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1960's Mid Century Modern Framed Silk Screen Aquatic Art
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Framed Silk Screen "Aquatic Art".
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph "In Weakness, Strength" by Esther Lewis
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern framed lithograph entitled "In Weakness, Strength" by listed artist Esther Lewis
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Paper
H 19.25 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
Signed Pietri French Mid-Century Modern Framed Oil Painting Resting Nude Woman
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Pietri French Mid-Century Modern framed oil painting resting nude woman.
Traditionally
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 21 in W 29.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed German Abstract Painting Acryl on Wood, circa 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid-Century Modern framed German abstract painting was painted in the 1960s. It is acryl on
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
H 21.26 in W 25.2 in D 0.79 in
Keith Haring Style Mid Century Modern Framed Painting
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- Framed: H: 22in W: 18 1/4in D: 3/4in
This vintage POP Art
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1960s Mid-Century Modern Framed Gravel Wall Art Figural Mosaics a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern framed gravel art figural mosaics, a pair. Beautiful condition
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Mid Century Modern Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Pecky Cypress Walnut Trim
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid Century Modern framed arch mirror by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Comprised
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
H 40 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Wasilly Kandinsky Mid Century Modern Framed Black and White Woodcut
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Elevate your art collection with a captivating woodcut by the masterful Wassily Kandinsky. This exquisite piece, signed on the plate by the artist, emanates a timeless allure that tr...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Framed Street Scene - The Pathway, Watercolour
Located in Bristol, GB
THE PATHWAY
Size: 44 x 37 cm (including frame)
Watercolour on paper
A vibrant and striking mid
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1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 17.33 in W 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Rectangular Beige Enamel Flower Wall Art
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible artistic beige enamel sculpted flowers that can be wall mounted.
It is framed and can be
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Don Jensen Four Flowers Mezzotint Etching
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Jensen. The dimensions are 37.75" H x 21.25" W framed. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 37.75 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in
"Chimes" by Harris Strong Mid-Century Modern Framed Signed Abstract Collage
By Harris Strong
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
"Chimes" by Harris Strong is a mixed media collage wall art in original frame with matting
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
H 35.25 in W 26.25 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Theo Tobiasse Acrylic Lithograph 92/125 Signed
By Théo Tobiasse
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, framed, acrylic lithograph, signed in pencil and numbered 92
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Framed Art Poster Signed by James Coignard, 1978
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a framed poster, signed by James Coignard, circa 1978. In excellent
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Framed Photo Danger Banker Signed Slim Aarons Rockefeller
By Slim Aarons
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a framed photograph, "Danger Banker in Hole, David Rockefeller," signed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Winter Palace, 1960s Mid Century Modern Framed Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
) with pastel pinks, blues and greens. Presented in a new custom frame, outer dimensions measure 19 ¾ x
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
Mid-Century Modern Framed Sott Ground Etching Aquatint Signed Eric Fischl Shower
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a framed, sott ground etching and aquatint, titled "Shower," signed and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Oil Painting Canvas Signed D. Demers European Cafe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an sensational, framed oil painting on canvas, of a European cafe scene
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 28 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Lowell Nesbitt Hand Signed Lithograph Lily & Rose 70s
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, framed lithograph, of a lily and a rose, signed by Lowell
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 28 in W 39.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Flowers in the Window Signed Print 164/225
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional signed print from 1981, 163/225. Features a bouquet of pink flowers in front of a blue window.
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Framed Serigraph Marathon Signed Wayland Moore 1978 67/300
By Wayland Moore
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a vibrant, framed serigraph, entitled "Marathon," signed and numbered by
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 30 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Oil on Canvas of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire
Located in London, GB
A framed oil on canvas of the famous historic market and spa town of the beautiful and picturesque
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Mid-20th Century British Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Handcrafted Bamboo, Wood and Wicker Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative framed vintage handcrafted bamboo & wicker wall mirror with wooden backing.
