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Mid-Century Clear Lucite Handkerchief Draped Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handkerchief bowl made of clear acrylic circa 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Acrylic
"Draped Chair" Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Marina Karella, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze sculpture by the Greek artist Marina Karella. "Draped Chair" numbered 4/8. Signed on
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 10.25 in W 8.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass Drape w Hands Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
drapes which are held by chrome hands and decorated with twisted glass rings. High quality. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 5.75 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
John Dickinson, Sutherland, Modern Drape End Table, Galvanized Steel, 2000s
By Sutherland, John Dickinson
Located in Stamford, CT
John Dickinson Mid-Century Modern Style Drape End Table, Galvanized Steel Signed
Priced well below
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
with many of the most well-known mid-century designers and furniture models hailing from the Nordic
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.49 in W 60.63 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature two overstuffed removable cushions and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wears a sheet draped around her waist. This would be a great accent for a bookshelf or side table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern White John Dickinson Style Cast Fiberglass Coffee Table
By John Dickinson
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century modern white cast fiberglass John Dickinson style coffee table. It has the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Clear Blown Glass Chandelier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano clear blown glass two tier chandelier decorated
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Draped Stone Sculpture, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand carved antique draped stone sculpture with a beautiful patina. Unmarked. Sourced in France
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Milo Baughman-Inspired Restored Sectional Sofa: Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of mid-century modern elegance with our Milo Baughman-inspired restored
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
H 32 in W 162 in D 127 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Art of Virgin Mary with Child
Located in Chicago, IL
-century modern design.
The Virgin Mary is depicted in a long, flowing robe that drapes gracefully around
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Trompe L’oeil Draped Wicker Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A trompe l'oeil draped wicker side table. "Ghost" form silhouette. Made from wicker, rattan and
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of 'N' Lounge Chairs, by Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "N" armchairs by Zanine Caldas stand as quintessential artifacts of mid-20th century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Leather
H 20.48 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Artful Tiny Weed Pot Bud Vase Draped Blue Glaze on Black 1970s Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vase
Midcentury Modern very tiny Weed Pot Bud Vase draped in blue glaze with black tones.
Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Exceptional Draped Heavy Plaster Console
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rarely found, this vintage cast plaster console appears to be draped in fabric - mimicking a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
mid-century modern flavored headboard is covered loosely with velvet draping to provide an imposing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Leather Magazine Rack by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern leather magazine rack or stand by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1960s.
This
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern 1960s Mastercraft Solid Wood Dining Chairs Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless beauty of mid-century modern design with our exquisite set of eight
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silvered Bronze Sconces with Neoclassical Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces were realized in the United States, circa 1950. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
H 25 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Midcentury Bronze Metal Draped Accent Chair, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1950s bronze metal accent or desk chair featuring an ornate back with floral draped garland motifs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Draped Low Stools - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Featuring intricate detailing and draped accents, this pair adds a touch of vintage sophistication to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table
Located in Denton, TX
Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" side table. Sculptural woven wicker free form design that makes
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Mid-20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Cortendorf West German Mid-Century Pottery Seated African Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century West German figure of a seated African man by Cortendorf. The pottery figure
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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H 6.4 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modern Rope & Tassel Plaster Side Table Style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant plaster side table with faux drape and rope with tassels decorations. Style of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Plaster
H 17.5 in W 11.75 in D 11.5 in
NeoClassical 1960s Draped Carved Wood Mirror by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Camden, ME
An elegant hand-carved wooden mirror from Chapman.
Asymmetrically carved drapery surrounds the oval mirror.
Skillfully executed in Spain by a talented craftsman in the 1960s.
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Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Hollywood Regency Style Draped Rope Occasional Tables or Stools
By John Dickinson, Alberto Pinto, Nobilis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian or French lacquer faux draped side or end tables featuring original gilt
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plaster, Wood
H 15.25 in W 16 in D 16 in
Plaster Draped Lamp in the Style of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Matte white plaster drape form lamp in the style of John Dickinson.
