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Mid-20th Century Handmade American Square Quilt
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American square Quilt handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Amish Sunshine and Shadow Quilt from Lancaster, Pennsylvania
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This colorful mixed fabrics quilt contains cottons, wool and wool crepe. The condition is good with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Amish Quilt Holmes County Ohio, Eight Point Stars
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amish quilt Holmes County Ohio eight point stars on a black ground. The black ground is a polished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Mid 20th Century African American Southern Quilt in Red, Purple, Green, Orange
Located in Barrington, IL
African American Southern hand stitched quilt from the mid 20th century. This wonderful geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
H 91 in W 60 in D 0.2 in
19th Century Mounted Doll Quilt, Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very early and rare triple Irish chain mini-postage stamp chain doll quilt is in fine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
mid 19th century. The generous size of 91" x 98 " would make it an excellent bedcover for a queen or
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Antique 19th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
20th Century American Amish Bars Crib Quilt in Purple, Blue, Green. Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
20th century hand-stitched and quilted American Amish Crib Quilt in a "Bars” pattern from Lancaster
Category
Mid-20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Folky Sun Bonnet Sue Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and backing. The quilt is in pristine condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts
Materials
Cotton
19Thc Wool Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
calico fabric.This was found in Lancaster County,Pennsylvania. The quilt dates from the mid 19thc ( 1860
Category
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool
Vintage Uzbek Hand Stitched Silk Quilt in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful vintage hand-stitched “pieced” silk quilt from Uzbekistan in Central Asia from the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Silk
H 73 in W 39 in D 0.25 in
19th Antique Handmade "Mosaic Hexagons" Swedish Quilt, Dated 1860s
Located in Stockholm, SE
quilt, mid-19th century, Swedish. Fancy period calicoes left over from clothing and decorating fabrics
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Vintage Hand Embroidered Crib Quilt in Lone Star Pattern in Purple, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
, red and pink from the mid 1900s. The quilt has hand stitched loops on top for hanging rod for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton
H 35 in W 35 in D 0.25 in
Framed Hand Embroidered Vintage Crib Quilt of a Cabin in Red, Green, Peach, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, green blue, and ivory from the mid 1900s. The quilt is beautifully mounted and is in a glassed wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Quilts
Materials
Cotton, Art Glass, Hardwood
H 25 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Antique Mennonite American Quilt. 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American Mennonite quilt, country of origin: America, circa 1860. Size
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Quilts
Materials
Wool
Antique Quilt, Midcentury Rose Applique Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful handmade rose applique quilt in amazing condition. Stellar pattern and great stitching
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Blue and White Geometric Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century blue and white geometric quilt with very nice quilting and piece work. The condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Split Bars Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine split bars quilt was made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is from the third quarter
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Quilt 19th Century Log Cabin Comforter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century comforter tied wool log cabin quilt is in good condition with minor old
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rare Mid-Century Blanket or Quilt, West Germany, Modern Pop Art, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type.
- Marked by label.
- Dralon.
- Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
H 0.4 in W 74.81 in D 55.12 in
Antique Quilt, Amish Contained Crazy Crib Quilt Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late but great combination wool and cotton contained crazy quilt is in good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Pictorial Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pictorial hand sewn quilt with the quote of life is just a chair of bowlies. This funky pictorial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
19thc Postage Stamp Doll Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19thc postage stamp doll quilt is from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania and dates back in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Antique Kashmir Shawl, Mid-19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Kashmir Shawl, Mid-19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 6'10" L x 6'5" W
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Early 20thc Patriotic Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful and graphic red, white and blue patriotic quilt is in pristine condition. It was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Sunshine Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in small one inch squares in wool and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
19Thc Pineapple Log Cabin Quilt From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Early pineapple log cabin quilt from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania in fine unwashed or used
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Turkish Siirt Blanket, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Turkish Mohair Goat Siirt Blanket, Mid-20th Century
Excellent condition.
Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Goat Hair
Antique Quilt Yellow and White Geometric Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely pieced and quilted yellow and white quilt is in fine condition. There is also shades or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Vtg Hand Stitched Quilt Geometric Folk Art Tulips King Queen Blanket Bedspread
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand stitched king sized quilt featuring gray-green, mauve and white floral cotton in
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
H 0.25 in W 82 in D 100 in
Pennsylvania 19Thc Mini Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early mid 19thc mini pieced postage stamp chain crib quilt from Pennsylvania has a amazing
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass
Mini Pieced Diamond in a Square YoYo Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mini pieced diamond in a square yoyo quilt. The condition is very good and it is a large quilt.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indigo Blue Quilt in Bear Paw Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century bear paw pattern indigo blue and white calico fabric quilt is in fine condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century New England Souvenir Table Cloth
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century New England souvenir table cloth. White cotton with all over multicolor printed design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
1960s Vintage Merry Go Round Crib Quilt Applique Cotton Childrens Toddler 53.5"
By Paragon
Located in Dayton, OH
Merry Go Round crib quilt in applique, a Paragon kit quilt, circa 1960s.
