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Wooden Mid Century "B12" Side Console Table by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, 1930s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century example of the iconic "B12" side console table in black stained
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Restored Mid-Century Rocking Chair by L. Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Żory, PL
divider made of bent plywood - one of the icons of mid-century modern design. The armchair has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Created by renowned
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 7 white vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
This
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare solid Italian Mid Century Industrial metal stool by Mautren in rare orange
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century workshop stool made of heavy metal in its original orange color.
Manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mademoiselle mid century easy chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Edsbyverken, Sweden
By Edsby-verken, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Forserum, SE
Scandinavian mid-century design.
In 1955, Finnish architect Ilmari Tapiovaara was commissioned by Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of 35 Multi-Coloured Stacking Tubular
Plywood Chairs by NF Mobilier France
Located in London, GB
A set of 35 multi-coloured stacking tubular and plywood chairs
made by NF Mobilier of France. They
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Walnut
Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
of the most striking office chair designs to come out of the mid-century era! With its fantastic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$1,399 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat Rack Stand by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Weesp, NL
Step into the elegance of mid-century modern design with this stunning entrance piece, masterfully
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Mid Century Stacking Side Tables by Thonet after Aalto
By Thonet, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
tables feature black disk form tops, on three blonde finish bent plywood legs. All four tables are
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Folk Art Jewelry Box - Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, Mid-Century France 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Jewelry Box or Sewing Box, Wooden House Model, France 1950s
Charming mid-century French
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood, Birch, Plywood
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Console / Writing Table off Ico Parisi.
By Ico Parisi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover a true gem of Italian design with this rare mid-century modern console by the legendary
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century room dividers in Blond Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s.
A memorable blond
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Design.. Norman Cherner for Plycraft ..Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs .. original finish.patina.. Very nice original condition,, few bumps and bruises, age appr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The Navy Of The United States Of America
Made Of Birch Plywood In
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paper
Mid century PT10 serving cart by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century serving cart. Model PT10 designed by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe in the 1950s. It has two
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plywood
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech Valet Chair Ico
Luisa Parisi Attributed
By Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage beech valet chair was designed by Ico & Luisa Parisi attributed, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Dining Chair Karl Black Lacquered Plywood Wood, Velvet Seat and Rattan Backrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Plywood wood structure with natural rattan back detail and soft confortable upholstery seat. Made
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1960 Wood Dining Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, MidCentury Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
1960 Wood Chair in Mid-Century Modern style
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Style Mirror Irregular Shape
Embossed Brass Frame Medium
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
"Swing" Drop. Full body mirror framed with embossed brass plate and brass screws. A contemporary piece of home decor that embodies what demanding collectors / interior designers abso...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Style Mirror Irregular Shape
Embossed Brass Frame Medium
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
"Swing" Drop. Full body mirror framed with embossed brass and brass screws. A contemporary piece of home decor that embodies what demanding collectors / interior designers absolutely...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Style Two-tone Stepped Biomorphic Bent Plywood
Mahogany Side Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern side table features a biomorphic top in a rich walnut stain resting on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Wood
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Designed by Charles And Ray Eames For The Navy Of The United States Of America
Made Of Birch Plywood In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paper
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
/molded plywood. Veneer has been restored, Very nice light honey color. Legs and frame made of steel and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern LCM Chair By Charles And Ray Eames, Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The Eames Plywood Lounge Side Chair was the lounger edition of the metal leg plywood chairs they
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Danish Modern Penguin Lounge Chair by Kofod - Larsen / Selig c 1950s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
wrought iron frame, newly upholstered pad seat ( Boucle ) and a sculpted plywood backrest. This example is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eames Leg Splint In Original Paper Wrapper Evans Products Co. Birch Plywood 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
For The Navy, For The United States Of America, Made Of Birch Plywood In 1943.
Stock No. S2-1790
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Birch, Paper
Henry P Glass Intimate Island Suite Walnut Upholstered Mid Century Coffee Table
By Richbilt MFG, Henry Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare Mid-Century Modern arched coffee table by Henry P glass from the intimate island suite
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood, Walnut
Large Box Shape Glass Top Birch Plywood Deep Drawers Storage Coffee Table MCM
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Box Shape Glass Top Birch Plywood Deep Drawers Storage Coffee Table on Wheels MCM
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oval wall mirrors by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oval wall mirrors by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Pair of Oval wall mirror
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Style Jack Cartwright Kelly Settee Lounge, Two Seats Sofa
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designed.
Fits seamlessly into any environment and among Mid-century classic design.
Appropriate for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann. The desk chair features a chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Murphy Miller for Plycraft c 1950’s
By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Murphy Miller for Plycraft, circa 1950’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century dresser with blue worked glass and four drawers, 1960s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian cabinet with four large drawers decorated with brass handles and workmanship along the fronts.
Note the beautiful blue processed glass top.
Normal signs due to age and use ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Saburo Inui, "Ply Chair" Lounge Chair, Walnut Plywood, Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1960s
By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut plywood "Ply Chair" lounge chair designed by Saburo Inui and produced by Tendo Mokko
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Post Modern Mid-Century Modern Red Lounge Chair by Metropolitan of San Francisco
By Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
structure.
Details:
Dimensions: 38"W × 32"D × 26"H
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
What type of item is it
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
$3,579 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-century room dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Prague 1960s.
We have acquired a memorable
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Pair of White Lacquer Chrome Bases Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome bases, white lacquer shell body, ribbed upholstery
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Lupina chairs by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia 1956
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of iconic Mid Century Modern armchairs "Lupina" designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Bakelite Arm Rests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and blonde plywood seats. In original condition with some wear consistent with age and use. Set price.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cesare Lacca Curved Walnut Plywood Side Table or Book Stand, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Den Haag, NL
Cesare Lacca curved walnut plywood side table or book stand, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi, Coat Rack Shelf, Plywood, Metal, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Campo
Carlo Graffi
Located in High Point, NC
, 1950s. In plywood, black-lacquered metal, and red and white-painted solid wood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in the 1960s.
The table was only made in limited numbers.
It has a plywood base with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.
Seat Height (inches): 13.25"
Arm Height (inches
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Imbuia
Mid-Century Model T878 Spider Coffee Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in the 1960s.
The table was only made in limited numbers.
It has a plywood base with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
Mid Century Finnish Birch
Black 64 Stools by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 2015
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century Finnish modern birch wood Model 64 stools originally designed by Alvar
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
1960s František Mezulaník Mid-Century Maple Nightstands with Black Glass Tops
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
This original pair of 1960s mid-century nightstands, designed by František Mezulaník in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Maple, Plywood
$740 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern Rainbow Teak Nut Bowl Servex of Sweden
By Servex 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Rainbow Servex of Sweden teak bent plywood nut bowl
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Large Square Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pere Cosp, Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Large square coffee table, solid mahogany structure and thick plywood, completely covered with
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Red Chairs by Günter Talos Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four chairs designed and made in Vienna circa 1950 by Günter Talos. The
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red stained Ash
The Eames Molded Plywood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Birch
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
.
Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the construction.
1 drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table in the Arne Jacobsen Egg Table Style. C 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table in the Arne Jacobsen Egg Table Style. Circa 1970s
It features an
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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 sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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