Wired and in working condition
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Orrefors Draped Art Glass Pendants on Brass Mount, Sweden, 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of beautiful organic modern art glass pendants attributed to Orrefors. Beautifully draped
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Steelcase Chromed Steel Lounge Chair Draped in Blue Velvet Midcentury
By Steelcase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful lounge chair with generous proportions with a chromed steel frame and upholstered in a luscious blue velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Modernist Regency Cerused Wood "Drape" mirror att to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Regency Cerused Wood "Drape" mirror attributed to Osvaldo Borsani. Stunning design,Great
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Draped Plaster Floor Lamps in the Manner of John Dickinson
By John Dickinson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural John Dickinson style plaster of Paris lamps. Plaster 'fabric' drape with tied bow at
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Cast Bronze Figure by Georges Oudot “Femme Debout Au Drape"
By Georges Oudot
Located in Hudson, NY
“Femme Debout au Drape” the work is dynamic and powerful as are almost all of the artist's figural works
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Handkerchief Draped Bowl in Pink Green and Pearlized Finish
By Murano 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
heights. Giving the illusion of a draped piece of cloth. The colors are spectacular. With veining in pink
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair
By Niedermaier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mario Bellini Style Custom Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 31 in
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical White Lacquered Draped Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical White Lacquered Draped Urn Lamps
USA, Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-century Louis XV-style brass and crystal chandelier with bronze acanthus mounts on scroll
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Wall Cross - Black, White, Red - Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century wall crucifix is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The elongated cross
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
H 8.75 in W 3 in D 0.63 in
Pair of Vintage Trompe L'oeil Draped Wicker "Ghost" Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
to any Mid-Century, Contemporary, French Modern interiors. Normal age expected wear. Some minor
Category
Vintage 1970s Tables
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Retro Style Green Glass Ashtray in the style of Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Mid Century glass dish exudes a retro charm, crafted from luminous bright green glass. Its
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
No Reserve
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timeless, classic and functional Danish midcentury modern dining room chair with simple lines and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid Century Brazilian Modern “Sheriff” Lounge Chair Designed By Sergio Rodrigues. Originally
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32 in W 37 in D 37 in
Nordic Modern Lounge Chairs in Mongolian Shearling, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
design. This relationship with nature was much in evidence in early 20th century Finnish design, which
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 34.26 in
Nordic Modern Lounge Chairs in Longhair Sheepskin, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sheepskin drape beautifully over the lounge chairs, while the brown color provides a lot of depth. This pair
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Brazilian Modern Room Divider in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Mid-Century Modern room divider in hardwood and leather painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 69.3 in W 78.7 in D 0.8 in
Callipygian Venus - Italian, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Callipygian Venus
19th Century
Italian (Naples or Rome)
White marble
After the Antique: Naples
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps, Gio Ponti & Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical solid brass
table lamps / desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Early 21st Century Abstract Portrait In Blues
Located in west palm beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the soulful allure of "Cerulean Echoes," a vintage early 21st-century abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Markslöjd Beech Wood Swedish Modern Art Deco Lamp, 1960s
By Markslöjd
Located in Copenhagen, DK
shape placed on a solid circular base. Original draped, cream colored coolie shade that can be adjusted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
ZBS, Modern Bohemian Citrine Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Bohemia Crystal, Bohemia
Located in Miami, FL
when the Czech Republic was still part of Czechoslovakia, circa 1960. Elegant draped teardrop shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Shot Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-century modern multicolor paper. (It's giving major vintage Missoni or Lilly Pulitzer vibes.) Six wells
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Balinese artist around the mid 20th century. The bust is carved from a single piece if wood, possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Roche Bobois Leather & Kilim Lounge Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Norwalk, CT
testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless design. Draped in a deep brick-red, these chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) - Signed Watercolor Nude With Fur
By Charles Levier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor depicting a nude prostitute draped in a striped fur with blue shading across her eyes
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 22.25 in D 0.75 in
Dhurrie Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Lake House Style, Custom Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
range of interior styles: Organic Modern, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Jute, Hemp, Seagrass
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Large Watercolor & Ink 2 Women With Flowers
By Charles Levier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Watercolor and ink depicting two women standing to the right in a room setting with blue drapes in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 38.25 in D 1 in
Charles Levier (French, 1920 - 2003) Large Watercolor & Ink Coastal Landscape
By Charles Levier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drape over-looking the bay. The bay with a single lone boat, pastel structures in the background and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 40.25 in D 1 in
New Dhurrie Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Lake House Style, Custom Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Rustic, Artisan, Lodge, Cabin, Southern Living, Swedish Farmhouse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Jute, Hemp, Seagrass
New Dhurrie Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Lake House Style, Custom Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
: Organic Modern, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, Egyptian, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Jute, Hemp, Seagrass
New Dhurrie Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Lake House Style, Custom Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, Egyptian, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Rustic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Jute, Hemp, Seagrass
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Mid Century Modern Drapes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern drapes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century modern drapes — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 462 antique and vintage mid century modern drapes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern drapes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern drapes are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid century modern drapes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Georgia Jacob and Percival Lafer are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Drapes?
Mid century modern drapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,796, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $76,000.
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 Drapes
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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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