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Vintage Platinum Diamond Wedding Ring Set 7.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' vintage platinum and diamond wedding ring set.
Stamped plat. and weighs 7.8 grams.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
16K Two-Tone Gold Sapphire
Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom-made, 16k white and yellow gold ring with blue sapphire and diamonds.
Test 65% gold using an
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Swirl Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Swirl motif high dome cocktail ring, in 14k yellow gold. Perfect example of the 1960's vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Jadeite and 9 Carat Rose Gold Vintage Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Full of colour, this wonderful vintage cocktail ring will surely brighten your days every time you
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Jade, Rose Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
1950s 4.50ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
refined elegance and enduring quality of mid-century design. The ring is set with a striking combination
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Geometric 18k yellow Gold Ring with Aquamarine
Located in Aventura, FL
: Mid-Century
Style: Modern
Metal: 18Kt Gold
Stone: Aquamarine
Ring size: 6
Ring width: 0.44 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Double Halo Ruby
Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Double Halo Ruby
Diamond Ring in 14k
This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Platinum Ruby Ballerina Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Platinum Ballerina Ring Featuring A 1.30 Carat Round Ruby Surrounded By 6.00 Carat Total Weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pearls
Diamond Antique Victorian 9KT Gold Marquise Ring
Located in New York, NY
-kind vintage elegance.
Era: Victorian (circa mid-to-late 19th century)
Metal: 9KT Yellow Gold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This beautiful vintage ring has turquoise as the center stone surrounded by white diamonds, The
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1960
s Carnelian 18K Solid Gold Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
DESCRIPTION
Vintage 18K Gold Brutalist Carnelian Fireball Cabochon
METAL
18K gold
GEMSTONE
Carnelian Cabochon
WEIGHT
11.00 grams
SIZE
8.75 US (easily sizable)
CONDITION
Good v...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Floral Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant floral-inspired ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and showcases approximately .50
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Lapis 14k Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Complete your collection with this beautiful lapis cocktail ring! Circa mid-20th century, this ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Turquoise Ring Retro Cocktail 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Turquoise Ring with a stunning 15mm by 11mm Turquoise Cabochon. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featuring the details of classic hand engraved rings, this engagement ring centers a European-cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Within an architecturally inspired, geometric design, this Art Deco gem features an Old European-cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.25 carat, F color VS clarity, shin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.35tcw Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
the timeless elegance of mid-century craftsmanship. A beautiful and romantic choice for an engagement
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Double Row Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Double row Diamond Platinum Band Ring. Hand set with
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 14k White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
, highlighting the brilliance of each stone. With its unique and sculptural form, this ring is a testament to
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies marquise diamond ring with 14k yellow gold settings.
Tests 14k with an electronic tester
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Bezel Set Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage coral woven gold dome ring from the 1960's.
Details:
Six 3.2mm cabochon corals
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bypass Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Bypass Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide.
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver.
This Ring has 0.06
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage 1949 10k Yellow Gold Notre Dame College Ring
By Jostens
Located in New York, NY
Dame College. The design captures the mid-century academic aesthetic, with detailed engraving and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 1.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage diamond ring in 14k white gold.
Stamped 14k and weighs 3.8 grams.
The center diamond is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1930s in 14kt white gold, this Art Deco ring is set with an Old European cut diamond
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men
s Vintage Oval Jade Ring in 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold bezel. Bold, earthy, and unmistakably mid-century in style.
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold
Center
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
of warmth and contrast. Elegant and playful, this mid-century design captures timeless sophistication
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 24.78+ Carat Natural Aquamarine Massive Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Natural Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Setting: 14kt Yellow Gold Mounting
Species & Variety: Natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Vintage Platinum Ring Featuring a 2.30 Carat Round Transitional Cut Diamond with VS2 Clarity and J
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Blue Chalcedony Ring Wide Band Vintage 14k Gold Statement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Blue Chalcedony Ring Wide Band Vintage 14K Gold Statement
This vintage circa 1930s ring is
Category
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover a Retro White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring, a striking mid-20th-century statement
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
585 Yellow Gold Ring with Tanzanite and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 14 karat yellow gold ring combines classic craftsmanship with refined sophistication
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Antique Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.82ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' antique art deco diamond ring in a platinum setting.
The ring tests platinum and weighs 9.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Ring. This elegant ring showcases a single cultured pearl
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
This amazing vintage ring is
Category
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Black Onyx
Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's black onyx and diamond ring in 14k setting.
Stamped 14k and weighs 14.1 grams gross weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.5 Carat Diamond Marquise Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 4.5 Carat Diamond Marquise Cluster Cocktail Ring
A showstopper of vintage glamour, this
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
approximately 0.50 carats in total. Current ring size is 7.5. The ring can be slightly resized.
Crafted in 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three-Diamond Ring 0.55ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Three diamond ring in 14k yellow gold.
The center diamond is a .35ct carat round brilliant cut, I
Category
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Deco Ring, Italy Circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat gold deco ring with synthetic stones / Made in Italy 1940s
Ring size US 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k white gold and diamond solitaire ring.
Stamped 18k and weighs 2.2 grams.
The diamond is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.17 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old mine cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Garnet
Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
, this ring wears comfortably while commanding attention. Ideal for the collector who values mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Onyx
Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx
Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1940s
This stunning vintage dress ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 33.4ct Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features a large, faceted oval amethyst set in 18k yellow gold. The amethyst is
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
14k Gold
Diamond Ring Platinum Band Vintage Estate 1.40 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage circa 1930s ring is finely crafted in luxury Platinum (carefully tested and
Category
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Antique Diamond Ring 1.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique diamond ring in 14k white gold.
Tests 14k and weighs 2.7 grams.
The center diamond is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Two-Tone Gold Scroll Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold and set with .25 carats of round
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Fashion Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,308 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Diamond and Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set cluster ring
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Platinum, Sapphire
Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Platinum Tested
Circa 1940s
This stunning 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Retro Era 18KT White Gold Diamond Waterfall Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
, movement, and light in a way only mid-century design can. Set in 18KT white gold, the ring features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brutalist Era 2.25 Carat Cluster Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This Brutalist diamond ring is a true statement piece. The beautiful and fun setting showcases 19
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Three-Stone Diamond and Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking Art Deco band, with its north-south orientation, is meticulously crafted from 14K white gold with fine filigree details and set with a trio of single cut diamonds total...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Old-European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage platinum and diamond ring.
Stamped Pt 900 and weighs 6.8 grams.
The center diamond is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from platinum and 18kt yellow gold, this Art Deco gem features an Old European cut center stone totaling approximately 1.75 carats, K color, VS clarity and measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Mid Century Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of mid century rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of mid century rings includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Georg Jensen, Tiffany
Co. and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 2589, are particularly popular. There are many round cut, oval cut and emerald cut mid century rings for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of mid century rings, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Mid Century Rings?
On average, mid century rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,289, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $1,575,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mid Century Rings
- 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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