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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak Slat Bench Long Coffee Table
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handmade Mid Century Modern OAK SLAT BENCH / COFFEE TABLE. Crafted from high-quality oak, the bench
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Armchair with oak Arm Rests, c. 1960s
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
and oak legs
From a private Danish estate
Classic Scandinavian modern styling of the mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Bernhardt Mid-Century Modern Lighted Oak Display Hutch Cabinet, USA, 75"
By Bernhardt
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A substantial Mid-Century Modern hutch cabinet by Bernhardt, USA, crafted from warm oak and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Oak Metal Side Table Vienna, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage side table or coffee table with checkerboard plate and metal legs 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Oak Frame Faceted Mirror
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rectangular Italian handcrafted oak faceted wall mirror with an elegant profile and clean lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$1,395 Sale Price
30% Off
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Brown Danish Oak Lounge Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
effort from several of his manufacturers, contributed to the international popularity of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Oak and Shale
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Oak and Shale
Category
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Oak Sailing Ship 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sailing ship from hammered brass and oakwood designed and executed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Folding Side Table in Solid Oak, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This mid-20th century folding side table exemplifies the clean, understated elegance of Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet by Rene Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Fille for the International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925 for the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Solid Oak and Rope Armchair, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950
s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid oak and rope armchair, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Danish Modern, Unique Handcrafted Oak Secretary Cabinet, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
complement many interior styles. An Antique, classic, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard with Hair Pin Legs by Jentique
By Jentique
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft Mid-Century Modern oak sideboard with hair pin legs by Jentique
This oak sideboard features
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Oak
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Solid White Oak Framed Large Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern solid white oak framed large wall mirror. Wired to hand horizontal.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid Century Oak Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
The oak sideboard transforms premium oak veneers into a striking sunburst pattern across its facade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,680 / item
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Oak
Steel Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A clean and timeless set of three vintage mid-century modern bar stools, dating to the 1960s. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Industrial Mid Century Modern, Oak, Steel, Monumental Dining Table, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Brutalist Mid Century Modern, Oak, Steel, Monumental Dining Table, USA, 1970s
A Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Parsons Style Oak Herringbone Coffee Cocktail Table 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Parsons style coffee table. Made from oak with a herringbone design square straight legs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Slatted Oak Stool, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Slatted Oak stool, France, Mid-20th Century.
Six Available; Sold Individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Brutalist Sideboard in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Kjærnulf Style, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic classic sideboard in oak with a sculptural front design. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak 4-Panel Folding Screen/Divider
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak 4-Panel Folding Screen/Divider
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Ebony and White Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a stylish Italian mid-century modern mirror with a frame finish in ebony and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern UltraSuede And Oak Sabre Leg Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stately, mid-century modern armchairs feature tannish celadon ultrasuede upholstery with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Oak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid White Oak Coffee Table Metal Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern solid white oak coffee table metal legs. 1.5" solid white oak slab
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Antonín Heythum, Prague, 1930s
By Antonin Heythum
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Oak Lounge Chairs by Antonín Heythum, Prague, 1930s
This rare pair of oak
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern OAK Entryway / Hall CABINET + MIRROR Set Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern quarter-sawn white oak Entryway Cabinet + Mirror set attributed to Henning
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
1960s Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Oak
Steel Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A sophisticated set of three mid-century modern bar stools, dating to the 1960s, distinguished by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak
Steel Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century modern bar stools from the 1960s, distinguished by their
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century Modern, Side Table / Magazine Rack in Oak, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern design. The piece combines functionality with clean, minimalist lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Triangular Oak Tri-Leg Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Sofa in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Beautiful Scandinavian Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Farmhouse, French Provincial, Mid-Century Modern, Oak Console Table, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Provincial Oak Console Table, Farmhouse
Farmhouse modern table of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak
Brass Arc Floor Lamp by Nova
By Nova Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak, Brass, Original Shade
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Oak Nude Torso
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-century modern (1950s) limed oak stylized carved nude female torso mounted on an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Solid Cerused Oak 14x24 Rectangle Side End Table Mint
By Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Solid Cerused Oak 14x24 Rectangle Side End Table Mint
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Vanity Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror unique Gothic arch shape original vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid century modern square solid oak frame black woven canvas bench
By Alvar Aalto, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern square solid oak frame black woven canvas bench. In good vintage condition all
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Sculptural 1950s Czech Oak Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern, Newly Upholstered
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural 1950s Czech Oak Lounge Chairs – Mid-Century Modern, Newly Upholstered.
This exceptional
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Combed Oak Table Manufacture by Red Lion Co
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Combed Oak Table Manufacture by Red Lion Co
Dimensions. 48 W ; 22 D
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak Parsons Parquet Top Dining Table, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Parsons extension dining table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Queen Size Headboard, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style queen size headboard
By Henredon, "Artefacts
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Lollipop side table in Oak
Located in San Diego, CA
New production Hobbs Modern original Lollipop Side Table – A Playful Ode to Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$2,105 / item
Mid-Century Craftsman Oak + Tweed Morris Chair
By Stickley Brothers, Gustav Stickley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bridging the gap between Arts & Crafts and Mid-Century Modern, this gorgeous lounge chair is sure
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Oak Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs. Solid oak frames with red Corded cut velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Oak
Aluminum Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.75”D
Shade:
12.25"H x 18.25"W x 18.25"D
This Mid-Century Modern floor lamp features a beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Small
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Three Legs Stool in Oak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish three legs stool in oak. Leather seat newly re-upholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Oak
Bamboo
Oak Serving Tray - Breakfast Tray - Mid-Century Modern, France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bamboo & Oak Serving Tray - Breakfast Tray - Mid-Century Modern France 1960s
Large serving tray
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Birch, Plywood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Highback Armchairs in Oak and Canvas Straps, France, 1950s
This striking pair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Sofa Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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Oak Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak mid century modern you’re looking for. Each oak mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. There are 20980 variations of the antique or vintage oak mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2747 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak 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 oak mid century modern, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful oak mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oak Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for an oak mid century modern at 1stDibs is $3,447, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,728,538,368 for the highest priced.
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 Oak 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. - 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 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 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 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.
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