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Large Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Mid-Century Modern Travertine Dining Table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Large Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Located in Bellport, NY
A large Mid-Century Modern coffee table with a Natural bronze powder coat finish, over steel. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Large Mid-Century Modern West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern West German glazed pottery vase.
Stunning large Mid-Century Modern West
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid Century Modern Tree Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Large Mid Century Modern Tree Wall Sculpture. Nice threedimensional tree sculpture of metal with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Driftwood Floating Suspended Sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Elephant, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Elephant, 1960s
The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Ottoman Or Foot Stool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite waterfall stool.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Lucite, Acrylic
large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp in Opal Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
large Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pendant Lamp in Opal Glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Teak
Large Mid-Century Modern West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mid-Century Modern West German Glazed Pottery Vase.
Beautiful Modernist West German glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
X-Large Mid-Century Modern Wallnut & Brass Crucifix, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
X-Large Mid-Century Modern walnut & brass crucifix, 1950s Germany.
Super elegant, very puristic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.
Can be used by itself or with Lane First
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Brass and Bamboo Table Lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Nickel
Large Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Metal Sculpture of Two Fish
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture of two fish jumping out of the sea.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Seguso Blown Ruffle Glass Centerpiece
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Murano Barovier & Toso Inspired Blown Oval Ruffle Form Gold
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 16.25 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Shagreen Wood Trim Coffee Cocktail Table
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern shagreen wood trim coffee or cocktail table
Measures: 36" W x
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rectangular Pipe Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern polished chrome table lamp. Look at this fun lamp; open and shiny, it
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Style Chrome and Brass Wall Mirror
By Romeo Rega
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega style chrome and brass wall mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Clear Blown Glass Chandelier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano clear blown glass two tier chandelier decorated
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Milano Italy Female Bust Lithograph Wall Art
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern "Milano 70/70" unsigned offset lithograph featuring a portrait of a floral
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Extra large Mid-Century Modern brass frame mirror. Italian architect Gio Ponti placed this style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier ITSO Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Mid-Century Modern three-light chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte in the shape of an UFO
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large midcentury modern Table , Solid walnut , Charlotte Perriand style, 1940-1950
By André Arbus, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large midcentury modern Table ,in Solid walnut ,Charlotte Perriand style, circa 1940-1950
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 34.26 in
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Pine Wall Hanging Bookcases, France, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern pine wall hanging bookcases, France, 1960's
You can free hang
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 78.75 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three Panel Mirror, C. 1960s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern walnut three panel mirror, c. 1960s. The glass is crystal clear and the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.Nicer then most of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
H 38 in W 59 in D 4 in
Two Large Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount by Kinkeldey, Austria, circa 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern 8 light plafonnier or flush mount by Kinkeldey, Made in Austria
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern c.1970's Lucite Brass Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid Century Modern c.1970's Lucite Brass Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 48 in D 31 in
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Balloon Shaped Ceramic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of large Mid-Century Modern balloon shaped ceramic lamps.
The Ivory glazed ceramic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Turquoise Table Vase / Vessel by Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern hand blown Glass Turquoise Table Vase / Vessel by Blenko
Spherical
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique & Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Wall Clock Germany 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Unique, sculptural and large Mid-Century Modern brutalist wall clock. Designed and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 21.66 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Single Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Mercury Glass, Brass, Jar, Urn Shape
Located in Stamford, CT
Single Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Mercury Glass, Brass, Jar, Urn Shape
Mercury Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Mercury Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Breakfront / Bookcase / Cabinet, Light Oak
A large and impressive two
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano Gold Blown Art Glass Chandelier
By Lorin Marsh, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern gold flake, hand blown art glass murano chandelier having 10
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Exceptional & Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Table Lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and large Mid-Century Modern brutalist table lamp. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano Blown Art Glass Chandelier
By Lorin Marsh, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh Murano Blown Art Glass Chandelier With Cascading
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Three-Tier Prism Lucite Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern three-tier Prism Lucite chandelier. Circa 1970s
This medium to large
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern European Polish Cepelia Tapestry Wall Hanging Rug
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly wonderful and rivetting large Mid-Century Modern tapestry / wall hanging / rug with
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 14 in D 11 in
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 14 in D 11 in
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 14 in D 11 in
Fine Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Murano gold art glass flush mount ceiling / wall sconce light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
H 4 in W 14 in D 11 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Wall Charger
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling silver (probably Taxco) Aztec calendar wall
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Large Mid-Century Modern Illuminated Floral Mirror by Schöninger
By Schöninger
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare round backlit large Mid-Century Modern mirror by Schöninger.
Great elaborate design
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Decorative Pot in Solid Wood in the Form of an Olive
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Mid-Century Modern decorative pot in solid wood in the form of an olive with metal base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-Century Modern Wooden Sculpture Table Lamp, off White Silk Shade, 1965
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern wooden sculpture table lamp with off-white silk shade 1960's.
Artfully
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 31.5 in Dm 18.12 in
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Chandeliers Attributed to Venini
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers Attributed to Venini.
Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 20.5 in Dm 28.5 in
Beautiful and Rare Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Mid-Century Modern brass table lamp.
The shade is steplessly adjustable. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern style credenza offers plenty of storage behind sliding doors, with multiple
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass Twelve-Light Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern crystal glass twelve-light ceiling light, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Chrome
Large Mid Century Modern Oak and Ceramic Sideboard by Guillerme and Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Miami, FL
Large mid-century modern oak and ceramic sideboard
by Guillerme et Chambron
Edition Votre Maison
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass and Nickel Plated Wall Lights, in Stock
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid-Century Modern glass and nickel plated wall lights, Italy 1970
Very rare on the market
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Spectacular Large Mid-Century Modern Backlit Sunburst Wall Mirror Germany 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
A real gem for your home! Extremely rare, elegant & large Mid-Century Modern circular backlit
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
H 3.15 in Dm 27.56 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Backlit Wall Mirror by Hillebrand, 1950s, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and large Mid-Century Modern backlit wall mirror. Manufactured by Hillebrand, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Gold Colored Genie Lamps on Brass Bases
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The shades pictured are NOT included with purchase.
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Multi-Colored Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Blown, Yellow, and Clear Vases
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
H 15 in W 12 in D 7 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Mid-Century Modern Orbit or Sputnik Lamp with 12 Opaline Glass Balls
Diameter: 25.19 in (64
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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Large Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic large mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every large mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 13541 variations of the antique or vintage large mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 475 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a large mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each large mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made large mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Large Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a large 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 $220,763, while the average can fetch as much as $2,733.
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 Large 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 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.
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