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Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Poliarte Table Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Poliarte Table Lamp
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Italian Shelves, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Italian Shelves, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Walnut Desk with Round Pulls
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Modern small walnut desk with round pulls, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern small chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.26 in W 31.89 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Round Onyx Stone Ashtray
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage mid century modern small round ashtray made from a beautifully layered and striated piece
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Onyx
Mid-Century Modern Small Box with Marquetry of Wood and Bones, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Box with Marquetry of Wood and Bones, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Sideboard MB15 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Sideboard MB15 by Fanco Albini for Poggi, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 30.12 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s.
1970's Small vintage
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Mid-Century Modern, Small Table Lamps, Red Lacquer
By ASEA, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Mid-Century Modern, Small Table Lamps, Red Lacquer
Pair of table lamps
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern small Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
large, making it an excellent choice for a small space.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Small Sideboard or Cabinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Wonderful vintage mid century modern laminated small sideboard or cabinet.
This versatile
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Small Side Table – Spain 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Small side table in stained and French polished walnut veneer.
Spain c. 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Small Totem Column Floor Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp model 'Small Totem Column Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962.
Manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Buatta, Mid-Century Modern, Small Round Mirror, Giltwood, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Buatta
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Diminutive Italian designer giltwood carved wall mirror, Leaf detail. Mario Buatta style
Chic tiny Italian style mirror having a carved giltwood frame - by an unknown It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet by Mastercraft, Lacquer, Brass, American, 1980s
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
Mastercraft Patinated Brass and Tortoise Shell Style Lacquered Cabinet, Circa 1980s. two large doors and interior having a single adjustable shelf.
Patinated Brass, Lacquer
American,...
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 50.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Pendant Light by Venini in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Lantern attributed to Venini, it consists of three spirals in different colors and a sphere in clear and white mottled glass.
Measures: 45 cm long with a 25cm diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Small Pendant Light by Venini in Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful chandelier attributed to Venini, it consists of three spirals in a rich blue Murano glass and the Lower sphere,
Measures: 49 cm long with a 25cm diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Coffee Table, Brown Slat Bench, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
This Herman Miller style, Danish coffee table is the perfect Mid-Century piece to bring into your
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 23 in W 39.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Sideboard from the 1960s, Italian manufacturing in teak
Located in Milan, IT
Small vintage sideboard from the 1960s, Italian manufacturing, in teak.
Given its dimensions and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 31.7 in W 44.89 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Modern small Pendant Lamp in Clear Lucite, Wire and Brass
Located in London, GB
Sculptural small lamp in cone shape of clear acrylic / Perspex and clear transparent wire
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black Metal & Teak Wood Mid-Century Modern Small Serving Table on Wheels
By Paolo Tilche, Arform
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Service table on wheels with two teak shelves. Wear consistent with age and use; some paint loss.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 22.56 in W 21.66 in D 16.42 in
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Small Bar Cart, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bar cart. Teak and brass bar cart or serving cart with bottle holders and glass
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Early 20th Century Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass
H 12 in W 17.25 in D 25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Dresser or Tall Night Stand by Paul McCobb in Maple
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1950's small chest of drawers by Paul McCobb and produced by Winchendon. A versatile
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Small Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern small armchair, Italian production in the 1950s, completely restored and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Enrique Garces Mid-Century Bone Veneer Small Scroll Table / Display Stand
By Enrique Garces
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern small table / display pedestal with a scroll form and rectangular tiled bone
Category
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bone
Mid Century Ironstone Porcelain Creamer by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern small ironstone porcelain pitcher (creamer) by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid, circa
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
American Mid century Walnut and Steel Small End Cocktail Table
Located in San Diego, CA
American mid century modern small cocktail end table , solid enameled black steel frame with a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Cabinet by Paolo Buffa Cantù Blond Walnut Burl Birch Inlay Threaded
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern small cabinet from Esposizione Mobili Cantù , by Paolo Buffa, period
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Walnut
H 24 in W 22.8 in D 12.8 in
Round Glass Top Lucite Base Gueridon Center Cafe Dining Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern small round dining center table. Chrome and Lucite tripod base. In the style of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Pair of Large Nightstands, Sideboard or Lowboy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern small chest of drawers in teak manufactured circa 1960s. This piece includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 15.56 in
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with stylish legs and veneer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Gold European Brass Sunflower Side Table, Vintage Glass Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern small round side, sofa table with a circular glass top and a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-century Walnut Brass Glass Top Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table with 4 beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Modern F.A.I.P. Plaster Table Lamp Stylized Seating Lady 1950s
By F. A. I. P.
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern small plaster or chalkware table lamp of stylized seated Lady in pink from the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chrome and Mirrored Side Tables in the style of Milo Baughman, c. 1970's
By Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern small side tables with industrial style frames. The tables have
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.25 in W 14 in D 20 in
Superb Pair of Midcentury Cabinets in Rosewood
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury modern small sideboards designed by Carlo Jensen and made by Hundevad & Co. These small
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Brass Small Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern small desk or writing table secretaire, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Danish Oak Table, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Table, 1960s.
Rustic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern small dining table in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
black chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fabulous vintage mid century modern black ebonized small sideboard or cabinet with great style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Wood
1970s Milo Baughman Style Burled Elm on Brass Base Jewelry Chest or End Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Mid-Century Modern small three drawer Burled Elm Jewelry chest on brass square tubing base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Midcentury Petite Upholstered Bench with Saber Legs and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Mid-Century Modern small size bench with out-scrolled arms and saber legs. This English
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 26.5 in W 44 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Wall-Hanging Mirror by Neal Small
By Neal Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern geometric wall-hanging mirror by Neal Small.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian small armchair, white boucle
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italian manufacture armchair reupholstered with a white bouclé fabric. Perfect for any kind of space,
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Lucite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Lucite tusks motive Mid-Century Modern table lamp.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Bent Lucite Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice design mid century modern bent lucite magazine.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Modern Thick Polished Lucite Base Glass Top Square Coffee Table
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 42" square top thick polished lucite base Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Neal Small Modern Cubist Design Multi-Faced Wall Mirror
By Neal Small
Located in New York, NY
American Modern design (late 20th Century) cubist design multi-faced "Slopes" mirror supported in a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Small Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern walnut side cabinet that is perfect for adding storage to a room or entryway
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Neal Small Modern Cubist Multi-faceted Sculptural Wall Mirror
By Neal Small
Located in Plainview, NY
, home accessories, and sculptures. In the mid-1960s, he established Neal Small Designs on West 24th
Category
20th Century American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Small Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern desk features three drawers with unique carved pulls. Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Console Table Glass Top Lucite Base
By Karl Springer, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality large Mid-Century Modern lucite base beveled edge glass top console sofa table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Bent Lucite & Chrome Paper Basket & Letter Holder
By Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern paper basket and letter holder Letter holder with dimensions: 3 x 7 x
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Modern Small For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern small you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern small for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Find 3373 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern small now, or shop our selection of 211 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern small you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern small made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid century modern small has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Neal Small, Paul McCobb and Gubi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Small?
The average selling price for a mid century modern small at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $6 on the low end and $812,497 for the highest priced.
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 Small
- 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 rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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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