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Spanish Artist Sunol Alvar The Guitarist and The Pigeons Framed Lithograph
By Sunol Alvar
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The romantic image elegantly captures the spirit of modern Spanish artistic aesthetic influenced by
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Valenti Leather Floor Lamp, Spain 1960
s
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Classic dual cone design with an unusual whipstitched construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s.
Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th Century Style Sunburst Carved Golden Mirror
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Vintage handcrafted golden sunburst mirror. Composed of a double row of gilded wooden rays. Each ray has been individually carved and it has received a handcrafted treatment based on...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stunning Quality 1980s Spanish Foosball Kicker Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fantastic quality original solid wood-framed Spanish foosball table. Complete with painted metal
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Maple
Small Spanish Iron Drinks Table with Scrolled Legs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique small Spanish side or drinks table was recently hand crafted by skilled European
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Glasses with Engraved Faces, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of six glasses with four engraved faces by Stylo, Spain, 1960's. Pressed glass in clear and
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Eduardo Chillida (Spanish, 1924-2002)
Reflections
, Ivory Press, 2002
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in London, GB
Sebastián, Spain
Cass Sculpture Foundation, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Colección Pérez Simón
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
$13,692 Sale Price
47% Off
Spanish Rattan Bamboo Round Mirror, 1960s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Mid-Century Modern round bamboo wall mirror with wrapped rattan detail on the top.
This
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wicker, Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Glass Vase – Blown Glass in Aubergine Purple
Located in Barcelona, ES
of the Mid Century style. While the manufacturer remains unknown, the quality and attention to detail
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Glass
$1,246 Sale Price
30% Off
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table
Located in London, GB
A Spanish 1950s wrought iron gilt martini table with hammered tapered iron stem on three legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Spanish Sunburst Oval Mirror, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern gilt metal sunburst oval wall mirror, Spain, 1960s.
This highly decorative
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Oceanside, US
Sarreid’s Spanish production, celebrated for its craftsmanship, bold materiality, and enduring modern appeal.
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Dimitri Omersa leather magazine pouch kangeroo, Almazán, Spain, 1970 (Stamped)
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in The Hague, NL
delightful example of mid-century craftsmanship and character, with beautiful patina.
Please contact us for
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Leather
$1,661 Sale Price
20% Off
Large LLADRO spanish circa 1970 porcelain "Tahitian".
By Lladró Atelier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible LLADRO spanish natural circa 1970 sculpture in porcelain "Tahitian girl".
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Side Table by "H Muebles", Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side table in iron, brass, wood and marble, produced by “H Muebles”, Spain 1960’s.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Valenti / Adnet Floor Lamps, Spain 1970
s
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of matched Valenti cone floor lamps in black leather with original leather and a wonderful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Iron
$38,400 / set
Valenti leather Round Floor Lamp, Spain 1960
s
By Valenti
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy leather-covered floor lamp by Valenti od Spain with a baseball stitch detail on the stem
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Alabaster table lamp Spain circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Hand carved alabaster table lamp Spain circa 1970
Shade in alabaster
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Midcentury Spanish Flower Shaped Mirror in Rattan, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Mirror // Spanish Rattan Mirror // Mid-Century Modern Flower Wall Mirror // Sunburst Flower Wall
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Multicoloured Art Glass mosaic wall mirror, Spain, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
century decorative piece very typical of the most sophisticated interiors of Spain in the 50s and 60s, and
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens, circa 1940
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens, circa 1940
Decorative ceramic tile by
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Víctor Ceprián Cortés, Spain, 1980s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A poetic ceramic horse sculpture by Víctor Ceprián Cortés, created in Spain in the 1980s and signed
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rattan Globe Pendant Light, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern rattan ball shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table with Curved Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted small Spanish gilt iron martini table is not only elegant but functional
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug Handwoven Grandeur in Earthy Tones
Located in New York, NY
weaving centers of Spain in the early to mid-20th century, this carpet reflects the enduring influence of
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Spanish Iron Side Table on a Tripod Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish iron end or drinks table was recently hand crafted by skilled European
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Starburst Sunburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
mirror manufactured at the Mid-Century Modern featuring a frame with alternating rays in two sizes. Its
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Spanish Gilt Iron Benches in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A lovely pair of recently made iron benches with gracefully curved legs and central stretchers that feature a decorative central ring detail and spheres at the ends. Handmade by expe...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
$2,560 / set
Wonderful Wild Boar Silver Plated Carafe Lidded Decanter Pitcher Valenti Spain
By F. Valenti
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare and impressive large Spanish pitcher or jug made from heavy art glass and a figural silver
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Silver Plate
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Circa 1940 - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains in its original
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$697 Sale Price
59% Off
Bamboo Rattan Oval Mirror, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo oval mirror with sunburst decoration at the frame, Spain, 1960s.
