plywood Dominos tiles
"made by students ***ver Oak School, 1967", as
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Games
Materials
Plywood
Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair model 403 painted Birch and plywood, Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Kiiminki, FI
Beautiful mid-century Alvar Aalto hallway chair model 403 designed for the legendary Paimio
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Antique Mid-19th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Enzo Mari, Side Chair, Plywood, Beech, Italy, 1980s
By Enzo Mari
Located in High Point, NC
A plywood and beech side chair or dining room chairs designed by Enzo Mari and produced by Driade
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Adam Stegner Plywood Midcentury Stackable Chairs for Pagholz Flottöto, 1971
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Vicenza, IT
practical users seeking authentic mid-century German design.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Modernist plywood and cast iron umbrella stand, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Modernist umbrella stand. Made from bent plywood with the original white paint. The drip tray is
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
$751 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Vintage Pretzel Chair by Norman Cherner
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't miss out on an incredible mid-century modern icon with Norman Cherner's masterpiece, the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, cord, and fabric chaise longue designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Plywood
Eames Plywood FSW-6 Folding Screen / Room Divider Circa 2010s
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
A molded ash plywood folding screen /room divider, the "FSW-6", originally designed in the 1940s by
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Ash, Plywood
American Designer, Table Lamps, Plywood, Reed, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of plywood and reed table lamps designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Dimensions of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Reed, Plywood
Russel Wright Plywood Samson Folding Armchair Original Paint Shwayder Brothers
By Russel Wright, Shwayder Brothers
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iconic Russel Wright for Shwayder Brothers/ Samsonite Samson Chairs folding plywood armchair in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maximilian For Karp Furniture Co, Dresser, Walnut, Plywood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and dark-stained plywood dresser designed and produced by Maximilian For Karp Furniture Co
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
Auke Komter for Metz
Co Rare Armchair in Walnut Plywood
By Metz
Co., Auke Komter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Auke Komter for Metz & Co, chair, beech, plywood, walnut, The Netherlands, 1930s
This stately
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood, Beech
Vintage Laminated Plywood Side Table by Marcel Breuer for Isokon
By Marcel Breuer, Isokon
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage laminated plywood side table by Marcel Breuer for Isokon. Made in
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
George Mulhauser, Sultana Chaise Longue, Moulded Plywood, Velvet, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted moulded plywood and brown velvet chaise longue designed by George Mulhauser and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood
Chrome
Located in Hannover, DE
larger set of 12 or 16 chairs.
Plywood shells, carefully restored and oiled.
Chrome tubular steel frames
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Three Seater Plywood Bench by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950
s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three seater bench designed by Carlo Ratti in 1950's, Italy. Three seats in teak plywood with black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Plywood For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century plywood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century plywood — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2444 options for an antique or vintage mid century plywood now, or shop our selection of 94 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century plywood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century plywood bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century plywood over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Plywood?
The average selling price for a mid century plywood at 1stDibs is $2,487, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $220,763 for the highest priced.
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 Plywood
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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