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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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-20th Century Carved Solid Oak Spain
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
craftsmanship and architectural presence. Made of solid oak, the piece features deeply carved geometric paneling
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$1,421 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex 120 in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak, natural oak and
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Natural Oak Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex 120 in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak, black oak and
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Slat Oak Bench / Coffee Table with Tapered Legs and Cushion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century American Modern slatted oak bench or coffee table supported by four, slim
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Low Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak
Fabric Armchair with Rounded Backrest
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Mid-Century Modern era.
The armchair is in very good vintage condition. Reupholstered. The seat is at
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,883 Sale Price
41% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Oak, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Sistelo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern round brass oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
search the product name without the "COM".
Legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both finished in matt
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool Bouclé, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Italian Modern Teak Cabinet
Average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak, Birch, Oak
Rex Lounge Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex lounge chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak and
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Heritage Bar Cabinet Made with Oak and Leather Details
Located in Seroa, PT
in its pieces. Uniquely and exclusively to confer a city and mysterious atmosphere. Dark brown oak is
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Oak and Glass Coffee Table
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique mid-century glass top coffee table in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Rectangular shaped top
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
Single Mid Century Modern Pretzel Chair in Oak and Original Tweed (3 Available)
Located in Deland, FL
This playfully-shaped pretzel chair is unlike any other we've ever seen. Constructed of solid oak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
inch diameter oak top, a white pedestal base, and was made in 1978. Knoll label underneath.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Olisippo Dining Table, Brass, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Modern Olisippo Dining Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Quartz, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Cerused Oak Parsons End Tables Style Wormley Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern pair of blonde or cerused oak Parsons end tables or side tables. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Ranch Oak Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Esperance, NY
Great pair of ranch oak lounge chairs, the cushions have slip covers so the fabric can be cleaned
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,150 / set
Conant Ball Mid-Century Oak Parquet Checquered Side Tables, Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Conant Ball Mid-Century modern Oak Parquet Checquered single drawer side tables. Measure
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Cocktail Table, Hans Wegner, Oak, Hans J Wegner
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Hans Wegner, Oak Hans J Wegner, An oak wood coffeee table for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
American Mid-Century Modern Oak
Naugahyde Modernist Paper Desk Tray 2 Avail.
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in San Diego, CA
Single letter desk tray with solid oak walls and Naugahyde brown insert, circa 1970s freshly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 6-Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century dresser with 6 drawers with angled rectangular oak drawer pulls in a blond oak
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Modern French Oak Dining Chairs in Rainbow Vinyl - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A playful and one-of-a-kind set of six 1960s French mid-century modern dining chairs, sourced from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern black 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. 17
Legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Industrial Modern Long Bench or Coffee Table in Stainless
Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple and gorgeous post modern industrial design. Studio made early 2000's. Heavy, well made
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Large Sideboard, Stained Oak and Bronze, Column Feet, Belgium
Located in Girona, Girona
Large sideboard, stained solid oak wood with oak veneer, shellac finishing, two large column feet
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak with Black Lacquered Square Top Cocktail Table
By Martin California
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design by Martin of California. Oak & maple hardwoods with a black
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak
Mid-Century Ebonized Oak Lowback Windsor Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid-century ebonized oak lowback windsor chair. Measuring 24"W x 20"D x 30"H.
Seat height is 17
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
By Modern Industry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stamped Modern Industries Product
These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury oak stools, they came
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro Super King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Golden Oak Extending Dining Table Golden Oak 9ft6" Modernist
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid Century Golden Oak Extending Dining Table
Golden Oak 9ft6" Modernist Extending Dining Table
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-century modern Solid Oak Vanity Dressing table with storage, mirror
brass
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Cleopatra is a vanity dressing table in solid oak with a full length mirror, designed for bedrooms
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors an...
Materials
Brass
Single Drawer Teak + Oak Mid Century Nightstand
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern Oak
Black Vinyl Queen or Full Size Bed Headboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern queen or full size headboard. Made of oak featuring MCM styling with black
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
1960 Chair in Natural Oak with Metal Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza. Beautiful sideboard in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro Mega King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — US Cali King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — Euro Mega King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan
Natural Oak — USA Cali King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Oak Wood Lounge Chairs and Ottoman Pair Duo 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage freestanding organic lounge chairs or easy chairs with ottoman pair duo
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Oak long TV stand lowboard with slatted door in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Beautiful oak long tv stand with slatted door, two drawers and organic shape base in mid century
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR
Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Oak School Bookcases
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of mid-century oak bookcases features a stylish design with a glass top and three shelves
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
$2,663 / set
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan
Cognac Oak — Euro Mega King
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Italian Modern Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century Italian Modern Teak Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak with Rush seats.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is dated and has a few stains bu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Console made with Oak and brass, Handmade
Located in Seroa, PT
blackened oak is set in a bronze brass structure that highlights the sophisticated essence of Stylish Club
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern gold velvet dark 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Table, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1960 Chair in Black Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Munich.
1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural oak.
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools.
Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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.
- 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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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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