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Elegant Grey Mid century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Elegance - Timeless Comfort Meets Iconic Design
Step into the golden age of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Jatoba Dining Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
Elegant Jatoba dining chairs produced in the 1960's. The Jatoba frame has been sanded and waxed and is in great condition. The chairs are extremely light. Each chairs weighs 2.5 kilo...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Floor Lamp D-2003 By Jan Jaspers For Raak Amsterdam Netherlands 1950
By Frank Ligtelijn, RAAK
Located in DE MEERN, NL
offers an opportunity to infuse it with vintage charm and sophistication. Pair it with mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modernist Floor Lamp in Metal and Perspex The Netherlands 1960s
By Johan Niegeman
Located in Meer, VAN
owner who bought it new in The Netherlands in the early 1960s - and who used it in his mid century
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century L. Kalff for Philips Metal and Glass Suspension Lamp 50s Netherlands
By Louis Kalff, Philips
Located in Palermo, IT
shaped attributable to Louis Kalff for Philips, Netherlands, 1950s. There are defects in the chrome
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$478 Sale Price
73% Off
Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Tripod Coffee Table, Netherlands 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Round Tripod Wenge Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$765 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Steel Spaghetti Stool 1960s Holland
By Pilastro
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Mid Century Modern .Spaghetti Stool . Black round Steel frame .
Yellow Metal Wire rapped
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Glass Nesting Tables
By Galotti
Radice
Located in Weesp, NL
Glass nesting tables Mid-Century Modern.
1970s Dutch fume glass nesting tables in very good
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Metal
$789 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Red Colored Steel Miniature Crane
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Steel toy crane with lots of appeal. It is plain and pretty, sitting on four wheels. The hook really works well.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Steel
Mid century modern Wicker and Bamboo Rocking Horse
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Weesp, NL
Bamboo and wicker mid century modern rocking horse
Adorable rocking horse in great condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Daybed with Original Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern daybed.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid beech
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Bottle Green Mid-Century Modern Arm Office Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Bottle green Mid-Century Modern faux leather arm chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Woodwork Hattem the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Leendert Blok - Westraven Utrecht Organic Modern Pottery Vase Netherlands 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Utrecht, The Netherlands in the late 1950s. With a textured brown body and smooth white glaze inside, is
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Slate and Brass Coffee Table
By Paul Kingma
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Paul Kingma.
Slate stone Brutalist coffee table designed by Paul
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Cowhorn Chair by Hulmefa, 1960s
By Hulmefa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century Modern teak "Cow Horn" set of 6 chairs by noted post-war furniture maker Hulmefa
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Green Wooden Desk by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden desk by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s
With desk chair.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Swivel Chair, 1965
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Dutch swivel chair coming from the first owner and in complete original condition. Faux Leather with a stainless-steel base, marked with the production date 22/09/19...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Six Mid-Century Modern Wall Mounted Shelves, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Six stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall mounted shelves.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Teak
$1,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Solid Mid-Century Modern Wengé Dining Chairs
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish set of 1970's solid Wengé dining chairs in great condition as can be seen in the images.
The set will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insu...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Slate Stone Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Brutalist coffee table.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Mid-Century Modern Teak Laminated Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table: teak laminated.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Joke Stroes Vase, Mobach, the Netherlands, Late 20th Century
By Mobach
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
flow variations inherent to the firing process.
Style
Dutch modern studio pottery (organic modernism
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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare ceramic table lamp made in the Netherlands during the early 1960s.
The lamp is in great
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee Table by Pander, 1960s
By H.Pander
Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design by H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern White Wicker Chair by Rohé Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Bohemian wicker chair made by Dutch Rohé Noordwolde.
The tangle of white braided willow toe forms a sturdy transparent foot and seat of this charming chair.
It breaths both an Ibiza ...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp
By Christian Dell, Gispen, Egon Hillebrand, Hala Zeist
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp.
