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Japanese Two Panel Screen Pine and Red Sun on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold leaf. Signature and seal read: Anei H-eishin Boshun ga, dated: late spring 1766 with a dedication to Okyo (Maruyama).
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Rosewood Fire Screen
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine and rare large Victorian rosewood screen, having an ornately carved top, above
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rosewood
Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Bamboo in the Moonlight on Silver
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern painting of the moon through a bamboo grove. Mineral pigments on silver.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/ Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rac
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Japanese Six-Panel Byōbu/Screen Depicting Kimonos and Obi Draped on an Ikō Rack
A
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Centuy Modern Enameled Copper Clipper Ship Art Painting by M. Rosen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10.25" H x 8.25" W x 1.5" D. Plaque: 6" H x 4" W.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Metal
Rare Japanese Folding Screen, Kayo Zu, Falcons on a Perch, Soga School, Edo
Located in PARIS, FR
Six-Panel Folding Screen, Kayo Zu, Falcons on a Perch, Soga School, Edo Period, 18th Century
This
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Antique Mid-18th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paper
South Asian Peshwa Painting - Faux Bamboo Frame - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
in a faux bamboo gilt frame - Columbian gallery label verso - India - mid 20th century.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine and Mountain Landscape By Muta Akira
Located in Hudson, NY
By rivers edge at sunrise. By: Muta Akira. Mica paint on canvas. Exhibited in the 1960 Nitten exhibition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Hollywood Regency Black and Gold Four-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Cranes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Hollywood Regency black and gold four-panel screen with hand-painted flying cranes. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Scroll of Two Blue Cranes, Mid Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Hand-Painted Silk Scroll of Two Blue Cranes, Mid-20th Century
Dimensions:
Framed: 48
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Japanese 2-panel screen of a Khmer rubbing of Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Japanese 2-panel screen of a Khmer rubbing. The large rubbing taken from the bas-relief
Category
Vintage 1960s Cambodian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Byobu With Chrysanthemums And Autumn Grass and Flower
Located in Torino, IT
The 19th Century Six-Panel Japanese folding screen "Byōbu" usually used in the most important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Four-Panel Folding Screen With an Abstract Design, 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Steel
19th Century Painted
Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Located in Huntington, NY
19th Century4 Panel Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
$4,648 Sale Price
31% Off
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks and Geese Among Bamboo and Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks and Geese Among Bamboo and Flowers, Edo period painting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Pair of Vintage Asian 3 Panel Screens with Intricate Hand Painted Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Super Chic pair of vintage Asian 3 Panel black lacquered screens with beautiful carved intricate
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
19th century William IV carved mahogany pole screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv mahogany pole screen, circa 1830
Framed original tapestry depicting a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Tapestry, Glass, Mahogany
Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
early Meiji period, mid-19th century, Japan. Mounted with silk brocade and framed in a heavy, carved and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Acrylic, Wood, Paint
Japanese Six Panel Screen, Egrets in Water Landscape with Lotus and Loquats
Located in Hudson, NY
Hasegawa School painting in ink and gold dust accents on mulberry paper.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Gold
Japanese 2-Panel
Shunga
Screen with Finely Painted Erotic Depictions of Lovers
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A very finely painted two panel 'shunga' screen with scenes of naked erotic lovers in union.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
20th Century, Piero Fornasetti Decorative Wooden Screen Gran Coromandel
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Turin, Turin
beautiful decorative screen made up of four pieces joined together. It is double- sided: one side depicts
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Stunning Quality Three Panel Folding Screen
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 19th century mahogany folding three panel dressing screen or room divider
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Hunting Scene Four Panel Room Screen With Black Lacquered Edges an
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A super chic vintage asian screen showing a hunting scene with cherry blossoms. The screen has (4
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chinoiserie Room Divider Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful vintage Italian chinoiserie or oriental room divider screen with stitched panels of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Chinese Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Decorative Wall Fan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative Wall Hanging Fan , circa 1950's, Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid 19th Century Performative Themed Chinese Framed Watercolor On Pith Paper
Located in Incline Village, NV
Americans having ventured to China in the mid to late 19th century.
