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Polished Chrome Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Torchere Dimer Mint!
By George Kovacs, Robert and Richard Sonneman, Flos
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished Chrome Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp Torchere Dimer Mint!
Metal forged shade polished
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Crystal and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Nessen Lighting
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of crystal and chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Decor Burl Walnut & Chrome Mid-Century Modern Liquor Serving Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mio Baughman decor burl walnut & chrome Mid-Century Modern liquor serving bar.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome
H 40 in W 48 in D 16 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Mid-Century Modern End Tables Stands
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood and Chrome Mid-Century Modern End Tables MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15 in W 22 in D 19 in
Round Chrome Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Glass Top Serving Cart on Wheels Mint!
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Chrome Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus Glass Top Serving Expanding Convertible Cart on Wheels MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Chrome
Smoked Lucite Dome Shape Shade Chrome Mid Century Modern 3 Bulb Light Fixture
By George Kovacs, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Smoked Lucite Dome Shape Shade Chrome Mid Century Modern 3 Bulb Light Fixture MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chrome Mid-Century Modern coffee table base. Item features 4
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Chrome Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Toronto, ON
Chrome and fabric mid century modern lounge chair. This spectacular chair features chrome body with
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Belgo Chrome Mid-century Modern Two-Tier Serving Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier Mid-century modern Belgo chrome serving table
Stylish 23-carat gold plated two tier
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chromed Mid-Century Modern Stools Ottomans
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed metal stools with vinyl seats.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice metal drop shape modern table lamps.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Frederic Ramond Glass and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Fredrick Ramond
Located in Lomita, CA
FREDRICK RAMOND BRASS AND GLASS PENDANT LIGHT/CHANDELIER - Mid-Century Modern
Fredrick Ramond
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Belgo Chrome Mid-century Modern 23 Karat Gold-Plated Coffee Table
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Weesp, NL
Very elegant two-tier 23 Karat gold plated coffee table produced by Belgo Chrome, Belgium in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Plate
Sculptural Gaetano Sciolari Spiral Chrome, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spiral chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier is made of square
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Adjustable Long Arm Chrome Mid Century Modern Sconces
By Josef Hoffmann, Robert Sonneman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern adjustable chrome sconces.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tulip Base Walnut and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant tulip base walnut and chrome table lamp. Atr. to Laurel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Mid Century Modern Adjustable Five-Arm Lamp on Wheel Base
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
For the real space age fan. Very unusual Mid-Century Chrome lamp with five flexible arms
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Paul Evans Cityscape Mirror and Console Chrome Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul Evans Cityscape Series chrome console and mirror. This piece measures 46"t x 36"w x 8.5"d.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Boris Tabacoff, 1970s
By Boris Tabacoff, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and funky Mid-Century Modern flush mount ceiling light.
Design by Boris Tabacoff for
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Ebonized Rosewood and Chrome Mid-Century Modern Side or End Tables
Located in Nantucket, MA
with them. Mid-Century Modern. 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in W 174 in D 17.5 in
Large Flower Vase in Tortoise Lucite and Chrome Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
This rare and long flower vase is made of tortoise Lucite and chrome.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Chrome
H 9.85 in W 45.28 in D 9.85 in
Set of Six Chrome Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Arm Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs with ultra suede upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 22 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Brass 5 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Chrome Mid-Century Modern chandelier with brass accents. This takes 5 medium base light bulbs in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier by Sciolari for Lightolier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Chrome Mid-Century Modern Italian chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Lightolier, Hollywood Regency
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Lounge Chair New Mohair Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Barrel shape chrome Mid-Century Modern chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sexy Mid Century Modern Chrome & Mirrored Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous chrome mid century modern bar cart on casters having round sides and two tiers. The glass
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Arch Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long arch lamp in polished chrome. Mid-Century Modern Italian floor lamp for home or office
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Cool Pair of Chrome DIA Armchairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chrome Midcentury modern armchairs with Classic clean lines. Grey and black striped upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome and Frosted Glass Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps or Pendants
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamps with frosted glass shade. Brass stem. Each lamp has
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lamp With Shade
Located in Burton, TX
This is a chrome Mid-Century Modern table lamp with shade. The chrome twists and turns in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Floor Lamp by Robert Sonneman
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp by Robert Sonneman. It features three adjustable arms, each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
In the Style of Cedric Hartman Adjustable Chrome Swing Arm Floor Lamp
By Cedric Hartman, Walter Von Nessen
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Cedric Hartman or Walter Von Nessen, this chrome Mid-Century Modern floor lamp is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Romeo Rega Chrome and Leather Bar Stools, circa 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Chrome Mid-Century Modern bar stools, with their crème leather seats by Romeo Rega, circa 1970. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Chrome and Brass Midcentury Candlesticks, Set of Seven, 1970s
Located in Downingtown, PA
-Century Modern candlesticks. Each chrome candlestick rests on the circular foot with the central four
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table by Belgo Chrome, Belgium, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgo Chrome was well known for its handsome clean designs in metals and mirror. This 1980s coffee
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 14.18 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Style Mohair Bench
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
and seaming. With chrome legs. This bench was made custom for local designer, was ordered in the wrong
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-century modern chrome bench. Nice architectural bench of chrome-plated steel. Minor surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set
By Chrome Craft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set. Featuring a laminated walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Chrome Table Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of modern chrome table lamps with textured black steel bases. Elegant minimal modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Offered for sale is a chrome sputnik chandelier which
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern chrome bench designed and manufactured in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Desk Mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long sofa with simple Mid-Century Modern Knoll inspired design. Three seats on chrome frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Chrome 4 Light Chrome Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Modern architectural chrome 4 light chrome table lamp.
Additional information
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome bench with pair of matching throw pillows.
Category
Vintage 1970s Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Stools, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chromed metal stools or ottomans with purple ultrasuede upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern chrome four posted floor lamp. Posts stand on a round chrome base, are
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Entry Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bench is sure to stand out in the entryway to a room or living
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The simple yet elegant lines on this Mid-Century Modern chrome coffee table make a stylish addition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Armchair
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 1970s, chrome framed armchair features ebonized maple armrests and newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage coffee table that combines a chrome base with a large glass top. Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bent rod chrome design from the 1970s with a piveting/swivel head. This Mid-Century Modern lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous triangular cocktail table makes a simple yet stylish modern addition to any room
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome & Walnut Etagere. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Sonneman Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic, Mid-Century Modern, chrome, sputnik chandelier attributed to Sonneman feautres multiple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Chairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Side Chairs. 37" H x 21" W x 22" D; seat: 18" H.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass chandelier. Atomic Sputnik style six arm light most likely by
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century modern fireplace ornament hand-crafted out of brass and steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Chrome, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome Dining Armchair
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair attributed to Milo Baughman by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Chrome Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chrome mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Each chrome mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. There are 30205 variations of the antique or vintage chrome mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 294 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chrome mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chrome mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Knoll and Gaetano Sciolari each produced at least one beautiful chrome mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chrome Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a chrome mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,364.
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 legendary 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.
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 Chrome Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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. - 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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