Handwoven
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Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Bamboo, Wicker
H 50.75 in W 42 in D 8 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Portrait Painting of a Woman in Blue and Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern portrait painting of a woman on blue silk. This portrait is professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 14.75 in W 12.5 in D 0.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Etching Rouge Pad Signed James Rosenquist 62/78 1970s
By James Rosenquist
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
numbered 62/78 by James Rosenquist, 1978. Frame is in good vintage condition, art is in excellent condition
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 30 in W 47 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Oil Painting on Canvas Toro Scene Signed Morales 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a terrific, framed, oil on canvas painting, El Toro scene, by Morales
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 31 in W 19 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Embossed Etching Signed Gerard Fitremann E.A. 1/10 80s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a captivating, framed embossed etching, entitled "Double Face," signed by
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Framed Oil on Canvas Scene Painting Signed by Sol Selwan 1962
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, framed, oil on canvas painting of a town scene, signed by
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Ram Boat Signed Oil Signed Jack Lorimer Gray 1950s 60s
By Jack L. Gray
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
looking in the distance at what may appear to be a large wave coming toward them. In the mid 1950's Gray
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modern Sunset Textile Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern framed textile art. Features a sunset over the maintains in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Textile
Original Mid-Century Modern Signed Golden Framed Fine Art by Artist M. Aronoff
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern framed original artist study in chalk and pencil drawing from a man in black
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 15.5 in W 18.75 in D 0.5 in
Florence V
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence V by Emily Brown is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern framed leather abstract design. The
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
Florence III
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence III by Emily Brown is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern framed leather abstract design. The
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
Florence II
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence II by Emily Brown is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern framed leather abstract design. The
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
Florence IV
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence IV by Emily Brown is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern framed leather abstract design. The
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
Florence I
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence 1 by Emily Brown is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern framed leather abstract design. The
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
Signed by Artist French Midcentury Framed Glass Oil Painting Resting Nude Woman
Located in Miami, FL
Signed French Mid-Century Modern framed behind glass oil painting of a resting nude woman
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Glass
H 22.38 in W 34.75 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame
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20th Century Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Fingerpainted Landscape in Acrylic, in Diamond-Shaped Frame
Located in Soquel, CA
verso.
Presented in a diamond-shaped mid century modern frame.
Frame size: 32.25"H x 42.25"W (widest
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1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Acrylic
H 32.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frame Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern picture frame in tessellated stone with wood backing circa 1970s.
Viewable photo
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stone
1950s Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass italian Picture Frame
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A picture frame that embodies the essence of the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era, crafted with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Photo Frame
Located in London, GB
A black enamelled iron and brass photo frame.
France, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Style Mirror Photo Frames
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
2 Mid-Century Modern style mirror photo frames. The sides are beautifully constructed with tiny
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
Del Conte Sterling Silver Italian Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Del Conte
Located in New York, NY
Del Conte, sterling silver picture frame, made in Italy, in sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modern
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Fontana Arte Attributed Mid-Century Modern Glass Italian Picture Frame
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant Mid-Century Modern heavy verde Nilo glass rectangular picture frame designed and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
H 7.09 in W 4.93 in D 0.79 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Glass Picture Frame by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Picture Frame by Fontana Arte is an exemplary piece of mid-century modern style. The frame is crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror
1950s Fontana Arte Attributed Mid-Century Modern Glass Italian Picture Frame
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
characteristic of Mid-Century Modern design. The frame's design prioritizes simplicity, allowing the photograph
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Rectangular Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
natural patterns found on real tortoise shells. This rectangular picture frame embodies the Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in
Tommaso Barbi style Mid-century Modern Italian Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern Italian photo frame, brass and mahogany-stained beech, Tommaso Barbi style
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Del Conte Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Del Conte
Located in New York, NY
Del Conte, sterling silver picture frame, made in Italy, in sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modern
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Del Conte Sterling Silver Square Picture Frame in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Del Conte
Located in New York, NY
Del Conte, sterling silver picture frame, made in Italy, in sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modern
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 7.75 in W 7.75 in D 1 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite and Brass Picture Frame
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
of materials and geometric shapes.
Crafted during the mid-20th century, this picture frame embodies
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Wonderful Vintage Mid-Century Modern Gucci Silver Plate Picture Frame Wood Back
By Gucci
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful vintage Gucci silver-plate picture frame embellished with a gilt brass border and the
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Wonderful Vintage Mid Century Modern Gucci Silver Plate Picture Frame Wood Back
By Gucci
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful vintage Gucci silver-plate picture frame embellished with a back oval stone, the back of
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12.5 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Modern picture/mirror frame attrib to Adrien Andoux & Frida Minet.
Located in London, GB
Unusual picture or mirror frame made from twisted rope and limed oak. This quality frame has
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Oak
H 14.18 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in
Extra Large Mid Century Modern Hand-Woven Rattan Mirror Frame, Italy 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking extra large Mid Century Modern Mirror rectangular Frame
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rattan
H 50.79 in W 37.41 in D 1.19 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Picture Frame by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. Tommaso Barbi, an Italian designer known for his Mid-Century Modern creations, crafted this distinctive
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique Mid-Century Modern look. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
A 1970s High Quality Mid-Century Modern Brass and Skin Italian Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian picture frame exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted during the height of mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 0.79 in
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Mid Century Modern Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid century modern frames is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all mid century modern frames available were constructed with great care. Find 81248 antique and vintage mid century modern frames at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4138 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern mid century modern frames are of considerable interest. Knoll, Milo Baughman and Fabio Ltd each produced beautiful mid century modern frames that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Frames?
Mid century modern frames can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,661, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $5,750,000.
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 Frames
- 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 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 mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 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.
- 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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