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Lane Style Mid-Century Laminate Top Dining Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane style mid century laminate top dining table
The table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 29 high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Broyhill Style Mid-Century Laminate Top Dining Table
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill style mid-century laminate top dining table
This table measures: 60 wide x 40 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Glass Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 44 wide x 44
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Burl
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Pair of Midcentury Laminate and Brass Italian Trays Serving Pieces, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury trays in plastic laminate with solid brass handles. These fantastic
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 17.33 in
A Large-Scaled and Well-Executed French Laminated and Turned Wood Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and well-executed French mid-century laminated and turned wooden urn; with slender
Category
Vintage 1950s French Vases
Gae Aulenti Laminate and Purple Metal Italian Coffee Table for Zanotta, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
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A wonderful item is perfect to complete a mid-century minimal living room or studio.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Wide Dresser with Rosewood Laminate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers. Rosewood grain laminate surface provides durability
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Parsons Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern white laminate parsons table. Sleek modern design, quality white laminate
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
George Nelson Herman Miller White Laminate Pedestal Dinette Mid Century Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
laminate table top, a wooden table, and a white aluminum base with x-shaped legs. This piece includes the
Category
Mid-20th Century Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a compact size perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Laminate Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut dresser or sideboard by Lane Furniture Company. This vintage
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Laminated Tripod Side Table
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A small fifties/sixties tripod side table: teak laminated.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Italian Nightstand with Faux Marble Laminate
Located in Doylestown, PA
Elegant Midcentury Italian nightstand with faux marble laminate, Italy, 1960’s.
This unique stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Laminate, Wood
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Mid-Century Italian Desk in Wood and Laminate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid-century wooden desk designed and produced by a fine Italian manufacturer in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Walnut Base Laminate Top Low Side Tables - a Pair. Item features a nice low
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Coffee Table Mid Century Modern Laminate Low Profile
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Laminate Low Profile Multi
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Coffee Table With Beautiful Laminate Drawing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage coffee table with twisted metal x-base. Laminate top picturing three window frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Set of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver & Laminate Bottle & Glass Coasters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
favorite cocktail or wine evening!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
West Michigan Furniture Company American Mid-Century Burl Laminate Campaign Desk
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular campaign desk with a burl wood laminate top with two drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Burl
H 28.25 in W 54.25 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Laminate Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique round chrome pull add to the mid-century appeal. This pair of white laminate night stands make the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane Mid Century Modern 56" Long Surfboard Laminate Top Coffee Table with Drawer. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 15 in W 56 in D 20 in
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and Laminate Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lines makes this Mid-Century table the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & Wood Coffee Table Set, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Era Laminate & wood coffee table Set - 3 pc Set. Item features (2) End
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Set of Three Mid-Century Crescent Shaped Sectional Tables with Laminate Tops
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of three tables are of high quality, made of walnut with a painted laminate top in white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut, Paint
H 25 in W 28 in D 60.5 in
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step Side End Tables - a Pair
By Mersman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mersman Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Step End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2 tier
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 22.5 in W 19.5 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern cube Square tan Laminate floating Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern cube square tan laminate floating coffee table. The table is in great original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Walnut and Light Gray Laminate Serving Trolley
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century two-tier serving trolley with a walnut frame, light gray laminate shelf surfaces
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut
H 25.25 in W 34.75 in D 16.5 in
McGuire Mid Century Bamboo & Burled Laminate Side End Table
By McGuire
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire mid century bamboo & burled laminate side end table
Side table measures: 27 wide x 27
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Laminate Formica Case Credenza Cabinet Buffet
By Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern laminate formica case 72" Credenza cabinet buffet. Item features cane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Chromcraft Mid-Century Dining Table with Knoll Style Laminate Top
By Chromcraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft mid-century dining table with knoll style laminate top.
