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Original Rectangular Oak Table, Czech Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak table
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Oak
Period: 1960-1969.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chair.
We used Knoll "Facet" fabric in Gold
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chair.
We used Knoll "Facet" fabric in Marine
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Original Rectangular Ash and Steel Table, Czech Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Oak table
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Ash and lacquered steel
Period: 1960-1969.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
H 17.33 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs.
This set is in great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge / club chairs.
This set is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs.
Model 53 designed by Jaroslav
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Czech Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs.
This set is in excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
combined with mid-century modern style. The tall black backs, topped with minimalist finials resembling
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Stacking Chairs, 1960s '4 Pieces'
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakia.
The Mid-Century Modern style pieces complement any contemporary or classic space, they are
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Czech mid century modern tripod desk lamp by Helena Frantova for Okolo, Czech.
By Helena Frantova, Zukov
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century modern desk lamp was designed by Helena Frantova and produced by Okolo in the 1950 in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Walnut Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small table, made in Czechia
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Walnut
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Oak Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small table, made in Czechia
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Oak
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
Oak Table, Czech Midcentury, Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Small table, made in Czechia
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Oak
Period: 1950-1959.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Oak
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Armchairs
By Drevotvar
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern armchairs.
Designed by Karel Vycital for
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Lounge Chairs
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs.
Designed by Jaroslav Smidek
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
Designed by Antonin Suman for TON.
This
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Czech Mid Century Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
This chair is in excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Czech Rocking Chair
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage Czech mid century modern rocking chair.
This chair is in excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By Ton, a Pair
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
Designed in the 1960s, this pair of Czech mid-century modern armchairs is upholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
By Interiér Praha
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
Made by TON for Interier Praha
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs.
This set is in excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chairs Designed by Antonin Suman, 1950s, Czechia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech Mid-Century Modern designer Antonín Šuman.
Period: 1950-1959
Source
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Mid Century Chairs Made in 1950s Czechia, Designed by Antonín Šuman
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech mid century modern designer, Antonín Šuman.
In pristine original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Restored MidCentury Divider, Maple, Ludvik Volak, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Horomerice, CZ
-century modern designer Ludvik Volak.
Made by Drevopodnik Holesov, a Czech brand established in 1958
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Maple
H 86.62 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Restored MidCentury Pair of Dividers, Maple, Ludvik Volak, Czechia, 1960s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesov
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century modern designer Ludvik Volak.
Made by Drevopodnik Holesov, a Czech brand established
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Maple
H 86.62 in W 21.66 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Czech Glass Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side table with a glass top made in mid-20th century Czechia. Typical of mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Czech Wooden Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
elegance and versatility of Czech Modernist design. The angular lines of the wooden frame create a stylish
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Armchairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage mid century modern Czech chairs.
We can break this set up into pairs if
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Armchairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Set of 4 authentic vintage mid century modern Czech chairs.
We can break this set up into pairs if
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Czech Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun Mid-Century light fixture from the Czech Republic with an opaque glass shade and brass down
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Czech Mid-Century Light Fixture
Located in Chicago, IL
A Czech republic Mid-Century pendant light fixture with an opaque glass shade with a raised design
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Rare Mid Century Modern Czech Kubism Lounge Elm Easy Chairs
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These rare and stunning Mid century Modern Easy chairs comes from Czech /Prague.
The designer and
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Elm, Fabric
Beech and Wicker Czechoslovakian Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegant and well-designed.
Overall, Czech Mid-Century Modern designs tend to be more sober than their
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Czech Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of armchairs from the mid-1960s. Beechwood/ bentwood construction with upholstery.
Nearly
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Czech Republic Uranium Art Glass 'Propeller' Styled Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1955 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This vase is done with a thick clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Czech Bohemian 12-Arm Fine Chandelier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and Classic in style 12-arm glass with brass accents chandelier. Elegant and simple 2 tiers of lighting, 4 up top and 8 below. In excellent vintage condition with minimal w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Chribska Glassworks, Czech Pink Star Flower Footed Glass Dish
Stunning petaled
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Lead Crystal Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elements Czech Bohemian Votive Bowl 1980
Located in Miami, FL
piece works for Mid-Century Modern decor but also modern and minimalist interior as well.
Makers Foil
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
Ten black Bentwood Armchairs from Drevounia, Czech Republic, Mid-20th Century
By Drevounia
Located in Greding, DE
Set of ten black bentwood chairs by Drevounia, formerly Czechoslovakia. The chairs are designed in the style of Thonet. The seats and backrests are covered with Viennese wickerwork. ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Four red Bentwood Armchairs from Drevounia, Czech Republic, Mid-20th Century
By Drevounia
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four red bentwood chairs by Drevounia, formerly Czechoslovakia. The chairs are designed in the style of Thonet. The seats are covered with Viennese wickerwork. Label on the un...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
1950s Mid-Century Czech Bentwood Armchairs, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Big Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Light, Hand Blown Glass, Czech, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Czech Leather Armchair by Vyber, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in 1970s in Czechoslovakia
- Very comfortable, signed by marker
- good, original condition. Height of seat is 40cm.
jt.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Czech Stools, 1960s, Set of Two
Located in Wien, AT
This pair of stools were designed and produced in the Czech Republic during the 1960s. They are
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Coconut, Fabric, Wool
Mid-Century Modern Czech Art Glass Vase by Jan Gabrhel for Sklo Union
By Sklo Union Rosice
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, clear, pressed, art glass vase by Jan Gabrhel for Sklo Union.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Mid-Century Czech Brown Bentwood Armchairs, A Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
An armchair by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka for Napako Czech
By Josef Hurka, Napako
Located in München, DE
Great Mid Century Modern tripod table lamp by Josef Hurka.
Beautiful 50s design in the typical
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Restored Mid-Century Armchair, Beech, Original Upholstery, Czech, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Material: Beech
Period: 1950-1959
This item features classic Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Custom Czech Oak Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Oak
Original very well preserved condition
Includes a
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Blue Bohemian Crystal Vase, Czech Repubilc, mid 20th century.
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal heavy vase made in Czech Republic by Chribska Sklarna in around 1960s. Preserved in very
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Unique Czech Ash Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Ash, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, 1950s, Czech Republic (New Uphostery)
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in
Unique Czech Mid-Century Bookcase, 1950s, Well Preserved Condition, Walnut
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century bookcase
Material: Walnut and glass
Original very well preserved condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Wood, Ash
H 61.82 in W 46.46 in D 15.75 in
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. Jitona Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition
We
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 53.94 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in
Czech Mid-Century Sideboard, 1950s, Well Preserved, Ash. JITONA Soběslav
By Jitona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Czech mid-century sideboard.
Material: Ash
Original very well preserved condition
We
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Ash
H 53.94 in W 46.46 in D 16.54 in
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Czech Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every Czech mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 4005 variations of the antique or vintage Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Czech mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Czech mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Czech mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kamenicky Senov, Jindrich Halabala and Josef Hurka are consistently popular.
How Much is a Czech Mid Century Modern?
A Czech mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $857, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $37,250.
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 Czech 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. - 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 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. - 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.
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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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