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Oak Wooden Mid-Century Modern Stool with Meriono Woolen seat
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak Wooden Stool with Meriono Woolen seat
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper Low Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one medium thick candle.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Martin Visser Mid-Century Modern TZ74 Coffee Table for Spectrum, 1968
By Martin Visser
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Martin Visser.
Model TZ74 manufactured by Spectrum in 1968 (Holland).
Lacquered wood.
In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beaut...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,690 Sale Price
68% Off
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern EB04 desk.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
Striking
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid-Century Original Assorted Multi-Colored Cocktail Chairs
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Mid-Century assorted cocktail chairs. In original condition with original fabric, heavy
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Dutch Artist Jef Depassé 1970
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wooden Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Dutch Artist Jef Depassé 1970
Hand Carved wood and different
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
-thought-out structure crafted from quality wood. In mid-century modern design, the use of wood held a
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Armchair by Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk, 1950s
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-upholstered with a blue wool /cotton fabric.
This wonderful Mid-Century Modern Minimalist armchair by Rudolf
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern bar stools.
Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Martin Visser Style for
t Spectrum Coffee Table, 1970s
By Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
In the style of Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Slate Stone Coffee Table Attributed to Paul Kingma
By Paul Kingma
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern slate stone coffee table.
A rare Brutalist octagonal shaped slate coffee table
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Dutch Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, Netherlands, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak coffee table likely designed and produced in the Netherlands, c. 1970s.
Light scuffing
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Daybed Cleopatra by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This daybed was designed by Dick Cordemeijer in 1954. It is a beautiful and typical example of Dutch design. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are made of solid te...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp From the Middle of 20th Century in Black
Located in Opole, PL
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp From the Mid- 20th Century in Black
An electric table lamp with a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$849 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern TB16 Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1953
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern TB16 coffee table.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Purple Ceramic Table Lamp by Pieter Groeneveldt
By Pieter Groeneveldt
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Purple Ceramic Table Lamp by Pieter Groeneveldt, Netherlands, 1960s
H 70 cm x D
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Silk
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hagoort Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Willem Hagoort
Located in Renens, CH
Wall lamp by designer Willem Hagoort, for Hagoort lighting (the Netherlands) during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$1,526 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak
Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs Two In Stock
By Artifort, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Mid Century Teak & Ebonised Steel Shell Chairs With Upholstered Cushions In The Style of The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mart van Schijndel unique table Netherlands 1978
By Mart Van Schijndel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
rare piece of Dutch design, one that would fit seamlessly into a modern home or even a museum
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
2 Vintage Plastic Chairs, 1970s, Netherlands
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 2 Vintage Chairs by Jac Vogels for Marko Holland
A timeless design from the Netherlands
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilastro Wall-Mounted Secretaire with Built-In Light — Dutch Mid-Century Modern
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Dronten, NL
A sleek and functional example of Dutch mid-century modern design, this Pilastro wall-mounted
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sideboard by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
By Rudolf Bernd Glatzel
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern teak sideboard by Rudolf Bernd Glatzel for Fristho Franeker consisting of 4
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Pair of dutch mid century modern tufted black leather low lounge chairs
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of dutch mid century modern black leather low lounge chairs. Great design with soft black
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,520 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rectangle Coffee Table on Chrome Cylinder Legs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rectangle teak coffee table on chrome cylinder legs with solid teak cone shape
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
one.
Elegant mid century piece.
Good original condition.
1960s - Netherlands
Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for Pastoe
By Jan van Grunsven, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor chair.
Design by Jan van Grunsven for Pastoe
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed Cleopatra designed by Dick Cordemeijer.
Manufactured by Auping (Netherlands), circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$983 Sale Price
25% Off
Cor Alons Birch Mid-Century Modern Nightstand for Gouda Den Boer, 1950s
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern nightstand or bedside table.
Design by Cor Alons for Gouda Den
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Glass, Birch
Ash Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa by Frits Eschauzier Jr, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern high back sofa or bench.
