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Mid-Century Modern Tubular Steel Chair with Green Fabric
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern tubular steel chair with green fabric.
By unknown manufacturer from France
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Directional Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum Base Swivel Ottoman. Item features a vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Accent Chair by Thonet Industries
By Thonet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome accent chair
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Side Chair with Burlap Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome cantilever side chair with burlap seat. Item features tubular
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
4 Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome cantilever dining armchairs. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Arm Chair with Burlap Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern tubular chrome arm chair with burlap seat. Item features tubular chrome frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brueton Mid-Century Modern Tubular Steel Cat Eye Chairs, a Pair
By Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brueton Mid-Century Modern tubular steel cat eye chairs - a pair. Item features brushed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
A set of mid century modern tubular arm chairs by Global Upholstery Company
Located in Houston, TX
A set of mid century modern tubular arm chairs by Global Upholstery Company, circa 1970s. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair
By Charles Stendig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage metal and vinyl rocking chair features a stylish chrome frame with unique circular rockers. Vintage vinyl covering is sculpted for ergonomic comfort, making this a great...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
German Mid-Century Modern Tubular Metal and Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
German Mid-Century Modern pendant light with three cascading tubular metal lights. Each tube has
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bauhaus Mid-Century Modern Tubular and Plywood Armchair, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bauhaus chair by unknown designer, probably Gispen.
Manufactured in Holland, circa 1930.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Some restoration...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum & Glass Chrome Etagere Shelf Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique vintage etagere in thick tubular aluminum with. 5" oval smoked glass shelves from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 72 in W 34 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Tubular Chrome Column Base Coffee Table, Round Glass Top
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Awesome Mid-Century Modern period piece. Chromed tubular base with a round 36 inch diameter glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs, 1970's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful set of four Mid-Century Modern chrome frame dining chairs featuring a sculptural tubular
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.75 in W 16.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Solid Chrome After Rougier
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural table lamp made by Designline. It features heavy chrome construction with sliced nickel tubes. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. It has a very long cord with t...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Black & White After Rougier
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural table lamp made by Designline. It features all metal construction with bright white powder coated tubes and black base. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. It ha...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Table Sculpture Lamp in Brass & White After Rougier
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural table lamp made by Designline. It features heavy brass construction with sliced nickel tubes. It takes one standard bulb up to 100 watts. It has a very long cord with th...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tubular Chrome Two Tier Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern chrome coffee table with smoked level up glass top and clear glass in low shelve.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tubular Sling Chairs by John Mascheroni model 424
By John Mascheroni
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of sling chairs by John Mascheroni. The fabric is original and in bad shape, torn so it needs a redo. Must say the dark blue velvet suits these chairs very well. Alumin...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Tubular Chrome X Base Dining Table with New Round Glass Top
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool X base tubular chrome base dining table in the style of Milo Baughman. New half inch
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Two Tier Brass & Glass Serving Cart Table with Removable Serving Trays
By Mastercraft, Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tubular brass base tea cart with removable trays.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Marcel Breuer Set of Nesting Rectangle Coffee and Side Table Stendig, Finland
By Marcel Breuer, Stendig Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tubular frame design set of rectangular coffee table and a side table measuring
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 13 in W 54 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Anders Pehrson Tube Desk Task Table Lamp, Sweden, 1970's
By Anders Pherson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid Century Modern tubular task desk lamp designed by Swedish designer Anders Pehrson for Ateljé
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
H 15.5 in W 31.5 in D 6.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvature Desk Lamp by Jim Bindman, circa 1970s
By Jim Bindman, Rainbow Lamp Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern tubular lamp in brass featuring a sleek elongated arm with Directional moving
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Nessen Tubular Ceramic White Table Lamp
By Nessen Lighting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents this minimalist white tubular ceramic table lamp. Signed Nessen. In very
