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Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
A stunning pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Concave Sided Wall Mirror.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned Broyhill Style Wall Mirror.Circa 1960s-1970s.! Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 27 W ; 1/2 D ; 43 H
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Concave Leg Brass and Glass Top Rectangular Console Sofa Table
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern concave leg and corners rectangular top console sofa table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Concave Front Sculptural Profile Large Pulls 6 Drawers Restored Espresso Dresser
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
mid-century modern concave front espresso finish mahogany dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 64 in D 22 in
Brass & Tessellated Marble Stone Tile Top Dining Conference Tables
By Enrique Garcel, Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern concave pedestal base tessellated stone dining or conference table. Thick curved
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Lucite Concave Mirror Sculpture
Located in Norwalk, CT
An interesting little mid-century lucite concave mirror sculpture. Unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Modern Sculptural Concave Glass French Mirror
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Sculptural concave mirror with convex lens, handcrafted with molded glass making each piece unique
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Modern Sculptural Concave Pink Glass French Mirror
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern sculptural concave French mirror. Wall artwork handmade of pink molded glass and patinated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Brass Wrapped Mirror with Concave Top Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and beautifully made Mid-Century Modernist Tapered Brass Wrapped Mirror with Concave
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 47.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in
Mid-Century Fontana Arte Style Concave Green Nile Crystal Wall Lamp
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Fontana Arte style Concave green Nile crystal wall lamp.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Italian Mid-Century Concave Glass Wall Lamp 1950s Fontana Arte Style
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Concave crystal Italian design from 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Table Lamp Italian Design Cristal Concave Cobalt Blue Brass Part
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century table lamp Italian Design Cristal concave cobalt blue brass part.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Concave Modernist Stools
Located in LYON, FR
craftsmanship, they evoke the creations of charlotte perriand. They will fit perfectly into a mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Modern Sculptural Concave Black and Blue Handmade Glass French Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern sculptural beautiful concave French mirror. Wall hanging artwork handmade in black molded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury modern mahogany torchiere, 1960s, with flared tapering column on a concave circular
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Concave Front 92" sofa
Offered is a mid-century modern sofa with Yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Round Onyx Stone Ashtray
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern small round ashtray made from a beautifully layered and striated piece
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Big Blue Concave Mirror
Located in PAU, FR
Big blue concave mirror made in Italy
Gilt brass structure
Diameter : 110 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Concave Mirror in Green
Located in London, GB
Anish Kapoor style concave mirror.
Sculptural green glass mirror, with brass wall fixing
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Concave Rose Gold Mirror
Located in London, GB
Impressive pink gold concave mirror with brass wall bracket
other colors are available.
Bronze
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Sculptured Concave Shape Birch Queen Size Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blond birch concave shape headboard bed.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch
CONCAVE Statement Walnut Dining Table
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
contemporary or mid-century inspired space with soft elegant organic lighting to emphasise the stunning grain
Category
2010s Irish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Splendid 'Spanish Corrida' Concave Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid 'Spanish Corrida' concave wall mirror.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Contemporary Pink Champagne Concave Curve Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary curve concave pink champagne wall mirror, brass structure. Artisanal handmade work
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lightolier Turned Concave Wood Staff Floor Lamp by Gerald Thurston
By Lightolier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lightolier turned concave wood staff floor lamp by Gerald Thurston
Signed on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Wood Auby Auxiliary Table
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This auxiliary table was inspired by Mid-Century Modern style and is designed with stylized legs, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Opalescent Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern table lamp was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel
Modernist Sculptural Bookmatched Walnut Concave Faceted Minimalist Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. its neutral palate and austere form ensures that it will not
Category
20th Century American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
European Mid-Century Modern "Oyster" Chairs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern, mid-century edge.