This table measures: 65.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid-Century White Laminate and Chrome Column Conso
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century monolithic console table with a rectangular white laminate top resting on a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29 in W 60 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Glass & Laminate Bar Cart on Wheels
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Glass & Laminate Bar Cart on Wheels
Circa 1970. Measures: 25.75" H, 32" W
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laminate Credenzas/ Cabinets, Made in Germany
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect pair of Mid-Century Modern laminate Petite credenzas / cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Laminate, Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Burlwood Laminate Parsons Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Elkton, MD
Milo Baughman style burl pattern veneer console table. Features rich shades of brown with a stunning veneer burl pattern. Circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid Century Two Tier Laminate Top Side Tables, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Modern laminate top two tier side table.
Very good vintage condition.
Some light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Black Laminate Expanding Bar Cart
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique Mid-Century Modern American walnut and black laminate expanding bar cart, circa 1970s. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Mid-Century Italian Modern Mahogany Credenza with Blue Laminate Surface
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Italian credenza in mahogany with sky blue laminate surface, sculpted brass pulls, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33 in W 59.25 in D 18.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Pink Laminate Side Table with Wooden Legs
Located in Munster, IN
space. We love her bubblegum-hued top and MCM-style wooden legs. The top was cut from a Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age End Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Grey Laminate Aluminum Base Hexagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grey Laminate Aluminum Base 36" Tall Hexagon Shape Mid-Century Modern Pedestal.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Aluminum
Chic Mid Century Modern Lucite & Laminated Raffia Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and very chic mid century modern table having a lucite base and laminated raffia bevelled
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burlap, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Round White Laminate Dining Table by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern round white laminate dining table with aluminum base designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti Small Desk Mid-Century Italian Design Laminate Brass Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gio Ponti small desk mid-century Italian design laminate brass walnut.
including Certificate of
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Round White Laminate Side Table
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century round white laminate side table
This side table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dunbar Mid Century Walnut and White Laminate Side End Table
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Dunbar Mid Century walnut and white laminate side end table
Table measures: 26 wide x 18 deep x 27
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Rosewood and White Laminate Side Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century rosewood and white laminate side table
This table measures: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Early Knoll Credenza in Black & White Laminate Oak Interior
By Florence Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous spectacular credenza by Knoll Associates circa 1965. In black & white laminate with an oak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Oak
H 29.75 in W 71.25 in D 17.75 in
Broyhill Style Mid Century Walnut Laminate Dining Table
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill style mid century walnut laminate dining table
Table measures: 58 wide x 41 deep x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
American Mid-Century atomic Age Walnut & Brass Laminate Floor Table Lamp
By Wolfe & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Classic Mid-Century Modern atomic age floor table lamp, circa 1950s in excellent condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side end tables
By Burke, Inc., Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair mid Century vintage white Laminate Tulip side tables. In the style of Knoll Tulip round end
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
a faux wood laminate top. Top has some wear from normal use. Base and apron were refinished.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Laminated Vintage Tray by Gerling Sol-Ohligs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Laminated Vintage Tray is a decorative object realized in the half of 20th century by Gerling Sol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Laminated Vintage Tray by Gerling Sol-Ohligs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Laminated Vintage Tray is a decorative object realized in the half of 20th century by Gerling Sol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Top 2 Tier Step Up End Tables - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Walnut and Laminate Top 2 Tier Step Up End Tables - a Pair. Item features 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 20.5 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze, Brass & Laminate Wood Drink Side Table Tripod Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tripod bronze round drink table with laminate top and decorative brass banding
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Grain Laminate Room Divider or Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern faux wood grain laminate room divider or planter, Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
PAIR Mid Century MODERN Laminate CREDENZAS/ Cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Perfect Pair of Mid Century Modern Laminate Petite credenzas / cabinets, Made in Germany, c. 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate
H 28 in W 35 in D 13 in
French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 27 in D 17.25 in
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Mid Century Laminated For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century laminated available at 1stDibs. A mid century laminated — often made from laminate, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 2921 variations of the antique or vintage mid century laminated you’re looking for, while we also have 92 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century laminated, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century laminated bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century laminated over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Knoll and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Laminated?
A mid century laminated can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,274, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $136,426.
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 Mid Century Laminated
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century 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 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.
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