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Set of Two 20th Century Black and White Zebra Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful chairs produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabile. The whole is covered with high-quality, durable fabric. ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Tapestry ‘Zebra’ Attributed to Kerstin Bäckman, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry ‘Zebra’ attributed to Kerstin Bäckman,
Sweden. 1970s.
Hand woven.
Signed.
H: 73 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four 20th Century Black and White Zebra Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, comfortable and stabile. The whole is covered with high-quality animal print zebra velvet (color 06). This is
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Large "Zebra" table lamp by Peill
Putzler
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
.
Beautiful mid-century design glass with an E27 socket for max. 40W.
Matches the wall/ceiling lamp, which is
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Painted Zebra Figure, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wooden toy zebra made from Danish beech and hand painted white and black.
It was designed by Kay
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
medium. Scuffs and nicks here and there.
mid 20th century or earlier.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Zebrawood, Glass, USA, 1967
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Zebrawood, Glass, USA, 1967
The Model 6705
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Zebra Wood
Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
features stunning zebra wood grains and a polished chrome pendulum. Keeps time with an 8 day movement and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Zebra Hide Rug in the Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Zebra Hide Rug - a compliment to many settings and especially those with a Ralph Lauren
Category
20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Animal Skin
Peil
Putzer Mushroom Zebra table lamp , 1970’s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
-blown piece of crystal glass with a striped zebra print and has the shape of a typical Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Large "Zebra" Wall/ceiling lamp by Peill
Putzler
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Hannover, DE
. This is the largest.
Beautiful mid-century design glass with two E27 sockets for max. 40W.
Matches the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage MCM Wood and Cane Lounge Chair with Zebra Chenille Upholstery
Located in San Diego, CA
interiors. A perfect addition for collectors of mid-century seating and designer lounge chairs. A rare find
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of James Mont Black and White Zebra Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of newly reupholstered black and white zebra print fabric low slipper chairs, ming styling
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$4,560 / set
Exotic, Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Credenza by Peter Protzman
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This beautifully designed credenza was produced in 1970 and 1971 only. The top is made of bent ply African zebrawood with a highly figured grain. The drawers are a smoked transparen...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Brass, Metal and Faux-Zebra Stool, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
rail, fashioned like a boat wheel, is solid brass. The seat is upholstered in faux-zebra calf hair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura cocktail shaker in zebra /tiger parchment pattern .
By Aldo Tura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern design cocktail shaker in a zebra/ tiger parchment pattern and brass .by the well known
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Parchment Paper
Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Hollywood Regency Italian Majolica Terracotta Pottery Zebra Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Hollywood Regency Era terracotta zebra figurine . It is signed and in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a striped
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Peil
Putzler flush mount wall lamp ‘Zebra’ , 1970s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Peil & Putzler flush mount wall lamp ‘Zebra’ , 1970s Germany
Condition: Good
Material: Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Oxted Sofa in Original Zebra-Patterned Fabric by William Plunkett, 1970s
By William Plunkett
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
:
Material: Steel and fabric
Style: Mid century, British
Sofa
Produced by William Plunkett Furniture in Great
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Style Zebra Imitation Glass and Brass Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Rome, IT
white Zebra opaline Murano glass , raised on special brass legs.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
By Bassano
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Terracotta Zebra Figurine w/ Majolica Glaze
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Hollywood Regency Era Italian terracotta recumbent zebra. He is in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Walnut Faux Bamboo Stools with Needlepoint Giraffe
Zebra Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut faux bamboo ottoman / stools upholstered with hand stitched needlepoint Zebra
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Linen
Zebra Wood and Chrome Writing Desk, ca. 1970’s
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
High style 1970’s writing desk, of stunning zebra wood veneer, on an architectural bright chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Walter Bosse Zebra Donkey Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse zebra donkey salt and pepper shaker set for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Frederic Weinberg Bucking Zebra Table Lamp Set, Midcentury, Signed
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare bucking zebra plaster table lamps by iconic midcentury Philadelphia based designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not
Category
Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Artek Stool by Alvar Aalto with Early Sandwich Construction and Zebra Fabric
By Artek, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Finland
collectors and mid-century modern enthusiasts.
