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Mid Century Spanish Sunburst Or Flower Shaped Mirror In Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean Wicker Mirror and Rattan Flower or Sunburst Mirror
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Cane
Mid Century Modern Desk Light or Table Lamp
Boomerang 64
by Fase Spain 1960s
By Fase
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid Century Modern table lamp or desk light 'Boomerang 64' in gold and creme color. Lamp
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Spanish Coffee Table attr. to Jordi Vilanova
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in London, GB
A large coffee table attributed to Jordi Vilanova.
Spain, c1960s.
Two sides with drawers, two
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Hammered Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage mid century Spanish iron side table features a central stem with a decorative central
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Signed Punter, Hand Painted Domingo Punter
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Spanish mid-century ceramic vase - signed Punter - hand painted Domingo Punter.
A ceramist of the
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Mid-Century Articulating Wall Sconces by George Hansen for Metarlarte
By George W. Hansen, Metalarte Spain
Located in New York, NY
of interiors and settings, from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary and Minimal spaces. Newly rewired
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jordi Vilanova Wood and Ceramic Coffee Table: Spanish Mid-century Masterpiece
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Jordi Vilanova Wood and Ceramic Coffee Table: Spanish Mid-century Masterpiece"
Designer
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Antonio Uria Monzon,
Sevilla
, Watercolor Painting, Spain, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
- nice quality and composition - signed lower left - titled lower right - unframed - Spain - mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Circa 1950 Spanish Metal Mirror - Mid-Century Vintage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
charm of Mid-Century design with this metal and wood circular mirror, traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$955 Sale Price
54% Off
Circa 1950 Spanish Metal Mirror - Mid-Century Vintage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
charm of Mid-Century design with this metal and wood circular mirror, traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$822 Sale Price
60% Off
Circa 1950 Spanish Metal Mirror - Mid-Century Vintage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
charm of Mid-Century design with this metal and wood circular mirror, traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$955 Sale Price
54% Off
Spanish Mid-Century Bronze Wild Boar Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
craftsmanship reflect the strength and vitality often celebrated in mid-century Spanish bronze work.
The
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional and Large Table Lamp by Andre Ricard for Metalarte Spain 1967
By Metalarte Spain, André Ricard
Located in Munich, DE
Ricard in 1967 for Metalarte, Spain. Makers mark to the arms.
The lamp shade consists of two parts. One
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Spanish Revival Mid-Century Benlloch Manises Ceramic Table Lamp
By Manuel Benlloch
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
dramatic focal point on a console or sideboard. For US collectors of mid-century Spanish ceramics or anyone
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain circa 1960s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain, circa 1960
Sarreid Ltd., Spain, circa
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970
By unknown Artist
In original condition, with
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$1,163 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Colorful Tapestry, circa 1970
By unknown Artist
In original condition, with
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$1,163 Sale Price
69% Off
Mid-Century Valenti Spain Modernist Wood and Metal Box, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Valenti, Spain, designed this stunning, high-end, modernist decorative lidded box in the 1980s. The
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Geometric Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent vintage mid century modern Spanish iron bench from the 1950s features a hand
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Engine Order Telegraph. Fenya, Ferrol, Spain, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, Spain. Ca. Mid 20th century.
Metal, glass, carved wooden base.
Electric control bridge telegraph, of
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20th Century Spanish Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal, Other
Vintage Mid Century Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Ornate Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This magnificent mid century Spanish gilt iron bench was hand forged by skilled artisans and
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Hispania Ceramics. Handmade Mid-Century table lamp, Spain, 1950s
By Hispania CH, Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Ceramic table lamp from Hispania Ceramics, Spain, 1950s. Composed by a white ceramic base holding
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Spanish Mid Century Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant mid century Spanish gilt iron bench from the 1950s features an ornate hand forged base
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Bentwood Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and bentwood headboard you can add a matching two nightstands with
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Bentwood
$1,330 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern Mid-Century Brown Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain
The Eclipse Dining
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,064 / item
Modern Mid-Century Blue Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Contemporary Curved Back Dining Chair – Eclipse by Moanne, Handmade in Spain
The Eclipse Dining
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,064 / item
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ceramic Planter Jardiniere by Jordi Aiguade.
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
It is a ceramic piece by a renowned Catalan ceramist, Jordi Aiguadé.
Jordi Aguadé i Clos (Barcelona, 1925 – May 22, 2021) was a Catalan ceramist.[1] A reference in contemporary Cat...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
$578 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Mid-Century Pink Velvet Dining Chair Eclipse
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
into something ritualistic.
