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Mid-Century Modern round camel 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. 2
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Bedside Tables, France Mid-20th Century
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
of French mid-century design history. Their focus was as keenly attuned to functionality as to the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scottish Terrier Dog Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Hand-carved Book Ends representing a pair of Scottish Terrier dogs. We
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Oak Dining Armchair - Light (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century style light oak dining armchair in our dawn finish, with a padded back and seat
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Cognac Oak and Natural Rattan — X - Large
By Lind + Almond
Located in London, England
A sideboard in European oak and rattan, developed by Lind + Almond especially for the iconic
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Twins Day Bed, DEDAR Mohair, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
exceptional strength and stability. The chaise rests on two satin natural american oak bases.
Designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern curved white bouclé oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a bouclé with a sense of luxury and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Credenza
Located in Tulsa, OK
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Mid Century French Modern Lacquered Credenza. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
$8,248 / item
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirror
This mirror measures: 39.5 wide x 1 deep x 51.5
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sofa
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Mid-Century Modern inspired sofa. Clean Mid-Century Modern design with thick back and seat
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern curved wool oak Niemeyer II swivel armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
flows all around the arms of the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a luxurious
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Faux Fur, Wood
Mid-Century Modern cream bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the armchair. Niemeyer II is a modern armchair upholstered in a bouclé with a sense of luxury and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern round salmon 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. 3
Legs: oak finished in matt varnish.
Product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Zebra Wood
Rex Lounge Chair in Black Oak, Solid Frame and 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 black oak and
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Classic Mid-Century Danish Modern Oak Wood Folding Dining Table, 1960s
By AM Mobler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. The elegant, minimalist design typical of the Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern era makes the table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,323 Sale Price
41% Off
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Oak Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Set of Six dining chairs, crafted from oak in a Mid-Century Modern style, featuring
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Oak Brutalist Mirrored Armoire
This armoire measures: 36 wide x 19 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Oak, Mirror
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
bishop's purple fabric. The legs are made of oak wood in a dark shade of brown. The armchair is visually
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,646 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Armchairs in Solid Oak – France 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of 7 dining room armchairs in solid oak with ceruse patina, reupholstered in ecru linen fabric
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
1 of 5 Vintage Dyrlund Armchairs in Oak, 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dinin
By Dyrlund
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Oak Armchair by Dyrlund, 1970s
Price is per chair. A total of 5 chairs are available
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Niels Otto Møller Model 75 Oak Dining Chair, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern V
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Møller Dining Chair, Model 75 in Oak
Design & production: 1950s–1960s
Currently only 1
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern round Damasks
Lampas oak Niemeyer II sofa by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
the sofa.
The Niemeyer II modern sofa is an artistic design with a sense of comfort that can be used
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 3 Bar Stools in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Rainer Daumiller, 1960s
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
essence of Danish Mid-Century Modern design from the 1960s. The minimalist design features a gently curved
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-century Modern Hans Wegner "Cigar" Oak Sofa by GETAMA circa 1950
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By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid-century Hans Wegner GETAMA Oak Cigar Sofa 1950s
Offered for sale is a Danish mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak High Back Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak High Back Lounge Chair in Kjærnulf Style, 1960s.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Lowboy Dresser with Limed Oak FInish
By Drexel
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
$1,325 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of brutalist oak armchairs
A striking pair of mid-century Belgian armchairs in the Brutalist
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Large Coffee Table in Oak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian large coffee table in oak by Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Window Pane End Table and Coffee Table, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible pair of Mid-Century Modern blonde oak tables with a window pane leg design. One end
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Oak Bowl by K. Weichselbaum, 1999 Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade.
Incredibly beautiful grain.
Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Leather, Faux Fur, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
$7,289 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Minho Daybed, Wool Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple
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 Chaise Longues
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Stone
American Mid-Century Cerused Oak Four Drawer Credenza
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century dark stained cerused oak dresser with 2 doors centering four drawers (2 small
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern English Oak Side End Card Wine Games Folding Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of lovely Mid Century Modern pine folding tables with
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model 316 in Oak by Hvidt
Mølgaard
By &Tradition, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn chair model 316 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The model 316 chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design. Relying upon traditional craftsma...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Italian Oak Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful desk, fabricated in Italy in the 1960s.
This oak wooden desk is made with love and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Model 301 Easy Chair in Oak and Fabric, 1950s
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Godtfred Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
slightly sloping oak legs, organic backrest line, and smooth transitions between elements create a dynamic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-century oak side table 1950
s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Handcrafted wooden table with its graceful lines and warm, rich finish, this furniture piece is designed to add both functionality and style to your space.
Its decorative legs and d...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid.Century Modern Stilnovo Floor Lamp in Oak and Nickel-Plated Brass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in Girona, Girona
Stilnovo standing lamp, round base in oak and nickel-plated brass, original switch, long stem that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
MId-Century Geometric Design Oak Wood Etagere
Located in North Miami, FL
Providing 6 levels to display your beautiful collections, this etagere in oak and designed with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sideboard in Natural Oak and 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 Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Mid Century Modern Pair of Oak and Metal Racking Chairs, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Vintage 1970s French Industrial Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dornes Coffee Tables, White, 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
Stainless Steel, Brass
Black oak long TV stand lowboard with slatted door in mid century modern style
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Beautiful black 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
Oak and Rush Mid-Century Modern Stool in style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1960
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By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Mid-Century Modern Stool in style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1960's
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-Century Modern oak work stool from the French province, 1960s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great patina and a dynamic shape, a feast for the eyes.
Typical Mid Century Modern work stool from
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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Custom Made Oak Dresser With Burl Accent.
Located in Seattle, WA
Four drawer dovetailed Dresser. The top three drawers have dividers built as shown. Unique shape to the legs with stretchers for support. Similar piece available through separate pos...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Danish Mid-Century Oak Sideboard by Skovby, 1960s.
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Oak Sideboard by Skovby, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern low sideboard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Eames Style Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This legendary design by Charles and Ray Eames embodies mid-century luxury and comfort, combining
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé brass 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. 11
Legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern camel bouclé brass 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. 02.
legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Custom Made Oak Dresser With Burl Accent.
Located in Seattle, WA
Four Drawers Dovetailed Dresser. The Top three Drawers have Dividers built in as Shown. Unique Shape to the Legs with Stretchers For Support. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern beige bouclé brass 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. 13
legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern 6 Tier Oak Etagere Shelf Display MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Oak
Mid-Century Poul Volther Oak Side Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish oak side chair designed by Poul Volther in the 1960s features a two-slat
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern brown bouclé oak brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
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Product details
Upholstery: InsidherLand Charm ref. 24
Legs: dark oak and brushed brass feet, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Sideboard in Oak with Leather Handles
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Constructed from warm oak, its clean lines and balanced
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Oak
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Oak Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak mid century modern you’re looking for. Each oak mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. There are 20980 variations of the antique or vintage oak mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2747 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oak mid century modern, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful oak mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oak Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for an oak mid century modern at 1stDibs is $3,447, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,728,538,368 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Oak Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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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