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Ten-arm Starburst Chandelier with Blue Shades
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ten-arm polished nickel starburst style chandelier with enameled metal and frosted glass shades.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
1950
s Italian Etched Starburst Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Ornate brass frame lantern chandelier with five etched starburst glass panels, and three candelabra
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spanish Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
mirror manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern featuring a frame with alternating rays in two sizes. Its
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modernist Starburst Single Entry Door Built to Order
By History Never Repeats, Maria Armada, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
build elegant custom interior and exterior passage and entrance doors with a Mid-Century Modern style
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$10,125 / item
Pair of Swedish Brass Starburst Style Candlesticks
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a pair of ORIGINAL brass Swedish candlesticks with removeable candle holders, also can be just displayed as lovely brass accents. Designed as stars or a royal crown, they ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1950s French Riviera Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst starburst mirror handcrafted in rattan, France, 1950-1960.
A cool Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
$1,664 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Atomic Starburst Sphere Table Lamp Tripod Pedestal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Table Lamp
Atomic age ceramic starburst globe table lamp on metal base with bronze feet 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Giltwood, Spanish Baroque, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern featuring a richly carved frame in sunburst shape.
Baroque Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
alone or as a part of a sunburst mirrors wall composition placed with other starburst mirrors in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gray Ceramic Vase with Double Handles and Orange Starburst Design
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful gray ceramic vase from Vallauris with double handles and orange starburst design
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Hand-Hammered Sunburst Mirror, Iron, Gold Leaf, France, 1950s.
Eye-catching gilt metal sunburst mirror with alternating rays in two sizes. Richly adorned by the hammer...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Large 1960s Italian Midcentury Brass Starburst Sputnik Chandeliers
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Italian brass starburst chandelier. 24 light sources. Rewired and reconditioned. They came
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Modernist Starburst Dining Table by Peter Pepper Products — USA, 1960s
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
starburst table, Peter Pepper Products table, atomic modern table, vintage laminate table, mid century pop
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Huge Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror, 1960s (36 inches diameter)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mirror // Mid-Century Modern Rattan Mirror.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Cane
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flush mount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass flushmount with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar , Austria 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Delft, NL
dimensions: 55cm Height , 40cm Diameter
Period: 1960's
Material: Brass , crystal
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Rattan Sunburst Starburst Mirror with Convex Glass, France 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
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A beautiful rattan starburst sunburst mirror with convex glass, France, 1960s.
This handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Three Sunburst Starburst Light Fixtures in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three sunburst starburst gil iron wall sconces or ceiling lights. Spain, 1960s.
These eye
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Signed Curtis Jere Starburst POM POM Abstract Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chicago, IL
Curtis Jere Starburst wall sculpture / Signed & dated.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Spanish Colonial Starburst Pendant Light Fixture in Carved Wood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcarved pine wood starburst ceiling light fixture. Spain, 1940s
This ceiling light pendant lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood, Pine
Large French Sunburst Starburst Convex Mirror in Giltwood, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching starburst sunburst convex mirror in gilt carved wood. France, 1960s.
The glass is
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Chrome
Camer Triedre Crystal Starburst Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chandelier is hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century French giltwood sunburst or starburst mirror with lovely gilt patina and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Entrance or Passage Way Large Starburst Door Hardware Kit
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses. Stainless Steel bars
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Hand-Crafted Gold Leaf Starburst Mirror, 1960s Hollywood Regency
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Starburst Mirror featuring a convex 16" diameter mirror set in a gilt iron and hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Hand-hammered iron starburst flush mount with frosted glass shade. It has alternating long and short
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron
Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Mirror, Germany circa 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Gilded Wood Sunburst Starburst Mirror — Germany, mid 20th Century
A gorgeous starburst
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large French Gold and Silver Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (Dia 27 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with beautifully gilded wooden rays
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Starburst Sunburst Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Poillerat Style, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Brutalist Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Iron
Frosted Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Vintage Sculptural Bronze "Starburst" Coffee Table by Daniel Gluck
By Daniel Gluck
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage sculptural bronze “Starburst” coffee table by Daniel Gluck and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond,
Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
the front, each with a starburst motif set with a coral cabochon in each star's center and turquoise
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Bangles
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Foliage Starburst Light Fixture / Chandelier, Gilt Iron
Opaline Globes, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
or starburst shape is stunning!
Five Lights in total:
Four arms ending with a milk glass globe and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$6,847 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1940s French Big 24" Convex Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful big French wood gold starburst. Amazing patina. Convex mirror in center, measuring 3.5
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Petite Starburst Pattern Flushmount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite starburst pattern flushmount. Made in Germany attribution to RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding French sunburst flush mount in gilt metal and milk glass, 1950s
This sunburst starburst
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Iron
Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Giltwood, Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Sunburst Mirror , 1940s-1950s
Lovely Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirror with gold leaf finish.
This gorgeous mini size sunburst mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century French giltwood sunburst or starburst mirror with lovely gilt patina and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Starburst Sunburst Wall Mirror / Light Fixture in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare handcrafted parcel-gilt iron sunburst / starburst shaped wall mirror, Spain, 1940s-1950s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage Oushak Runner – Starburst Floral Design in Mocha and Cream
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Oushak runner presents a soft, allover starburst floral pattern in muted mocha and
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Emil Stejnar Starburst Brass Glass Chandeliers, Refurbished 1950
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
1 out of 2 fully refurbished 18" ball lights by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria circa 1955- sold per piece
Gorgeous set of 2 sparkling chandeliers in the original iconic des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
French Gilt Iron Starburst Sunburst Mirror, Hollywood Regency, 1940s
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Wall Sunburst Mirror, Iron, Gold Leaf
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Finely hand hammered iron gold gilt sunburst mirror manufactured in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Huge Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Round Starburst Teak Pedestal Coffee Table by Holger Georg Jensen
By Kubus, Holger Georg Jensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Holger Georg Jensen
Manufacturer: Kubus
Era: 1958
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 40″ diameter x 21.5″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Palwa 26" Starburst Sputnik Chandelier Gold-Plated Brass, 1960s
By Palwa, Gaetano Sciolari, Christoph Palme, Gebrüder Cosack
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant starburst 29-lights chandelier with gold-plated stars. Designed by Christoph Palme. The
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Large Starburst Brass Chandelier by Emil Stejnar, Austria, 1960s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful large starburst brass chandelier with hundreds of crystals designed by Emil Stejnar for
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Glass Starburst White and Gold Bowl
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Glass Bowl Starburst Hand Decorated with White and Gold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Pair of Giltwood Starburst Sunburst Mirrors, Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Starburst / Sunburst Mirrors , 1940s-1950s
Eye-catching
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Entrance or Passage Way Large Single Door Starburst Hardware Kit
By History Never Repeats, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses. Stainless Steel bars
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Entrance or Passage Way Large Double Door Starburst Hardware Kit
By Aaron Saxton, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
decorative hardware. Perfect for retro fits of Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses. Stainless Steel bars
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
French Sunburst Starburst Light Fixture, Black Metal and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
starburst ceiling light fixture has an eye-catching construction. The backplace is patinated in black and it
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Iron
Sunburst Starburst Light Fixure in Bronze Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Sunburst Starburst Gilt Iron Light Fixture
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
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Mid Century Starburst For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century starburst available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every mid century starburst was constructed with great care. There are 415 variations of the antique or vintage mid century starburst you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century starburst, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century starburst, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll and Curtis Jere each produced at least one beautiful mid century starburst that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Starburst?
The average selling price for a mid century starburst at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mid Century Starburst
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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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