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Mid-Century Figural Lucite Sculpture by Carol Marks
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural lucite sculpture by Carol Marks, circa 1970s. The piece depicts two swirling
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Midcentury Figural Oil Painting "Triumph of the Egg", 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury figural oil painting "Triumph of the Egg", 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid Century Figure Painting in the Studio Study
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century figure study of nude models and a painter in the studio by California artist Genevieve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Mid-Century Figural Table Lamp Ceramic Pottery by Fratelli Faniullacci
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Toledo, OH
A Mid Century figural table lamp by Fratello Faniullacci. This stunning lamp features brown, raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Sirmos Plaster Hand & Torch Sconce, Midcentury Figural Fixture, 1970s, Labelled
By Sirmos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sirmos plaster hand and torch wall sconce, midcentury figural fixture, 1970s, labelled. Gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
H 28 in W 6 in D 6 in
Chimeras, mid-century figural abstract blue acrylic painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Chimeras, 1974
Acrylic and pastel on textured paper
Mid-century figural abstract blue acrylic
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
Dichotomy, mid-century figural abstract green oil painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
left
20 x 25 inches
Mid-century figural abstract green painting of woman swimming into the mouth of a
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris Street Scene, Mid Century Figural Landscape by Marc Ottee
Located in Soquel, CA
Paris Street Scene, Mid Century Figural Landscape by Marc Ottee
Charming mid century urban
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Figural Lamps, in the Manner of Ernestine
By Ernestine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian mid-century figural lamps, in the manner of Ernestine. Each one painted with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Pottery
Torso No. 1, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
upper right
15 x10 inches
24 x 20 inches, framed
A mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Torso No. 5, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
upper right
25 x 20 inches
A mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Figural Sculpture on Walnut Base Entitled "Vaulter" by Ken Vares
By Ken Vares
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural sculpture on solid walnut base entitled "Vaulter" by listed California artist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 14 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
Mother & Child, Mid-Century Figural Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Curt Beckmann
By Curt Beckmann
Located in Soquel, CA
Mother & Child, Mid-Century Figural Brutalist Bronze Sculpture by Curt Beckmann
Rare and evocative
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
H 15.75 in W 16 in D 11.25 in
Mid-Century Figural Sculpture on Walnut Base Entitled "Peptic 2" by Ken Vares
By Ken Vares
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century figural sculpture on solid walnut base entitled "Peptic 2" by listed California artist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 12 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Torso No. 3, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting, Ohio artist
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
lower right
13 x 9 inches
21 x 17 inches
A mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Midcentury Figural Store Display Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern gold toned figural store display model.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Figure Study, Standing Woman with Plants
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful mid century nude figure study of a red haired woman standing with plants by California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Laid Paper, Oil
Medieval Heads, mid-century figural surrealist acrylic painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Cicada, c. 1960s
Watercolor on scintilla
30 x 20 inches
Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved a level of national artistic success that wa...
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Exceptional, Large Mid Century Figural / Abstract Oil on Paper -
Located in Exton, PA
Exceptional large mid century oil painting on thick paper. Recently obtained from a local estate
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Alkyd
Midcentury Figural Jester Harlequin Plaster Table Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern sculptural jester plaster table lamp featuring a reflective metallic gold
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Cicada, Mid-century Figural Surrealist Cleveland School Painting, 1960s
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Medieval Heads, 1966
Acrylic on scintilla
Signed and dated upper right
23.5 x 30 inches
Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved a level of n...
Category
1960s American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Meditation on African Sculpture, mid-century figural abstract painting
By Beni E. Kosh
Located in Beachwood, OH
Beni E. Kosh/Charles Elmer Harris (American, 1917-1993)
Meditation on African Sculpture, 1957
Oil on found wood panel
Signed and dated lower left
20 x 15 inches
Charles Elmer Harris...
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Air Chamber, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Collage, Anatomy & Ovoids
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Air Chamber, 1965
Collage, graphite and gouache on paper
Signed and dated upper left
30 x 22 inches
Provenance: Descended through the f...
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Graphite
Mid Century Figural Abstract -- Rock with Teapot Jelly Fish
By Dean Snyder
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning figural abstract silkscreen titled "Rock" by Dean Snyder (American, b. 1953). Artist's
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Ink
H 35 in W 0.25 in D 48.75 in
Midcentury Figural Abstract Painting In Antique Gilt Frame
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful figural abstract painting.
Artist unknown.
In the style of the very fashionable artist
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Brutalist Jade Statue Midcentury Figural Attrib. Mary Polon
Located in Southbury, CT
This powerful, absolutely stunning Midcentury nephrite jade statue has been attributed to the artist Mary Polon, known mostly for her paintings. The texture of the (untreated, 100% n...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Night Garden, mid-century figural surrealist acrylic painting, Cleveland School
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Night Garden, 1972
Acrylic on scintilla
Signed and dated lower right
21.5 x 21.5 inches
24.25 x 24.25 inches, framed
Clarence Holbroo...
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Rare 1950s Eva Zeisel Stoneware Bird Teapot Mid-Century Figural Vessel
By Eva Zeisel
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early design, whimsical! A bird-form teapot with winged lid, Monmouth Pottery, via Pine Stoneware or Western Stoneware Company in Monmouth, Illinois. c.1953/1954. Unmarked. Reference...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
In and Out, mid-century figural abstract vibrant yellow geometric painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
lower right
22 x 30 inches
Figural abstract vibrant yellow geometric painting.
