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What is mid century furniture?
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Mid-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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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1940s Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest with Pull Out Tray
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1940s Vintage Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest With Pull Out Tray. Features 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Armchair wood plating 1980s youth furniture mid-century lounge contemporary
Located in Vilnius, LT
DIMENSIONS
Armchair 790 x 800 x 810 mm
Ottoman 450 x 600 x 180 mm
MATERIALS
wood, plywood, metal, textile
Available in different upholstery and colors according to RAL Classic
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Vannes French Clear Art Glass Vases
By Art Vannes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of clear art glass vases were made by Art Vannes of France in approximately 1970 in a Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Gold and Copper Wall Art by Greg Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern wall art by artist Greg Copeland. Features a fantastic display of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Copper and Brass Biomorphic Earrings By Art Smith
By Art Smith
Located in Brooklyn, US
the mid-twentieth century.
Fusing eclectic influences such as Surrealism and African art, Art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
Baker Furniture Leather Top Writing Desk or Console Table c. 1960;s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Ross, CA
Baker Furniture Company writing table or desk. The table has Regency style details, including
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Furniture
Materials
Maple
