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Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Stanley Young
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage walnut sideboard by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. It features two sliding doors
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Stanley Young Nightstands for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century pair of Stanley Young nightstands for Glenn of California. This set features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Stanley Young Dresser for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Oakland, CA
Post War Design compact four drawer dresser in California walnut by designer Stanley Young for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Stanley Young Dresser for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of manufacture: 1950-1959
Materials: Walnut wood, steel hardware
Period style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Glenn of California Dresser by Stanley Young
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glenn of California Dresser by Stanley Young
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson styled Mid Century Walnut Desk by Stanley
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
interiors and mix with many styles , manufactured by the Stanley Furniture company .
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jan Stanley Hiller (b.1918) - Signed 1948 Watercolour, The Fashionable Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour of a young well dress lady in a boater hat and red coat. Well presented in a card mount and signed and dated to the lower edge. On wove.
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza by Stanley, crafted in the 1960s, blends
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Stanley Young Walnut Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stanley Young.
Manufacturer: Glenn of California.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young Dining Chairs for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Stanley Young
Manufacturer: Glenn of California
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
California Modern 6-Drawer Dresser by Stanley Young
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
any environment and adds a fresh touch of Mid-Century modern design to any home. Through our
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Oak Dry Bar with Brass Accents
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dry bar by Stanley Furniture features hardwood construction, oak veneer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Birch Writing Desk by American Furniture Company Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern desk by Stanley furniture has a beautiful walnut grain and birch detail. The drawer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Glenn of California Walnut Desk by Stanley Young
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glenn of California Walnut Desk by Stanley Young
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Stanley Young Compact Credenza for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stanley Young for Glenn of California grass cloth door credenza, c.1950's, USA. This walnut piece
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Grasscloth, Walnut
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Six-Drawer Dresser
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six-drawer dresser designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California features a walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Rolling Bar Cart in Mahogany with Pullout Ends by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
show piece for entertaining with plenty of storage, well crafted by the Stanley furniture company Grand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
Compact Credenza by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modest walnut storage piece by Stanley Young for Glenn of California has a two sliding doors with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young 6 Drawer Dresser for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern design to any home. Book-matched drawers show an amazing highly figured wood grain
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Early Credenza by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early walnut credenza by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. Rare bent wood drawers to the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Brueton Industries Steel Radiator Bed Stanley Friedman Iconic Minimal Modernism
By Brueton, Stanley Jay Friedman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frame is 10" tall. This listing is for the queen radiator bed. If you are interested in a king or full sized, please touch base with us.
Please note: The mattress, cushions, bolst...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Stanley Young Chest
s for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of chests designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Shell Back Dining Chairs
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut shell back dining chairs
Offered is a vintage Set of 6 Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of "Radiator Beds" Designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton
By Stanley Jay Friedman, Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Minimal Modernism these iconic daybeds called "Radiator" designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stanley Walnut and Rosewood Cabinet by Paul Browning
By H. Paul Browning 1, Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Mid-Century Modern 2-piece credenza or sideboard by Stanley is functional and beautifully
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Stanley Walnut Surfboard Dining Table W 3 Extensions
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Stanley walnut surfboard dining table
Offered is amid-century modern vintage dining
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Distinctive Furniture by Stanley Bedroom Suite by Pierre Debs
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley, Pierre Debs
Located in South Charleston, WV
Pierre Debs for Distinctive Furniture by Stanley.
