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Armchair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1965
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great find as this chair is in a very good and original condition. Some signs of age that endorse the Industrial Design. These signs are mainly some paint loss to edges due...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1st Edition JJM Hoogervorst Counter Weight Lamp for ANVIA, Netherlands, 1955
By J. J. M. Hoogervorst, Anvia
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
.
Designer: J.J.M. Hoogervorst
Manufacturer: Anvia
Country: The Netherlands
Model: counterweight pendant lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Gold Toned Hospitality Coat Rack with Hangers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hospitality coat rack in handsome gold toned anodized aluminum. This type of rack is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Hannie Mein Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase or Jug
By Hannie Mein
Located in Meer, VAN
Hannie Mein mid-century pottery vase or jug. The Netherlands, mid 20th century. This jug or vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Dutch Hand Made Mid-Century Brutalist Vase in the Style of Jaap Ravelli
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and striking mid-century Dutch Brutalist orange glazed art pottery vase possibly by Jaap
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Teak Stacking School Chairs with Arms
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century "Seashore Village" Acrylic on Wood Painting, 1960
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century acrylic on wood painting. "Seashore Village" depicts a quaint development with trees
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
:
Materials: Metal, Teak
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Item Type
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
“tropic” table lamp by Raak design team for Raak Amsterdam, 1970s Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“tropic” table lamp by Raak design team for Raak Amsterdam, 1970s Netherlands. Also known as D-2125
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Original 1960 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach Netherlands
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic vase
Producer:
Mobach, Netherlands
Designer:
Piet Knepper
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bossche School Table by Dom Hans van der Laan
Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare table from the 1970s, designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan de Jong, exemplifying the distinctive Bossche School styl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Gilbert Marklund Inspired Pine Coffee Table w/ Trestle Base
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harmonious Mid-Century pine coffee table showcasing the clean-lined aesthetic of Gilbert Marklund's
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
Custom Made Brutalist Closet in Pine by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Netherlands (Veghel) that was designed by Dom Hans van der Laan and had several of his furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Room
56 dressing table by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands 1950
s
By Rob Parry
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This rare dressing table was designed by Rob Parry for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. This piece was part of the 'Kamer 56' (translated: Room '56)...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Oak Coffee or Side Table by Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand inspired, round solid oak coffee or side table with tripod base and flared legs. Quite possibly an early model produced by Meubelfabriek Osterwijk, known for their...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Revolt
Chair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, the Netherlands, 1953
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Revolt' chair was designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel. An award winning design that has become an icon of Dutch industrial design from the 1950s. The chair has a folde...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Theo Ruth Sofa, Model 115 in Dedar Bouclé and Beech, Artifort, Netherlands, 1958
By Artifort, Dedar, Theo Ruth
Located in The Hague, NL
Artifort in the Netherlands.
The design is marked by the rounded lines of the upholstered seat and the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam, Delft The Netherlands 1958
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958
About Cor Dam
Cor
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Large Stock, Set of 42 Opaline Glass Pendant Lights, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
We have 42 of these glass pendant lights available from a church building from the Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Pilastro Two Section Wall Shelving Unit with Cabinet
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Details:
Manufacturer: Pilastro
Origin: Netherlands
Period: Mid-20th Century
Materials: Enameled metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
$1,950 Sale Price
20% Off
Original 1970 Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Piet Knepper for Mobach Netherlands
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic vases set of 2
Producer:
Mobach, Netherlands
Designer:
Piet
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
070-series 2.5-seater sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1964
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a 2.5-seater sofa from the 070-series by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort. The design dates back to 1964 and this sofa is an early edition that has only been in production for a sho...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
070-series 2-seater sofa by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, The Netherlands 1964
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a 2-seater sofa from the 070-series by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort. The design dates back to 1964 and this sofa is an early edition that has only been in production for a short...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Table Lamp by Peter Ghyczy for Mega Watt
MT
, 1980s, Netherlands
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Netherlands
Very high quality.
Base is made of solid brass.
Chrome body and legs
The base is stamped with
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Colourful Mid Century Vintage Female Nude Oil Painting, 1964
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of a nostalgic era with this colourful vintage painting featuring a female nude, capturing the laid-back vibes of the 1960s.
Executed with bold ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Preben Fabricius Inspired Woven Leather Side Chairs, Chrome Legs
By Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage, Mid-Century, hand woven leather side chairs with chrome legs. In original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large vintage mid century buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s
By Leolux
Located in Hastings, GB
Large vintage buffalo leather armchair by Leolux, Holland, 1970s. Super comfortable, with lots of age-related patina. See photos and video for a full view.
Dimensions: width 95cm, d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
“Krekel” table lamp by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam, 190s The Netherlands.
By RAAK
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Krekel” table lamp by Otto Wasch for Raak Amsterdam, 190s The Netherlands. “krekel” is Dutch for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
White Opaline Vintage Mid Century Cast Iron Brass Sconces Wall Light
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Opaline glass industrial wall light.
Brass top.
