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Set of Four Barstools, Made in Spain, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four barstools in solid wood. Designed and made in Spain. Great original condition. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
$4,800 / set
Bamboo Screen, Room Divider, natural color. Spain 1970s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Bamboo screen, Room divider . Circa 1970. Spain.
There is nothing metal, the same bamboo acts as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
$1,302 Sale Price
50% Off
Spanish, 1980s Bamboo Glass Dining Table with Glass Tabletop
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish, 1980s bamboo glass dining table with smoked glass tabletop Thick and strong bamboo stalks
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$3,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron floor lamp
Located in London, GB
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron floor lamp with detailed stem on three legged hammered base and new
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This charming Spanish drinks table was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans using
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Brutalist Umbrella Stand in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist round gilt iron umbrella stand or planter with bubbles texture.
Spain, 1950s
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Circular Black Marble Coffee Table, Spain, 1990s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Circular coffee table. Structure and four legs in black lacquered iron and feet finished in brass. Marble top,
circa 1990s.
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
$1,705 Sale Price
20% Off
Architect
s Dining or Working Table in Oak Wood, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dining or working table designed by an architect in 1960's, Spain. Structure in lacquered iron and
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Midcentury Spanish Whithe Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Spanish table lamps, specifically porcelain from Manises (Valencia), with a boisterous
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
A mid-century ceramic glazed vase by Atelier Serra
By Cerámica Serra
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Purchasing this Mid-Century ceramic glazed vase by Atelier Serra is an opportunity to bring a touch
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Puigdemont ceramics. French Riviera large wall plates, Spain, 1950s
By Puigdemont, Josep Vilà Clara Garriga, Bitossi
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
the 50s and 60s. Mid-Century and Atomic style.
Very much in the style of the Catalan ceramic
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Curved Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish drinks table was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans using
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Spanish Pierre Lottier Leather Slipper Chairs
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of midcentury slipper chairs designed in Spain, each featuring interlaced leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Oval Sunburst Mirror / Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing bamboo and rattan sunburst oval mirror. Handcrafted in Spain, 1960s.
It has all the taste
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Fish Shaped Side Table or Drinks Table in Brown Ceramic, Spain 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Spanish Brown Ceramic Fish Cocktail Table / Side Table
Spain, 1950-1960.
Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Ceramic Wall Plate, Nude Dancer
La Oterito
, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-painted naked woman decorative wall plate, glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s
Spanish andalusian
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,279 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish gilded iron lamp c.1950’s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous gilded iron tall table lamp with top fitting silk bespoke shade. Rewired and PAT tested.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Plate, Iron
Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Benches in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant pair of Spanish gilt iron benches was recently handcrafted by expert European artisans
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Set of Two Sculptural Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Spain, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
refined mid-century design.
The frame is composed of bent bamboo, forming a striking curved silhouette
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Adrian Pearsall "Strictly Spanish" Coffee Table by Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by mid-century American modern master Adrian Pearsall for his Craft Associates Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Set of Four Barstools, Made in Spain, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four barstools in solid wood. Designed and made in Spain. Great original condition. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
$4,800 / set
Pair of Spanish Armchairs with High Back signed by Valenti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Armchairs with High Back signed by Valenti
The fabric is dirty and needs a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
San Remo Armchair By Rafael Carreras, Spain, 1959
By Rafael Carreras Puigdengolas 1, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
San Remo armchair designed in 1959 by Rafael Carreras for MYC-Gavina, Spain. Black lacquered beech
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Tray by Capo Esmaltes
By Capo Esmaltes
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern small triangular tray or catch-all dish in enameled copper with colorful
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish drinks table, recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans using
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Vintage Spanish Drinks Table with Ornate Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exceptional vintage 1950s Spanish drinks table is a versatile and elegant addition in any
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Sunburst Flower Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern iron sunburst round mirror with leafed frame and gold leaf finish, Spain, 1950s
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Turquoise Woven Porcelain Cachepot on Scroll Feet, Spain Midcentury
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its bright turquoise glaze and eye-catching texture, this Spanish midcentury porcelain basket
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Oval Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern iron sunburst oval wall mirror with leafed frame and gold leaf finish, Spain
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Medieval Style Bas Relief in Polychrome Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Medieval Inspired Bas Relief Wall Decoration in Polychromed Carved Wood. Spain
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Large Mid Century Iron Side Table with Riveted Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large Spanish iron side table from the 1950s is a unique piece of vintage furniture. Measuring
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of wood and leather Spanish chairs by Jordi Vilanova, ca. 1960
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 1960 / 2 chairs / Jordi Villanova / wood, leather / Mid-century / Vintage
Pair of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Spanish Studio Ceramic Porron In The Style of Picasso, 1960s
By Bitossi, Pablo Picasso, Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Valencia, VC
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Porrón with Hand-Painted Rooster
A very charming Spanish ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Large Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large iron side or drinks table was recently hand-crafted by European artisans using traditional iron working techniques. It features a sturdy central stem with a decorative rin...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Rattan Sunburst Rhombus Wall Mirror, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Handcrafted Mediterranean style rattan rhombus shaped mirrors, Spain, 1960s.
