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Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern cherry wood sideboard, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Curved Back Hoof Leg Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern cherry wood curved back hoof leg side chair. Item features curved back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Curved Back Hoof Leg Side Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern cherry wood curved back hoof leg side chair - a pair. Item features curved backs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Nightstand by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
1960s light stain cherry Mid-Century Modern bedroom nightstand featuring three drawers with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Cherry
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Nightstands, circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands.
By John Widdicomb
USA
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Directional Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Directional
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry, Burl
H 28.75 in W 132 in D 44.25 in
Mid Century Modern Cherry Blue Rectangular Footstool Josef Frank Style Austria
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rectangular like footstool from cherrywood with pastel blue velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Cherry, Velvet
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Lighted Custom Made Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Credenza Dry Bar
By Jens Risom, Brown Saltman, Foster-McDavid, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Please believe me when I say pictures don't this piece justice. The cherry wood shimmers and gleams
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Modern Cherry Wood Tallboy Dresser and End Table Set
Located in Seattle, WA
The set includes a nice cherry mid century dresser and an accent table. The dresser has two smaller
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.5 in W 28 in D 19.25 in
Heritage Henredon Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood X-Base Dining Table, Refinished
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern x-base extension dining table
In the manner of T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 30 in W 98 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Bookcase With Shelves and Two Doors - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Cherry wood bookcase with shelves, one door with grissinis decoration and one flap door.
Italy c
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry
H 78.35 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern large framed wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52.38 in D 2 in
Rare Set of Six 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Chrome Dining Chairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
This very unusual set of Mid-Century chairs is attributed to the manufacturer Romweber. We have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Armchair and Stool Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern armchair or lounge chair with ottoman from solid cherrywood by Anna Lülja Praun
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry
H 37.6 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Two Toned Mid Century Modern Cherry Wood End Tables with Waterfall Edges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century end table exudes timeless elegance with its rich cherry wood construction
Category
Vintage 1960s End Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 11.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Christian Hvidt Mid-Century Modern Dark Wood Dining Table for Soborg Mobler
By Christian Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern cherry dining table for Soborg Mobler. Lightly refinished in good overall
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 55.125 in
Cherry Wood + Glass Top Coffee Table with Brass Legs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare Mid-Century Modern cherry wood, glass and brass coffee table. This coffee table features a
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Willett Solid Cherry Coffee Table
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Willett Solid Cherry Coffee Table
Above average vintage condition and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
Large Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherry Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Wood Commode Sideboard 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage commode or sideboard from cherry wood designed and executed Italy 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 35.24 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Side Table Willet Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherry Wood
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 24 in W 23 in D 17 in
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Cherry and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Looking for a stylish addition to your home or office? Check out these exquisite mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Leather
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beech and Cherry Coffee Table, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
The Mid-Century Modern vintage three legged coffee table was made of beechwood and the tabletop was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Cherry
H 24.61 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Credenza or Cabinet in Cherry Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky sideboard cabinet from Denmark circa 1990's. It features beautiful light cherry
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Blue Sofa Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry Wood, Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue sofa attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Cherry wood, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cherry
H 32.68 in W 79.93 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Metz Dining Table Cherry Brass 2 Leaves
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Handsome and sophisticated mid century dining table by Metz. Great boat shape with matchbook
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
Having four
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 30.25 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Solid Cherry Mid-Century Modern 8 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser Renzo Ruttily
By Renzo Rutili, Statton Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid cherry Mid-Century Modern 8 drawers long credenza dresser in style of Renzo Ruttily.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
H 35 in W 59 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Artisan Studio Made Bowl / Vessel, Cherry Burl, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Artisan Studio Made Bowl / Vessel, Cherry Burl
Unique live edge tableware
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Cherry, Burl
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 34 in
Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture Oxford Cherry & Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Kindel Furniture solid Oxford Cherry and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
H 18 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Circular Cherry Coffee Table Side Table Max Kment
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage circular like coffee table or side table by Max Kment for
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry, Glass, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Mens Valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Ico Parisi
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid light cherry Mid-Century Modern gentlemens valet by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Fratelli
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Side Table Night Stand Ico Parisi 1950s Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage side table or night stand style Ico Parisi, 1950s Italy.
