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Mid Century Modern Gilded Allure Style Round Dining Table with Black Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Woven seduction and polished glamour leave nothing to chance in the stunning Allure Style Dining Table. The beauty of the construction and a simple, shapely silhouette set the tone f...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sun Silver Wood French Mirror, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French mirror in the form of sun carved by polychrome hand finished in a silver bath.
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
$707 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Three Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by Jordi Vilanova, Bronze - Barcelona
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Girona
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Spain, Barcelona circa 1960
Measurement:
Big table 45 x 30 x 45 cm
Medium table 38 x 30 x 42 cm
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Nightstand in Solid African Teak with Drawer
Located in CAMBRE, ES
compass legs and a single drawer, drawing inspiration from mid-century furniture while placing special
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Spanish Modern - Oslo Ashtray
Minister Lighter Design Andre Ricard 1960s
By André Ricard
Located in Miami, FL
" - Flamagas S.A. -Barna Made in Spain - Designed ASHTRAY & CIGARETTE HOLDER - "OSLO" - Flamagas S.A. -Barna
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
$640 Sale Price
56% Off
Spanish Modern Rattan
Wicker Wire Trapezoid Pendant Hanging Light
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Woven Cannage and Rattan Pendant Lamp / Chandelier. Spain, 1960s
This beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wire
Fase Aluminum and Wood Table Lamp: A Mid-Century Modern Classic
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fase Aluminum and Wood Table Lamp: A Mid-Century Modern Classic
Illuminate your space with the
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
$1,563 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Style Chrome, Brass and Glass Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural Art Deco style dining table in the Romeo Rega Style. Curved arch tubular base features brass and chrome striped design with smoked glass top. A stunning oversized desk or ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Bedside Table in Solid Walnut with Open Shelf
Located in CAMBRE, ES
Handcrafted Walnut Nightstand with Floating Drawer – Mid-Century Modern Design
Rooted in the
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Spanish Silver-Plated Metal Basket - Spain 1979
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Spanish Silver-Plated Metal Basket
Large hammered silver-plated metal basket.
Signed Valentine
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid Century Spanish Style Dining or Center Table in Solid Wood and Wrought Iron
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Spanish Style Dining or Center Table in Solid Wood and Wrought Iron 1960s
This is a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains in its original
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Joan Miro (1893-1983) Spanish Modern Art Lithograph Circa 1970 "Ma De Proverbis"
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Atlanta, GA
Miro, Joan (Spanish, 1893-1983), Ma de proverbis, 1970, (Ref. Mourlot #673) (Hand Made Proverbs
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Chrome
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Spanish Metal Table Lamp by Willy Rizzo for Lumica, 1970s
By BD Lumica, Willy Rizzo
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Midcentury central table lamp from 1970s. This fixture is Willy Rizzo designed and crafted during the 1970s in Barcelona by “BD Lumica”.
“BD Lumica” original label still shows on the...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Spanish Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Spain, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster table lamp likely designed and produced in Spain, c. 1970s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
from the mid-20th century, reflects the timeless artistry and decorative sophistication of Iberian
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Rug
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm)
A graceful vintage Spanish rug woven circa
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Original flowers oil painting Spanish artist baléares, Spain 1960
Located in La xara, VC
This Spanish still life oil painting captures a scene of a large bouquet of purple and blue lilacs
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$948 Sale Price
52% Off
Spanish Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Spain, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige alabaster table lamp likely designed and produced in Spain, c. 1970s
Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Modern Jansen Style Glass Top Side End Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Maison Jansen style side/end table with 3 heavy chrome flat bar legs ending in brass cylindrical feet. Thick 5/8 glass top is near perfect, no chips. Quality piece. Will pol...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Set of Mid-Century Modern Coffee Tables with Curved Legs and White Top
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of mahogany coffee tables with white top in style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Rectangular table :
Height: 14.85 in (37.7 cm)
Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)
Dep...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair" Spain, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Wood and Cognac Leather "Spanish Chair," Spain, 1960s
At first glance, this chair
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Spanish Designer, Wall Lights, Resin, Spain, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of alabaster-painted resin wall lights designed and produced in Spain, c. 1980s.
Overall
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Resin
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains in its original
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Brutalist Spanish Bar Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century theatricality. A true statement for any sophisticated space.
