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Large Spanish Gilt Metal Oval Sunburst Mirror 46´
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
Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
and metal end table from Spain features a distinctive design with a central stem that tapers to a fine
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carved Cabinets in Solid Oak, Spain, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Northern Spain
A fortified silhouette meets folkloric precision in this rare pair of mid-century Spanish
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Oak
Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Hammered Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This exquisite Spanish gilt iron bench was recently crafted by skilled European artisans using
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Painted Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This attractive iron and metal side table from Spain was recently crafted by skilled artisans using
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Midcentury Oversize Gold Brass Duck Bookends a Pair, Made in Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
green felt bottom to protect surfaces. Made in Spain stamp at the bottom of each piece. This would make
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Big Spanish
Hachero
Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique Hachero candleholder is a traditional piece from Spain, crafted from stained wood and
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Spanish Bamboo Rattan Stool / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Stool
This eye-catching bamboo and rattan rectangular stool
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Biosca sideboard in solid Pine, Spain 1960s
By BIOSCA
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Stunning sideboard in solid pine by Biosca, Spain 1960s. Strong brutalist design made from raw
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
, texture, and charm of genuine mid-century Spanish ironwork.
Ref # TG0225-44
Dimensions: 22” H x 15
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ceramic Dusk Pink Obelisk from Spain
By Rosenthal, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
pink hue. Stylish, perfect for a variety of decor styles.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Wood Nightstands with Drawers, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 1960's Pair of Nightstands, Mid-Century Vintage Retro Nightstands.
solid wood legs
Original
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Four-Poster Canopy Bed, Mid-Century
Located in Miami, FL
Canopy bed.
It can be used like a sun bed.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ceramic Vases by Joan Carrillo, Spain
By Joan Carrillo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of ceramic vases diseñados by the spanish ceramist Joan Carrilo, 1970's. Glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,162 / set
Mid 20th Century Console Table in Walnut, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Mid-Century Spanish-style console table, it has the typical turned bars of this period. Shown
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Artisan Woven Wicker Round Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern period.
This mirror has a handcrafted braided work at the frame that
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Robust Pine and Teddy Fabric lounge Chairs, Spain 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
.
When you choose for used mid-century design, you use what is already there, making it sustainable. You
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
José Luis Sánchez Bronze sculpture, Spain 1970s
By Jose Luis Sanchez
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Abstract bronze sculpture by José Luis Sánchez, Spain 1970s. Refined abstract work in bronze on a
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely Spanish iron side table was recently hand crafted by skilled artisans and features a
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of 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
$2,975 / set
Spanish Alabaster Gueridon Table / Side Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gueridon Side Table / Drinks Table in Turned Alabaster, Spain, 1950s-1960s
Manufactured at the Mid
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$2,838 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish, Bar Cabinet in Bamboo with Wheels, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
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Production period 1950 to 1959.
Style vintage, Mid-century.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mirror With Metallic Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
inches, this eye-catching mid century mirror is suited to a variety of spaces and styles.
At 145
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Spanish Drinks Table with Elevated Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
. Dating back to the 1950s in Spain, this side table is in very good vintage condition, making it a unique
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Set of 5 Antique Spanish Foam Dolls, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique hand made Spanish foam doll. Manufactured circa 1980 in Spain. In original condition
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Foam
Spanish
Hachero
Traditional Ancient Light Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient light wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Scrolled Feet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This small scale Spanish iron side table from the 1950s measures 19 inches in height and 11 inches
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish
Hachero
Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wrought iron candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,570 Sale Price
70% Off
Cerdá, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo, rattan and green velvet lounge chairs produced by Cerdá, Spain, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Spanish Horseshoe Back and Cane Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish horseshoe armchairs with original bicolor cane seat
Completely restored.
Height
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Illuminated Spanish Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
This beautiful 1930's iron illuminating sunburst mirror in its original gilt finish, gold in many areas feeds into coppery and green metallic tones.
It is lit from the back by two e...