A stunning side
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
H 21.07 in W 24.61 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Cherry Veneer Cabinets w/ Breadsticks Doors
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
This pair of clean cherry veneer cabinets with brass details and breadsticks doors and basement can
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Cherry Blue Velvet Dining Room Chairs 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage four (4) dining room chairs from cherry wood and seats covered with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Teal Cherry Brass Dining Table Italy 1940s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table or writing desk or bureau plat very similar to Ico Parisi
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Teal Dining Table Franz Schuster Vienna 1950s
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage cherrywood dining table or center table from cherrywood and teal green
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Cherry
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in wood Cherry and top Formica.
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-Century Modern bar cart , age 1950s in wood cherry and top in formica with chromed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cherry Coffee Table Side Table May Kment 1949 Austria
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment, Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coffee table or side table from cherry wood by
Max Kment Austria 1949
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 21.07 in Dm 26.97 in
Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Lexington Furniture Victorian Style Solid Cherry Writing Desk in great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cherry
George Nakashima 8 Drawer Cherry Chest, Mid-Century
By George Nakashima
Located in Toledo, OH
Studio crafted chest by George Nakashima (1905-1990). This cherry chest features a 3 plank top with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Two Cherry Mid-Century Modern Chairs Model Swing by van Os Culemborg, 1950s
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model Swing dining room chairs.
Design by G. Van Os for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 34.85 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Cherry Brass Green Glass Side Table 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Vintage oval side table from cherrywood, green glass and brass 1950s Italy.
An
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 21.86 in D 12.41 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Glass Under spirit Cherries Set
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A Mid-Century Modern painted gold glass set composed by six small cups and an under spirit cherries
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid Century Cherry King Headboard
This headboard measures: 80 wide x 3.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Solid Cherry Dresser Willet Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cherry Wood
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Organic Vintage Cherry Brass Bar Cart Max Kment 1950 Austria
By Kunstgewerbliche Werkstätte Max Kment
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern organic vintage bar cart or tea cart from cherry, brass and cords by Max Kment
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 23.82 in W 17.72 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table or Stand With Dovetailed Drawer Cherry Wood
Located in Seattle, WA
A small vintage mid century accent table with a drawer. It could be user as a nightstand, end table
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 17 in W 30 in D 14 in
Cherry Wood Round Mid-Century Italian Side Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
The color is magnificent, a thin all-over "patina" emphasizes the light veins of the cherry wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
Stickley Mid-Century Cherry Narrow Partners Desk with Protective Glass Top
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Stickley Mid-Century Cherry Narrow Partners Desk with Protective Glass Top. All dravers in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 16.25 in
French Mid-Century Cherry Chair with Compartment Under Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Cherry Wood Low Coffee Table, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. Turned legs are solid wood. It is a simple form referring to the design ideas of the Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.84 in W 50.79 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century American Drew Ltd Edition Cherry and Cane Valet Chair with Drawer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century American Drew Limited Edition Cherry, Cane and upholstered seat Valet Chair with Drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
H 47 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Cherry Stool by Anna Lülja Praun Josef Frank Fabric
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage stool or ottoman by Anna Lülja Praun circa 1952 from cherry wood. and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 14.57 in W 22.83 in D 15.55 in
Mid Century Italian Cherry Wood Bench , Ico Parisi Style 1960
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid Century Italian Cherry Wood Bench, reminiscent of the iconic style of Ico Parisi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cherry
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Mid Century Modern Cherry For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern cherry available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern cherry for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. There are 1176 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern cherry you’re looking for, while we also have 50 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern cherry, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern cherry, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern cherry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Paolo Buffa produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Cherry?
The average selling price for a mid century modern cherry at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $110,000 for the highest priced.
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 Modern Cherry
- 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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