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Lovely Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by Belmag, Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & lovely Mid Century Modern table lamp / bedside table light. Manufactured by Belmag
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
De Sede Modular 7-Piece Mid-Century Leather Sofa in Black – Swiss Icon
By De Sede
Located in Oirlo, LI
which the Swiss brand is renowned. Designed in the spirit of true mid-century aesthetics, the piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary or chest of drawers
Switzerland
Yew, oak
second half of 18th century
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Yew
Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Sofa/Living Room Set/7, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern sectional leather lounge sofa/living room set/7, Switzerland, 1970s
Mid
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Beech
Paul Ami Bonifas Signed Large Early Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Art Bowl
By Paul Bonifas
Located in Studio City, CA
stand out in any early to mid-20th century pottery/ceramics collection or be an eye-catching stand-alone
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Plastic
Plywood Floor Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Color: Brown
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Round Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Round planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Beautiful patina.
The upper part
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Stendig, Mid-Century Modern, Gray Bouclé, Slipper Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stendig, Mid-Century Modern, Gray Bouclé, Slipper Chairs, Switzerland, 1970s
A pair of finely
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp by Edi Franz for Swiss Lamps, 1950s
By Edi Franz
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Minimalist Floor Lamp by SLZ Team for Swiss Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: Black
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Framed Pastel Drawing of Nude by Julie Schätzle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautiful, nude pastel drawing by Swiss artist Julie Schätzle (1903-1996). The drawing, executed
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome Floor Lamp from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Space Age floor lamp from the renowned manufacturer Temde of Switzerland.
A truly
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair c 1955 Switzerland
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernn chair or side chair designed by Hans Bellmann, circa 1955.
Manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Table Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler 1950s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Metal, Plastic
Color: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Period: 1950s
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Table Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler, 50s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Table Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Coral Silver Six Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Coral upholstered (RARE!) vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,510 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler, 1950s
By Baltensweiler AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler for Baltensweiler, 1950s
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Original Mid-Century Travel Poster,
SWITZERLAND
Ski Poster, c. 1980
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is an original vintage poster, it is advertising skiing in Switzerland
This is an original
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Swiss Minimalist Clamp Table Lamp by SLZ Team, 1960s
By Swisslamps International AG
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Dimensions: 3.15ʺW
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s.
The rare set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Minilux Wall Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Plastic, Metal
Color: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chrome Ceiling Lamp from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Space Age ceiling chandelier by renowned Swiss manufacturer Temde.
An impressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Floor Lamp by SLZ Team for Swisslamps, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
not specified otherwise.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Black
Style: Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Swiss Modern Leather
Bent Wood Lounge Chair from Giroflex
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant executive armchair was designed by Martin Stoll for the Swiss manufacturer Stoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,370 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Minimalist Swiss Clamp Table Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico, 1950s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
specified otherwise.
Additional information:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: Gray
Styles: Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Sisal
Teak Pendant Lamp or Chandelier by Temde Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern three-armed chandelier or pendant. Scandinavian
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Raffia, Teak
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 7 white vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
This
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Plastic
Plywood Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic, Plywood
Mid-Century Swiss Pentarkus Table Lamp by Rosemarie and Rico Baltensweiler, 50s
By Baltensweiler AG, Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist table lamp from the Swiss manufacturer Baltensweiler, based on a design by Rosemarie and
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Swiss Oversized Ceramic Table Lamps by Mattli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional and uncommon pair of large ceramic table lamps by the Swiss ceramicist, Mattli (circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Type 56 Globe Floor Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Chandelier Lamp by E. R. Nele, 1960s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic
Color: Ivory
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass
Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Swiss Stool in Leather Metal and Wood, 1940s/50s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern adjustable Swiss stool in leather metal and wood, 1940s/50s.
New upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Space Age Swiss Type 756 Globe Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Globe pendant lamp from Temde.
Simple, elegant mid-century lights made of acrylic and
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Rare
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Diabolo Sconce by BAG Turgi Switzerland 1950s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern sconce or wall lamp. Shade adjustable in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Swiss Design Klaus Vogt, Squadra Cabinet – Switzerland 1970s
By Klaus Vogt, Kurt Thut
Located in Renens, CH
refined representation of 20th century Swiss design.
Origination: Switzerland, 1970s.
Condition: Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Type 26 Minimalist Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
renewed.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic, Metal
Color: Red
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Temde Sisal Desk Lamp, Germany / Switzerland 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Cork, IE
This desk lamp is the quintessential Mid-Century Modern design: a conical sisal shade, an elegantly
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Sconce by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Metal
Color: White
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Sconce by E.R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Diamension
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L1 Table Lamp, 1960s
By Rosemarie
Rico Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1960s
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss White Metal Pendant Lamp by H. Zender for Temde, 60s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
, if not specified otherwise.
Additional information:
Material: Metal
Color: White
Styles: Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mushroom Type 60 Table Lamp from Temde, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Glass, Metal
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Guggerli L3 Floor Lamp for Baltensweiler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Teak and Rattan Swing Arm Wall Lamp by Temde, Swiss, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Hagenbach, DE
of mid-century design. Crafted from high-quality teak, the lamp features an elegant, elongated arm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Lamp by E. R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Metal
Color: Ivory
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Type 415 Minimalist Pendant Lamp from Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Material: Metal, Plastic
Color: Cream
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Country of Origin
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Two-Tier Stone Planter from Switzerland Attributed to Swiss Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large two-tier cast stone planter from Switzerland. This unique stacked planter from the mid-20th
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Mobile Pendant by E. R. Nele for Temde
By Temde Leuchten, E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare "mobile" pendant lamp from the swiss manufacturer temde according to a design by E.R
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Swiss Flamingo Table Lamp from Max Bietenholz, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century table lamp from Max Bankenholz. Here in the version with white umbrella. The lamp is
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Copper Type 810 Pendant Lamp by Hans Zender for Temde, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Black
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 1960s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type: Vintage
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler
Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
By Victorinox
Located in London, GB
A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date.
The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Swiss Space Age Pendant Chandelier by E. R. Nele for Temde, 1960s
By E. R. Nele
Located in Hamburg, DE
, Plastic
Color: Ivory
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Item Type
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
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Swiss Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Swiss mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every Swiss mid century was constructed with great care. Find 2541 options for an antique or vintage Swiss mid century now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swiss mid century, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Swiss mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Willy Guhl and Eternit are consistently popular.
How Much is a Swiss Mid Century?
Prices for a Swiss mid century start at $24 and top out at $153,529 with the average selling for $3,496.
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 Swiss 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
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