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Large Ceramic Vase by Joan Serra, Spain, 1960
s
By Cerámica Serra, Joan Serra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large ceramic vase by Joan Serra, Spain, 1960's. Glazed ceramic with gradients in brown tones.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
David Marshall Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970s
By David Marshall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Candle Holder by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s.
David Marshall
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Spanish Glazed Terracotta Vase with Spotted Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish glazed terracotta spotted vase, Spain, circa 1960s.
Marine blue, white, black.
It has a
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
$901 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Spanish Horseshoe Back and Cane Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish horseshoe back and cane armchairs
Completely restored.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Small Spanish Round Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
A Spanish 1950s sunburst mirror with tightly placed leaves or rays. This stunning Spanish sunburst
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Paco Muñoz Attribution, Armchairs, Oak, Leather, Spain, 1960s
By Paco Muñoz
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 4 oak and brown leather armchairs attributed to Paco Muñoz, Spain, c. 1960s.
With
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large 1950s Spanish Gilt Sconce
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual 1950s Spanish gilt metal three-arm sconce wired for candelabra bulbs. This large Spanish
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
BKF "Butterfly" Chair in Cowhide Leather, Spain, Circa 2000
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
stylish seating option for a variety of interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary.
The BKF
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with Pointed Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
and metal end table from Spain features a distinctive design with a central stem that tapers to a fine
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Mirror with mirrored glass frame – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Mirror with orange mirrored glass frame, nickel-plated finishings.
Spain, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
“Falux” Desk Lamp, FASE, Spain, 1960s
By Fase, Luis Pérez de la Oliva
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
, with light signs of age and use. Fully functional.
A striking example of Spanish Space Age design
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Modern Rustic Spanish Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Traditional, Jacobean, Elizabethan, Mid-Century Modern, Medieval, Queen Anne, Eastlake, Aesthetic Movement
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,832 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Spanish Textile Flat-weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Spanish flat-woven textile carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Mid Century 1960
s Round Bamboo Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful large midcentury mirror with a chunky bamboo frame. The frame is made from one single piece of bamboo which is steam bent in a perfect circle. Small bamboo reeds at the b...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Tubular Copper Sconce, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tubular copper sconce with four parts from 1960's, Spain. Copper elements with white lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Spanish 2-Door Oak Cabinet with Iron Hardware, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
One available
A robust and richly detailed solid oak cabinet, crafted in Spain during the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Umbrella Stand Gilt Iron and Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Antique metal umbrella stand from the 60's. Perfect to put in our entrance hall.
Made by hand, along the umbrella stand we can see the shape of leaves intertwined with each other.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Metal
Biosca Brutalist Highboard In Solid Pine, Spain 1960
s
By BIOSCA
Located in Sittard, LI
itself echoes the Spanish Revival style of the 19th century. This piece is part of the renowned Arts
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Spanish 1970s Pair of Leather Swivel Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish 1970s pair of leather swivel armchairs.
High quality sofas with aluminium legs and wooden
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,343 / set
Unique Pair of Cushions with Floral Cotton Velvet Fabric, Spain
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of unique cushions with floral cotton velvet fabric, Spain.
Every item LA Studio offers is
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Spanish Iron Benches in Striped Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
These elegant Spanish gilt iron benches were recently hand crafted by skilled European artisans
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$2,200 / set
Rectangular Coffee Table by Jordi Vilanova, Spain, 1970
s
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rectangular coffee table designed in 1970's by Jordi Vilanova, Spain. Walnut wood with inlay steel
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Steel
Rooster Porcelain Jug Vase, Spain, 1960s
By Sargadelos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain rooster vase / pitcher, Sargadelos, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Midcentury decorative rooster
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Small Spanish Gilt Drinks Table with a Twisted Stem
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome Spanish gilt iron drinks table, recently crafted to our design and specifications that
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
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Spanish Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Spanish mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every Spanish mid century modern was constructed with great care. Find 2341 options for an antique or vintage Spanish mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 227 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Spanish mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Spanish mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Spanish mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Blossfeldt, Børge Mogensen and Fredericia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Spanish Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a Spanish mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $1,897.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Spanish Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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