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Mid-Century Low Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century low side table. Legs and top frame finished in dark brown stained wood and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Pair Mid Century low tan lounge club cube chairs walnut base
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair Mid Century low tan lounge club cube chairs walnut base. Great set of low cube chairs in sand
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub / Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Low Back Wood Frame Tub/Club Chairs With For Upholstery - Pair
Vintage mid century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wytheville Chair Company Mid Century Low Occasional Slipper Lounge Chairs, a Pa
Located in Countryside, IL
Wytheville Chair Company mid century low occasional slipper lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Percival Lafer midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs. Thick soft tan
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27 in W 26 in D 36 in
Midcentury Low 4 Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 All Black
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid century low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Low Side Table, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
no damages
from glass and wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern velvet modular sectional sofa
Stunning low profile sofa in rich gold velvet. Modular
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Danish Mid Century Low Profile Tambour Cabinet
Located in Emeryville, CA
Danish Mid-Century furniture epitomizes Scandinavian design principles with its timeless elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Mid Century Low Profile Slat Wood Bench
Located in Boston, MA
Mid Century slat wood bench or coffee table, circa 1960s. Perfect size, long at 5ft, but balanced
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Walnut and Acrylic Mid Century Low Coffee Table
Located in San Mateo, CA
Walnut and acrylic slat coffee table. This table has the feeling of a Jens Risom design but we have not been able to document that. The table has three boards across the top with a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut
Brutalist Mid-Century Low Wooden Lounge Chairs '7'
Located in London, GB
A run of low slung wooden armchairs.
Belgium, c1970s.
Often attributed to De Pudyt
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Low-Back Lounge Chair in Chrome, Belgium
By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue
Located in Voorburg, NL
A rare low backed version of a Mid century Lounge chair with heavily chromed steel frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Italian Mid-Century Low Table with Black Glass Top
Located in London, GB
A good sized mid-century occasional table made from fruit wood with a black glass top.
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Low Boy Teak Dresser "1627"
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished.
There is a science
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lowboys
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Low Sideboard in Oak, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in oak, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1960s. Very nice original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Low Sideboard in Rosewood, Designed by Ejgil Petersen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in rosewood, designed and made by Ejgil Petersen, Denmark in 1950s. Very nice original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 82.68 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Low Sideboard Cabinet in Oak, Danish style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
this type of mid-century Danish design furniture up with other classical, art deco, Bauhaus or even art
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.63 in W 87.8 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Low Sculptural Sideboard in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 92.52 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Low Table in Rosewood by Poul Nørreklit, Danish Design, 1960s
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Poul Nørreklit
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table with rosewood plate and brass frame. Designed by Poul Nørreklit for Georg Petersens
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 14.97 in W 44.1 in D 20.87 in
Metal and leather mid-century low sofa table by Jean Pierre Ryckaert 1960 design
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Pierre Ryckaert
Elegant art deco low cofee or sofa table
Metal and leather materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Near Pair of Mango Wood Midcentury Low Side Tables with Single Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of Midcentury mango wood low side tables with single drawers and tapering legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Arden Riddle American Mid-Century Wooden Low Table
By Arden Riddle
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century low table with an elongated rectangular plank surface resting on four slightly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Fontana Arte Italian Mid-Century Brass and Glass Low / Coffee Tables
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century low / coffee tables with x-form brass faux bamboo frames with branch
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Wooden Low Mid Century Stool in Ash by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1970s
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful mid century low stool in solid ash by Ingvar Hildingsson produced by himself in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Black Lacquer Low Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mid-century low credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group. 1 adjustable shelve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Maple
Danish Rosewood Low Corner Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury low corner cabinet manufactured in Denmark. Cabinet crafted of rosewood with bookmatched
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Gray Cotton Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Mid-century low stool or ottoman with gray cotton upholstery.
Additional information:
Country of
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Fontana Arte Italian Midcentury Brass and Glass Low / Coffee Tables
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury low / coffee tables with x-form brass faux bamboo frames with branch
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Central Coffe Table, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century low central table, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's.
