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Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka
Kropacek in Texel Sheepskin
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated Bentwood Lounge Chairs by Kozelka & Kropacek in Texel Sheepskin
Elegant 1940s Czech bentwood lounge chairs by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious ivory-to-cream...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Bentwood
Sculptural Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
chairs were originally created for modern public and private interiors and are now highly sought-after
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass, Beech
Pair of Jan Vaněk Curved Easy Chairs in Ash with Original Upholstery, CZ 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
beautifully preserved pair of mid-century modern easy chairs by Jan Vaněk, designed in 1950s Czechoslovakia
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Ash
Art Deco Armchair H-237 by Jindřich Halabala – Original Upholstery, 1930s CZ
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco Armchair H-237 by Jindřich Halabala – Original Upholstery, 1930s Czechoslovakia
This striking armchair model H-237, designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1930s, is a true s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Wingback Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
armchair in re-upholstered bouclé fabric, Czech republic 1950s. This armchair would be an eye-catching
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Ludvik Volak Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Off-White Bouclé, CZ 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Two Ludvik Volak Bentwood Lounge Chairs in Off-White Bouclé, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
This refined set of two mid-century lounge chairs, attributed to renowned Czech designer Lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Green
Red Fabric, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric 1960.
Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek circa 1960. These chairs have a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Miroslav Navratil Basket Chairs in Original Red Fabric, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric, 1960.
Lovely set of two baskets chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek circa 1960. These chairs have...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Red and Green Fabric, 1960.
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil easy chairs in original fabric 1960.
Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek circa 1960. These chairs have a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Green Fabric, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Fabric 1960.
Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek circa 1960. These chairs have a b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Jan Vanek
s curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs with curved oak, canvas, and original upholstery, CZ 1960s
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring wove...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
Mid Century High Back Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
wingback armchair in re-upholstered bouclé fabric, Czech republic 1950s. This armchair would be an eye
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s and manufactured by TON (Thonet). It is in excellent original
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Plywood, Bentwood
Koželka and Kropáček Wingback Armchair Czechia, 1940s
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Koželka and Kropácek wingback armchair Czechia 1940s
Large monumental midcentury wingback armchair in re-upholstered fabric, Czechia circa 1940, designed by Karel Koželka & Antoní...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Miroslav Navratil Lounge Chair New Bouclé Upholstery, Praque 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Republic in the early 1960s. This armchair / lounge chair would make an eye-catching addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Brass Floor Lamp with Hand-Blown Glass Shade – Prague, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
lamps have been professionally cleaned and rewired to meet modern electrical standards and are fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Jan Vanek
s curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery 1950
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs curved oak, canvas and original upholstery, CZ 1960s
Jan Vanek's pair of two curved easy chairs, crafted from oak and featuring woven canv...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chairs by Koželka
Kropáček.
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated 1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček – 12 Available for Bespoke Projects
A rare opportunity to acquire a curated collection of vintage Czech lounge chairs design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka
Kropáček- 12 Available for Bespoke Project
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s Czech Lounge Chair by Koželka & Kropáček – 12 Available for Bespoke Projects
A rare opportunity to acquire a curated collection of vintage Czech lounge chairs designed by Karel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok lounge chairs in original green upholstery, 1960s.
These pair of two lounge armchairs were designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok in the 196...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Bentwood
Jan Vanek Curved Easy Chair in Oak and Woven Canvas Straps, Praque 1930s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek curved easy chair in oak and woven canvas straps, Praque 1940s
Czech architect Jan Vanek designed the curved armchair in the 1940s, a contemporary of Jindrich Halabala....
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Oak
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
patterns. Created by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s and manufactured by TON (Thonet) in
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Re-upholstered Bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček re-upholstered bentwood Armchairs, Czechia 1940
We offer re-upholstered Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček bentwood armchairs, originally designed in ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Czechoslovakia House/Cottage Hand Blown Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
So, so sweet! This is a little silver mercury glass hand blown ornament in the shape of a cottage with a snowy glitter roof and ground and green doors and windows. The ornament is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Oswald Haerdtl Beech Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Thonet, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Czechoslova...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
$2,450 / set
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Bentwood and Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek Bentwood Armchairs.
These iconic set chairs from Czechia, circa 1940, designed by By Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropácek, are a benchmark for midcent...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Jan Vanek sculptural set of two oak stools featuring woven canvas straps, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek sculptural set of two oak stools, crafted featuring woven canvas straps, Prague 1940s
Jan Vanek's sculptural set of two oak stools, crafted from oak and featuring woven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Karel Koželka
Antonín Kropáček Bentwood Armchairs.
