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MCM to Modern Geometric Blue & Green Flection Plunge Fabric by Momentum Textiles
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern to modern style geometric blue and green Flection Plunge fabric bolt by
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
H 270 in W 54 in D 0.03 in
Victorian Gold Twin Hearts Diamond Estate Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent combination of 14kt gold, 22 stunning rose cut diamonds, delicate blue and white enamel embellishments, and 6 alluring natural seed pearls make the Victorian Gold Twin ...
Category
1840s Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Wide Mesh Bracelet In 18K Yellow Gold
Introducing a stunning Antique Bracelet, meticulously crafted from bright 18k Yellow gold. This bracelet showcases a timeless, Turn of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Antique To Modern
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Gold Designer 7 Inch Long 0.16 Inch Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Contemporary Antique To Modern
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Art Deco Exquisite 38.00cttw Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with unparalleled artistry and adorned with the most exquisite diamonds, our Art Deco Platinum Cluster Diamond 38.00cttw Bracelet is a testament to timeless elegance. Every a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique To Modern
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet Silver 14 Karat Gold Barcelona, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Modernist Art Nouveau Bracelet in Sterling Silver with 14 Karat Gold in an exquisite shell or leaf motif design dating to circa 1900-1930 in the Catalan ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist Antique To Modern
Materials
Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet Sterling Silver Gold Geometric Barcelona
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Modernist Machine Age Art Deco Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Gold dating to circa 1920-1930 from Barcelona. The Spanish modernist designs are of the highest q...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Modernist Antique To Modern
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Swedish Modern Vintage Armchair, 1920 to 1930
By Axel Larsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish modern vintage armchair made during the early 20th Century, circa 1920 to 1930. The chair
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Birch
Attributed to John Chessell Buckler (1793-1894) - Watercolour, Stately Home
Located in Corsham, GB
, excellently presented in a washline mount and modern gilt frame. We have attributed this watercolour to John
Category
19th Century Antique To Modern
Materials
Watercolor
No Reserve
H 13.19 in W 14.45 in
"Eight Nudes, " Monumental Drawing with Male Nudes Attributed to Davies
By Arthur Bowen Davies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
famous 1913 Armory Show in New York, which helped to introduce the American public to modern and Cubist
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique To Modern
H 23.75 in W 50.5 in D 0.25 in
Brents Carlton Art Deco terracotta/ ceramic sculpture of girl. signed
By Brents Carlton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful sculpture by Brents Carlton , that can be placed some where Art Deco to Modern
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Map of Denmark by Moll 'circa 1730'
By Herman Moll
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Denmark, agreeable to Modern History'. Uncommon map of Denmark by Herman Moll
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique To Modern
Materials
Paper
Antique French Ormolu and Cut Crystal Trumpet Vase
Located in Toronto, ON
from classical to modern interiors.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique To Modern
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu and Crystal Jardiniere
Located in Toronto, ON
transitions from classical to modern interiors.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique To Modern
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
German Early Modern Pendant Attributed to Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in New York, NY
of the early forerunners of the modern movement.
Height of fixture alone is 23". Piece can
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique To Modern
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza / Chest of Drawers Att. to Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kennesaw, GA
mid-century modern piece is attributed to Florence Knoll. It’s iconic design with it’s clean lines
Category
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Chrome
Brass 19 century oil lamp converted to wired for modern use
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass 19 century oil lamp converted to wired for modern use
9.5 x 6 x 20.5
Category
19th Century Antique To Modern
Materials
Brass
Breakfast Cup & Saucer, Saint Cloud, circa 1725
By Saint Cloud
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
coffee cup to modern eyes, the decoration of tea plants in flower definitely says this was intended for
Category
Early 18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique To Modern
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian King Metal Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
finials. Wonderful Classic simple style that will lend itself to modern, classical, neoclassical, Swedish
Category
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique To Modern
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Agate Drop Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
style ear wires that insert from the back of your ear lobe, which can be converted to modern ear wires
Category
1870s Victorian Antique To Modern
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Inlaid Corner Chair 1900's
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
brings this chair back to modern Life. Deep coloured Mahogany with inlaid contrasting stringing with
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique To Modern
Materials
Mahogany
An Italian Red Tole Metal Lantern with Cut Glass, Early 20th C.