Please confirm pickup
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Jordi Vilanova in Walnut, Leather - Barcelona
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Girona
, thick original glass and polished brass feet.
Design: Jordi Vilanova
Spain, Barcelona, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Spanish Sunburst Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
A fabulous example of an iron gilt Spanish sunburst mirror, circa 1950's. The golden sunburst rays
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
$1,439
Spanish Designer, Table Lamp, Alabaster, Spain, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster table lamp likely designed and produced in Spain, c. 1980s.
Dimensions of Lamp
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
from the mid-20th century, reflects the timeless artistry and decorative sophistication of Iberian
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps, Walnut and Raffia - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
, double lighting system, lampshades redone in raffia on the original frame.
Spain, Barcelona around 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Raffia, Walnut
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Rug
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm)
A graceful vintage Spanish rug woven circa
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Square Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pere Cosp, Mahogany - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
. Polished brass hardware.
Design: Pere Cosp Villaró.
Spain, Barcelona c. 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Post Impressionist Spanish Oil Painting Castle with Village, Spain, 1950
Located in La xara, VC
and bridge, signed painting, an important painter recognized in Spain, very beautiful impressionist
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,532 Sale Price
57% Off
Mid Century Modern School Desk with drawer and Iron Legs, 8 pieces available
Located in Miami, FL
Rare school desk in Arne Jacobsen style.
Very functional piece, you can use as a side table, Childs desk, nightstand or coffee or sofa table, it is very stable .
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern Cast Brass Figures of Seals with Noses Pointed Up
Located in Nantucket, MA
outstretched and noses pointed to the sky. Marked "Made in Spain" on the undersides.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
rug from 1944 exemplifies the refined elegance and playful sophistication of mid-20th-century European
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960s Brass Black Leather Hip Flask Spain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Spanish Gold Brass or Plated Black Leather Flask
Decanter Secret Bottle
Label underneath.
6 h x 4
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Valenti Solid Brass Letter Opener Equestrian Detail Spain
By Valenti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Valenti Letter Opener Modernist design Spain
maker stamped
Solid Brass
Equestrian Horse Hoof
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Dining Chair Sleek Metal Frame By Sergio Lopez
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair has a sculptural silhouette with a strong graphic presence. It is a modern piece that
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Composition of Three Lanterns by Jordi Vilanova - Barcelona
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Girona
Jordi Vilanova.
Spain, Barcelona c. 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Standing Lamp With Walnut Stand by Jordi Vilanova -Barcelona
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Girona
lightning system. Light green fabric lampshade.
Design: Jordi Vilanova
Spain, Barcelona circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Turkish Oushak with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, English Country
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Modern Suspension With Thick Acid-Etched Glass Globe-Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
work.
Spain, Barcelona circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tin
20th Century Oil Painting of Madonna and Child by Arnedo Linares, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Oil Painting of Madonna and Child by Arnedo Linares, Spain (1925-2011)
This oil
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Spanish Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (Diameter 25)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Spanish gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with a row of finely gilded wooden rays
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pueblo
Decorative Tile Spain 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
group of decorative wall hangings. Very nice atmosphere and colors - very mediterranean and mid century
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, Two Levels, Solid Brass and Glass - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
Baguès.
Spain, Barcelona c. 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Estiluz Wall Sconces, Black Metal
Glass
By Estiluz Lighting
Located in Beirut, LB
Vintage Mid-Century modern sconces in a round 1cm thick glass and black organic round metal body
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
from mid-20th century Spain embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship that define the best of
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Floor Lamp in the style of Jacques Adnet, Valenti
By Jacques Adnet, Valenti
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century floor lamp by Valenti. This design is often attributed to French designer Jacques
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Twelve Burnt Orange Velvet Dining Chairs In Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a striking and versatile chair. Its curved backrest extends into side projections, giving the piece a unique and personal feel. The soft curves of the backrest contrast with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Spanish Table in Braided Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, emphasizing the typical Mid-Century Spanish aesthetics. The rustic appearance of the wood compliments the
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Straw
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its original condition
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its original condition
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,542 Sale Price
30% Off
Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its original condition
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,542 Sale Price
30% Off
Spanish Sunburst Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
A fabulous example of an iron gilt Spanish sunburst mirror, circa 1950's. The golden sunburst rays
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
$1,439
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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, 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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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