Clarence Holbrook
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Standing Nude Man, Mid-Century Figural Expressionist Painting, New York Artist
By Joseph Glasco
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996)
Standing Man, 1955
India ink and gouache on textured paper
10 x 8 inches
16.75 x 13.5 inches, framed
Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Okl...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Gouache
Midcentury Figural Silver Plate Wolf Head Jigger Barware Stirrup Cup
Located in Roma, IT
A midcentury Stirrup Drinking Cup with animal shape as for the well-known production of the Italian brand Gucci.
This Vintage Barware Stirrup Cup is unbranded but the good quality o...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Icon Mandala, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Black, Red & White Oval Face Painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Icon Mandala, 1967
Acrylic on paper
Signed and dated lower right
30 x 22 inches
Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved a level of national ...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Midcentury Figural Cast Iron Canon and Leather Book Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Canada in approximately 1965 in the period midcentury style. The lamp features a figural cast iron canon
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Figural Custom Bookends
By Samuel Joseph Brown
Located in New York, NY
Interesting pair of midcentury figural custom aluminum bookends created by Philadelphia artist
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Aluminum
Curtis Jere Figural Bronze on Marble Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Curtis Jere midcentury figural bronze of a joyful figure jumping upon a molded columnar marble
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'The Young Flute Player'
By Julio Castillo
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, "Julio Castillo" and painted circa 1960.
A substantial, mid-century figural
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Mid Century Portrait of an African American Man
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-century figure study of an African American man by American Impressionist artist Genevieve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Laid Paper, Oil
'Ladies in a Japanese Garden', Alameda Art Association, California
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-century, figural oil of two Japanese women dressed in kimonos and shown standing and kneeling on a wooden
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Fiberboard
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.25 in
Large Slim Midcentury Brass Mirror, Italy-Super Profile
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and very tall midcentury figure mirror, from Italy circa 1960s, in a beautiful slim
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Eye of the Desert, Figural Abstract collage, Surrealist Black & Brown painting
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
gouache on paper
Signed and dated lower right
16 x 12 inches
25 x 21 inches, framed
A mid-century figural
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Graphite
Mid-Century 18k Gold & Lapis Lazuli Steam Engine Train Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century figural charm or pendant.
In 18k gold.
In the form of a steam engine train
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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H 1.07 in W 0.75 in D 1.19 in
'In the Sycamore', Large Figural Oil, Carmel, California Woman Artist, Muralist
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
1955.
A substantial, mid-century figural oil by this listed California woman artist who showed her
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quadratic, Mid-Century Ovoid Figural Abstract Acrylic & Collage with faces
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
paper
Signed and dated lower right
30 x 22 inches
31.5 x 23.5 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Mayor, Mid-Century Ovoid Figural Abstract Acrylic & Collage with Eye
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Signed lower right
30 x 22 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Carl Aubock Made in Austria Hand Bottle Opener Bar Tool Desk Accessory Vintage
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century figural hand bottle opener designed by Carl Aubock and stamped Made In
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Figural of Two Women and Child by Harold Kitner Kent State
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressive Mid-Century figural painting of two women and child in pastel hues by Harold Kitner
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Mid Century Seated Nude Figure with Rose
By Louis Nadalini
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant mid century figure study in pastel on brown paper depicting a seated nude woman with a hat
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Waterco...
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Abstract Figural and Pediments - Two Sided Art - James Coughlin
By James Coughlin
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Figural and Pediments - Two Sided Art
Mid century figural and architectural painting on
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
H 22.5 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
Double Ovoids, Mid-Century Blue & Black Figurative Abstract Ovoids
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
scintilla
15.25 x 12.25 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caged, Mid-Century Ovoid Geometrical Abstract Acrylic, Black & Grey
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
right
24 x 20 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook Carter
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large Taxco Sterling Silver Tulip Flower Ornament by Alfredo Vallasana for Lunt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, oversized Mid-Century figural flower ornament.
In sterling silver.
By Alfredo
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vanity Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.38 in W 5.25 in L 11.38 in
Entr'acte - Mid-Century Ovoids in Theatre - Geometrical Abstract Pastel
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
lower right
8 x 10 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Departing from the System, Mid-Century Geometrical Abstract Mixed Media
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Signed and dated lower right
36 x 24 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Seeing Egg, Surrealist Ovoid acrylic painting, Figural Abstract
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
22 inches
38.5 x 30.5 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
'Timberline Nurse', American illustrator, Avalon Books, Romance novel, Playboy
By Charles Winfield Miller
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A mid-century, figural gouache showing an attractive young nurse silhouetted against a snowy
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Board, Gouache
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.01 in
'After the Hydrogen Bomb', New York Outsider woman artist, Figural Seascape oil
By Hyacinthe Hill
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
1955
A substantial mid-century figural oil of a young woman seated naked in an opened conch shell set
Category
1950s Outsider Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
King Tut No. 2, Mid-Century Ovoid Geometrical Abstract Gouache on Paper
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
dated upper right
11.25 x 8.25 inches
25.5 x 20.5 inches
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Pinnacle, Surrealist Ovoid acrylic painting, Blue & Red Figural Abstract Collage
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
22 x 8 inches
23.25 x 9 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vetriculus, Surrealist Ovoid acrylic painting, Figural Abstract work on paper
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
inches
11 x 10 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century figural abstract painting.
Clarence Holbrook
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Seeing Egg No. 2, Surrealist Ovoid acrylic painting, Figural Abstract
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
scintilla
Signed and dated upper right
30 x 22 inches
34 x 29 inches, framed
A surrealist mid-century
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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- 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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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