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Sunburst Flower Light Fixture in Silvered Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
sunburst floral flushmount or light fixture, France, 1950 Rare find. Produced at the Mid-Century Modern
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Silver Leaf

Curtis Jeré Abstract Sunburst Wall Sculpture in Brass Verdigris, Circa 1980s
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to modern, mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency, or postmodern interiors, this sculpture functions
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary, Hollywood Regency Style, Sunburst Mirrors, Distressed Glass, 2024
Located in Manhasset, NY
Contemporary, Hollywood Regency Style, Sunburst Mirrors, Distressed Glass, 2024 A pair of carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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

Midcentury Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Crown Chandelier with Four Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic midcentury Spanish gilt metal chandelier with a bold sunburst crown form and four
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Turquoise Blue Sunburst Light Fixture with Patterned Milk Glass Lampshade, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
-catching sunburst ceiling light manufacted at the Mid-20th century Modern period with Spage Age inspiration
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Milk Glass, Wood, Opaline Glass

Foliage Sunburst Crown Ceiling Light Fixture / Chandelier, Neoclassical, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
diffuser creating a sunburst or crown shape. Neoclassical Design. This lamp can be placed flush mounted or
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Spanish Sunburst Flush Mount round glass , circa 1950
Located in La xara, VC
Large Spanish sunburst light in gilt metal and frosted glass ; white ; opaline Spain, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Iron, Metal

David Cressey Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern in the "Sunburst" design. Dimensions 15.5“ diameter x 12“ height. Condition Excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Extra Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo style, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large 12-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A handmade and high-quality piece. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Brass

David Cressey Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Plum Glazed Planter for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design of lines radiating from a central point. The planter
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large French Vallauris Ceramic Sunburst Light Sculpture, Signed Maumus, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
the most important ceramic centers in France during the mid-20th century, known for its experimental
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

A lovely large Italian 1950s gilt metal sunburst mirror
Located in London, GB
A lovely large Italian 1950s gilt metal sunburst mirror
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Octagonal Sunburst Table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful octagonal coffee or low gaming table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Table has leather-wrapped cruciform base with bleached walnut top having an inlaid rosewood star...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Mahogany

Sunburst Starburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gold gilt iron sunburst light fixture, France, 1950s. In the manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

1960s Sunburst Metal Brutalist Wall Sculpture Attr. William Bruce Friedle
By Bruce and William Friedle, Curtis Jeré
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Sunburst Large Gilt Metal Brutalist Wall Sculpture attr. William & Bruce Friedle in the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Sunburst Brutalist Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Nail Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Gilt Iron Sunburst Nail Design Ceiling Light Fixture France, 1940s. Wrought sunburst
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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

Silver Leaf Spanish Foliage Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Foliage Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture in Silvered Iron Stunning foliage sunburst
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Silver Leaf

Italian Midcentury Brass Sunburst Chandelier Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier / pendant / fixture with 16 arms elegantly set in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron with Leafed Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Iron Rectangular Sunburst Mirror Framed with Leaves, Spain, 1950s An eye-catching sunburst
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

David Cressey Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the "Teardrop Sunburst" design. Dimensions 15“ diameter x 11“ height. Condition Excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Sunburst Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful sunburst round wall mirror in bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Sunburst Round Mirror with Blue Pink Mosaic Glass Frame, Spain 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This stunning Mid-Century Modern circular mirror features a frame comprised by pieces of textured glass
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade and scroll
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Brass Vintage Circular Design Sunburst Mirror Wall Mirror, France, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass Vintage Round Design Sunburst Mirror or Wall Mirror France 1960s. A beautiful wall mirror or
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

RARE SPANISH WOODEN SUNBURST BROWN CONVEX WALL MIRROR CiRCA 1940
Located in Pulborough, GB
-20th-century design. Unlike many sunburst mirrors of the era, which often feature gold finishes, this
Category

20th Century Spanish Convex Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

David Cressey Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Rimmed Sunburst Planter
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
incised "Sunburst" pattern around the rim of the vessel. The interior has a black glaze. Dimensions: 13
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

A Mid-Century Italian Patinated Steel Mirror
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-century Italian mirror of circular sunburst form, with multi layered arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1950s Hand-hammered sunburst light fixture
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Sunburst Rhombus Wall Mirror in Rattan, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted Mediterranean style rattan or wicker cane rhombus shaped mirror, Spain, 1960s. This rattan mirror can be placed in two positions, as a rhombus or square. It will be a nic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Mirror, Rattan

