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Pearl Wick "Val-O-Seat" Butler
s Chair
By Nova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic midcentury valet chair made by the Pearl-Wick brand in Long Island City, Queens, New York
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Walnut Valet
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage walnut valet to meet all your organizing needs. Features several inset areas for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Brass Valet
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century neoclassical style brass valet with adjustable hanger and vide-poche elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Brass Valet
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-century neoclassical style brass valet with adjustable hanger and vide-poche elements.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Gentleman
s Valet
Located in Stockton, NJ
Mid-Century Italian wood valet. Includes two hooks and catch-all tray.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Vintage Mid Century Gentlemen
s Valet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century gentlemen's valet
Dark walnut and features shelf for cuff links or jewelry
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Brass and Iron Valet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful brass and iron gentleman's valet. Solid brass elements to include coat hanger topped with
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Valet Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut valet stand with black Naugahyde seat by Marshall Furniture, Co., circa
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Gentlemans Mid Century Brass Valet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Brass valet with all the accouterments to supply your daily wardrobe.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Reguitti Valet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous Italian valet featured in rich wood grain is made by Fratelli Reguitti.
(Please
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gentleman
s Valet
Located in Austin, TX
A stylish valet from the 1960s. Made of brass, walnut and lacquered steel. This is the perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Valet Butler Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern valet chair features a leather seat and backrest. Unique design has
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Nickle
Brass Gentleman
s Valet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century nickle and brass valet with tray, animal head and hooves.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Valet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Italian Mid-Century Modern brass valet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian SPQR Mid-Century Modern Walnut Valet
By SPQR
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian SPQR label Mid-Century Modern valet in walnut wood. The piece was manufactured in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century purple glass valet tray
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century modern collectible glass - purple glass valet tray
A timeless and attractive valet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern valet by Fratelli Reguitti.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chrome and Pine Tripod Valet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique valet stand is comprised of a pine hanger, stem, and change or cufflink holder. There
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Beech Clothing Valet Italy
By SPQR
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant beech clothing valet with two racks, sculpted for shirt & jacket and a separate
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Beech Clothes Valet Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Italian made and signed clothes valet in beechwood. A place for your daily clothes. Showing some
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Reguitti Mid Century Italian Modern Beech Gentleman
s Clothing Valet
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fratelli Reguitti Mid Century Italian Modern Beech Wood & Brass Gentleman's Clothing Valet
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Gentlemen Valet with Two Drawers, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage mid-century gentlemen's valet.
Dark walnut and features shelf for cuff links or jewelry
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Mahogany Clothes Valet Fratelli Reguitti, Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Italian Mid-Century clothes valet. Made for Bambergers dept. stores out of mahogany. Complete for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Small Mid-Century Brass Valet or Towel Rack
Located in Astoria, NY
A small brass valet or towel rack produced during the mid-20th century in Italy. Recently polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Maple Clothes Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Mid-Century Modern clothes valet by Fratelli Reguitti. Will outfit a entire days worth of clothes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Rattan Valet Stand. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Rattan Valet Stand. Circa 1960s
Features a clean lines design and the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Amcrest Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Wood Gentleman
s Clothing Valet Butler Chair
By Amcrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern sculptural wood clothing valet butler chair by Amcrest. Item features woven rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Italian Clothing Valet with Trouser Pants Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fratelli Reguitti mid-century Italian clothing valet with trouser pants press. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Reguitti Clothes Valet Stand
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Excellent vintage condition, marked made in italy.
This valet has a spot for an entire days worth
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Beech Valet Chair by SPQR
By SPQR
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, Mid-Century Modern, birch clothing stand, valet chair by SPQR features a woven rattan seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Clothing Valet Seat Chair with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage SPQR Mid Century Italian Modern Birch and Brass Clothing Valet Chair with Drawer. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by Fratelli Reguitti was made of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid Century Modern Birch Wood Clothing Valet Butler Stand By SPQR
By SPQR
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Mid Century Modern Birch Wood Clothing Valet Butler Stand By SPQR. Item features solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Clothes Valet by Fratelli Regiutti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous expandable from 44.5 down to 34. Seat lifts for storage. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Seat measure: Height is 17. Stamped made in Italy. This item can b...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Valet by Henry Hanger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage suit stand features brass detail and sculpted feet. The sleek design has various options for hanging and pressing clothes. The original directions are on in the...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Classical Styled Brass Clothes Valet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and effective way to house your clothes overnight. A place for it all, pants, shirt, jacket, watch and coins, etc etc. Keep them in top shape while you're resting. Well made, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Revival Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi For Fratelli Reguitti Mid Century Italian Maple Clothing Valet Stand
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Mid Century Modern clothing / butlers valet designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes by Ico Parisi
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern valet clothes stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century modern valet clothes by Ico Parisi
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern valet clothes stand designed by Ico Parisi during the 1950s. Manufacturerd in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Modern Gentleman
s Valet Butler with Woven Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern gentleman’s valet features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rush, Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern SPQR Birch, Brass Clothing Valet Suit Stand Chair
By SPQR
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern SPQR birch & brass clothing valet suit stand chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clothing Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous clothes valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti. Beechwood with brass accessories. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Reguitti Clothes Press Valet Italy
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Created out of maple with brass fittings this valet sports a pants press with all the necessary
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Mahogany Valet Stand by SPQR
By SPQR
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage 1950's Italian Clothing Valet Stand with woven seat and compact pull out drawer. The valet
Category
Vintage 1950s Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Mahogany Clothes Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Vintage mahogany clothes valet by Fratelli Reguitti. On casters for easy movement. Will outfit an
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass and Maple Valet Stand with Drawer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant brass, maple and burl valet stand features an interlinking tubular brass frame, maple
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Burl, Cane, Maple
Mid century modern valet chair with faux bamboo brass frame
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern valet chair with faux bamboo brass frame.
Seat is a brown velvet material
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Ico Parisi Style, Italy, 1950s
By Ico
Luisa Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Modernist valet clothing stand for both ladies and gentlemen, dating from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern valet clothes stand designed by Fratelli Reguitti during the 1950s. Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
1970s Italian Fratelli Reguitti Mid-Century Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian wood dressboy valet stand, with classic carved column and pedestals completed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clothing Valet by Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful design by Ico Paris for Fratelli Reguitti in Italy from Mahogany in very good vintage condition with minimal wear. Castor wheels roll and it's very tight.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Vereinigte Werkstätten Mid-Century Clothing Valet, Cesare Lacca Style, 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vienna, AT
This 1970s sculptural modernist Lady’s and Gentleman’s valet clothing stand exudes elegance in the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Mid Century Modern Brass and Leather Vintage Valet 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful and elegant brass valet was designed and manufactured in Italy.
The valet has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Reguitti Clothes Valet Stand Ico Parisi
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous sculptural clothes valet by Fratelli Reguitti created out of beech with brass accents
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Gentlemen
s Brass Valet with Lion
s Head Trim
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian gentlemen's brass valet, produced circa 1960s, with open rocaille handle as finial
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Clothes Valet Chair, Fratelli Reguitti Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant clothes valet from Italy with lift lid seat for storage. Created from teak and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Wood Valet Stand Dressboy
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen, Milo Baughman
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian wood dressboy valet stand, with classic carved column and pedestals. A great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Mid Century Valet For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century valet for your home. A mid century valet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century valet, we have 417 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century valet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century valet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century valet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Valet?
Prices for a mid century valet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $124 and can go as high as $25,886, while the average can fetch as much as $1,294.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 Valet
- 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 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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.
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