Nightstand, dresser and highboy are all
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young Credenza with Lacquer Drawers for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern credenza designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California and manufactured in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young Lacquered and Walnut Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer Chest by Stanley Young for Glenn of California. With a walnut casing and white
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young Walnut Credenza with Lacquered Drawers for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stanley young walnut credenza with Lacquered drawers for Glenn of California.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Stanley Rosewood Walnut Credenza
Hutch 1960s McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
doors, by Stanley Distinctive Furniture, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H. Paul Browning for Stanley Furniture Co. Walnut and Rosewood Nightstand
By H. Paul Browning 1, Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This single nightstand by H. Paul Browning for Stanley’s “Royal American” collection has nine
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Stanley Young Expanding Walnut Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
29in H x 54in - 78in W x 36in D
2x Extension Leaf 12in.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Stanley Young Lacquered and Walnut Writing Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
proportions, making it a sophisticated addition to any office space reflecting elegance and Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - California Modern 6-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Stanley Young
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Stanley Young Two-Tone Lacquered and Walnut Dresser for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a sophisticated and versatile addition to any room reflecting the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H. Paul Browning for Stanley Furniture Walnut and Rosewood Credenza Ca. 1960s
By Stanley Furniture, H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Peabody, MA
A walnut and rosewood inlay credenza designed by H. Paul Browning for Stanley Furniture, ca. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
"Approach to Seriplios", 1960
s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
Abstract lines, abstract shapes, red, white, brown, blue, black, modern, abstract art, mid-century
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1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Forum - Roman Carnival", 1960s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Oil Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
, natural, sand, map, geometric, mid-century modern, classic, rust, burgundy, contemporary art, historical
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest Of Drawers With Curved Wooden Pulls
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional walnut 3-drawer chest designed by Stanley for Glenn Of California having reverse
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Cincinnati, OH
sitting on matching wood stretchers with aluminium capped feet. Manufactured by the Stanley Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Tall cream lacquer mid century Brutalist drawer cabinet , USA 1970s
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Tall cream lacquer drawer cabinet with geometric Brutalist design in relief on drawer fronts. USA, 1970s.
Body and drawers are lacquered wood; drawer fronts are lacquered resin.
In g...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Walnut and Lacquered Dresser by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut and lacquered Dresser by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Stanley Young for Glenn of California Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Hartville, OH
them to be. Complete professional renovation on original black lacquered frames. Stanley Young for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stanley J. Banner (b.1924) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Building in Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming mid century study depicting a lone farm building in a vast landscape. The artist
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20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Iberian Images", 1960
s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Impasto Oil Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
, interior design, interior decor, art gallery ct
ABOUT STANLEY BATE
Stanley Bate is a nationally
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1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stanley Young for Glenn of California MCM 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser on Bench
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid Century 6 drawer lowboy dresser on Bench
The bench
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H. Paul Browning for Stanley Furniture Co. Walnut and Rosewood Highboy
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley, H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This highboy cabinet by H. Paul Browning for Stanley’s “Royal American” collection has a walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Walnut and Rosewood Nightstands by H. Paul Browning for Stanley Furniture Co.
By H. Paul Browning 1, Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Camden, ME
Midcentury pair of nightstands by H. Paul Browning for Stanley’s “Royal American” collection.
This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Mid 20thC Oil Painting PORTRAIT LADIES David Hockney / Stanley Spencer interest
Located in Cirencester, GB
portrait of two rather forlorn ladies standing full length - it has a very Stanley Spencer influence to the
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glenn of California Dresser, Stanley Young
Located in Raleigh, NC
1960s. Sculpted walnut pulls attach with aluminum hardware. A striking vintage design from Stanley
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Book Shelf End Tables by Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early modern end tables with books shelves designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Birch
Chunky Modern Oak Dresser/Sideboard
By Stanley
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made by Stanley. Completely refinished in rosewood color although made of oak. Drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Six Drawer Dresser
By Stanley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Sculptural wood dresser made by Stanley from the 1970s
This piece has six drawers, three on each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ward Bennett Aperto Cutlery set for 12
By Stanley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aperto is a stainless flatware set based on a Mexican sterling design. Made by Stanley Cutlery in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Decorative Collectible Vintage Tool Rosewood
Brass Carpentry Woodworking
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Decorative Collectible vintage tool in Rosewood and Brass
Carpenter Carpentry Woodworking
8.25 tall x 31.75 w x .75 thick
Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to p...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Stanley Roy Badmin Riding School Exercising Snow Watercolor Landscape Painting
Located in Dayton, OH
"Exquisitely detailed original mid century watercolor painting titled “Riding School Exercising in
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
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Stanley Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the stanley mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each stanley mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. If you’re shopping for a stanley mid century, we have 428 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect stanley mid century — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A stanley mid century, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one stanley mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stanley Furniture, Stanley Young and Glenn of California produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Stanley Mid Century?
Prices for a stanley mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,002.
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 Stanley Mid Century
- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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