Design by Frits
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
$3,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Mobach, Netherlands, Two Unique Slim Vases in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mobach, Netherlands.
Two unique slim vases in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful eosin glaze. Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Dutch Modern Solid Large Teak Brutalist Slatted bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Dutch Modern Solid Large teak Brutalist Slatted bench. Nice solid wood Bench great Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Benches
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Mosaic Inlaid Tops, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern side tables.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Wenge
Industrial Plywood Marko School Chair, Netherlands, 1960s
By Marko
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial Marko Plywood school chair, produced by Marko Holland in the 1960s. We only have one chair available. The chair has a black tubular metal frame and beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Bar Cart - Cees Braakman Model PT10
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cees Braakman design teakwood serving trolley for UMS Pastoe.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Framed Genre Scene Print of a Parisian Street
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century framed Impressionist genre scene print of a Parisian side street featuring a female
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Pendant Lamp by Philips, 1950s
By Philips
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch design pendant lamp by Philips, made in the Netherlands, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$273 Sale Price
45% Off
Mid Century Modern Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs
By Martin Visser,
t Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of Cream Wool Martin Visser SZ48 Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Dutch Elegance.
Timeless
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Dark Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Artist Jef Depassé Mid-Century Modern 1970
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dark Wooden Abstract Sculpture by Dutch Artist Jef Depassé Mid-Century Modern 1970
Hand Carved wood
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Menage Set Made of Ceramic and Olive Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This set can rightfully be called tasteful as it offers space for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and mustard.
The set is held together by a rattan tray. All five items consist of a gree...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman. Made circa 1970 has Cognac-tone
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vessel by Mobach, Holland, 1960s
By Mobach
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Impressive fired stoneware vessel by Mobach, Holland. The Mobach family has been producing kiln fired ceramics for over five generations. This piece is substantial in size, a beautif...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Cees Braakman Style with Glass Top, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Design in the style of Cees Braakman
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ceramic Birds with Beautiful Glaze Signed KW 9723
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very tasty duo of mid-century modern birds in a stylized shape and wonderful glaze pattern.
The
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Oak Mid-Century Modern Rustic Brutalist Round Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Rustic Brutalist round coffee table. Striking Dutch design from the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort Easy Chair, Netherlands, 1957
By Hartmut Lohmeyer, Artifort
Located in Almelo, NL
chair by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Artifort. It was made and designed in the Netherlands in 1957. This mid
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid century Modern Dutch Round glass steel and leather Safari coffee table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern Round glass Safari sling leather coffee table on black lacquered metal base
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Filling Copper Art Work by Huibert De Ru
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This beautifully crafted copper art work was made by Huibert de Ru (1902-1980) , a well known Dutch painter and graphic designer. It was destined for a Dutch school, probably in the ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
$7,202 Sale Price / set
59% Off
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure dining room table.Design by Cees Braakman
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Side Table Cees Braakman Pastoe dutch design industrial mid century modern 1955
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Dronten, NL
Dutch furniture designer known for his innovative and functional designs in the mid-20th century. He was
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pewter Bowl with Lid from K.M.D., 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Pewter Bowl with Lid from K.M.D., 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Light Sculpture by Aldo van de Nieuwelaar
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern light sculpture TC6 created by Aldo van de Nieuwelaar, the Netherlands, in 1968
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs No. 1432 by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen, 1961
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid Century Modern no. 1432 lounge chairs.
Design by Andre
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Crate Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, Netherlands, 1940s
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
contributions to modern design transcend boundaries, shaping the landscape of 20th-century aesthetics
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,400 / item
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs No. 1432 by Andre Cordemeijer for Gispen, 1961
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Mid Century Modern no. 1432 lounge chairs with armrests.
Design by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Wim Rietveld small Pyramid table Ahrend Netherlands 1960
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
just a functional table but a collector’s item that celebrates mid-century industrial design. Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort.
It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position.
The exterior lo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
$1,884 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Credenza or Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, 1950s
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
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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 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. - 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 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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