Located in Antwerp, BE
modern standards.
Height 96 cm - 38".
Height glass 26 cm - 10.2".
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique To Modern
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Pair of Decorated Ceramic Vases in the Chinese Style
Located in London, GB
as to top of bulb fitment unit
Base 15.5cm diameter
One bulb
Newly rewired to modern day standards
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique To Modern
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rustic Chinese Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
tray brings its timeless appeal to modern interiors as a sculptural object, coffee table catch-all, or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique To Modern
Materials
Elm
19thC pair of bronze French wall lights with Rock Crystal bobeche & tubes
Located in London, GB
embellished with rock crystal drops beneath each arm if required.
Rewired to modern day standards.
Can be
Category
1840s European Antique To Modern
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Buffet sideboard in lacquered wood from Tuscany, black and white texture, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
original locks and irons, of good size and very spacious, suitable even to modern interiors. maximum
Category
19th Century European Antique To Modern
Materials
Pine
H 39.38 in W 73.23 in D 19.69 in
Rustic Wooden Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
brings a touch of historical charm to modern interiors. With its timeless design and sturdy build, it not
Category
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Wood
A Finely Engraved Amethyst Glass Mell Decanter c1850
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 412 grams
Reference: The Decanter Ancient To Modern- Andy McConnel
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique To Modern
Materials
Blown Glass
HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]
Located in Hawthorne, CA
island or coastal setting. Of the 19th C. wired to modern standards, origin England 1920s. MWM INTERIOR
Category
Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique To Modern
Materials
Rosewood
![Antique HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/1121189/f_85148731505466845290/8514873_master.jpg?width=240 "HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]")
"To Market To Market", Early 20th Century Figurative Brooklyn Cityscape
Located in Soquel, CA
"To Market To Market", a whimsical early 20th century modern figurative village landscape by Frank
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
and an elegant addition to modern as well as traditional interiors.
Category
1810s German Biedermeier Antique To Modern
Materials
Fruitwood
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, the stone adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a tabletop planter, salt cellar, or
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, the stone adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a tabletop planter, salt cellar, or
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, the stone adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a tabletop planter, salt cellar, or
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, the stone adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a tabletop planter, salt cellar, or
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
, the stone adds incredible texture to modern interiors as a tabletop planter, salt cellar, or
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique To Modern
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Dragon Scale Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brings rich texture to modern interiors as a low seat or side table.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique To Modern
Materials
Hardwood
"Emilienne d’Alencon" from Les Maitres de l'Affiche
By (Attributed to) Jules Cheret
Located in Hinsdale, IL
ancestor of all modern advertising.” (Abdy p.36)
Jules Chéret is considered the father of the modern poster
Category
1890s Antique To Modern
Materials
Lithograph
H 15.75 in W 11.225 in D 1 in
"Oeuvre de l'Hospitalite de Nuit" from Les Maitres de l'Affiche
By (Attributed to) Jules Cheret
Located in Hinsdale, IL
).Jules Chéret is considered the father of the modern poster. Born in Paris, he studied lithography, which
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique To Modern
Materials
Lithograph
‘The Panorama’ Victorian Blue & White Transfer Print Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
in period and contemporary homes alike, bringing a vintage look to modern bathrooms.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique To Modern
Materials
Porcelain
Rustic Wooden Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
to be touched. The time-honored tray brings its forever appeal to modern interiors as a sculptural
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Primitive Antique To Modern
Materials
Elm
Returning to the Stable.
By Edmund Blampied
Located in Storrs, CT
Returning to the Stable. 1920. Drypoint. Appleby 64. 8 3/4 x 12 1/4 (sheet 11 7/16 x 16 1/8). Edition 100. A rich impression printed on cream laid paper with wide margins. Signed in ...