Diameter cast iron wall piece: 10.5 cm / 4”, 2 holes to secure
Weight: 2.80 kg / 6.2 lb
riced per individual item. All lamps have b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage yellow "Wave" High Pile Rya Rug by Prinstapijt Desso, Netherlands 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original Rya rug "Wave"
Decade:
1970s
Origin:
Netherlands
Producer:
Prinstapijt Desso
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) started his career as an industrial designer at Gispen early 1950's
The 1401 easy chair he designed in 1954 and has become a Dutch Design Cla...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Wim Fiege Mid-Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wim Fiege Mid Century Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid Century Teak Daybed with Dedar Cushions, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
The mattress is renewed with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
Mid-Century Friso Kramer "Reform" Industrial Dining or Work Table
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, Mid-Century, Reform table designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend Circle in 1955. Industrial
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bamboo and Textured Glass Coffee Table by Rohe Noordwolde
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century coffee table with bamboo frame, textured glass top and curved lower shelf or basket
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Mid Century Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin F557 Swivel Mid Century Lounge Chairs. Pierre Paulin Swivel chairs F557 in original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Pendant Lights by Hiemstra Evolux
By Hiemstra Evolux
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Evolux
Origin: Netherlands
Period: Mid-Century Modern, 1960s–1970s
Materials: Black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Teak Butter or Cheese Tray with Acrylic Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish Modern cheese or butter dish in teak and acrylic. It features a sleek square lid
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak, Acrylic
Mid-Century Artifort Two-Toned Club Chair with Chrome Legs
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced in the 1960's, this low profile and almost minimalist Mid-Century club chair by Dutch
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Easy Chair by John De Haard in Pinewood with Hocker, the Netherlands 1960s
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Hellouw, NL
Unique Dutch Design lounge chair in pinewood, metal, and canvas with matching hocker. This chair is designed by John de Haard for 'Gebroeders Jonkers'. The chair has a great design w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Studio Pottery Table Light by Piet Knepper for Mobach, Netherlands 1960s
By Mobach, Piet Knepper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
impressive large 95cm ceramic table light
Producer:
Mobach, Netherlands
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$1,847 Sale Price
20% Off
Model 100 Coffee Table by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1974
By Kho Liang Ie, Artifort
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This coffee table, model 100, was designed by Kho Liang Ie for Artifort in 1974. It has an extruded and andonized aluminum base with a smoked glass top. This table is in a very good ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Iron Wall Mounted Triangular Candlestick Holder with Square Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century iron candlestick holder with square plates. This versatile piece holds up to six
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Torchères
Materials
Iron
Big Floor Lamp Model
Shantung
with Fabric Shade by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This tall floor lamp, model Shantung or D-2163.14, by RAAK is in a good to very good condition. It has a chromed metal base and his original cream colored Shantung fabric shade.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Fantastic 1970s Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Rya rug
Decade:
1970s
Origin:
Netherlands
Producer:
Desso
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Cubic Lounge Chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem, The Netherlands 196
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This chair is of a very nice, minimalistic and cubic design by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The use of materials and techniques is significent for his designs. The frame is...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Pine
Psychedelic Multi-Color Panton Style High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern.
Decade:
1970s
Oigin:
Netherlands
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Dutch Wenge
White Formica Dining Table, Attr. Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive Mid-Century Modern dining table is attributed to the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Wenge
Mid century dining set by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
condition.
1960s- The Netherlands
Table:
Height: 75cm
Width: 150cm - 245cm
Depth: 90cm
Chairs:
Height
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Large Sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in Solid Pine and Fabric, Netherlands, 1970s
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Echt, NL
3-seat sofa by Ate Van Apeldoorn in good condition.
The sofa is manufactured in Holland by Houtwerk Hattem in the 1970s.
It is made of solid pine wood which is connected by trade...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Mercury Glass Reflector Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Dutch table lamp with elegant curved design, paired with an antique English mercury
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase from Dovo Holland Pewter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
A. Dolleman Lounge Chair by Metz
Co, Mid-Century Leather
Metal
By Metz
Co., A. Dolleman
Located in The Hague, NL
iconic minimalist mid-century Dutch design . The chair remains in good condition with minor wear
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,031 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage Coffee Table of a Metal Frame, Wicker Basket and Glass Top, Netherlands
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The design of this table does show similarities to the designs and productions of Rohé. It has some scratches and chiploss to the glass top from use and the metal frame shows signs o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis Kalff Very Early or Prototype Decora or Z Table Lamp The Netherlands 1950s
By Philips, Louis Christiaan Kalff
Located in Meer, VAN
rare early or prototype Z table lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips, The Netherlands. An iconic mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Saarinen Style Verde Alpi Green Marble Tulip Table, Mid-Century
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Mid-Century round coffee or side table in the iconic style of Eero Saarinen. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Netherlands mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Netherlands mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Find 7921 options for an antique or vintage Netherlands mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 82 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Netherlands mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Netherlands mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Netherlands mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Artifort, UMS Pastoe and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Netherlands Mid Century Modern?
A Netherlands mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,779, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $73,694.
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 Netherlands Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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