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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Rocking Chair Denmark
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
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Keywords: Sustainable, pure, solid, calm, nature, art, natural, wood, oak, Wabi Sabi, perfect imperfection
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Medium
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's
Category
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Medium
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A wardrobe in European oak, brass and leather, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's
Category
2010s Estonian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Oak Bar / Credenza
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very unique large bar or credenza. The piece is made out of Oak and the front is
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Large
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Wardrobe in Oak, Brass, Leather — Large
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
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
Parisiano Dining Chair in Blackout Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
that evokes mid-century modern aesthetics.
Every Parisiano Chair is made-to-order, with personalized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Oak Tulip Side Table by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern tulip side table, part of the pedestal collection
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Lounge chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Lounge chair with Ottoman. Very Unique Scandinavian
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Oak Brutalist Mirrored Dresser Lowboy
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Vintage Lane Furniture Staccato collection Brutalist style Oak 9 drawer dresser vanity with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$2,520 Sale Price
30% Off
Sideboard in Oak
Brass by Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A fine example of Danish Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship, executed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oak Wall Sconces by Guillerme et Chambron, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collectors and admirers of high-quality French mid-century design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Extendable Dining Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Hexagonal table from the 70s, In oak and brass, breadstick workmanship on the base, the table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Dark Oak Sideboard with Wooden Handles
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It was made of oak wood, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Oak Bench, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Mid-century bench crafted in solid oak, featuring a timeless design that complements a wide range
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Mid Century rectangular oak stool
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oak.
H: 33 cm/ 13"
W: 37 cm / 1' 2 1/2"
D: 27.5 cm / 10 3/4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern Solid Oak three-drawer dressers. Great simple design
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak Single Drawer Nightstands Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern Solid Oak single-drawer nightstands. Great simple
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
$1,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Børge Mogensen, "Øresund" Dining Table in Oak
Brass, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Mid-Century Scandinavian dining table designed by Danish Børge Mogensen and crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Velvet, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Wood
Double Sided Mirror Cubist Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Wood & Double Sided Mirror (Reflective Metal) Cubist Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Modern Dining Table done in solid oak, Yugoslavia 1970s
By Neils O. Möller, Stol Kamnik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern Dining Table done in solid oak and
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Mid-Century Cerused Oak Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century bleached cerused oak dining table with a stretcher base having carved detail & a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Modern Venise Dining Table, American Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise dining table, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble
$9,642 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 brown fabric lounge chair designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
David Booth
Judith Ledeboer Gordon Russell, Mid-Century Modern Oak Sideboard
By David Booth, Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
David Booth and Judith Ledeboer, for Gordon Russell Ltd. A Classic Mid-Century Modern light oak bow
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1970s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
French Mid-Century Cerused Oak Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century bleached cerused oak dining table with a stretcher base having carved detail & a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Mirrored Extension Dining Table, Circa 1970s
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
Brass
Cerused Oak 4 Drawers Compact Dresser Bachelor Chest Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused oak 4 drawers compact dresser bachelor chest Cabinet Mid-Century Modern.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s.
We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles.
Light, normal signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s.
We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles.
Light, normal signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Medium
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cabinet was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century French Oak and Boucle Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
An oak three-seater sofa made in mid-20th century France. Dynamic shapes and a homey natural color
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Danish Mid Century Modern, Pair of Armchairs in Oak
Original Fabric, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A timeless pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in oak and the original colorful geometric fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Jørgen Bækmark, Dining Table in Oak
Cork, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Jørgen Bækmark
Located in Odense, DK
This rectangular dining table is a great example of Danish Mid Century Modern design, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Cork
Mid-Century Modern Oak and Canvas Stool by Jan Vaněk, Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Oak and Canvas Stool by Jan Vaněk, Prague, 1940s
A rare and beautifully crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Mid Century Modern Teak
Oak Wood 24" Round Lazy Susan Charcuterie Cheese Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak & Oak Wood 24" Round Lazy Susan Charcuterie Cheese Board. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Jack Van Dre Molen
Located in Seattle, WA
Oak Lounge Chair with Mid Century Modern Lines Throughout and Wood Slatted Back. This Chair
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Oversized Mid Century Modern Shelving Wall Unit Etagere Cerused Oak
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Large
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for Sanders
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak
Oak Desk w/ Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Mid Century Modern, Round Sofa Table in Solid Stained Oak, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A truly amazing round sofa / side table in solid stained oak with some decadent carvings. Crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Maruni, Hand-Carved Oak, 1960s
By Maruni
Located in Camden, ME
Rare pair of early 1960s hand-carved oak and vinyl cased cord laced lounge chairs in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
$4,500 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme
Chambron Bed Frame in Solid Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed in Solid Oak, France 1960s
This beautiful bed was
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Rare Handcrafted
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Rattan, Leather
Oak Round Table
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare organic modern, rattan base and oak top dining table by Rohe.
If you are looking for a mid
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Oak Base
Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining pedestal table composed of a 4-legged central base made of oak and a cream marble top, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
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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 Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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