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Rare "Tiki" Bench Produced by Busnelli, Newly Upholstered, Italy 1960s
By Busnelli
Located in Hellouw, NL
saturated tones of mid-century interiors. These sculptural shells rest within a dark stained beechwood frame
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Beech

Monumental South Pacific Bamboo 1940s Table Lamp Tiki Rattan McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Peoria, AZ
lamp is an extremely rare, early example of a Bamboo lamp done in Polynesian (later Tiki) style. You
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco era Tiki Stylized Nubian Plaster Wall Sculptures
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large pair stylized Nubian plaster wall sculptures circa 1940's. Ebony and gold. Apposing figures slightly leaning towards one another. Each stands 27in tall. Not marked by manufact...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Tiki Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The sculptural Tiki table lamp was designed by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama in 1983. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Hollywood Regency Tiki Bamboo Table Light, Italy, 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist bamboo table light Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage light was designed and produced in the 1970s in Italy. The light ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Expertly Restored Pair of Thomasville Tiki Nightstands Sculptured Walnut 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American-designed and made, this pair of nightstands features everything that makes mid-century
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Vintage Witco Maderas De Santa Barbara Style TiKi Cabinet Willian Westenhaver
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique and rare William Westenhaver styled cabinet. Classic Witco TiKi or Maderas De Santa Barbara
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pair Witco Tiki Island King Queen Chess Pair Carved Wall Hanging Sculptures
By Witco
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of vintage Tiki Island Style Witco aka/ Western International Trading Co. large scale King and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tiki Armchairs in Ochre Fabric by Busnelli, Italy 1960s
By Busnelli
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural composition of balance and comfort, this pair of “Tiki” armchairs encapsulates the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Set of Six Black White "Tiki" Cocktail Glasses by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six black and white "Tiki" cocktail glasses by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Witco Tiki Burnt Cedar Hand-Painted Wall Clock with Mount
By Witco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
complement the coarse grain. Whimsical piece characteristically 1970s tiki style, but works equally well with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very stylish and unusual vintage bar with two matching bar stools. This was made in France in the 1950-60’s. The top is black formica and the stools are also black steel.Very nice ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Rare leather Kon Tiki Folding lounge Chair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA Sweden
By Gillis Lundgren
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kon Tiki Folding Lounge Chair, Gillis Lundgren, IKEA, 1970s Folding lounge chair executed in solid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Organic Shaped Wicker Rattan Cane Wine Bottle Holder Caddy MCM Boho Tiki
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage French organic shaped rattan wine bottle holder, circa 1960s
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Boho Beach Tiki Rattan Wicker Magazine Rack Stand, 1970s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1970s German magazine rack stand. Original midcentury era. Minor patina gives this piece a classy statement.
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Nao Tamura Tiki Portable Table Lamp in Olive Green for Established Sons
By Nao Tamura, Established Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Olive Green for Established & Sons These brilliantly
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Nao Tamura Tiki Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established Sons
By Nao Tamura, Established Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Striking Blue for Established & Sons These brilliantly
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Nao Tamura Tiki Portable Table Lamp in Glossy Black for Established Sons
By Established Sons, Nao Tamura
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Glossy Black for Established & Sons These brilliantly
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Nao Tamura Tiki Portable Table Lamp in Matte White for Established Sons
By Established Sons, Nao Tamura
Located in Glendale, CA
Nao Tamura 'Tiki' Portable Table Lamp in Matte White for Established & Sons These brilliantly
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Scholar Calligraphy Bamboo Etched Wall Art Sculpture Kanji Tiki Chinese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful imported relics of the late 1940s old post-war U.S. suburban veteran household. procured from a time capsule estate. These really command a room, reflect the light just r...
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scholar s Objects

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Bamboo

Sculptural French Wicker Rattan Cane Alpaca Fruit Basket Bowl MCM Boho Tiki
By Mario Torres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Playful vintage French wicker decorative basket in the shape of an alpaca, lama or camel in the style of Mario Torres. Finely crafted and in perfect condition this piece looks like u...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

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Wicker, Cane, Rattan

French Riviera Rattan Wrapped AK Kaiser White Porcelain Vase Boho Tiki Style
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage mid century rattan-wrapped porcelain vase by AK Kaiser. This vase combines the elegance
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Porcelain, Rattan, Braid

little Modernist TIKI Brass and bamboo Tray Element by Grasoli, Germany, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with bamboo handle Producer: Grasoli, Germany Origin: Germany Material: Bamboo and brass Decade: 1950s Description: This original midcentury tra...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Tiki / Zombie Glasses Giraffes Painted by Gay Fad on Libbey Glass Blanks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage Tiki / Zombie cocktail glasses hand painted by Gay Fad with an adult giraffe and a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Large 52cm Hollywood Regency Dark Wooden Tiki Style Table Light, Italy 1970s
By Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: modernist wooden table light Origin: Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage light was designed and produced in the 1970s in Italy. The light ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Unique Abstract Carved Burnt Cedar Wood Owl Animal Sculpture Tiki by Witco
By Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This awesome little sculpture displays sophistication and dynamic shapes from every angle. After being carved from a block of thick-grained cedar hardwood the finish was achieved by ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Cedar

