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Mid Century 22K Gold Thistle Highball Glassware Set by Gregory Duncan - Set of 8
By West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Draper, UT
Stunning mid century modern glassware set by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. This set of 8
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Arthur Court 1997 Safari Cast Aluminum Elephant Pilsner Beer Glass Set of Two
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Glasses, Tumblers.
Marked Arthur Court designs.
Mid-Century Modern Glassware for Safari Animal Lovers.
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Imperial Glass Co. Shoji Hand Painted 22-Karat Gold 1960s Vase
Located in Saint Louis, MO
one of the most celebrated Mid Century Modern glassware patterns of the time and into today. The best
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Georges Briard Gold Leaf Old Fashioned Frosted Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
By George Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
mid-century modern glassware, ceramics, and home decor. He was born on December 17, 1917, in Moscow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' White Art Glass Dish with Black and Gold Design
By Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
known for his contributions to mid-century modern glassware, ceramics, and home decor. He was born on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Art Glass
Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern heavy blown bubble glass drinking glasses, glassware, stemware made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Multicolor Gold Rim Hurricane or Cyclone Glassware - Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six Mid-century tall multicolor hurricane glasses with gold accents. This set of six will
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set Glassware Barware of Mid-Century by Bohemia Crystal, 1960's
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of crystal glass
Re-polished
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Crystal
Six Mid-Century Libbey Glassware Rocks Glasses in the Peacock Feather Pattern
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Libbey glass rocks glasses with gilded rims and of cylindrical form with raised translucent blue enamel swirls in a ground of raised translucent green enamel creating an abstract...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
GEORGES BRIARD for Hyalyn Black and Gold Ceramic Vase 1960s Hollywood Regency
By Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
contributions to mid-century modern glassware, ceramics, and home decor. He was born on December 17, 1917, in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vintage Tall Credenza by Portwood
By Portwood Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Vintage Tall Credenza by Portwood, a stunning piece of furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Vintage Swedish Glassware 1960s Set 5
By Orrefors, Sven Palmquist
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish glassware 1960s Set 5
Mid-century modern barware. A stylish and colorful addition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Stylish Mid Century Modern Brass Serving Cart
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Mid-Century Modern appeal of this versatile piece, great addition to home or office. Please
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dry Bar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut dry bar manufactured and designed in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Need a place to store books, glassware or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Five-Piece Glassware, Decanter and Cocktail/Lemonade Glass "Strict, " Bengt Orup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five-piece glassware, decanter and cocktail / lemonade glass "Strict", Bengt Orup
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Glass
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid Century Modern Tambour Door Mount Airy Expandable Bar Cart
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
displaying your favorite spirits and glassware. Dimensions: 55.25"w/38.25"w x 20"d x 30.5"h
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Glass Dry Bar
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid Century Modern chrome and glass dry bar. Having three-tiers for bottles and glassware. Along
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Drink glasses with carafe
Located in Palermo, PA
of damage, ensuring a flawless addition to your glassware collection.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses decorated as parade drums in teal and red enamel with 22 karat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set Of 204 Vintage Pharmacy Bottles And Laboratory Glassware
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Glassware
The set:
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Round bottles (32pcs) 1950's
28cm x 5pcs
27cm x 1pc
21cm x 7pcs
18cm x 1pc
14cm x 5pcs
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
4 Mid-Century Modern, Cera Glass Daffodil Rocks Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses by Cera Glassware with daffodils in green, yellow and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Green French Luminarc Cordial Glassware, Set of 5, 1970s, France
By Luminarc
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of eight French cordial glasses with transparent bodies and green glass stems. Created in France in the 1970s by Luminarc.
Dimensions:
6.5" Tall
2.75" Diameter
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses in the Regimental Drum pattern. Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Midcentury 22-Karat Gold and Green Tall Cocktail Glassware by Culver, Set of 5
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
.
Culver Ltd is a highly collectible brand of glassware made in the mid-20th century. Sold in high end
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold
Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Pink Rocks Glassware 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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tubular Lucite Bar Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Port Jervis, NY
which supports the shelving. Tiered bottom has cutouts for glassware while the top shelf has a ice
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Vintage Cera Glassware "Lemon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four vintage rocks glassed by Cera Glass with lemons, leaves and blossoms in yellow, green and white on clear glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Rocks Glasses by Cera Glassware in the 'Daffodil' Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage cera glassware rocks glasses in the "Daffodil" pattern decorated with bunches of daffodils
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Puzzle by Barbini
By Barbini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, glassware, and sculptures. Barbini produces glass sculptures that can be both functional and artistic. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Eight Vintage Calypso Pattern Tom Collins Glasses by Federal Glassware
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight mid-century Tom Collins glasses, clear glass with white frosted interiors and 22k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses, Regimental Drum
By Cera
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Vintage Cera Glassware Highball Glasses in the Regimental Drum pattern.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Table Lamp by La Murrina Vetreria
By La Murrina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
company is renowned for its intricate and artistic glass creations, which include a variety of glassware
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
MCM Libbey Glassware Highball Glasses in the "Marine Life" Pattern
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Libbey glass highball glasses in the 'Marine Life' pattern having atomic design fish in 22k gold on a ground of raised translucent green 'waves'. Libbey discontinued this pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Baseball Paperweight by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern baseball paperweight- executed in translucent crystal- represents
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Stool, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alvar Aalto Style Mid-Century Modern wood stool.
