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Six Pc. Mid Century Thaden Jordan Dining Set Table, Leaf and Four Chairs
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century dining set by the Thaden-Jordon Furniture Company ( Herbert Von Thaden and Donald
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Italian Rosewood Veneer Plywood Mirror with Lower Shelf 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vintage Italian Rosewood Veneer Plywood Mirror from the 1960s exudes timeless elegance and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Mid-Century Room Divider by L. Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Żory, PL
, veneered plywood. This room divider has been restored, varnished in a satin finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century White Lacquer Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage campaign style chest features pressed wood construction with white lacquer veneer, brass accented hardware, four dovetailed drawers.
one identical piece available sepa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$325 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid Century Modern Vintage Bicolor Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage pair duo of Dining Chairs or Side Chairs in bicolor tone by Franz
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Monumental Paul Evans Gunmetal Cityscape Dining Table Mid Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Gibbings, Harvey Probber and others. Quintessential mid century modern.
Signed.
Dimensions: 95.75”L x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
Striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
Structured in wood with a plywood top
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Set of Two Mid-Century Flower Stands, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
plywood refinished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century wood and maple bedside tables with mirrors
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of vintage nightstands from the early 1950s with mirrored top and brass foot braces.
Compact size and modern design are two of the features that make them suitable for any room...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-century bar cabinet in Bubinga wood by Alfred Hendrickx 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Zemst, BE
Bar cabinet by Alfred Hendrickx
Made in Bubinga and beech wood.
The bubinga is veneered on plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bubinga, Plywood
Set of 6 Pedini Fano Mid-Century Chairs Italian design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 6 Pedini Fano Mid-Century chairs, Italian design 1960s
Curved and shaped beech plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Childs ,Student Desk manner of Jean Prove,,green metal,steel painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bentwood Birch Mid Century Sideboard Server Credenza Thaden Jordan c. 1947-51
By Donald Lewis Jordan, Herbert Von Thaden, Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century Sideboard, Server, Credenza, designed by Herbert Von Thaden, and Donald Lewis
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Set of 4 "Kin -Der-Link" Stools, by Bashir Zivari for Skools Inc. Plywood Modern
By Bashir Zivari
Located in Buffalo, NY
plywood, amazing design, inner-locking. Part of the permanent collection design, Cooper Hewitt Museum
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage José Zanine Caldas Lounge Chairs
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, GB
. The structure of the lounge chair is made of marine plywood, while in some instances can be ubiquitous
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid Century Modern, "Trinom" Lounge Chairs by COR Peter Maly, 1969
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Rosendahl, DE
"Trinom" Lounge Chairs by COR
Peter Maly, 1969
Bold geometry, low profile, deep comfort – the Trinom armchair, designed by renowned German designer Peter Maly for COR, is a true ico...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Refinished Coastal British Colonial Rattan Writing Desk
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century rattan writing desk showcasing a true balance of coastal charm and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Desks
Materials
Rattan, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s
This pair of square
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Midcentury American Seating Metal Folding Chair Curved Plywood Seat
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage Folding midcentury industrial metal chair. We currently have 40 available at 95.00 each.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$76 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1950s Mid Century mahogany chest of drawers and mirror
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage 1950s mahogany-covered chest of drawers, featuring six large, sturdy drawers with brass handles and decorative keys.
The dresser has been oil polished, shows normal signs of...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Mid-Century Rosewood Bed Frame by Arne Hovmand Olsen, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century rosewood double bed. A stunning example of post-war Scandinavian design, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for Pastoe
By Jan van Grunsven, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor chair.
Design by Jan van Grunsven for Pastoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs Chocolate Brown Nineteen 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beech dining chairs or chairs chocolate brown stained designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
$778 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Yin Yang Coffee Cocktail Table, Willy Rizzo, circa 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Willy Rizzo Yin Yang series mid-century coffee table from 1970s.
This table is created ir
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Italian Modular Sofa in Original Beige Corduroy Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
A stylish Mid-Century Italian modular sofa from around 1970, retaining its original beige cord
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Ten Blond Dining Chairs Stacking Chair Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage set of ten ( 10 ) Dining Chairs or Stacking Chairs in warm brown blond
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
1 of 2 Mid-century wall hanger Space Age, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage wall hanger made in Italy in the 1960s.
