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Eames LCW Plywood Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Herman Miller Blue Fabric, Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
, ultimately embracing molded plywood as the defining element of their post-war furniture collection. Their
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Wood and Metal Armchair
By Günter Renkel
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare 1950s plywood armchair by Gu¨nter Renkel for Rego, Germany.
The dark blue original upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Bill Bell American White and Purple Psychedelic Patterned Painted Plywood Side
By Bill Bell
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century angular plywood side chair with a painted swirling white and purple
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza Sideboard
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian sideboard Mid-Century Modern
Stylish 1950s bar cabinet designed by Umberto Mascagni for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Plywood
Carlo de Carli Entrance Hall Set in Plywood and Fabric by FIARM 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Cascina, Pisa
, designed by Carlo de Carli for FIARM in 1960s.
This set is made with curved plywood and fabric.
Born in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
German Flötotto and Pagholz Set of Six Stacking Chairs of Molded Plywood 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto, Pagholz
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
chairs are made of molded nut brown plywood with lacquer. Legs of chromium plated metal.
Nice vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950 Josephine De Ville of Miami Artistic Serving Bar Tray Hemp Rope Plywood
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large hand crafted and painted plywood serving tray from Josephine De Ville of Miami, trimmed in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Rope, Plywood
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles
Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company, Charles Eames
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement beneath has only be used
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$3,560 Sale Price
21% Off
Set of Four Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1950s Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Camel Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, mahogany plywood, faux leather, metal, Italy, 1950s
These easy chairs embody an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Augusto Bozzi Set of Two Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of two dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Set of Eight
Revolt
Dining Chairs in Metal and Blue Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, set of eight dining chairs, model 'Revolt', lacquered plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
$645 Sale Price
53% Off
Set of 4 Bent Plywood and Straw Chair, Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Italy 1970s
By Gigi Sabadin
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 chairs in curved plywood by Gigi Sabadin for Stilwood, Iltay, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Plywood
Ray Komai Molded Plywood Side Chair, 1949
By J.G. Furniture Company, Ray Komai
Located in Coronado, CA
, New York in 1949. The chair features a molded mahogany plywood body with chrome-plated steel legs and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Ray Eames Evans Plywood Company CTW1 OTW Oblong Table Wood Walnut Birch
By Charles and Ray Eames, Evans Products Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
) coffee table. The CTW1 was introduced in the 1940s and was first produced by Evans Plywood Company. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
6 Curved Plywood Dining Chairs by Molteni in the style of Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Roma, IT
80s
Made of curved plywood veneered in ash wood which adapts, by flexing on the back and seat, to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$4,101 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Robin Day Hille Chair Bent Oak Plywood
Chrome with White Leather Seats
By Robin Day
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair Of Hille By British Designer Robin Day Model 675 Bent Oak Plywood
Chrome Easy Chair With
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,218 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42, Bent Plywood and Birch, Artek 1950s
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
his technical innovations on the bent plywood furniture, which in turn had a great impact on Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Rare "DU22" Plywood Chair by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1951, three available
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare "DU22" chair designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA in 1951. Metal sheet and plywood structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,424 Sale Price
52% Off
Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Bentwood Walnut Gossip Chair
By Plycraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Bentwood Walnut Gossip Chair. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Wabi sabi sisal and plywood pendant lamp by Temde, Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in ECHT, NL
Japanese style pendant lamp. Made from bent plywood with a sisal shade and a perspex diffuser. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rope, Plastic, Plywood
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960
s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 plywood chairs, 1950s, Carlo Ratti, Italy, Industria Legni Curvati
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. The seat shell is made of several bentwood elements with straight breaking edges in the area of the a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Carlo Ratti Set of Six Chairs in Plywood by Industria Legni Curvati Lissone 1950
By Industria Legni Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six dining chairs with backs and seats realized in curved veneered plywood and legs in black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Armchairs by Lubomír Hofmann
By TON a.s., Lubomír Hofmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Beechwood or beech plywood construction by Lubomír Hofmann for TON (formely Thonet).
Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
$1,700 / item
Early Eames DCM Birch Plywood Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
as a set. Plywood has wonderful patina from age, with the original finish is unaltered and very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Augusto Bozzi Set of Four Ariston Chairs in Plywood and Metal by Saporiti 1950s
By Fratelli Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of four dining chairs model Ariston with structure in curved plywood and black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Ash Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Charles
Ray Eames DCW dining side chairs in Ash plywood. Early Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Plywood, Ash
Mid-Century Italian Umbrella Stand - Paper bin, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Italian paper-bin in metal and plywood.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Egon Eiermann Model SE 68 Black Lacquered Plywood and Steel Chairs
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four chairs, model SE 68, with chromed tubular steel frame and black lacquered plywood seat
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,278 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modernist Pair of Plywood Chairs, Carl Jacob C2 "Jason" for Kandya
By Carl Jacobs
Located in Buffalo, NY
flexible plywood that wraps around the chair and joins below the seat in an expressive, though functionless
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Olof Kettunen for J. Merivaara Red Lacquered Plywood % Steel Stool Stendig 1950s
By Stendig Co., J.Merivaara, Olof Kettunen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by J. Merivaara in Scandinavia, it has a seat of bent plywood with two handholds on either side
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
1970s Mid Century Pretzel Armchairs by Plycraft, Pair
By Plycraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century pretzel armchairs designed by Norman Cherner and manufactured by Plycraft in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Czechoslovak Maple Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Plywood
Joe Colombo Chair No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s, One of Two
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
material of choice. The original chair was crafted with a bent pressed plywood seat, back and frame fitted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Sculptural Armchair in Pine -and Plywood by Eberhard Muéller, Germany 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
seating area is made from plywood, subtly curved for comfort yet maintaining the clean, geometric look
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine, Plywood
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
LaWo1 Molded Plywood Lounge Chair by Han Pieck for Lawo Ommen/ Netherlands 1945
By Han Pieck
Located in Buffalo, NY
chair is brilliantly designed and made from several layers of birch plywood. The back legs are fixed to
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Children
s Rocking Elephant C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Danish Children's Rocking Elephant C.1960
Excellent design element to a children's
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Folding Chair SE18 by Egon Eiermann
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Vienna, AT
are made from molded plywood with beech veneer.
Chair is restored
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Plywood Side Chairs, France 1960
s
By Jacques Dumond
Located in New York, NY
A pair of plywood chairs from the post-war reconstruction period with canted back legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
$5,000 / set
Pair of M352 Lyre molded plywood chairs, Theo Häberli, 1968
By Theo Häberli
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
perforated plywood shell, lacquered in white, creates a tall and graphic silhouette that reflects Häberli's
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Teak Barware Bent Plywood Square Serving Tray
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Vintage Square Teak Bent Plywood Serving Barware Tray
13.88 x 13.88 x .5 d
Preowned original
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
MARY J. WYE - Vintage Folk Art Oil Painting on Plywood Panel - Canada - C.1950
s
Located in Chatham, ON
MARY J. WYE - Vintage folk art still life oil painting on plywood panel - signed lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Softwood, Plywood, Paint
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
1960s.
The seating area has a wooden structure and is in fact a processed bent plywood shell. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Set Of Four Mid Century Ernest Race Antelope Chairs
By Ernest Race
Located in Norwich, GB
Set of four mid century Antelope chairs designed by Ernest Race. Each labelled: Race Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar and Stools
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in the early 70s. Great boomerang-shaped top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak and Maple Sideboard, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant mid-century sideboard was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s and reflects the
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Maple, Plywood
Set of 6 Italian Plywood Dining Chairs with New Mohair Wool Upholstery 1960
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare set of 6 Italian dining chairs with beautiful plywood curved detailing from the 1960's
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Plywood
$2,504 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lipse Dining Chairs by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger in Bent Plywood, Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of six chairs with legs, central bar and structure in chromed steel, body in curved bentwood in a dark java or ebony finish. Lipse model, design Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Walte...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$4,232 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Zanine Caldas Side Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, GB
piece a sculptural quality, transforming a functional object into an expressive statement of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of veneer
- picture is made of plywood and veneer
- good
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Modernist Wilkhahn Hartmut Lohmeyer Plywood Dining Chair 476A
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Teak armchair designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn Modell 476 A .
Back are made in plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Modernist Wilkhahn Hartmut Lohmeyer Plywood Armchair 476A
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
back are made in plywood teak.
The solid frame is made in darker teak.
Red fabric Halingdal from
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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