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Fishing Shack, School of Paris Barbizon Oil Painting Night Time Landscape, Horse
By Guy Cambier
Located in Surfside, FL
afterwards in France at the Cote d’Azur as well as in the United States and in Paris at the Salon des
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Floor lamp in lacquered metal and brass, Monix, Paris, France, circa 1960
By Edition Monix
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp with a circular base (Monix foundry) from which there is a black lacquered metal central rod, extended by a brass rod provided with three rings each supporting a spherical...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Spectacular Fifties Etagere from Bonbon shop in Paris for Exclusive Objects
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chocolate shop in Paris. The glass tops are beautifully 'cast glass'; therefore little irregularities can be
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Brass

HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling
By Louis Ravinet and Charles D Enfert 1, Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A desk set of lighter and cigarettes case designed by Hermes Paris. This is a very handsome smoker
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Gold

CARTIER 1970 Paris Linear-Oval Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d Argent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock. The frame is metal with glass - The faces are painted. Measures: Diameter 20.47 inch Original vintage conditon. ...
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" lithograph map published by the
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in IT
. Ideal for collectors of mid-century furniture or those looking to elevate their workspace with a unique
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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Three-arm floor lamp, Éditions Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
associated with the modern creative movement for its creations close to those of the first French designers
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Wonderful Flower Leaves Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful six-arm gilt iron and crystal flower chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Douglas Mont In The Air 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 3 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Metal

Douglas Mont In The Air 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
By Jules Leleu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celeb...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paint

ANTONIO ASIS Paris 2010 "Vibration 4 Grands 9 Petits" Op-Art Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
abstract kinetic artist Antonio Asis lives and works in Paris. In 1950 he obtained his doctorate degree
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1940 s French Signed Oil Sacre Coeur Montmartre Paris Street Scene View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Georges F. Michel, French 1942, signed, dated verso Title: Montmartre, Paris
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Adjustable and extendable floor lamp, by Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
associated with the modern creative movement for its creations close to those of the first French designers
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Factice Perfume Guerlain Lanvin Store Display Bottles
By Lanvin Paris, Maison Guerlain
Located in Bochum, NRW
Factice perfume Guerlain Lanvin store display bottles Three vintage store display fragrance bottles / Factice perfume bottles, all in excellent condition. From left to right: - Arpeg...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Modernist Ink and Wash Drawing, Painting Jankel Adler Woman Model Ecole De Paris
By Jankel Adler
Located in Surfside, FL
persecution, Adler fled to Paris in 1933, where he actively opposed fascism. His works were targeted by the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Original Elie Grekoff Tapestry Zodiac Cancer Wool Paris Proof of Authenticity
By Elie Grekoff
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Zodiac Grekoff handwoven tapestry in wool & cotton, titled Cancer. Marked at the Front right corner and proof of authenticity on the reverse.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair of Two Seat Mohair California Sofas, Jacques Charpentier, Paris, 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
chairs by Charpentier were retailed through the exclusive Galerie 'FLAT' in Paris from 1970 and were
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Collection of TinTin Porcelain Dish Coffee and Plate by Hergé , AXIS Paris 80s
By Hergé
Located in Halle, DE
Edition by AXIS,Paris . On the international markets it is only possible to get sometimes a smaller amount
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

HERMES Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Napoleon Coins 925 Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
-card holders created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermes, back in the 1960-1970. These set of
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Place de Furstenberg Paris St. Germain 1950 s French Signed Modernist Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Place de Furstenberg French School, mid 20th century titled verso, signed front and back oil on
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage French Walnut and Brass Console Table by Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage French walnut and brass console table by Pierre Vandel Paris. This was made in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

"Pyrite" table lamp by Claude de Muzac, Paris, France, circa 1970
By Claude De Muzac
Located in Paris, FR
the velvet and gilding of an overly 19th-century frame. After studying drawing at Paul Colin’s studio
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pyrite, Steel

Maison Charles Paris Gilded Metal and Crystal Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Atlanta, GA
the renowned French atelier Maison Charles, this tall table lamp exemplifies mid-century elegance and
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Enamel, Metal

ALAIN CORNIC French Wool Tapestry Titled BOUQUET by D AUBUSSON, 1950 Paris
By alain cornic
Located in Miami, FL
53 / 500 Robert FOUR. Editor in PARIS, France, circa 1950. Composition No 6167. Original signature of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Coffee table in gilded iron, Edition Maison Ramsay, Paris, France, circa 1960
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table in wrought iron, hammered and then gilded with leaf. Patina of use. The top is a thick, angled glass top. Original with a few scratches.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Gold, Wrought Iron

Adjustable and extendable floor lamp, by Maison Arlus, Paris, France, circa 1950
By Arlus
Located in Paris, FR
the 1950s and close to the modern design movement. The house’s headquarters were in Paris in the 11th
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Adjustable and extendable floor lamp, by Maison Lunel, Paris, France, circa 1960
By Maison Lunel
Located in Paris, FR
: 29 cm (11. 42 inches) Story LUNEL is a French lighting manufacturer associated with the modern
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Raoul Guys Antony , Chairs Designed for Cite University, Paris , 1954
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
' university's 'Jean Zay / Antony' residence 'in Paris . This stunning design was produced concurrently by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Elie Grekoff Tapestry’s Zodiac Lion Proof of Authenticity by d AUBUSSON Paris
By Elie Grekoff
Located in Miami, FL
Authenticity on reverse, manufactured by d' AUBUSSON. Exemplar 19 / 100 Robert FOUR, Editor in PARIS.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie In Steel And Enamel
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin. Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel

French Macassar Ebony Dining Table and 2 Leaves, by Dominique, Paris, circa 1925
By Andre Domin Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in New York, NY
Puiforcat in Biarritz. Additional References: Mid-Century Modern, French Art Deco, Jacques Emile Ruhlmann
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Set of Gun Metal and Lucite Chairs by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris, 1970s
By Galerie Maison et Jardin
Located in Echt, NL
Unique 1970s lounge chairs in very good condition. Manufactured by Galerie Maison et Jardin, Paris
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Jacques Biny Biny Table n°231 Table Lamp for DCW éditions Paris
By Jacques Biny
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jacques Biny 'Biny Table n°231' Table Lamp designer in 1958 for DCW éditions Paris. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Paris 1960s Era Gold-Tone Metal and Bakelite Jeweled Medallion Handmade Belt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Paris, France, a 1960s Era belt made of gold-tone metal rectangular links with applied
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Antique 1660s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Small chest with four drawers, by Joseph-André Motte, Paris, France, circa 1960
By Atelier Charron, Joseph-André Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Four-drawer chest by Joseph André Motte, Charron editor. This chest is veneered in red wood and the legs are in solid red wood. Width: 90 cm (35.4 inches) Depth: 52 cm (20.5 inches) ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs Scmit, Paris
Located in Queens, NY
and square back (metal tag: SCHMIT, PARIS).
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large "Pyrite" lamp, by Claude de Musac, Paris, France, circa 1970
By Claude De Muzac
Located in Paris, FR
Musac, Paris. Original lampshade. Height: 89 cm (35 inches) Diameter: 40 cm (15.8 inches) Dimension
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pyrite, Steel

Pablo Picasso Poster "Affiches Originales des Maitres de l Ecole de Paris" 1959
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Sharon, CT
Originales des Maitres de l'Ecole de Paris".
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Rene Mathieu Lunel Arlus Vintage Brass 2 Arms Adjustable Diabolo Wall Lamp Paris
By Rene Mathieu, Maison Lunel
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage very large wall lamp by René Mathieu 1950 France. Wall light by René Mathieu from the 1950s. 2-Arm articulated brass stem. The double bulb sconce has independent switches ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Balenciaga 1950 Paris Perfume Crystal Bottles Trio in Coffret Set Le Dix Fuites
By Balenciaga
Located in Miami, FL
Balenciaga Paris perfume bottles trio in box. Offered here is a darling trio of great Balenciaga
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Grace Bar Stool Paris Grey Fabric and Solid Wood Feet with Polished Brass Ring
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace bar stool is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Flower Leaves Chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful, very rare eight-arm gilt iron and crystal flower chandelier by Maison Baguès, Paris
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Iron

"Paris at Night, " Large Midcentury Platter or Low Bowl with Sailor and Blonde
By Ruscha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hinting at the demimonde of Paris after World War II, this rare and atmospheric bowl/platter
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Maison Baguès Brass Sconces Wall Lights from Hotel Le Bristol Paris 1950 - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Maison Baguès polished Brass Sconces Mid-Century Modern from the Le Bristol Hotel
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

CARTIER Paris 1960 Little Salt Cellar With Lid In Polished .925 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A little salt cellar with lid designed by Cartier. This is a very cute little salt cellar with a lid created by the jewelry house of Cartier during the post-war period, back in the ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Plaster of Paris Sculpt Head Bust Sculpture with Black Wood Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful restored Italian vintage aqualine plaster of Paris head bust sculpture is so
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Crystal Flower Vase from M.F. Cristal de Paris France, Circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
This dazzling crystal vase with multiple colors crafted by M.F. Cristal de Paris, France
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

R Y Augousti of Paris Leather Shagreen Clad Vases, Set of 4
By R Y Augousti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely set of 4 leather clad vases from R & Y Augousti of Paris. They stand 26-1/2in, 22-1/2in and
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Leather, Wood

Douglas Mont Pair of In The Air 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' Pair of 6 Chandeliers by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and ...

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Metal

Vintage Gold Decor Porcelain Floral Pattern Vase by Ouragan, Ulysse Paris, 1980
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Porcelain floral pattern vase. Ouragan - Ulysse Paris. Floral decor using 24 k gold
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Self Portrait of the Artist Man in Hat Exhibited Paris Salon 1985, large oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
awarded a scholarship. He arrived in Paris in 1933 and lived in the Belleville district. Sculptor Naoum
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jacques Moniquet Rare Large Drapé Brass Sconce By AAM Paris, circa 1975, France.
By jacques moniquet
Located in Brussels, BE
"Drapé vertical ") were produced by Chéret AAM Paris, circa 1975, France. Compressed polished brass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Grace Bar Stool Green Paris Forest Fabric and Wood Feet with Polished Brass Ring
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, grace bar stool is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Paris Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paris mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every paris mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 401 variations of the antique or vintage paris mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the paris mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A paris mid century modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one paris mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pierre Vandel, Vincent Rossell and Romeo Paris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paris Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a paris mid century modern start at $55 and top out at $209,000 with the average selling for $1,863.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 Paris Mid Century Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    There 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, 2024
    Mid-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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There 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
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.