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LLADRO - Vintage Bending Girl Figurine - Matte Finish - Spain - 20th Century
By Lladro
Located in Chatham, ON
- factory stamp to the base - Spain - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Convex Mirror (Diameter 21)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Spanish gilt sunburst (or starburst) convex mirror with a row of finely gilded wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Pineapple table lamps made of stained pinewood
Located in München, DE
pinewood stained dark brown.
Beautiful with a stunning patina. The lamps come from Spain.
The dark brown
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Marbella, ES
elongated, slender neck, evoking traditional oriental ceramics reinterpreted in a modern way during the mid
Category
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Glazed Red Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Marbella, ES
shapes reinterpreted in mid-20th-century modern aesthetics.
Both pieces are mounted on a circular, clear
Category
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Green Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Marbella, ES
neck, reflects the influence of oriental ceramics reinterpreted in the mid-20th-century modern style
Category
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Standing Lamp in Solid Teak With New Lampshade - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
old hand-painted paper. Two bulbs.
Spain, Barcelona c.1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish All-Over Carpet
Located in New York, NY
pattern and warm, regal palette. Woven in the mid-20th century, the rug exemplifies the Spanish tradition
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950
s Turkish Kars Carpet with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,288 Sale Price
21% Off
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dancer, Doll, 1950, Spanish
Measures: H 33cm, L 23cm, P 17cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of several birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$631 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Head Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century bronze sculpture of the head
Marble base is. Vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Bronze
The Aviary Tree of Life: A Mid-Century Southwest Modern Pictorial Masterwork
Located in Dallas, TX
79257 Vintage Tree of Life Southwest Rug, 02'03 x 03'04. Handwoven in the mid-20th century by a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,904 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
traditions of Cuenca, this vintage Spanish rug from the mid-20th century is a striking example of classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Spanish Rattan and Chrome Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Spain, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Spanish 1960's molded rattan lounge chair with chrome sloped arm supports, with a matching ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Streamline Modern GEI Folding Table Desk Lamp by Enrique Aparicio Spain 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist Modern Spanish Folding Desk Lamp by Enrique Aparicio for Gabinete de Estudios
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish gilt iron bench features a hammered hourglass frame with scrolled legs. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$1,480
Brocca Spagnola in vimini, Mid-Century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Brocca Spagnola in vimini, Mid-Century.
Tipica brocca per vino usata come tradizione in Galizia
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Spanish Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (Diameter 24 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Spanish gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with a row of finely gilded wooden rays
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish All-Over Carpet
Located in New York, NY
pattern and warm, regal palette. Woven in the mid-20th century, the rug exemplifies the Spanish tradition
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Geometric Rug
Size: 13'0" × 19'7" (396 × 597 cm)
A striking example of mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Rustic Wood Wall Shelve Unit
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid 20th century Spanish wall shelve unit. Made by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
$822 Sale Price
30% Off
20th Century Set of Three Trays in Blue and Yellow Ceramic, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of three trays in blue and yellow ceramic, Spain.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Spanish Turned Round Bamboo Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century turned round bamboo coffee table with glass top.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Hachero Candleholder, Circa 1890 – A Piece of Traditional Craftsmanship
Uncover
Category
Antique 1890s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$1,495 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Mid-Century Modern Wicker Side Tables With Tempered Glass Tops, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage wicker side table with thick and tempered glass tops.
Set in excellent condition. Measurements are 21" in width by 21" in Depth by 19" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Mid Century Modern Eclipse S Floor Lamp Luis Perez de la Oliva Fase Wood Chrome
By Luis Pérez de la Oliva, Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
" stands for Suelo—Spanish for "floor"—and this version towers at 144 cm tall, topped by a commanding 45 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Amber Glass
Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A rare and dramatic pair of large rustic Mid-Century Modern sconces / wall lights in the Neo
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tria Console Table Travertine Marble MidCentury
99 Modern Design Spain In Stock
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Tria Console Table Travertine Marble MidCentury '99 Modern Design Spain In Stock
The Tria polished
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Crystal, Travertine, Marble
$4,300 Sale Price
37% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps by Clar, Mahogany and Brass - Barcelona
Located in Girona, Girona
gold inside. New electricity and wiring.
Brand: Clar
Spain, Barcelona c. 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pine side table, Spain 70ties
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Spanish Craftsmanship: Square Pine Side Table from the 1970s
Constructed from solid pine
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
$417 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Lounge Chairs from Spain
Located in Pasadena, TX
Teak Lounge Chairs from Spain
Unique mid century style design crafted in Spain.
Teak and chrome
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,450 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Spanish Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (Diameter 29 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful large Spanish gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with a double row of gilded wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Spanish pitcher
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
was inspired by Suzanne Ramié's Madoura workshop. The Spanish artist redefined the boundaries between
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
$26,107
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s.
Handcrafted glazed terracotta
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta
$1,229 Sale Price
20% Off
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Fishes, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of fishes by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Jordi Vilanova Sideboard, circa 1960, Spain
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Girona, Spain
THE STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Vintage Spanish Table Lamp
Located in BARCELONA, ES
a black lacquered metal base, this lamp seamlessly blends mid-century modern aesthetics with classic
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Handmade Spanish Brutalist Foot stool 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brutalist Spanish Foot stool or Ottoman . Handmade .
Very nice boat shaped . good condition .
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
magnificent oversized vintage Spanish Cuenca rug from the early 20th century is a masterclass in bold design
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Round Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
radiating from a solid border. The glass is original and shows sign of age. Spanish 1950's. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently made by skilled European artisans and features
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolled Feet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful Spanish gilt iron bench was recently handcrafted by skilled European artisans and
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Spanish Sconces--Single Light with Scroll Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Spanish painted gold forged iron single light sconces from the mid-20th century. Each
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Iron Umbrella Stand, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Spanish iron umbrella stand, the handle is golden.
Umbrella shape.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
$391 Sale Price
40% Off
Eduardo Chillida, Composition 1990, Signed, Spain
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
-Claude Duret, Cordialement",
Signed in the bottom right corner, Spain.
Measures: 37 x 28 cm.
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Spanish Sconce Wall Light Lantern Ceramic Opaline Iron
Glass, 20th Mid-C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Light lantern wall sconce, ceramic with painting of flowers and leaves, opaline, glass and iron.
Good condition
Shipping:
17 /23.5 / 38 cm 1 Kg.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely iron bench was recently made by skilled European craftsmen and features gracefully curved legs and a central stretcher with a decorative central ring detail and spheres a...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Spanish Football Table, Cordoba Model
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Mid century Spanish football table in good conditions. The players represent the Real Madrid's and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
$5,696 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
Spain during the mid-20th century, it represents the Cuenca weaving tradition known for merging
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Spanish Gilt Metal Oval Sunburst Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 1950s gilt metal oval sunburst mirror with tight connected leaf pattern frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Spanish sideboard with graphical doors, 1970s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
A powerful example of Spanish Brutalist design from the 1970s, this monumental sideboard is defined
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Three drawers night stand – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
.
Spain 1960- 1970
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Gilt Metal Brutalist Fish Aquarium Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century Modern gilt metal brutalist fish aquarium wall art sculpture from Majorca, Spain
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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 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, 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 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 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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