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ModernArtist SilverWire Geometric Spirals HandmadeWithPliers SevenLink Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
by mid-century artist Alexander Calder, it is in the style of his thousands of pieces of plier-bent
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Base Metal
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W 1 in D 0.5 in L 7.25 in
Rattan Wall Coat Hook Mid -Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This elegant Triangle Shaped Rattan Wall Hook is the perfect addition to any room. Its mid-century
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Coat Hook Riviera Style, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern Riviera style rattan coat hook attributed to Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks, 1950s, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This set of five wall hooks were made of solid blackened brass.
Very good original vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grey Rattan Coat Hooks Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This mid century modern vintage grey rattan coat hooks by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Coat Hook by Franco Albini, Italy 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hook designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different sizes, beautifully curved. A great set consisting of seven single hooks which can be
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquered Aluminum Italian Coat Hooks, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four coat hooks in brass and lacquered aluminum, Italy, 1970s.
This set is a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 8.67 in W 1.38 in D 6.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Coat Hook Glass Brass Attributed Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook from brass and glass attributed to Fontana Arte 1950s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Teak Green Design Pair of Clothes Hooks, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern Teak Green Design Pair of Clothes Hooks, 1960s, Italy
Measurements:
33 cm x 27
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
H 10.63 in W 13 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Plastic Coat Rack Wall Hook Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat rack or wall hook from plastic in sky blue pastel color tone
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
Mid Century Modern Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Hooks Coat Rack 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall mounted coat hooks from rattan with two loops and two hooks
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 13.19 in W 23.23 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Oval Vintage Rattan Coat Wall Hooks, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern oval vintage rattan wall coat hooks circa 1960, which was designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 16.93 in W 33.47 in D 6.7 in
Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Duo Rattan Hooks Circular 1960s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern organic pair of vintage rattan coat hooks circular like in brown color Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 13.59 in W 12.41 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Rattan Solo Hook Coat Rack 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage solo coat hook or hat rack from rattan in soft brown color 1950s Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 13.59 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
Figural Dog Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural dog coat hook, designed by Walter
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 5.71 in W 2.96 in D 3.94 in
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook, 1960, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage coat hook model# 4650 designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured
by Carl
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 18.31 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Leather Coat Hook Carl Auböck 1960 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage leather coat hook designed and executed by Carl Auböck workshop 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 8.78 in W 1.97 in D 18.31 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Black Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass black set of 3 wall hooks in animal form, 1950s, Austria.
The wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Mid-century Chrome & Wood Hanger / Hook, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome coat hanger or hook made in Italy in the 1970's.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Chrome
Walter Bosse Style Cat Coat Wall Coat Hook Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute Bosse Era style wall hook, made in the 1960s. It is made of Brass or some kind of metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Wall Hooks by Schönbuch, Germany, 1960s
By Schönbuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautifully curved. A great set consisting of eight single hooks which can be set differently to
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Enamel Coat Hooks, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A set of two large handmade coat hooks decorated with enamel. Italy, mid-20th century.
Each piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper
Carl Aubock Mid-Century Modern Beech Coat Rack Six Brass Hooks Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage original Carl Auböck coat rack or wardrobe from beech with six brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 3.75 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Set of Eight Brass Hooks Carl Auböck 1950s Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of eight hooks from solid and partly blackened brass by Carl Auböck
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Walnut Coat Rack with Carl Auboeck Hooks Vienna 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage walnut coat rack with 4 cast solid brass hooks, which was designed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 48.43 in W 27.56 in D 3.35 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal coffee table with newspaper hook 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and metal coffee table with newspaper hook 1950s
Coffee table with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Set of Three Wall Coat Hooks, Lucite and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three wall hooks, made in the 1960s. They are made of Brass and lucite. Wear of use
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Metal
Figural Cow / Bull Coat Hook Walter Bosse Cast Brass / Bronze Mid Century Modern
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic mid century modern black patinated brass or bronze figural cow or bull coat hook, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Charming Mid-Century Modern Hand-Made Latch Hook Tapestry / Wall Art, USA, 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts charm and nostalgia this lovely hand-made, latch-hook tapestry is ideal for a cabin in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wool, Walnut
H 27 in W 40 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Brass Wall Hooks Walter Bosse, 1950s, Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of brass wall hooks "Max & Moritz" was designed by Walter
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror and Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak slat wall mount entry hall coat rack. This piece features a hat shelf with cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Joe Colombo Style Coat Tree Hook Rack Umbrella Stan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age Joe Colombo style coat tree umbrella stand. Item features
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wall Coat Stand with Metal Coat Hooks, Austria, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage oak wall-mounted wardrobe or coat rack with nine loose black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Beech Vintage Wardrobe with Brass Hooks by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
hooks in two different shapes.
