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Union Champion Coat Rack and Valet, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Union champion coat rack and valet, 1960s
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Valet Coat Stand
circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian valet coat stand (circa 1950s). Old world glamour and practicality all at once make
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
$615 Sale Price
47% Off
English Victorian-Style Brass and Beige Wood Valet Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-Style (mid 20th Century) brass valet stand with a central brass column supporting
Category
20th Century British Victorian Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Valet Duster Equestrian Brush MCM Noris West Germany
1.63 h x 10.25 w x 12.75 long
maker
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Style Beechwood and Brass Suit Valet
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra-rare mid-century beech wood and brass suit rack valet. This marvellous item was designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen.
This gorgeous piece of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet valet chair made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Stylish black leather valet chair by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s in France. It’s covered in black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage French Lucite and Brass Gentleman
s Valet Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French lucite and brass valet.
Unusual lucite gentleman valet stand is outstanding in a
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Hans J. Wegner Styled Sculptural Valet Dressing Chair by Armcrest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural and functional wood framed valet dressing chair with woven seat, hanging jacket bar
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jacques Adnet Black Foldable Valet in Ebonized Wood
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jacques Adnet Foldable Valet or Coat Stand in Ebonized Bamboo & Black Leather, France, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood
Metal Standing Valet
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century 1960s Danish Modern Rosewood & Metal Standing Valet
A beautifully crafted Danish teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Ram
s Head Gentleman
s Valet in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A Maison Jansen style valet influenced by neoclassical themes with ram's head motif and produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Valet Stands Pinocchio
Jiminy Cricket, 1940s Italian Design
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen handcrafted valet stands "Pinocchio
Jiminy Cricket" made in Italy c. 1940's
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple
Brass and Wood Valet in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and wood valet in the manner of Maison Jansen - a wonderful valet for the bedroom, dressing
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Valet stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
designer Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in the 1980s, this vintage valet stand is a striking example of
Category
Mid-20th Century Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Unusual Floor Standing Suit Hanger or Dumb Valet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual floor standing suit hanger or dumb valet
A very useful piece, the hanger or clothes
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Two Modernist Cast-Iron Valets, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Chic pair of streamlined, cast-iron valet stands, with wooden vide-poches. The iron has a lovely
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Vintage Folding Valet Metal Stand by Fratelli Reguitti 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Fratelli Reguitti stylish folding modernist metal valet stand from the 1950s.
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass Personal Valet With Lacquered Wood Shoulder
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian brass and wood valtet made in the late 1950s.
In a very good original condition.
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Hollywood Regency Brass Towel Rack Valet Stand 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Stylish brass towel rack valet stand, 1950s.
Hollywood Regency antique brass valet towel
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Gentleman’s floor standing valet or suit hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet or
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Italian beech valet by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beech valet with brass accessories designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Fratelli Reguitti in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Easels
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Duck Head Vide Poche Trinket Valet Tray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
poche, catch all is just gorgeous with beautiful details and a warm, golden patina. Fabulous Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
1960s Modernist Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush Style Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Scandinavian Modern Wood Squirrel Personal Valet Brush
Style of Kay Bojesen Denmark
5.25 D
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s Italian Solid Wood Valet attr. Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic solid wood 1950s valet. Originally designed by Ico Parisi. Produced in Italy by Fratelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Italian "Servomuto" Valet Trouser Press by Fratelli Reguitti in Walnut
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian "Servomuto" valet trouser press by Fratelli Reguitti in walnut In the style of Ico Parisi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Yellow Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Donkey
1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade yellow donkey valet Mexico.
Metal painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
White Metal Beech Bauhaus Valet Coat Rack circa 1930 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
various locations as Contemporary, Postmodern Mid Century Modern or Traditional entryways or anterooms
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
1970s Gray Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Donkey
1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade gray DONKEY Valet Mexico
Metal painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Brown Donkey Valet Caddy Style Manuel Felguerez Mexico
By Manuel Felguérez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Donkey
1970s after Manuel Felguerez Modernist Handmade brown Donkey Valet Mexico
Metal painted
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Porada Italian Post Modern Sculpted Walnut Wood and Chrome Clothing Suit Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Porada Italian Post Modern Sculpted Walnut Wood and Chrome Clothing Suit Valet. Item featured is
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Ashtray valet stand, in brass and metal, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi
By Siva Poggibonsi, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena, Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Brass and metal valet ashtray, attributed to Siva Poggibonsi.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Clothes Hanger Valet Wood Chromed Steel Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare valet by the unknown designer produced in Italy in the 60s.
The valet was made of cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good sturdy Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
A Vintage Hans Wegner Oak Valet Chair By Johannes Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and highly sculptural original Hans Wegner valet chair. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Gentleman
s Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gentleman's valet suitcase. An English, leather fitted case with silver topped
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950
s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery,
France 1950's
Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980
s Modernist Brass Valet Stand By Decorative Crafts Inc.
By Decorative Crafts
Located in New York, NY
1980's modernist brass valet stand by Decorative Crafts Inc. In vintage original condition with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Wood Valet Stand on Casters Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian valet stand attributed to Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti. Crafted in richly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Print of an Italian Valet or Servant by Bonnard, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Valet, XIVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of an Italian valet or servant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$94 Sale Price
20% Off
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Postmodern Gaston Valet Stand by Marc Sadler for Boffi, Italy 1990s
By Riccardo Boffi, Marc Sadler
Located in Renens, CH
An extraordinary valet stand designed by Marc Sadler during the 1990s for Boffi (Italy).
The use
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Black Metal, Wood and Brass Folding Valet Stand, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian black metal, wood and brass folding valet stand, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Valet de Nuit Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare and handsome Jacques Adnet valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 Mid Century Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
This cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Fratelli Reguitti Valet Chair Style of Ico Parisi, 1950-1960
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Rochester, NY
Fratelli Reguitti valet chair in original glazed cerused pale oak w/ brass fittings. Two brass rods
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Thonet Vienna Art Deco Bentwood Clothing Valet / Dressing Stand, Austria, 1920s
By Thonet, Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant Art Deco gentleman’s valet or dressing stand from the 1920s, designed and crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s
By Bois Manu, Lucien De Roeck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Valet stand by Lucien De Roeck for Bois Manu - Belgium 1950s
Rare vintage Edition - Belgium
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Italian Valet Stand Designed by Ico
Luisa Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, 60s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian Mid-Century Modern Personal Valet Stand was designed by Ico Parisi in the 60s
This stand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
1950
s Dark Brown Stitched Leather Valet Stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in rich dark brown leather with contrast stitching and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Chrome and Vinyl Gentleman
s Valet Seat, Suit Hanger 1950s Chrome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury chrome and vinyl Gentleman's valet seat, Suit Hanger
A 1950s chrome gentleman’s valet
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger A very useful piece, the Vale
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet or Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet or clothes stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger a Very Useful Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury Gentleman’s Floor Standing Valet Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the Valet or
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Valet in the style of Jacques Adnet. In white metal . Spain 1970
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Valet in the style of Jacques Adnet. In white metal . Spain 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
$462 Sale Price
40% Off
Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Gentleman’s Suit Hanger or Night Stand, the Versatile Valet
A very useful piece, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
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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 sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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