Category
1920s Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Provincial Chinese Disc Wheel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
grain patterns recall the organic beauty of Chinese scholars' stones and add fantastic texture to modern
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique To Modern
Materials
Elm
Vintage Willy Guhl Urn 12.5"
By Willy Guhl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
modern design aesthetics. His innovative approach and timeless creations have left an indelible mark on
Category
19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs with Linen Upholstery Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, the most traditional to Modern.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique To Modern
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Runner 24392
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
. Traditional to modern interiors will be suited for this runner to make it more fascinating.
Rug Number
Category
1920s Persian Antique To Modern
Materials
Wool
Turkoman Mafrash Rare Pair, also for Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
, but also well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: from rustic to traditional to modern. Their
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique To Modern
Materials
Wool
Chinese Altar Table with Everted Ends, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
. Richly aged from centuries of use, this altar adds storied charm to modern interiors as a sofa table or
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique To Modern
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Regency Period Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
any interior design from classic to modern and timeless. A master piece which is the focus of the room
Category
18th Century Italian Regency Antique To Modern
Materials
Marble
Ehrenbreitstein to Coblenz, No. 2
By Sir Frank Short
Located in Storrs, CT
Ehrenbreitstein to Coblenz, No. 2 (after the watercolor by J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1775-1851.) 1913. Mezzotint. Hardie catalog 95. Image 9 1/2 x 14 3/4; plate 10 7/8 x 15 3/4; sheet 12 ...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique To Modern
Materials
Mezzotint
Antique Fireplace Mantle in Breccia Pink Marble from Brescia, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
historical interiors, as well as to modern and luxurious ones.
maximum size cm W 170 x H 124 x T 25, the
Category
19th Century Italian Antique To Modern
Materials
Breccia Marble
H 48.82 in W 66.93 in D 9.85 in
“Headed to Market, 1916”
By Everett Shinn
Located in Southampton, NY
Design. The group became known as The Eight.
With Shinn’s refusal to experiment with the modern styles
Category
1910s Ashcan School Antique To Modern
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Gouache
Antique Turkish Anatolian Oushak Rug 9'10 x 14'
Located in New York, NY
and is popular for many decorative schemes from traditional to modern lofts. Colors: beige/olive/taupe
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique To Modern
Materials
Wool
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
eyecatcher of a room. Combinable from Classic to modern and contemporary interior design concepts.
Measures
Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique To Modern
Materials
Marble
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug c1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Design number 190 from th 1906 WMF catalogue
The Decanter Ancient to Modern by Andy McConnell Pg. 325
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique To Modern
Materials
Blown Glass
An Oak Wood Table with Carved Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
an antique piece that has been adapted to modern taste and blends well in contemporary or vintage
Category
Late 19th Century Antique To Modern
Materials
Oak
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
from traditional to modern making them a designer’s favorite.
Custom colors and sizes available
Category
1910s Persian Serapi Antique To Modern
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
from traditional to modern making them a designer’s favorite.
Custom color and sizes available. Rug
Category
1910s Persian Serapi Antique To Modern
Materials
Wool
Antique Walnut Double Door, Two Wings Light/Dark Inlays, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
will also give a cool touch to modern interiors, it lends itself to imaginative uses.
Measure cm W 121
Category
Early 1700s Italian Antique To Modern
Materials
Walnut
H 91.74 in W 47.64 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Original Antique French Stylish Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
interior styles and with all kind of art. From Classic to modern such as Calder, Picasso and contemporary
Category
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique To Modern
Materials
Stone, Belgian Black Marble, Statuary Marble
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique to modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and wood, every antique to modern was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique to modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique to modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. ASEA, Bovenkamp and Frank Newbould each produced at least one beautiful antique to modern that is worth considering.
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The average selling price for an antique to modern at 1stDibs is $1,557, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique To Modern
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 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.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- 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.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 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 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 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.
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