It would
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror, Cane
Spanish Drinks Table, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish gilt wrought iron gueridon end drinks table on a tripod base, Spain, 1960s.
An Spanish
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Pastoral Primitive Set of Hand-Carved Wooden Spoons – Spain, Circa 1940
Description
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$706 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Large Bamboo Rattan Rectangular Mirror, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
cane. Spain, 1960s.
Rectangular frame made of bamboo with wicker accents on the corners.
This mirror is
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Pine Three Legs Stool Hexagonal Top, Spanish, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish three legs stool in massive pine. A glove in the hexagonal top.
Good condition solid and
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Rattan Suspension Lamp // Mid-20th Century Rattan Pendant Lantern
We are specialists in lighting: A
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Sunburst Mirror in Black Patinated Metal, Spain 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst mirror handcrafted in iron with black patinated finish, Spain, 1960s.
The frame of this
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron
Spanish Colorful Ceramic Wall Plate Fishes Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand painted Naïf fish design terracotta wall plate
Beautiful mid-20th century terracotta plate
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
$849 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Spanish Two Tier Square Brass and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Spanish two tier brass and bronze coffee table.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spanish Ceramic Vase by Serra, 1960s
By Cerámica Serra, Josep Serra
Located in Barcelona, ES
vase Manufacured by Cerámicas Serra, Spain, 1960s
Designed by Josep Serra.
This colorful terracotta
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
$844 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Spanish Paper Fan in a Guilted Frame, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish paper fan in a guilted frame circa 1920. In original condition, with minor
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$913 Sale Price
57% Off
Set of Six Spanish Brutalist Dining Chairs c.1970s
Located in London, GB
This set of six Brutalist dining chairs was produced in Spain during the 1970s. Each chair features
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Spanish Gilded and Polychrome Wooden Cherub Sculpture, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Gilded and Polychrome Wooden Cherub Sculpture, circa 1930
Delicate Spanish carved wooden
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,495 Sale Price
30% Off
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish Chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
$7,662 / item
Spanish Wicker Donkey Hand-Woven from the 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This donkey is so unique and charming! It was lovingly made by hand in Spain back in the 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Willow
Mid 20th Century Style Sunburst Carved Golden Mirror
Located in LA CELLERA DE TER, ES
Amazing handcrafted golden mirror. This stunning piece is a true example of artisanal craftsmanship. It features multiple levels of gilded wooden rays arranged in a sunburst design, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bamboo Rocking Chair, Spain, 1960
s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bamboo rocking chair from 1960's, Spain. Nice bamboo construction and very comfortable.
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
20th Spanish Traffic Light of Train Truck with Three Lights
Located in Miami, FL
20th Spanish traffic light of train truck with three lights.
It works perfectly, you must to
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Traditional Spanish Paper Fan in a Guilted Frame circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish paper fan in a guilted frame circa 1920. Depicting a football scene. In
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Miguel Berrocal Mini "Portrait De Michelle" Puzzle Sculpture
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in New York, NY
complete with its original box and the accompanying booklet.
Ideal for enthusiasts of mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury White Lucite Table Lamp by André Ricard for Metalarte, 1970s
By André Ricard, Metalarte, Metalarte Spain
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
designed and crafted in 1974 in Barcelona by “Metalarte”.
André Ricard (1929), a Pioneer of Spanish
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Spanish Textured macramé tapestry from the 70s – Unique design object
Located in Oirlo, LI
unique and stylish look. Handcrafted in Spain, this large tapestry is composed of different textures and
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs
Materials
Wool
$712 Sale Price
61% Off
Spanish 1950s Red Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant Spanish deep red glazed ceramic table lamp from the 1950s features stylized draped
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jordi Vilanova i Bosch large cabinet Spain 1970
By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, is an impressive example of mid-century design that combines functionality with striking aesthetics
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Pine
Gilt Spanish Iron Bench with Lyre-Shaped Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
A vintage 1950s Spanish iron bench, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship in its lyre-shaped base
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
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.
- 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 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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