Handcrafted in Spain and customizable in a variety of finishes and fabrics
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,064 / item
Mid Century Bamboo and Smoked Glass Coffee Table C.1970 Spain
Located in London, GB
Mid century bamboo and smoked glass coffee tableC.1970 Spain
Very good condition commensurate of
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Smoked Glass
Fantastic Gothic Spanish Revival style Credenza Mid-century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This exquisite antique Spanish-style credenza combines timeless elegance with functional storage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Spanish Mid-Century Rattan Bamboo Arched Wall Mirror / Console Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Mid-Century Modern Cane Mirror
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Spanish leather sling wood lounge arm chair with brass accents. Low leather lounge
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Spanish 1950s Oval Sunburst Wall Mirror – Hand-Forged Iron, Mid-Century Design
Located in Buchanan, NY
of mid-century artistry that feels both sculptural and refined.
Measuring 28” high, 26” wide, and 4
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Jean Rispal style. Mid-Century style pendant lamp, Spain, 1980s
By Jean Rispal
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mid-Century style suspension lamp in the style of Jean Rispal's creations. Pine wood structure in
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Rhodoid, Wood, Pine
Vintage Barcelona Polo Mallet Stand, Spanish, Oak, Tack, Coat Rack, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating stand for polo enthusiasts, or as an accoutrement
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tea Cart, Garden Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo tea cart, Fabulous from the 1950s. Made in bamboo with four wheels
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Gilt Leaf
Sunburst
Mirror, Spain C.1960
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Gilt Leaf 'Sunburst' Mirror, Spain C.1960
A superb example, in very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Door Pull Aluminum
Lucite
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern door pull made from aluminum and featuring a unique abstract black, white
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Aluminum
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Table, Spain, Late 18th Century
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
and losses,
vintage condition,
Spain, late 18th century.
Measures: Width 138 cm, height 70.5 cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Circa 1930 Spanish Metal
Wood Circular Mirror - Mid-Century Vintage Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
designer. Embrace the charm of Mid-Century design with this metal and wood circular mirror, traditionally
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
$539 Sale Price
43% Off
Mid-Century Antique Spanish Architect Table, Metal
Wood, Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Spanish Architect Table by Certex – Mid-Century Design (Circa 1940)
This Antique Spanish
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,284 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Tea Cart, Garden Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo tea cart, Fabulous from the 1950s. Made in bamboo with two large wheels
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
1950s Vintage Silver Creamer Milk Pitcher Meneses Bros of Spain Mid Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern sterling silver plated creamer milk pitcher by
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Artwork Painting, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unsigned painting by unknown artist. Made in Spain, circa 1960. Acrylic on canvas. In
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$747 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid-Century Gilt Metal Sun-Shaped Sunburst Ceiling Light, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century gilt metal sun-shaped sunburst ceiling light, Spain, circa the 1950s.
This beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Valenti Gold Plated Wild Boar / Pig Mid Century Carving Set, Spain, c. 1970
By Valenti
Located in London, GB
, cheese, or tapas.
This is a hugely attractive hunting-themed mid century carving set, something that is
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$1,367 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Cart Bar, Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Thonet
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Mid-Century Modern rattan cart bar, 1950s.
Cart bar, drink or tee cart
This Cart bar is ideal
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Ceramic Lamps, White Glaze, Floral Motif, Manises
Located in Madrid, ES
lamps, in a variety of colors and designs. These lamps became "de rigueur" mid-century interior design
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Painted Paper Mache Bust of Salvador Dali, Spain, around 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century painted papier-mâché bust of Salvador Dalí, crafted in Spain around 1970, is a
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Paint, Paper
$778 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Mid-Century Spanish Ceramic Table Lamp, Vivid Red Glaze, Manises
Located in Madrid, ES
lamps, in a variety of colors and designs. These lamps became "de rigueur" mid-century interior design
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
mid century aluminium wall sculpture Venus XIII by Spanish artist Amadeo Gabino
By Amadeo Gabino
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
” in the lower right corner. Numbered (15/50) in the lower left corner. Madrid, Spain 1970
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Miguel Fisac Toro Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Miguel Fisac
Located in Zürich, CH
mainly focused on design masterpieces between 1918 and 1970. Apart from rare French mid-century modern
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Large Spanish Polished Brass Planter Centerpiece Jardiniere
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Oversized Polished Brass Metal Pot Planter Mid-Century Spain. Complemented with clean lines
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Metal, Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass
leather Mid Century modern table lamp
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small table lamp/abat jour made of brass structure with brown leather coating. Chain switch incorporated in the lamp holder. Pretty good condition: oxidation patina and leather defec...
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Full Brass Headboard Featuring Gometrical FIgures
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Full Brass Headboard Featuring Gometrical FIgures
We have matching console
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Metal Tray, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern decorative metal tray, by an unknown designer. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal
$382 Sale Price
66% Off
Cascading Pendant Lamp by Luis Perez de la Oliva for GEI, 1970
s
By GEI
Located in Lisboa, PT
legacy in mid-century modern lighting.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,373 Sale Price
20% Off
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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