With the major rise in popularity that mid-century modern experienced, it’s
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fornasetti Dog Bowl, round concave tray, Gordon Setter
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Portman Gallery (Brooklyn, NY) is joyously offering this vintage Fornasetti hollow concave ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dressers, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural 'Exoskeleton' Dressers, 1960s
Rare compatible
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in W 78 in D 28 in
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Exoskeleton Curved Dresser, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Exoskeleton, Sculptural Curved Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Concave Side Rectangular Pedestal Base Marble Dining Conference Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large concave rectangle Mid-Century Modern marble dining conference table. Beautiful dramatic
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Marble
CONCAVE Statement Dining Table in White Oak
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
contemporary or mid-century inspired space with soft elegant organic lighting to emphasise the stunning grain
Category
2010s Irish Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
By Urban Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
William Hinn, Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Exoskeleton Dresser, Sweden, 1960s
Concave sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 78 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Oval Sofa or Console Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern polished chrome sofa or console table, lower shelf with glass insert
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Aluminium and Glass Pharmacy Vitrin, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern aluminum and glass pharmacy vitrin with internal shelf, 1950s
Pharmacy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 51.58 in W 16.15 in D 51.19 in
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Inspired by the traditional
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Signed Wesley Emmons Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Amethyst Ring, 1970s
By Wesley Emmons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
during the middle of the 20th century. He created cutting-edge jewelry for decades, and his long client
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Strata by Unagusta Concave Front Walnut 2 Drawer Nightstand
By Unagusta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strata by Unagusta 2 Drawer Walnut Concave Nightstand. Unusual Design, 17.25 deep on ends and 16
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Solid Teak Coaster Set for 8 Dansk Style
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak coaster set with caddy in the style of Dansk. Concave design
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome & Glass Cocktail with Spherical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern cocktail table was realized in the United States circa 1970. It
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Brass, Perspex & Walnut Sculptural Wall Light
By Paavo Tynell
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern wall light , circa 1960 , features a sculptural polished brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Decorative Tray in Pastel Turquoise & Gilt Detailing
Located in New York, NY
would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.4 in W 7.75 in D 6.5 in
Midcentury Italian Sunburst Giltwood Mirror with Concave Mirror Glass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and rare antique Italian giltwood mirror with curved (concave) antique original mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid Century Modern Excllusive Wall Unit by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
. The front of the unit is slightly concave adding a unique and eye catching elegance. The base and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Suzanne Ramié : "Concave plate", black enameled circa 1950 - Madoura studio
By Suzanne Ramie
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Suzanne Ramié (1907-1974, France) : "Concave plate"
Black round-oval shaped enameled ceramic plate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Smoked Murano Glass Bowl/Dish
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern decorative bowl/ dish was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Style Colored Glass Metal and Brass Italian Coffee Table
Located in Ibiza, Spain
details.
Composed of concave orange colored mirror and clear glass on top.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Club Chairs with Brass Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish Mid-Century armchairs were made in Italy in the 1950s. They feature gently reclined
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern Cubosfera Alessandro Mendini Fidenza Vetraria, 1960s
By Alessandro Mendini, Fidenza Vetraria
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern glass table lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 6.89 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Concave Murano Seguso Arte Amber Glass Dish, circa 1960
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Concave Murano Seguso Arte Amber Glass Dish, circa 1960.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Pitcher by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Dorlyn Silversmiths, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern polished brass pitcher was designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass
American Walnut Concave Front Gentleman's Chest Dresser Double Door Compartment
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut high chest dresser with double doors compartment.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 57 in W 42 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Murano Sculptural Multi Colored Decorative Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern decorative dish/ bowl was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Freeform Concave Amber Colored Vide Poche in Solid Glass, 1960s
By Ward Bennett, Fontana Arte
Located in Tilburg, NL
solid glass has a very attractive concave freeform shape which suits a organic modern interior. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Ebonized Walnut Magazine Holder by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern magazine holder was realized by the esteemed American designer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 19 in W 7.5 in D 20 in
One "Concave" Nightstand in Rock Crystal, by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands entirely made of rock crystal and brass top. 3 drawers.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Price for one piece.
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Mocho" Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Mocho" Stools by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Inspired by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 15.16 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Effetto Vetro Contemporary Custom Sculptural Concave Glass Brass Coffee Table
By Effetto Vetro
Located in New York, NY
concave mirrored glass disc below with a clear colored flat glass disc above mounted on a brushed brass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Modern Concave For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern concave for your home. Each mid century modern concave for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Find 93 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern concave now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern concave you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern concave is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern concave that is appealing in its simplicity, but Young Manufacturing Company, Fontana Arte and Chaty Vallauris produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Concave?
Prices for a mid century modern concave can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $18,305, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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 Concave
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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