Dimensions:
36" x 53.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
H 53.5 in W 0.125 in D 36 in
Mid-Century New York City Souvenir Table Cloth
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century New York City souvenir table cloth. White cotton with all over red printed design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Indian Tent Or Long Embroidered Satin Valance in Mughal Style- 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
19th century
India for the internal market
Amazing pelmet or panel of tent or Indian palace dating
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Textiles and Quilts
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Size: 528 cm x 91 cm
Large Vintage Mid Century Kreis Verner Panton Textile 4'1" x 8'6"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Other
Early Holmes County Ohio Postage Stamp Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Amish Holmes County ,Ohio postage Irish chain quilt in pristine condition. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Quilts
Materials
Cotton
Coverlet Signed & Dated David Weand Ls Alfordt Montgomery , Co, 1845
By David Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Pennsylvania red and green handwoven coverlet with the original fringe is signed : " DAVID WEAND L.S.ALFORD , MONTGOMERY County 1845 " and retains the original fringe. Thes...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Quilts
Materials
Wool
Hmong Batik and Embroidered Blanket with Indigo Color, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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H 73.63 in W 60.63 in D 0.4 in
Early 20th century Mid-Eastern Camel Head Dress Textile Wall Hanging
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size woven camel's headdress featuring much detail with bright strong colors and multiple wool tassels. This piece is difficult to photograph without a camel as a model but it ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Turkish Sumak Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Green Silk 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Beautiful liquid silk, found in Provence.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Silk
19th Century Fine Silk Flat-Weave
Located in San Francisco, CA
This finely executed silk "zilleh" employs a supplemental weft all-over diamond pattern against a flatwoven tapestry-weave ground. The gem-like tones glisten from their shimmering wh...
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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Floral Medallion Signed Jacquard Coverlet, Mid 19th C.
Located in Harlingen, TX
A tied beiderwand jacquard coverlet handwoven by Gabriel Rausher in Delaware, OH in 1851. Wool and cotton in vibrant coral-red, yellow, soft cream and rich navy blue. Floral medallio...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Roller Printed Cotton Panel, Made for Central Asian Markets Mid 20th C. Russia
Located in Istanbul, TR
Russian roller-printed textiles from the mid-20th century held a distinctive place in the Central
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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H 90.56 in W 74.41 in D 0.12 in
20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo - Red and black
Located in Malton, GB
This is a hugely decorative and very long 20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
19th Century American Hand-Woven Four Color Coverlet in Red, Navy, Green, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Pennsylvania American Coverlet from the mid 1800s. The American Coverlet has large
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 0.1 in W 80 in D 74 in
19th Century American Hand Woven Four Color Coverlet in Red, Navy, Green, Straw
Located in Barrington, IL
popular during the early to mid part of the 1800s. The Four color coverlet has a pale yellow background
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
H 0.2 in W 86 in D 81 in
19th Century Hand-Woven Kashmiri Paisley Shawl in Brick Red, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
19th Century hand -woven Kashmiri Paisley Shawl from NW India in brick red, ivory, black and green
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in Brick Red, Black, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
19th Century hand embroidered and hand crafted “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in brick red, black, yellow
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
H 68 in W 68 in D 0.25 in
19th Century Hand-Woven Kashmiri Paisley Shawl in Brick Red, Ivory, Black, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
19th Century hand -woven Kashmiri Paisley Shawl from NW India in brick red, ivory, black and green
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
H 119 in W 60 in D 0.15 in
Antique Cream, Pink, Magenta, Brown and Green Paisley Shawl
Located in New York, NY
shawl with cream center and fringe. Europe, mid-19th century.
Dimensions: fabric 63" x 63"; fringe is 4
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Mohair Woven Siirt Rug Blanket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hand woven Turkish “Siirt” throw. Made with without dyes from natural color mohair goat wool. A thin flat weave with long shaggy fibers give this weaving its unique fuzzy appearanc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Mohair
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Cotton Sumba Textile
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique indigo and white textile from Sumba. The perfect size to wear as a shawl. Mythical characters, horses and birds intermingle in this graphic textile. Ikat is an ancient techni...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali indigo textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali tribal textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy ...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali tribal textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali tribal textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali indigo textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Indigo Mali Textile
Located in New York, NY
African Mali indigo textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best.
This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Cotton
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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century quilt available at 1stDibs. Each mid century quilt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wool. If you’re shopping for a mid century quilt, we have 149 options in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century quilt — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century quilt bearing mid-century modern, neoclassical or folk art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century quilt has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jim Rose, Jackie Villevoye and Verner Panton are consistently popular.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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. - 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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