By Karel Kozelka
Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček Bentwood Armchairs.
These iconic set chairs from Czechia, circa 1940, designed by By Karel Koželka & Antonín Kropáček, are a benchmark for midcentur...
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Bohemian ashtray Romana by Hana Machovska for Mstisov Glassworks, Czech, 1960s
By Hana Machovska, Mstisov
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This magnificent glass product was designed by Hana Machovska as part of the Romana line for the Mstislav glass factory, a renowned Czech glassblower with a history dating back to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Glittery White Church Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a quaint traditional style church made of glass blown into a mold and covered in shiny, aurora borealis glitter. It would make a fun, glittery white addition to your seasonal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Bohemia
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal made in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.
Magnificent hand-cut lead crystal.
Vintage glass ashtray is in excellent condition, never used....
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Sculptural lounge chair in oak and linen straps designed by Jan Vaneck in the 1940s. The gentle corners of the frame repeated in the armrests ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
$4,500 / set
Restored Bauhaus Chandelier, Nickel-Plated Steel, Opaline Glass, Czech, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
technical precision, typical of the modern interiors of the young republic. The nickel-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Room Dividers in Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s and manufactured by TON (Thonet). It is in excellent original
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Oswald Haerdtl Set of Four Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Oswald Haerdtl set of four easy chairs, the 1950s
A rare set of four easy chairs was designed by the Austrian designer Oswald Haerdtl and produced by Ton (Thonet) in the former Cz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Beech, Bentwood
$3,950 / set
Midcentury Room Divider in Dark Stained Bent-Wood by Ludvik Volak, Praque 1960s
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Almelo, NL
geometric patterns. Designed by Ludvik Volak in the Czech Republic in the 1960s and manufactured by TON
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-Century Czech Table Lamp by Vladimír Nývlt in Sculpted Wood, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech Table Lamp by Vladimír Nývlt in Sculpted Wood, 1970s
Rare Prague modernist design in solid wood – E27 socket, fully functional
This rare Mid-Century table lamp, a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Beech
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
-century modern ottoman, designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok in the 1960s, is a beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Set of 3 XL Hotel Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 3 XL hotel chandeliers with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia.
Large hotel chandelier with brass fixture produced and designed in Czechi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Grand Czech Chandeliers, Brass
Hand-Blown Frosted Glass, 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
fully compatible with LED bulbs and modern voltage standards in the US, UK, and Asia. Cleaned, rewired
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Josef Hurka for Napako, Pendant, Patinated Chrome, Metal, Glass, CZ 1940s
By Josef Hurka
Located in Almelo, NL
Josef Hurka for Napako, Pendant, Patinated Chrome, Metal, Glass, Czech Republic, 1940s
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
modernized his frames. His 1950s models are more angular and industrialized, embodying a modern aesthetic
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
XL Hotel Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
XL hotel chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia.
Large hotel chandelier with brass fixture produced and designed in Czechia by the f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture
Hand-Blown Glass Globes CZ 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960
This stunning Mid-Century wall light features a brass fixture designed and produced...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture
Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Wall Lights with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960
This stunning Mid-Century wall light features a brass fixture designed ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Hanging Pendant Lamp Brussels World Expo 1958
This pendant lamp is a magnificent piece of mid-century graphics and design that was showcased at the Czechoslovakia ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa, 1970s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Czech Republic the early 1970s. Beautiful work with a pearl hand blown globe hanging by a brass rod
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass Sputnik Chandeliers with Twelve Lights by Drupol, Praque 1960s
By Drupol
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Brass Sputnik Chandeliers by Drupol, Praque 1960s
These brass Sputnik chandeliers with twelve lights are a must-have for any interior looking to add a touch of luxury. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Set Chandeliers with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Large set chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1960s
An extensive set chandelier with a brass fixture was produced and designed in Czechia i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Preciosa Chandelier Brass and Glass Globes Czechia 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Brass chandelier by Preciosa in Czechia 1960s
This Mid-Century chandelier, crafted in the 1960s, boasts a brass fixture and hand-blown glass globes from the renowned Pre...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes.
This set of large
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa Kamenický Šenov
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Republic the early 1970s. Beautiful work with a pearl hand blown globe hanging by a brass rod. This pendant
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Pendant with a Pearl-White Hand Blown Globe by Preciosa Kamenický Šenov
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Republic the early 1970s. Beautiful work with a pearl hand blown globe hanging by a brass rod. This pendant
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bohemian Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp, Prague, 1960s — 4 Available
Located in Almelo, NL
: 1960s
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Bohemian
Materials: Hand-blown and cut glass, polished brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
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In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
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Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 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, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
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