This sculptural orange enameled designer lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Industrial Daybed by Vertifix Netherlands
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century industrial daybed by Vertifix, Kuperus Almelo, Netherlands, circa 1950s. Constructed
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern Bamboo magazine holder, Holland Noordwolde
By Gebroeders Jonker Noordwolde
Located in Zemst, BE
Exquisit midcentury modern magazineholder by Noordwolde the Netherlands.
Created in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and classy Mid-Century Modern lounge chair in great condition. These elegant chairs have
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chair Designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Wim Rietveld for Auping.
It was conceived especially for the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Wenge Lounge Chairs with Bouclé Upholstery, 1970s
By Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
In the style of Martin Visser for 't
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Walka Amsterdam, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern floor lamp.
Design by Walka Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp with Glass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Copper Lamp with Glass, 1960s
Fully functional.
The lamp need 1x E27 / E26
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair of Mid century modern easy armchairs, 1960
s
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
modern homes.
Dxhxl: 80x63x80
In the style of Gijs Van der Sluis, Rob Parry, Martin Visser, Kho Liang Ie...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960
s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Organic Wooden Sculpture, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer manufactured in Netherlands, circa 1950.
In good
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
$804 Sale Price
25% Off
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Mid-Century Modern Dutch
Located in London, GB
Organic hand formed vase have different scalloped edged detailing. Scratched and molded onto the surface are layers of maroon, wine, ivory, blue colors. The mix of glazes help accent...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Metawa Tea Pot Kettle Holland Cane
Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern tea pot or kettle by Metawa. Made inHolland
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland.
In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials
wood
Dim...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$7,988 Sale Price
29% Off
Mid Century Modern William Watting Walnut Coffee Table
By Gio Ponti, Fristho, William Watting
Located in Dronten, NL
furniture designer who lived from 1926 to 1958. He was known for his modern and functional designs that
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Kilim Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Solid teak frame
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$1,579 Sale Price
20% Off
Mobach Orange Pierced Ceramic Pendant, Dutch Mid-Century Modern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular Dutch pendant with bold cut-outs and organic orange glaze.
Spectacular hand-thrown ceramic pendant by Mobach (Utrecht), dating from the 1960s–70s. The biomorphic shade i...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Philips Floor Lamp by Louis Kalff
By Louis Kalff
Located in Weesp, NL
Louis Kalff Mid-Century Modern Philips floor lamp
An architectural very rare floor lamp in
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Five Wall Coat Hooks, Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Netherlands. A nice addition for your entry hall or any other room in your house.
The size given in the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Stackable arm chairs in mid century style, modern and made new.
Located in Best, NL
is finished with a chrome-look powder coating, giving the chairs a subtle, modern shine without
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld
Located in New York, NY
Two Dutch Mid-Century Modern desk or side chairs in enameled steel and wood by the architect son of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
$1,295 Sale Price / item
53% Off
Teak Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley or Cart, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern serving trolley or cart.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Teak
$1,191 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Orange Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20th century after he
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Red Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Dronten, NL
designer Pierre Paulin for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort in Maastricht in the mid 20th century after he
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hala
Table Lamp, Netherlands 1950s
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic mid-century desk lamp made by Hala in the Netherlands in the 1950s.
A lovely
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Vintage Solid Teak Tijsseling Cowhorn Arm Chair
By Tijsseling
Located in Markington, GB
:
Overall height: 77 cm
Seat height: 45 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Width: 63 cm
A rare and stylish mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Artwork by Porceleyne Fles Delft, 1970s
By De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare colorful Mid-Century Modern ceramic artwork.
Striking Dutch design from the 1970s.
Signed
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,154 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Organic Armchair with Rush seat 1950
s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Bas Van Pelt, Paolo Buffa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Mid-Century modern Organic Armchair with Rush seat made early 1950's. This Chair is often
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Mid Century Modern Pewter Tea Pot Kettle Holland KMD Cane Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern pewter tea pot or kettle by Holland KMD. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Pewter
Oak Wooden Mid-Century Modern Stool with Meriono Woolen seat
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak Wooden Stool with Meriono Woolen seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Netherlands Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
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 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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