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Knoll Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern manner linen upholstered couch, upon four gold-tone metal bracket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Parallel Bar Settee Sofa
This settee measures: 56 wide x 30 deep x 31.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll Midcentury Walnut Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll midcentury walnut sofa.
This sofa measures: 90.75 wide x 28.5 deep x 31.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Knoll Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Side Chair, Pair
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century yellow fiberglass side chair - pair
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Walnut and Chrome Credenza
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll mid-century walnut and chrome credenza.
This credenza measures: 74.5 wide x 18
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century End Table
This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 33.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century Tulip table
This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Leather Parallel Bar Sofa
This sofa measures: 90 wide x 28.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Stool Ottoman
This stool measures: 16.5 wide x 15.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Lounge Chairs – Pair
Each chair measures: 36 wide x 27 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century laminate side end table
Measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 20.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Walnut Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 36 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Stamford, CT
Ettore Sottsass, Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, Mandarin Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Set of five mid
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Jens Risom for Knoll Mid Century Strap Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom for Knoll mid century strap lounge chairs - pair
These chairs measure: 20 wide x 23
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Knoll Mid Century Brno Flatbar Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll mid century Brno Flatbar Chrome dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 23 wide x 24
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Bellmann for Knoll Mid Century Popsicle Side End Table
By Hans Bellmann, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Bellmann for Knoll Mid Century popsicle side end table
Measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 20.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side End Tables - Pair
Each table measures: 20 wide x 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Easy Lounge Chair and Ottoman
The chair measures: 41 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century Wheeled Office Lounge Chairs, Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Neil Frankel for Knoll Mid Century wheeled office lounge chairs - Set of 6
These chairs are 28 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 25.75 in
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchair
By Knoll
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage top grain leather revolving office chair by Knoll.
Measures: 27" in width, 23" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Box Shape Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Box chair by Knoll yellow velvet like upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Florence Knoll Midcentury Design Wood Coffee Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brescia, IT
Round coffe table
designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
International.
Manufactured in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Fuchsia
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic sofa designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s. It features a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Mid Century Original Vintage Round Saarinen Tulip Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Mid-Century Modern original, round Saarinen Tulip pedestal table for Knoll designed by Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marcel Breuer for Gavina / Knoll Mid-Century Black Mica Laccio Coffee
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
top supported on a chrome plated steel tube frame. (MARCEL BREUER FOR GAVINA UNDER LICENSE FROM KNOLL
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest
By Florence Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Peter Hamburger for Knoll Mid Century Chrome and Lucite Table Lamp
By Knoll, Peter Hamburger
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful mid century table lamp was designed by Peter Hamburger for Knoll. The gooseneck
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Parker Knoll, Mid-Century English Arts & Crafts Style Oak Reclining Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
Parker Knoll. A very good quality Arts and Crafts style reclining armchair with sculptured lazy
Category
Vintage 1960s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Knoll Mid-Century Modern Teak and Chrome Double Chest Credenza, circa 1970
By Knoll
Located in Shippensburg, PA
KNOLL TEAK AND CHROME DOUBLE CHEST CREDENZA
Stamp dated "Nov 17 1970"; unlabeled; in fine original
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 72.88 in D 19.38 in
Saarinen for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oak Tulip Pedestal Side Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Classic tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. This table has a 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Oval Marble Top Chrome Dining Conference Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
"An iconic Florence Knoll dining / conference table or desk. Features a beautiful oval Marquina
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 27.75 in W 48 in D 77.75 in
Knoll Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany
By Fritz Neth
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless 1960s Knoll International lounge chairs. The chairs have been freshly restored by our
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Black Lounge Chair "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very early production "Bird Chair" in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, early 1950s. Professionally
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Jens Risom for Knoll Midcentury Woven Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
.
Jens Risom's original 1941 collection for Knoll incorporates a natural aesthetic, characteristic of
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
Pair Oval Walnut Tulip Side Tables Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid-Century Cabinmodern
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice pair, a decent match, a few years apart, both produced in the 1960s-1970s, both retain labels.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 20.25 in W 27.75 in D 15.5 in
Ernst Josef Designed Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of parallel bar style tufted vinyl slipper chairs in the style of Florence Knoll. Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome
53" Knoll Platner Dining Table and Chairs
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Mid-Century modern dining table with circular tempered beveled glass top on chrome basket base
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive armchairs with an oak frame base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Florence Knoll Mid Century interior throughout the 1950s and beyond. Originally introduced in 1950, the
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 32.49 in W 25.79 in D 24.81 in
A Mid-Century Knoll Walnut Credenza
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with four sliding doors; on metal feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll for Knoll International American Mid-Century Orange Upholstered L
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge armchair with textured orange fabric upholstery, resting on four broad
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
H 31 in W 32 in D 32 in
Knoll Style Mid-Century Office Cabinet
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern office cabinet in walnut wood grain with aluminum hardware and matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood Credenza
This credenza measures: 66 wide x 18 deep x 29.25 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates American Mid-Century Wooden Slat T-Bar Bench
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular bench with a wooden slat seat resting on a beige powder coated
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
H 16 in W 60 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Wall-Hanging Sideboard by Florence Knoll, Knoll international, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Extremely rare wall-hung sideboard (Mod°123) from 1958, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 14.97 in
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Richard Schultz Mid-century Fiberglass Swivel Chair
By Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Knoll Richard Schultz Mid-century Fiberglass Swivel Chair
Offered for sale is a Knoll Associates
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Style Mid Century Chrome Upholstered Bench
By Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Knoll Style mid century chrome upholstered bench
The bench measures: 60 wide x 18 deep x 19
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
American Mid Century Florence Knoll T-Angle Dining Table for Knoll Associates
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
any contemporary or mid-century style home. great original condition solid and sturdy.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 34 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bill Stevens knoll walnut arm chair
Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
– the exquisitely restored Mid Century Parker Knoll Rocking Chair. A masterpiece from the past, this
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Florence Knoll Sideboard Wall Bar Unit Teak 1954 Knoll International Mid Century
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Wall mounted sideboard unit by Florence Knoll, made by Knoll International, Stuttgart in 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 17.72 in W 112.21 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll for Knoll with Black Marble Top Credenza
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern classic cabinet designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a dark
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll American Mid-Century T-Bar Walnut Coffee / Cocktail Table
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular coffee / cocktail table with a walnut top supported on a T-shaped
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 60.25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs by Knoll Associates
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of comfortable armchairs designed by Knoll Associates.
Chairs feature off-white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Knoll Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knoll mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A knoll mid century — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 5732 options for an antique or vintage knoll mid century now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a knoll mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each knoll mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made knoll mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Florence Knoll and Eero Saarinen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Knoll Mid Century?
A knoll mid century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,440, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
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 Knoll Mid Century
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
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