The solid birch structure retains its beautiful, vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Birch
$2,379 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern round salmon bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Zebra Wood
Midcentury Regency Zebra Black and White Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pedro Friedeberg Zebra, Ink on Paper from the Jungle Series
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Mexico City, MX
Important painting by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg depicting a zebra, from The Jungle series
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black.
Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beech
Peil
Putzler glass flush mount / wall lamp
Zebra
, 1970
s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Great Mid-century flush mount in Zebra Pattern made by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Peil
Putzler flush mount wall lamp ‘Zebra’ , 1970s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions:40 cm Diameter , 15.5cm Height
Condition: Good
Material: Glass , metal
Manufacturer: Peil & Putzler
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Peil
Putzler glass flush mount / wall lamp ‘zebra’ , 1970s Germany
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Delft, NL
Peil & Putzler glass flush mount / wall lamp ‘zebra’ , 1970s Germany
Dimensions: 28cm Diameter, 13
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1940s Pair Art Deco Black Lacquered
Zebra Print Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Features a black lacquered wood frames, richly upholstered in a zebra print upholstery. We loved the
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Alvar Aalto Pair of ‘Tank’ Armchairs in Zebra for Artek
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tilburg, NL
. Please note: the price is for 2 chairs with Artek Zebra upholstery and natural lacquered armrests. Other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Regency Zebra Black and White Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Handmade Tribal Persian Zebra Striped Flat-Weave Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Three sections
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT
By Pace Collection, Harvey Probber, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Zebra Wood Brass Glass Showcases Vitrines Shelves Etageres Mastercraft MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
"ZEBRA" glass flushmount wall light by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1980s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall ceiling light "ZEBRA"
Producer:
Peill & Putzler, Germany
Origin
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s. Made from bent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Zebra Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1960s
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Zebra Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1960s
Art glass vase designed by Vicke
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Moon-Shell table lamps glass Peill Putzler- Zebra series 1960-set
By Peill
Putzler
Located in The Hague, NL
Magical and stylish Zebra pattern table lamps. The lamps are made by the renowned German
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
JAR Chair in Zebra Green/Yellow Wool Contemporary Hand-tufted Rajmund Halas Seat
Located in New York, NY
JAR Chair in Zebra Green/Yellow Wool by Vintola Studio
W 17.72" x H 29.93" x D 15.75" Seat Height
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Wonderful Large Glass Table Lamp Zebra Pattern Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful table lamp with zebra Pattern by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern figural zebra bowl animal art pottery by Aldo Londi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Post War Hawaiian Airbrush Zebra in Original Frame w/ large Mat, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Post-War Hawaiian Airbrush zebra in original period white painted wood frame with large
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Wonderful Petite Glass Table Lamp Zebra Pattern Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful table lamp with zebra Pattern by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Glass Table Lamp Zebra Pattern by Peill
Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful table lamp with zebra Pattern by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s. Made of a single piece
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
1970s Space Age German Piell
Pützler Striped "Zebra" Glass
Chrome Pendant
By Peill
Putzler
Located in London, England
An unusual space age 1970s German Peill
Pützler bell-shaped hanging ceiling glass pendant light. The opal striped-glass circular shade is suspended from a polished chrome chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Tribal Kilim Room Size Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-weave tribal Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan), Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century – Carved Wooden Ritual
Category
Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood
$6,926 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan) Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century Carving
Located in Wembley, GB
Rare Baule Mouse Oracle Box (Gnamien Kpan), Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century – Carved Wooden Ritual
Category
Vintage 1920s Ivorian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pearwood, Zebra Wood, Softwood
$8,026 Sale Price
38% Off
Bitossi Hand Painted Three Yellow Stripe Zebra Fish Glazed Pottery Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Bitossi Bumblebee Fish matte gray glazed pottery table lamp. Featuring hand painted playful black lined white encased background with a stacked trio of yellow and blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century zebra you’re looking for. A mid century zebra — often made from wood, hardwood and zebra wood — can elevate any home. There are 356 variations of the antique or vintage mid century zebra you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century zebra you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century zebra made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful mid century zebra that is worth considering.
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A mid century zebra can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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