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Midcentury Brass Sputnik Ceiling Lamp with 6 Arms Perforated Metal Cone Shades
Located in München, DE
Rare midcentury brass Sputnik ceiling lamp with perforated sheet. 6 arms
with metal cones and E14
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass Table Lamp with Adjustable, Perforated Shade and Base, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century lighting design is world-famous for numerous reasons. The era’s designers managed to
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Perforated Metal Top with Hairpin legs in the manner of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s square perforated metal top table with hairpin legs with a black finish. Possibly of French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Stilux Perforated Metal
Glass Ceiling Lamp In The Manner of Bruno Gatta
By Bruno Gatta, Stilux, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Perforated Metal & Glass Ceiling Lamp In The Manner of Bruno Gatta. A quintessentially
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Midcentury Table Lamp with Perforated Copper Shade and Teak Wood Base
Located in München, DE
Rare very nice midcentury table or night lamp
with perforated metal shade made of copper.
Neck
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
1950s French Wall Mirror with Perforated Metal in the Manner of Mathieu Mategot
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome French Mategot style wall mirror made of perforated white lacquered metal with brass
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Starburst Chandelier by Paavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, perforated brass and iron, starburst chandelier by Finnish designer Paavo
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 3 1950s Perforated Italian Sconces in the Manner of Giuseppe Ostuni
By Giuseppe Ostuni, Oluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s perforated Italian sconce in the manner of Giuseppe Ostuni. Executed in brass and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Pair of 1960s Italian Perforated Double-Cone Sconces in the Manner of Arteluce
By Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Italian perforated double-cone sconces in the manner of Arteluce. Executed in painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Design Perforated Metal Wall Lamp by Tjerk Reijenga for Pilastro Dut
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 19,5cm W, 25cm H, 11cm D
Condition: Good
Period: 1950s
Material: Metal
Designer: Tjerk Reijenga
Manufacturer: Pilastro.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Paavo Tynell
Brandy Snifer
Ceiling Lamp in Perforated Brass A1957, Taito 1950s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and rare ceiling lamp in full brass. Designed by Paavo Tynell and manufactured by Taito Oy in Finland in the 1950s. This is one of Tynells' nicest and most recognizable m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconces for Arteluce, circa 1955
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti Model #21 Red Perforated Sconce for Arteluce, circa 1955.
Executed in red painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of French Sconces Arlus Perforated Sheet Metal 60
s Vintage F013 F014
By Arlus
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
, lampshade in perforated metal sheet on the top and in fabric for the bottom one (refurbished according to
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1950s Perforated Yellow Model #26B Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Perforated Yellow Model #26B Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Executed in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Perforated Black Model #26B Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Perforated Black Model #26B Sconces by Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce.
Executed in black
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Pendant Lamps in Perforated Brass for Litecraft Mfg Corp, Set of 4
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Dallas, TX
Priced per pendant.
Paavo Tynell for Litecraft Manufacturing Corporation. Set of four pendant lamps with etched glass diffusers embellished with brass leaf ornamentation.
The d...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Really Cute Task Desk Table Lamp in Red with Perforated Silver Star Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Really Cute Task Desk Table Lamp in Red
Perforated Silver Star Shade
16.5 tall x 8 w
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of French Red Perforated Metal Sconces in the Style of Jacques Biny, 1950s
By Jacques Biny
Located in Chicago, IL
perforated metal backing that curves slightly outward to frame a lucite shade attached with brass hardware
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Wall Lights in the Taste of Mathieu Matégot in Perforated Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
structure and solid brass wall plate. Lampshade in perforated sheet metal or rigitulle repainted in beige
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Franco Buzzi Hand Formed
Perforated Brass Sconces for O-Luce, Milan Italy 1952
By Franco Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
A rare and spectacular pair of Franco Buzzi sconces. The brass is polished on the exterior and painted white on the interior. The perforations and warm reflection off of the painted ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1950
s Pair Perforated Black and Brass Table Lamps by Erik Wärnå for EWA Sweden
By Erik Wärnå, EWÅ
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful matching pair small table lamps in black lacquered metal and brass. These lamps have each one E28 fitting for a screw bulb. Technically both lamps are in good condition. Al...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Modern Aluminium Pendant Lamps by Goldkant 1970s Germany
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Set of four elegant Mid Century Modern perforated aluminium pendant lamps. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Brass Adjustable Counterweight Pulley Pendant by Paavo Tynell, 1950
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern perforated brass counter weight pulley pendant with white
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Petite Conical Reading Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of adjustable Mid-Century Modern perforated petite conical reading lights from Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
$750 / set
Modernist Iron and Brass Log Holder, 1950s Atomic Age
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury Atomic age perforated metal, iron, and brass log holder, 1950s. Original patina and
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Materials
Iron, Brass
Lightolier Sconces
Ivory
By Lightolier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2' classic mid-century American perforated cylindrical sconces by Lightolier. Single medium based
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
$1,400 / item
1950s Large Midcentury Brass
Painted Metal Diabolo Table Lamp by J. T. Kalmar
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in München, DE
Very large midcentury brass Diabolo perforated metal table lamp. Made by J. T. Kalmar Vienna. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pendant by VALINTE OY
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pendant, by Valinte Oy, Finland, circa mid-20th century.