The original wardrobe shows a great beloved patina.
The vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 5.52 in
Set of Five Coat Wall Hooks, Black and Red, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Wall Shelf and Hook, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
- very practical.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of four Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, 1950, Austria
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four wall hooks by Herta Baller 1950, Austria, was made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Height / 10 inches ,W / 7.8 inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope
Mid Century Wall Coat Rack, Hooks, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare
- elegant and representative.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rope Hook Coat Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French rope hook coat Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Measures: Height 8 inches , length 8 inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Rope
Mid Century Wooden Coat Hook / ULUV, 1960's
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood
- good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Coat Wall Coat Hooks, Black and Brass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of five Bosse Baller Era style wall hooks, made in the 1950s. They are made of Brass, partly
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 6.25 in W 2.88 in D 3 in
Coat Hook Mid-20th Century, Made in Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
Bellissimo appendiabiti da parete del 1950 con serigrafia di barca, 3 appendini in cristallo e ottone, 1 ripiano in cristallo con cornice e gambe in legno di mogano Attribuito al arc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Crystal
Three Mid-Century Silver Wall Coat Hooks, Aluminum, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of three beautiful wall hooks from the 1960s, made of aluminum. Made in Germany. In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Industrial Unfinished Metal and Mesh Multi-Hook Wall Rack
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Industrial patinated unfinished metal wall mounted coat / hat rack with three rows of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Brass Wall Hooks, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning single hooks for individual attachment to the wall. Extremely rare and very very
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
French Mid Century Blue Glass and Chrome Vanity Button Hooks C1960s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming French vanity button hooks in chrome with blue-faceted glass and daisy flower detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Chrome
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H 2.56 in Dm 2.56 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Hat Shelf and 13 Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury teak slatted wall mount coat rack with hat shelf and 13 black moveable hooks. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 48.675 in W 11.375 in D 39.375 in
Mid-Century Hook Area Rug with Tropical Birds and Animals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage area hook rug with a colorful composition of birds, flowers and African animals in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
Six Franz Hagenauer Vienna Mid-Century Curved Brass Wall Coat Hooks, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Oswald Haerdtl, Franz Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A collection of up to six vintage sleek and elegant Mid-Century wall coat hooks, designed by Franz
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
8x Mid-Century Brass Double Wall Hooks by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 8 beautiful modernist wall hooks from the 1950s, made of solid black-finished and partly
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 69.3 in W 38.98 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Slatted Coat Rack by Jules Wabbes, Brass Hooks, Belgium, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 82.29 in W 124.41 in D 1.19 in
Large Mid-Century Dark Rosewood Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Metal Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful mid-century Rosewood wall mounted coat rack with 8 cast aluminum hooks. In original
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 49.25 in W 31.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Wood Hooks Attributed to Vittorio Bonacina
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square Mid-Century bent bamboo wall mount coat hooks attributed to Vittorio Bonacina. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Industrial Metal Coat Rack w/ Hooks & Umbrella Stand by Oosterwolde
By Oosterwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century standing industrial coat rack with spinning top, chrome post, cast aluminum hooks and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 71.63 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
One Mid-Century Brass Wall Hook by Herta Baller Vienna, Austria 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
One (1) Austrian brass wall hook, executed in the 1950s by Baller, Austria. In good condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass
a set of 5 mid-century modernist metal coat hooks or hangers
Located in London, GB
a set of 5 metal coat hooks or hangers, most probably French, modernist art deco
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Hook For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern hook you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern hook — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 686 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern hook now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern hook — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern hook is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern hook has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hertha Baller, Walter Bosse and Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Hook?
A mid century modern hook can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $455, while the lowest priced sells for $16 and the highest can go for as much as $9,900.
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 Hook
- 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 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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