Available in 2 pieces. THE PRICE IS ONE PIECE!
Very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 37 cm / 10 inches
Height...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Fabulous Office chair, made in France, Prouve 1950s Style , Green Plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dutch Plywood Beech Armchairs by Enraf Nonius Delft, 1970s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
chairs are made of beech plywood and no screw or nail has been used in the design. The design is inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$844 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage commode or sideboard from cherry wood designed and executed Italy 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Monumental Restored Stacked Rattan Sofa With Custom Upholstery
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
under cushions
• Newly upholstered in textured Sunbrella performance fabric
• Exceptional blend of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Glass House Stools by Lina Bo Bardi, 1951
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
Designed for the Glass House, Bo Bardi’s first built project, this three-legged stool features an iron-tubing frame with a circular wooden seat in black. Versatile as a stool or side...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Twelve Vintage Bicolor Beech Dining Chairs Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) bicolor beech vintage armchairs or dining chairs by Franz Schuster
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Twelve (12) Dining Chairs Franz Schuster 1950s Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage beechwood chocolate brown and honey brown twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.
Seat Height (inches): 14"
Arm Height (inches
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Imbuia, Leather
Mid-Century Armchair by Oswald Haerdtl for Narodni Podnik Ton, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wien, AT
, Narodni Podnik Ton in Bystrice pod Hostynem, Czech Republic in 1955.
Seat and backrest made of plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Side Tables 1950s, End Tables
By Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of end tables from the 1950s. Ready for a new home.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
$1,400 / set
A Pair of Mid-Century Rattan Top Bamboo Night Stand Side Tables
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A well-presented pair of mid-century night stand side tables, crafted by the Maugrion of France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs by Arne Jacobsen Denmark Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage four ( 4 ) plywood teak Model No. 3103 laminated rare stacking chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Teak
Armchair wood plating 1980s youth furniture mid-century lounge contemporary
Located in Vilnius, LT
DIMENSIONS
Armchair 790 x 800 x 810 mm
Ottoman 450 x 600 x 180 mm
MATERIALS
wood, plywood, metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Dining Chairs of Plywood and Metal
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati, set of four dining chairs, plywood with a teak fineer and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oval Italian Teak Coffee Table, Plywood Top, Bamboo and Leather Rope
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Oval Italian teak coffee table - plywood top, bamboo and leather rope
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs, by Jitona Sobeslav, Beech, Czech, 1950s
By Jitona
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Set of Four Original Mid-Century Chairs.
Maker: Jitona Sobeslav
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint
Rare Restored Gateleg Dining Table with Screen Printed Plywood Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very rare restored gateleg dining table with screen printed plywood top.
The table folds in two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Brown Mid-Century Modern Maple Tree Chair by Otto Niedermoser for Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown Mid Century Modern chair or side chair designed by Otto Niedermoser and executed by Thonet
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Coalesse Millbrae Lifestyle Gray Wool Lounge Chair
By Coalesse
Located in Secaucus, NJ
mid-century designs, a sleek and elegant design will complement any traditional, minimal or Mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pair Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1959 Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage pair duo of Dining Chairs or Side Chairs in bicolor tone by Franz
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Large Artifort Oyster model F157 lounge chair Artifort mid century modernism
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
seat height of around 35.5 cm.
The bent plywood shell is covered with foam and fabric and floats in a
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Split Reed Bamboo and Brass Mounted Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Split Reed Bamboo and Brass Mounted and wood lined Blanket Chest
Measures 36" in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Phone Table in Wood, Black
White, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one of a kind Mid-Century Modern Phone Table made in the fifties is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Brown Vintage Beechwood Office Chair by Franz Schuster, 1959
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern brown vintage chair with integrated desk from beech by Franz Schuster for
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid Century design Wood and Black Geometric Backside Plant Stand, 1950s, France
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century design Wood and Black Geometric Backside Plant Stand, 1950s, France
No damage, no
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Three Leg Dot Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Arne Jacobson Dot Stool, Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen. This is a vintage three leg example, prior to the revised four leg version released in the 1970's. This example i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 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.
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