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Two Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands Bedside Tables Cerused Finish Resin Knobs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Mid-Century Modern oak nightstands or bedside tables in gray, turquoise Ceruse finish
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Resin, Oak
Large Mid-Century Modern Rustic Oak Dining table by De Puydt Belgium 1960
s
By De Puydt, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining table by De Puydt Belgium 1960's
Brutalist construction made of
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Large black oak desk with three drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
"Elaine" White Oak 6 Drawer Low Boy Dresser, Mid-Century Modern Styling
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This lowboy dresser is an original Deeble design, with a strong Scandinavian/Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Oak
1960 Armchair Natur Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Bart Schilder
Located in Ljubljana, SI
armchair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available natural oak.
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Oak and Leather Armchair, Denmark Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Saying mid-century modernism had a revival would be a serious understatement. In reality, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
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Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 31
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern sage bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
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Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 27
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern mustard bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
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Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 25
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Light Oak Danish Modern 4
Credenza with 6 Adjustable Shelf Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century light oak Danish modern 4' credenza with 6 adjustable shelf unit bookcase. Lower
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
$2,242 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern grey bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
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Product details:
upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 32.
legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Thomasville Mid-Century Oak Wall Mirror
By Thomasville
Located in Bradenton, FL
A vertical mid-century style mirror made by Thomasville. A simple oak frame is decorated on top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Kurt Østervig Style Oak Coffee Table, Square Frame Base
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
principles. Constructed from solid oak with a rectangular top and distinctive square sled base, the piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Cerused White Oak Two Drawers One Shelf Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cerused White Oak Two Drawers One Shelf Mid Century Modern Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak High Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural ICO Bench Series 72 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
bench exudes mid-century elegance while ensuring stability and longevity. The upholstered cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern organic curved oak handmade Niemeyer sofa by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the sofa.
The Niemeyer modern sofa is an artistic design with a sense of comfort that can be used in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern, Elegant Bar Cabinet in Oak with Green Glass, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined bar cabinet from the 1960s, crafted in warm-toned oak and fronted with geometric green
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bolota Curved Sofa, Bouclé, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Bolota Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Waln...
American Round Mid-Century Modern Turned Bleach Oak Wood
Glass Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern American bleached oak coffee table with round 1/2-inch glass top.
The table is
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Beige Cotton, by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl, Alpaca, Mohair,...
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak Safari Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR
Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern khaki velvet brown oak Niemeyer armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
upholstered work that flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer is a modern armchair upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,387 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Oak and Rope, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs, Oak and Rope, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
.
Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 13
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
.
Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 11
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Dutch Solid Oak Mid-Century Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart armchair, with incredible lines.
Holland, c1960s.
Solid oak construction.
Wavy
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Rex Coffee Table in Natural Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Coffee Table in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Rex Coffee Table in Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Coffee Table in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The chair will find its place in the office space thanks
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
$1,226 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern round white bouclé oak Niemeyer armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
upholstered work that flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer is a modern armchair upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Oak and Mirror - Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Girona, Girona
Small sideboard-bar cabinet, solid wood with open-pore treated oak veneered, dark chocolate stained
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Nightstand Made with Oak, Glass and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
details. The combination of materials highlights the sober and modern design. The ideal piece for a
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rex Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak and black
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rex Dining Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Low Brown Oak Coffee Table by Karl-Erik Ekselius
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
J.O. Carlsson in Sweden during the 1960s. The geometric table is made of light oak, considered a royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Linear Bench in White Oak Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Bench" embodies modern minimalism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Oak Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style dark oak dining chair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
$1,914 / set
Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak
By Alfred Cox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Alfred Cox circa 1952 Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome and Oak Square Coffee Table, Austria, 1970s
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Vienna, AT
- Hager, Austria features a chromed base with a solid oak frame and a smoked glass top.
Good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Black oak desk with three solid drawers in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Desk in mid-century style with three drawers and brass handles. The tapered legs are finished with
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
Mid Century wardrobe
Manufactured in the UK by Meredew
Made from oak and oak veneer.
Featuring
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Solid Oak Danish Magazine Rack, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish oak magazine rack. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Etagere or Shelving Wall Unit in Oak
Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 1970's retro classic etagere. It consists of oak bentwood framing with clear glass shelves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Modern hexagonal Mirror with oak wood frame 1960 Italian manufacture
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, Hexagonal Mirror with oak wood frame, 1960s, Italian manufacture.
The hexagonal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed
Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool 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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Natural Oak and Rattan — Extra 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
Set of 5 Mid Century MODERN Oak DINING CHAIRS, Made in Denmark, c. 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of five Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs featuring solid oak frames and original textured wool
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak Sideboard / Server
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century blond oak sideboard / server with three central drawers with angled wooden
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Cognac Oak and Natural Rattan — Small
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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