It's made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech, Mahogany
Jansen Style Midcentury Polished Steel and Bronze Low Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Very elegant Jansen style midcentury low table made of polished steel with a stone top. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
American Black Lacquer Floral Parcel Gilt Low / Coffee Table, Attributed to Jame
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century low / coffee table features a black lacquered top with rounded out corners and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 16 in W 42 in D 42 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Raffia Stools by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French mid-century low Shepard's stools by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The rustic French
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Mid Century Pierre Jeanneret Stool in Teak & Iron Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century low / bar stool in teak and iron by Pierre Jeanneret produced for Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 18.9 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Blonde Doors Maple
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful mid-century low credenza cabinet with blonde maple sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Ingmar Relling / Brothers Bindeim Norwegian Leather and Walnut Stools
By Ingmar Relling
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 Norwegian Mid-Century low stools / side tables with rectangular walnut frames with
Category
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
H 15 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Table
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury low table by Jean-Charles Moreux in gilt forged iron. Measures: 30" wide x 19.5
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Iron
David Rosén "Berga" Pine Low Stool Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Berga" mid century low stool in solid stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
H 15.75 in W 15.56 in D 13.78 in
Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table, Gunmetal, Brass 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Springer "Round Leg Coffee Table" in Gunmetal and Brass.
Chic mid-century low profile two-tier coffee table
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.25 in W 36 in D 22 in
Midcentury 4 Drawer Black Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 60 in D 18 in
Midcentury 4 Drawer Low Dresser Paul McCobb Planner Group #1504 Rare Iron Base
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare midcentury low dresser credenza by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1504 with 4 low
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 60 in D 18 in
Midcentury Credenza by Paul McCobb Planner Group #1513 Wood Doors Maple
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful midcentury low credenza cabinet with sliding doors by Paul McCobb circa 1950 planner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Georges Briard Set of Six Rock Glasses Green and Gold
By Georges Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern Glasses Barware - Set of 6
Elegant exquisite vintage set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Danish Leif Messell Round Ceramic Dish with Figurative Bat Motif 1997
By Asger Jorn
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish mid-century low ceramic bowl by Leif Messell made at his own ceramic workshop in Sejs
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Patinated Bronze and Marble Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Midcentury patinated bronze and marble cocktail table well made period midcentury low table with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1960's Norwegian Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather
By Bruksbo
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Bruksbo Safari Sofa in Wood and Leather
Midcentury low sling leather safari 2-seat sofa by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch
Midcentury Brass and White Formica Italian Coffee Table Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic and large mid-century low table in brass and white formica laminate. This wonderful piece
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.57 in W 62.6 in D 31.11 in
Kho Liang Ie Model 662 Sofa for Artifort
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing, Mid-Century, low and stealthy, decoratively tufted three seat sofa designed by Kho Liang
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bernard Dunand French Midcentury Geometric Lacquered Coffee Table
By Bernard Dunand
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury low round top coffee table with a black and red geometric stylized leaf design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vtg Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28 in W 62.5 in D 16 in
Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for adding Mid-Century style to any bedroom. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Burled Rootwood Low Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the epitome of natural beauty and mid-20th century American craftsmanship with this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Mid-20th Century Low Table Cabinet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Mid-20th century low table cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Empire Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Low Mid Century Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in dark Bistre finish, features a sophisticated tapered silhouette with three reeded drawers. The custom forged hardware, finished in a dark rubbed bronze, echoes the reeded ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
A Mid-Century Modern low boy dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern low boy dresser
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
United Furniture Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Fulton, CA
A walnut six drawer low dresser by United Furniture Company, circa. 1950. Fine craftsmanship with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Low Mid Century Blue Suede Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
padded armrests.
The low-profile design has mid-century charm, blending seamlessly with modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Large Mid-20th Century Low Wood and Lacquer Tray
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large lacquer tray, Japan
A beautiful low wood tray finished with orange and black lacquer. There
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Low Table
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Chinese hardwood low table of attractive golden colour, having fielded panelled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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