In original condition with minor wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cera Glassware Cocktail Pitcher in the Old World Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage cocktail pitcher by Cera in the Old World Map pattern, with a map designed to look like an antique map on parchment in tans and 22k gold.
We have multiple listings for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Six Vintage Federal Glassware Tumblers with Concentric Squares in Orange Enamel
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern tumblers by Federal Glass with blocks of concentric squares in orange enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Four Culver Glassware Rocks Glasses in the Gold & Orange Marina Pattern
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses in Marina pattern by Culver, having various seashells in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware "E Pluribus Unum" Regimental Drum Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight vintage old fashioned glasses by Cera Glassware in the "E Pluribus Unum" / Regimental Drum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware Ice Bowl in the Old World Map Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern ice bowl by Cera in the Old World Map pattern, with a map designed to look like
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware, Red, White and Blue Arrow Barware Suite
Located in Nantucket, MA
Midcentury eleven piece bar suite with vinyl caddy and ice bucket. All decorated with vertical red, white and blue arrows alternately pointed up and down. The set includes 6 large ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware Camelot Pattern Rocks Glasses in Black and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage set of 4 rocks glasses by Cera Glassware in the Camelot pattern. Executed in black lines on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Cera Glassware Camelot Pattern Cocktail Set in Black and White
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage seven-piece cocktail set by Cera Glassware in the Camelot pattern. Executed in black lines
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard/Credenza by Gunni Omann, c1960s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of a mid-century marvel with this exquisite Danish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Vintage American Eagle Rocks Glasses by Cera Glassware.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four vintage rocks glasses by Cera, decorated as a teal and red parade drum with a spread-wing eagle holding a stars and stripes shield on the front and with a shield on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Federal Glassware, Frosted Tom Collins Glasses with 22 Karat Gold Fruit
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight mid-century Federal Glassware Tom Collins glasses with 22k gold cherries and citrus slices
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The elegantly modern shape of this chair is evidence of Finnish craftsmanship, aided by great choice
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
4 Pieces Art Glass Danish Holmegaard Signed Numbered Glassware with Book
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This beautiful set of 4 hand blown Mid-Century Modern art glass Holmegaard of Denmark consists of 1
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Russel Wright Mid Century Seafoam American Modern Stem Glasses Morgantown 16 pcs
By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century grouping of 16 Seafoam American Modern goblets designed by Russel Wright and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Gray Opaline Glass Jug
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
quality, further enhances the uniqueness of the piece. The mid-century modern design aesthetic is evident
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Set of 4 Hard to Find Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four vintage rocks glasses by Cera with a Golden Dragon chasing the "Pearl of Wisdom" on a textured frosted ground within borders of orange and gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Nanny Still McKinney Mid-Century Modern Ceiling Pendants
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century ceiling pendants by Nanny Still McKinney.
Stunning early 1960s amber colored handblown
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Brown Glass Italian Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Opaline florence
Located in Aci Castello, IT
backdrop, with a sleek and minimalist design that is characteristic of mid-century modern style. Carlo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
1960s Imperial Glass Shoji Barware Gold Collectible Single High Ball Glassware
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and timeless and in very great vintage condition.
Mid-century modern highball glasses made by Imperial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 Vintage Cera Glassware Dow-Jones Industrial Average 1958-68 Coolers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of eight stemmed coolers by Cera Glassware in the Ten Year Dow-Jones Industrial Average pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Fliptop Bar Cart by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo, c1960s
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time and elevate your entertaining with this exquisite vintage mid-century modern teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
H 35.25 in W 16.75 in D 30.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Smoked Glass Streamlined Bar Cart on Chrome Castors
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern bar cart was realized in the United States circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 31.25 in W 35.25 in D 16 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Light Smoked Glass Round Bar Cart
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
design and luxurious materials commonly associated with mid-century modern style.
The bar cart features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Stunning Rosewood and Chrome Rolling Bar Cart Richard Young Mid-Century Modern
By Richard Young
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood and chrome serving bar cart designed by Richard Young for Merrow
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
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Mid Century Modern Glassware For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern glassware for your home. An item from our selection of mid century modern glassware — often made from glass, metal and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mid century modern glassware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of mid century modern glassware bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mid century modern glassware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dorothy Thorpe, Cera and Iittala produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Glassware?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern glassware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $3,950, while the average can fetch as much as $450.
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 Glassware
- 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 Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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