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Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Introducing a Swedish Mid-Century Modern table lamp from the brand Boréns. Made of perforated brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950s Gerald Thurston Perforated Cone Pendant , USA
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
perforated enameled steel cone .
Bakelite knob under .
Contain one E26 size socket rated at 60 watt
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Midcentury Table Lamp in Perforated Brass
By Boréns Borås
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish mid century table lamp model 8458 by Boréns, Sweden.
The design features a slender brass
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Catonvielle, FR
receives a perforated metal newspaper shelf, the glass top is in the shape of a trapezoid with cut sides
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Perforated Metal News Paper Rack, 1960s, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
So simple can it be. Just at sheet off perforated metal. Folding on.
The right places. And dare
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s. Rectangular shape with side scrolls
Category
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
French Midcentury Mathieu Matégot
Tube
Perforated Steel Chair
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Sold separately.
A set of four welded and perforated steel ‘Tube’ chairs by Mathieu Matégot (1910
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Steel
White Perforated Scoop Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The scoop perforated sconce features a perforated
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Black Perforated Scoop Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The Scoop Perforated Sconce features a perforated
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Black Perforated Scoop Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The Scoop Perforated Sconce features a perforated
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White Perforated Scoop Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White perforated scoop sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The scoop perforated sconce features a perforated
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Rolled Perforated sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning.The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Accolay Lamp with Perforated Copper Lampshade
By Accolay Pottery
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent Accolay ceramic lamp, all the originality of the lamp is in the imposing perforated
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
$963 Sale Price
70% Off
Vintage French Perforated Metal and Glass Table, c. 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury 1950s French perforated metal side table with three legs. The glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Rolled Perforated sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Lightolier 5-Light Perforated Brass Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in North Miami, FL
The 5 brass cup style diffusers are perforated with stars design. This is a flush mount light
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Swedish wall bracket Bergboms brass perforated adjustable
By Bergboms
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
and the lampshade in solid brass, perforated at the level of the lampshade. Possibility to orientate
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning. The rolled perforated sconce features a single
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Custom Perforated Brass Metal Conical / Convex Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom conical /convex shaped pendant chandelier in perforated brass. Can be done in different
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Style Brass Chandelier with Black Perforated Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury style brass chandelier with 14 black perforated shades. Can be done in different sizes
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
White Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rolled perforated sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powder-coated in
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Black Rolled Perforated Sconce by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rolled Perforated Sconce features a single sheet of rolled perforated steel powdercoated in
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vereinigte Werkstätten Rigitulle Brass and Perforated Metal Tray, Germany, 1970s
By Artimeta, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in Vienna, AT
A minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century-Modern / Hollywood-Regency style rectangular tray from the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mategot Style Perforated Yellow Wall Mount Shelf by Pilastro
By Pilastro, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pilastro perforated, yellow enameled metal wall mounted, single shelf. Newly painted and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Vintage Philips Netherlands Perforated Yellow Wall or Ceiling Lamp 1970s
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in The Hague, NL
Striking Dutch mid-century UFO-style ceiling lamp, attributed to designer Louis Kalff for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Philips Netherlands Perforated Yellow Ceiling or wall Lamp 1970s
By Louis Kalff, Phillips
Located in The Hague, NL
Striking Dutch mid-century UFO-style ceiling lamp, attributed to designer Louis Kalff for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$571 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Bronze Chandelier with Perforated Shades, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Modernist three-light chandelier with perforated metal shades.
Oxidized and polished bronze mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
French Perforated Steel Garden Table by Rene Malaval, 1950s–1979s
By Rene Malaval
Located in Paris, FR
contemporary designs. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century modern, his success strives from sourcing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand Attributed to Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Denton, TX
Perforated metal with original red paint and a combination of brass base with chrome frame, topped
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
French Adjustable Chrome Floor Lamp with Perforated Shades, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century French floor lamp embodies the era’s embrace of industrial minimalism. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mathieu Mategot Style Perforated Metal Tray with Handles
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
accent, this piece complements mid-century modern and industrial-inspired interiors.
Dimensions: Length
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Raul Reyes
Rey 14
Perforated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs of Paavo Tynell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / item
Raul Reyes
Rey 20
Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs of Paavo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Raul Reyes
Rey 14
Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell, Florian Schulz
Located in Glendale, CA
, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnish designs of Paavo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Brass
Perforated Metal Bar Cart, Mathieu Mategot Style, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perforated metal bar cart, Mathieu Mathegot style, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Large 1950s Italian Perforated Brass Double-Cone Pendant
By Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1950s Italian perforated brass double-cone pendant attributed to Stilnovo. A highly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Perforated Sconces by Ernest Igl, Germany 1950s
By Ernest Igl
Located in Echt, NL
High quality perforated sconces in very good condition.
Three sconces available, the price is for
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,636 / item
Italian Modern Gaetano Sciolari Style White Metal Perforated Pendant
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Italian modern Gaetano Sciolari style white metal perforated pendant. This stunning Italian Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1958 Ceiling Lamp Perforated for Artimeta Soest Holland
By Artimeta
Located in Biella, IT
Design in year '58 ceiling lamp for Artimeta Soest Holland
lamp is in perforated metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Perforated Brass Pendants for Markaryd 1960
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Paris, FR
Hans-Agne Jakobsson perforated brass pendants manufactured by Markaryd, in Sweden around 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stilux Milano Perforated Metal Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Stilux Milano 1960s perforated metal table lamp. This tiny, quirky design echoes those of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Spanish Perforated Oval Mirror, Hand Forged Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oval Wall Mirror with Perforated Frame, Spain, 1950s
Hand crafted iron oval mirror with perforated
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Large Midcentury Scandinavian Wall Sconces in Perforated Brass
By Westal
Located in Karlstad, SE
solid, thick brass. They feature one light source, hidden by a perforated brass shade, that spreads the
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French 1950
s Brass
Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
brass handle and conical grip and dark red enameled panes of sheet and white perforated metal. Manner of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Cesare Lacca Brass
Perforated Green Metal Magazine Rack, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century Italian magazine rack in solid brass and perforated enameled light green metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Metal
Pair of French 1950
s Perforated Steel Chevets
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely pair of French 1950's fer forge and perforated steel neo-classical 'chevets' or nightstands
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Iron, Steel, Brass
Custom Perforated Black Metal
Brass Conical / Convex Pendant Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom conical / convex shaped pendant chandelier in perforated black metal with brass rods and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant
By Stilnovo, Stilux
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Stilux Milano Opaline Glass
Perforated Painted Metal Pendant.
Executed in sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Bronze European Chandelier with Perforated Metal Tulips
Located in Beirut, LB
Midcentury chandelier made of bronze structure with eight tulip shaped perforated metal branches
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage Perforated Metal
Brass Magazine Rack End / Side Table
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, giving it a golden, shiny finish, while the top surface is made from perforated metal. The magazine
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pilastro Attributed Enameled Metal Perforated Telephone Table w/ Magazine Rack
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Pilastro attributed yellow perforated telephone table with white enameled metal wire frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, catch it all circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Perforated Metal Chair with Wood Legs
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette on this antique perforated metal chair. The legs are wood. Full dimensions
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
set of six 1950
s René Malaval perforated metal chairs ...
Located in Brecht, BE
love these perforated chairs from the 1950's ... can be used indoors and outdoors ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
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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 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.
- 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 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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