Large Eyelash Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Handcrafted in France at the mid-20th century period. The central sphere is richly decorated by the hammer
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Italian Sunburst Metal and Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Italian sunburst metal and glass sconces. Set of three vintage Italian gold painted
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

David Cressey Robert Maxwell Speckle “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has a rounded lip and an incised all-over sunburst pattern. It is tapered at its base. The interior
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large Italian Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning ten-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, Germany, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A handmade and high-quality piece. High quality and in very good condition. Clea...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Brass

Brass Sunburst Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Montreal, QC
Brass sunburst wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Extra Large Glass Sunburst Chandelier, Stilnovo style, 1950s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large 16-light chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo, manufactured in circa 1950-1959. A handmade and high-quality piece. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opal, Brass

Monumental Robert Maxwell David Cressey Sunburst Low Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Low Planter for Earthgender Studio executed in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Earthenware

Spanish Sunburst Foliage Flush Mount Light Fixture in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Iron Leafed Sunburst Light Fixture Stunning foliage sunburst ceiling light fixture, gilt iron
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron

Bass Sunburst Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Curtis Jeré
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Montreal, QC
Bass sunburst wall sculpture in the manner of Curtis Jeré.
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Sunburst Pendant Flush Mount in Black and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern BLACK metal and BRASS sunburst suspension light, chandelier or light fixture
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Sunburst Shape Vide Poche or Bowl in Hand Carved Alabaster Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
vide poche with a distinct sunburst shape. Italy, mid 20th century. Wonderful design and a highly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors in Wrought Iron, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish brutalist mirrors // Hand forged Iron Mirrors // Mid-20th Century Wrought Iron Mirrors
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Modern Sunburst Pottery Candleholders - Bitossi Londi Rosenthal Netter Italy 60s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
1960s exotic Mid-Century Modern pair candle holders by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter and produced
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Gilt Metal Sunburst Crown Ceiling Fixture with Frosted Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish gilt metal, crown form ceiling fixture with points and frosted glass cover.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Vintage Gold Italian Small Sunburst Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage mirror in a golden decorative sun-shaped frame from Italy. The frame is made of plastic. Good original condition, no damage or cracks in the frame, the mirror pane has minima...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Giltwood

Italian Sunburst Pendant / Flush Mount in Black Metal and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern black lacquered metal and brass sunburst suspension light, chandelier or light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

French Modern Neoclassical Steel Tin Sunburst Wall Mirror, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
the form a sunburst in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Poillerat was the most important iron worker in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Sunburst Veneered Consoles / Side Tables, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
1960s The tables feature a beautiful sunburst veneer to the top in a warm light wood, the top is
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Oval Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, Leafed Frame, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Gilt Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror Framed with Leaves, Spain, 1950s-1960s. An eye-catching oval
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Large French Giltwood Snowflake Sunburst Convex Mirror, 1950s
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare beautifully carved Mid-20th Century French gilt wood sunburst / starburst mirror with the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

1950s Italian Sunburst Pendant Light Fixture in Green and Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green metal and golden sunburst suspension light ot flush mount. Italy, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Convex Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal, Double Layered Leafed Frame, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-Crafted Gilt Convex Sunburst Mirror, Iron, Gold Leaf Eye-catching Mid-Century Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

Sunburst Starburst Light Fixure in Bronze Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Brutalist Sunburst Ceiling Light in Bronze Gilt Patina Sunburst Light Fixture with Jagged
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Sunburst Foliage Triple Layered Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brutalist gilt iron and glass sunburst flush mount ceiling lamp with leaves frame. France, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Flower Sunburst Mirror in Patinated Iron with Foliage Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
central glass. Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern Period with Hollywood Regency inspiration. Eye
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Mid Century Sunburst For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century sunburst for your home. Each mid century sunburst for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and mirror. If you’re shopping for a mid century sunburst, we have 3337 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century sunburst, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century sunburst, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century sunburst over the years, but those crafted by Chaty Vallauris, Curtis Jeré and Earthgender are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Sunburst?

Prices for a mid century sunburst start at $1 and top out at $195,000 with the average selling for $2,142.
Questions About Mid Century Sunburst
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2023
    A 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, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 13, 2024
    Yes, 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.