Perforated enameled shade, brass frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
$1,500
Perforated Mid-Century Flush Mount with Frosted Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century flush mount with a perforated frame which is lacquered blue on the outside
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Perforated Metal Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular tray having a perforated surface with solid metal trim and legs. Height including
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand of Perforated Metal and Brass
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century umbrella stand with body of black lacquered and perforated metal, with brass trim
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Double Perforated Semi Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-743 Double perforated semi flush mount with glass lenses
Rewired
each takes on 60 watt bulb max
Category
Vintage 1960s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Iron Perforated Metal Catch All Lamp
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century lamp with a perforated metal catch all. Pivoting fixture. USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Mid-Century Pendants in Perforated Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Karlstad, SE
A set of three rare pendants in perforated brass in the manner of Paavo Tynell, by an unknown
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century pendant light from the 1950s.
The striking detail of this metal light is its
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Table Lamp with Perforated Shade
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely 1950s desk lamp is so shockingly clean, we don't think it has ever been used. The design is obviously inspired by lamps designed by Greta Grossman, Kurt Versen and Gerald...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Wall Lights with Perforated Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury wall lights with black perforated shades and brass frames. Each has two wall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
1950 Mid-Century Modern perforated Red and Brass Umbrella Stand
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Charleston, SC
This is an original mid century item, not a reproduction. Imported from Germany. Perforated red
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany
Measurements:
Height: 80
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Industrial Vintage Mid-Century Perforated Yellow Metal Bookshelf or Shelves
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Made of a steel frame and perforated metal painted or enameled in yellow with circular perforations
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Steel
Nice Original Mid-Century Modern 5 Light Perforated Shade Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
perforated shade. The diameter is 28 inch with only a 10 inch hight that can be finished to your drop length
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Very Nice Trapezoidal Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Wall Mirror
Located in München, DE
Very nice trapezoidal Mid-Century Modern perforated metal wall mirror.
Very high quality
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Brass and Frosted Glass Saucer Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern 1960s atomic pendant light, of saucer form with frosted glass shade against
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Perforated Brass Pendant with White Enameled Interior
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist pendant in the style of Paavo Tynell. A conical, polished brass shade with
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass Perforated Serving Trolley from the Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Rare beautiful Mid-Century Modern perforated metal serving trolley.
Manufactured by Vereinigte
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Perforated Enameled Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of adjustable Italian mid century gooseneck wall sconces made of perforated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mathieu Mategot Illuminated
Perforated Brass Mirror mid-century by Artimeta
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Perforated brass backlight wall mirror with pull string on/off switch.
Attributed to Mathieu
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone for Lightolier Mid-Century, 1950s, USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Simple Minimalist modern line , copper plated aluminium shade and hardware, perforated enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Perforated Articulating Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of Mid-Century Modern articulating sconces were realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Perforated Shades and Brass French Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern large 7 arm French chandelier. Fully restored and rewired ready
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Diabolo Mid Century Modern Perforated Double Cone Wall Light, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Paavo Tynell
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
.
Functionalist / minimalist light in perforated and nicely patinated metal.
Measures: length 11.8 x 7.87 x 6.3
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Five-Arm Perforated Brass Chandelier by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in the United States by the esteemed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern outdoor micro-perforated wrought iron bench, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern outdoor micro-perforated wrought iron bench, 1950s.
Outdoor wrought iron
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Mirror Attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-Century Modern round shaped wall mirror.
Yellow lacquered perforated metal.
Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Pair of Mid-Century Perforated Aluminum Cone Pendant Lights by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, spun aluminum, pendant lights by Lightolier with perforated cone shades
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Side or Telephone Table in Perforated Metal with Shelf
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern side or telephone table in perforated metal with shelf is quite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Brass Church Pendant Lamps Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated brass pendants lamp or hanging
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Perforated Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal perforated mid century for your home. Each perforated mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. There are 502 variations of the antique or vintage perforated mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 31 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer perforated mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A perforated mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Mathieu Matégot, Disderot and Lightolier each produced at least one beautiful perforated mid century that is worth considering.
How Much is a Perforated Mid Century?
The average selling price for a perforated mid century at 1stDibs is $1,805, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $25,200 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 Perforated Mid Century
- 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.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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