These rattan
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$1,468 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish end table was recently created by skilled European artisans using traditional
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Spanish Tripod Chairs Three Legs Poplar
Leather Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of three legs wood and leather chairs, Spain
The leather and upholstery was redone years
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Poplar
$1,506 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Spanish 1950
s Flush Mount Sunburst Ceiling Fixture
Located in Buchanan, NY
patina, adding warmth and depth. Recently rewired for two candelabra bulbs, this elegant mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs from 1960
s, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of lounge chairs from 1960's, Spain. Interesting Spanish work with thick chrome steel plates
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$2,794 / set
Unique Mid-Century Manises Floral Casa Pupo Table Lamp
By Casa Pupo
Located in Bruton, GB
exemplifies mid-20th-century Spanish decorative design, blending classical form with decorative ornamentation
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Spanish Midcentury Enamel and Sterling Silver Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sterling silver and enamel tear drop ashtray with silver flecks, Spain, 1950s
Beautiful sterling
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Curved Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron drinks table was recently crafted by skilled artisans and features a hand
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Chrome Lamp by Carpyen, Spain, circa 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
optimistic and futuristic spirit of the Mid-Century Modern era, incorporating clean lines and a reflective
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Large Tubular Copper Sconce, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large tubular copper sconce from 1960's, Spain. Six elements with white lacquered interior and two
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Set of 8 brass sconces – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of 8 solid brass sconces decorated with engraved motifs, hand-sewn parchment shades.
Spain
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,842 / set
Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gold Leaf Gilt Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron sunburst
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
David Marshall table clock large model, spain 1960
By David Marshall
Located in La xara, VC
to Spain in the mid-1960s, opening a workshop in Malaga in 1969 where he produced sculptures, jewelry
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
$994 Sale Price
40% Off
Portable Floor Lamp, Metalarte, Enrique Franch, Spain
By Enrique Franch Miret, Metalarte
Located in Mortsel, BE
Franch and crafted in Spain. This floor lamp showcases a sleek and modern design, with a striking grey
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Bamboo Sunburst Shaped Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Bamboo Sunburst shaped mirror. Spain, 1960s.
A lovely Mediterranean style handcrafted bamboo
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
Bespoke Nightstand in Walnut
White Porcelain – Mid-Century Inspired, Timeless
Located in CAMBRE, ES
, drawing inspiration from mid-century furniture while placing special emphasis on the quality and harmony
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Mid-Century Counterweight Chandelier by Estiluz, Barcelona, 1977s
By Estiluz Lighting, Leonardo Marelli, Estiluz
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Exceptional and unique Mid-Century Chandelier by Leonardo Marelli for Estiluz. Model: T-0517C. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
FASE Sculptural Chrome Desk Clock Silver Metal Spanish Industrial Modernist
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
This sculptural desk clock is a refined example of 1970s Spanish industrial modernism, produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
$994 Sale Price
20% Off
Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8
By Block China 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Block Spain "Chromatics" Service for 8 plus 2 large Serving pieces. Set still has their original
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Oval Sunburst Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern bamboo large oval sunburst mirror, Spain, 1960s.
This wall mirror
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mirror
Calleja Painting on Lava Brustalist Sign Date, Spain 1977
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional painting with lava.
original Sign with date.
Choosing Calleja as a painter for your interior design may be a good choice if you appreciate the style and aesthetic of h...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Lava
$3,108 Sale Price
25% Off
Floor Lamp with Adjustable Lampshade, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor lamp with adjustable height lampshade, Spain, 1960's. Lacquererd and chromed metal with
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
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Spanish Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Spanish mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every Spanish mid century modern was constructed with great care. Find 2341 options for an antique or vintage Spanish mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 227 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Spanish mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Spanish mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Blossfeldt, Børge Mogensen and Fredericia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Spanish Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a Spanish mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $1,897.
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 Spanish Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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