Tiki Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, Italy 1980s (Big size model)
By Dino Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
The Tiki table lamp is one of the most iconic and interesting works by Japanese architect and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

set of 2 Hollywood Regency Golden Florentiner TIKI Style Wall Lights, Italy 1970
By Hans Kögl, Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
design in gold tone and TIKI Style. each light has a pull down switch element with a cord. the lights
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Large Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Maya Tiki" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany 1970
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Maya Tiki" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tiki Bar in Bamboo and Rattan attributed to Tito Agnoli, Italy, 1950s, Dry Bar
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Cork, IE
Designer Tito Agnoli, this Tiki bar was most likely made by Bonacina who have been creating Rattan
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood

xxl Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "MAYA TIKI" Vase by Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: JASBA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1970s Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High quality G...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic "Palm" XL Table Lamp Pine Wood Natural Silk Shade Temde 1960s Boho Tiki
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
. Its pinewood base and stem are crafted to resemble a stylized palm tree, exuding mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Tub Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
seating without overwhelming the room. It is a quintessential fit for Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, Tiki
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Spanish Mid-Century Rattan Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror / Console Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Mid-Century Modern Cane Mirror
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

1950 s Italian Mid Century Set of 3 Freeform Ashtrays Souvenir From Pisa Tower
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Titano republica de San Marino, a very hard to find very collectible set will go nice with mid century
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Heywood Wakefield Hard Maple Coffee Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
incredibly versatile piece, it integrates beautifully into Mid-Century Modern, Tiki, Coastal, or Bohemian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Maple

Vintage Haywood Wakefield Hard Maple Side Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, this piece blends seamlessly into Mid-Century Modern, Tiki, Bohemian, or Coastal interiors, adding a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Vintage Redondo Beach California Tony’s Restaurant Cocktail Glasses 1960s
By Culver Ltd., Fred Press, George Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
souvenir glasses are a great kitschy addition to your mid-century bar, perfect for your tiki bar, or just a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Bamboo Rattan Large Rectangular Mirror with Geometric Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chinoiserie Tiki style rectangular wall mirror. Spain, 1960s
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Pair of Bamboo Rattan Small Rectangular Wall Mirrors, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
vanity bathroom. They combine a natural taste with tiki and midcentury accents so they will be perfect
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Large Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Wall Mirror with Geometric Frame, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chinoiserie Tiki style rectangular wall mirror. Spain, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Coastal Rattan Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic Bohemian and Coastal to Mid-Century Modern and Tiki. Don't miss out on this iconic and highly
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

Spanish Thick Rattan Rectangular Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Tiki style rectangular wall mirror. Spain, 1960s. Gorgeous
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Large Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Mirror, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
will be a nice addition to in any bedroom or bathroom. As it combines a natural taste with tiki and
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
addition to any bedroom or bathroom. It combines a natural taste with tiki and midcentury accents so it
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
for a mid-century ethnic or tiki living room or bedroom or French Riviera porch. Louis Sognot was a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
perfect for a mid-century ethnic or tiki living room or bedroom or French Riviera porch. This item is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Louis Sognot. French Riviera style pendant lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
, with an inner diffuser in beige textured hard paper. Safari style, Mid-Century, French Riviera and tiki
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper

Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Table Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
perfect for a mid-century ethnic or tiki living room or bedroom or French Riviera porch. This item is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Louis Sognot Midcentury Cotton, Bamboo and Rattan Italian Floor Lamp, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Roma, IT
for a mid-century ethnic or tiki living room or bedroom or French Riviera porch. To be wired Louis
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan

Cross-Corners Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
addition to any bedroom or bathroom. It combines a natural taste with tiki and midcentury accents so it
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Louis Sognot. French Riviera style table lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Louis Sognot
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
white cotton diffuser with a central band in brown, ochre and yellow tones. Safari, Mid-Century and tiki
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Spanish Large Rattan Bamboo Octagonal Wall Mirror, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Chinoiserie Tiki style octagonal wall mirror. Spain, 1960s
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Sunburst Mirror in Rattan and Bamboo, France 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
combines Midcentury and Tiki style accents. This wall mirror will be a nice addition to a large sunburst
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

Rattan Bamboo Rectangular Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
bathroom. It combines a natural taste with tiki and midcentury accents so it will be perfect for a beach
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

1960s Spanish Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
bedroom or bathroom. It combines a natural taste with tiki and midcentury accents so it will be perfect
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

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Mid Century Tiki For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century tiki available at 1stDibs. Each mid century tiki for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bamboo and natural fiber. If you’re shopping for a mid century tiki, we have 85 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century tiki, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century tiki, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century tiki that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Westenhaver, Witco and Arthur Umanoff produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Tiki?

Prices for a mid century tiki can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $139 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,695.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Mid Century Tiki
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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 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.
  • 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.