Today, Chinese Pith Paintings have
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
19th Century Rococo Floral Painted Four Panel Dressing Screen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An impressive four panel painted folding screen featuring a variety of flowers. Each panel is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Large Scale Signed Lee Reynolds Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern 1960s
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large and super cool, 1960s, oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Lee Reynolds. Colors are white, gray, brown, black and yellow. 49" tall x 61" wide, with the original po...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-Century Balinese Painting on Silk with Bamboo and Woven Rattan Frame, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular large Balinese Painting on Silk with an outstanding bamboo and woven rattan frame. This marvellous painting was realized in Bali around the 1960s and is signed on the bot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Silk, Glass, Paint
Hand-Painted Asian Screen, Eight Panels
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid 20th Century hand-painted Asian Screen/Room Divider, Eight Panels. Features intricate artwork
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Paper
Three Panel Screen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Belgian three panel folding screen with birds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$4,156
Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exceptionally nice large early Victorian era Mahogany fire screen with a beautiful French polish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
1950s French Macassar Ebony Screen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
macassar ebony and hinged in simple brass. This is an exceptional piece of mid-century simplicity allowing
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Ebony, Macassar
17th Century Korean Grapevine and Squirrel Scroll Painting, Mid Joseon Period
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous. Korean, 17th century. Joseon period.
Hanging scroll. Ink on paper.
Seal: Shinso
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Antique 17th Century Korean Other Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th C. Imperial East Coromandel Etched and Painted Six-Fold Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-20th Century Chinese Coromandel Etched and Painted Six-Fold Floor Screen screen or room
Category
20th Century American Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Three-Panel Room Divider with Bamboo Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic, perfect for adding texture and subtle separation to any mid-century or modern interior. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller FSW-10 Folding Screen
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames’ iconic folding screen, FSW-10, for Herman Miller takes the inspiration for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Maple, Plywood
Pair Vintage Spanish Drink Poster Pedro Domecq Brandy Sherry Mid Century Pub Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Striking Pair of Vintage Spanish Pedro Domecq Advertising Posters (c. 1950s) - Fundador & Fino La Ina
Description:
Vintage Spanish Advertising: The Pedro Domecq Pair
A stunning pair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century kimono textile art " Growing ~ Longevity ~" by ikasu Pink Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
as "soshibori," which has been practiced in Japan since the 6th to 7th century.
In this intricate
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Hand Painted Ballet Scene 4-Panel Standing Screen
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century hand painted 4-panel canvas and wood screen featuring a scene of several
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Iron and Gilt Trellis/Screen
Located in Winnetka, IL
Custom iron and gilt paint trellis/screen. The whole unfolds into a screen, if desired. Designed to
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, Mid 19th Century, Koi and Water Plants
By Iwase Hirotaka
Located in Kyoto, JP
carp among water plants dates to the mid-19th century. The artist, Iwase Hirotaka, has distorted and
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
19th Century Bamboo Chinoiserie Screen Room Divider, England, C.1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Anglo-Chinese three fold bamboo screen with later added botanical painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
21st Century Room Divider / Screen Sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021
Located in London, GB
Ceramic screen/room divider sculptures by Natasha Dakhli, 2021
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Dimensions: H 185 cm x L
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mahogany Fireplace Screen 19th Century Antique American Sheraton circa 1830
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual American mahogany extendable fireplace screen in the style of Thomas Sheraton.
The
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,747 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Anglo-Indian Painted and Carved Four-Panel Folding Screen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of global sophistication to your space with this stunning mid-century Anglo-Indian room
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Gilded Four Leaves Folding Screen
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved four leaves folding screen in gilded wood decorated with ribbon tori. Double
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Wood
Six-Panel Double Sided Coromandel Asian Screen on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Six-panel double sided Coromandel Asian Screen on stand. Each panel seats in a removable custom
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century obi textile art " Moon phase II " by ikasu Silver Black Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
storytellers for centuries. A moon pattern on a kimono can evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and timeless
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Folding Four-Panel Geometric Room Divider in Teak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern four-panel geometric room divider crafted in warm teak, offering both style
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Style Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
A Mid-Century style Two-panel Room Divider. All individual arms can be moved to different positions
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Arts
Crafts Folding Screen
Hand Painted Decoration Room Divider
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and highly decorative, work of art folding screen.
Some will call this amazing and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Figural Black Lacquer Soapstone MOP Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Dayton, OH
An Exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Six Panel Folding Screen. Features a black lacquer frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Soapstone, Brass
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Three Section Folding Screen
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Three Section Folding Screen. Circa 1940's. Iron rustic condition, hinged screen with three
Category
Mid-20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Giacomo Balla Decorative Wooden Screen for Gavina hand decorated
By Giacomo Balla, Dino Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
and influences he brought to the field.
Here we have a wonderful screen hand painted by the artist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Folding Screen with Three Panels
Located in Sofia, BG
Very massive and heavy wooden folding screen with three panels each one 163 per 51 cm.
France
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Mid-20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
$1,304 Sale Price
55% Off
Six-Panel Coromandel Asian Screen
Located in Denton, TX
Six-panel double sided Coromandel Asian Screen lacquered in gold on one side and black on the other
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Gold Leaf
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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