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Tubular Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal and milk glass mid-century sconces. Wired for US electrical.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tubular Lucite Bar Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exceptional lucite bar cart attributed to Charles Hollis Jones from the late sixties. Tubular frame
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Chrome and Glass Tubular Side Table
By Strässle International, Paul Tuttle
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chrome and glass end or accent table featuring a sculptural tubular frame with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Retro Patinated Bronze Tubular Large Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern retro patinated bronze tubular large 4 light fixture.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 38 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid-century Bauhaus tubular sofa
By Kem Weber
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This Bauhaus sofa is a unique example of modern design - when simplicity and raw materials create a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Chrome Tubular Glass Top Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous pair of mid-century chrome tubular side tables with glass tops.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Camer Glass Tubular Cylinder Hanging Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Camer glass cylindrical chandelier. Nothing short of spectacular. The glass is so smooth it feels like Lucite, yet it is glass. Very rare to see a Camer with cylindrical sha...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-century Italian Modern Sciolari Trapezoidal Tubular Glass & Steel Chandelier
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare steel and glass Italian modern / Postmodern design. Glass tubes serve to refract and emit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brass Tubular Steel Étagère / Flower Stand, 1950s/60s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass tubular steel étagère / flower stand, 1950s/60s.
Very good condition
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
H 24.81 in W 31.11 in D 15.16 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Modern Tubular Table Lamp After Rougier & Panton
By Verner Panton, Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modernist decorator accent lamp after Rougier or Panton. It consists of gel coated ABS with plastic tubes with a brass powder coated steel base.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Arne Norell Leather and Chrome Tubular Safari Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Arne Norell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arne Norell Safari Chair. Tubular chrome and brown leather. Labeled.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
Palatial Mid-Century Modern Murano Camer Tubular Glass Square Chandelier XL
Located in West Hartford, CT
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier measures four feet square and each piece of Murano Camer Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Abstract Tubular Brass Pipe Sticks and Square Brown Marble Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handmade abstract geometric table sculpture made out of tubular Brass pieces
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Tubular Stand Flowers, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Lacquered metal, wood
New Lacquer
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Easels
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brushed Tubular Steel Contoured Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, tubular, brushed steel, dining side chairs with cantilever bases and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid Century Modern Style Tubular Rod Chandelier Jonathan Adler Milano
By Jonathan Adler, Robert Abbey
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Modern tubular Milano chandelier by Jonathan Alder, for Robert Abbey. This sculptural tiered
Category
2010s Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
H 22 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Red Sculptural Tubular Steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Red Sculptural Tubular steel and Wood Mid-Century Modern Children chair, 1950's
With lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 14.18 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome & Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
unmistakably Mid-Century Modern.
This table effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 66.9 in D 35.4 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe Beige Brno Tubular Chair
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage Brno tubular chair in beige fabric.
An icon of mid-century modern originally
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Set of 4 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Tubular Brass Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Harlingen, TX
-century modern design features a tubular brass finish metal frame, rattan back with looped and wrapped
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 43 in W 24 in D 22.25 in
3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs
By Wassily Kandinsky, Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
3 structurally sound and heavily patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Unique Mid-Century Modern Pop Art Metal Tubular Pillar Floor or Accent Lamp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern or Pop Art styled floor lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Huge Mid-Century 72 Bulb Tubular Sculpture Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Truly remarkable vintage chandelier from the 1960's.
Requires 72 individual dimmable S11 bulbs(included). 36 facing up and 36 facing down.
Each bulb is hidden behind an angular cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Wire
Set of Four Willy Rizzo Black Leather Tubular Cidue Barstools Mid-Century Modern
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three stitched leather, slim profile side, stools or barstools by legendary designer Willy Rizzo and manufactured by Cidue. Italian made is the late 1970s or early 1980s, high qualit...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 39.5 in W 16 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Tubular Side Table Bases
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Pair of Brass Contemporary End Lamp Tables
Amazing modern pair of end tables. This set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Large Tubular Table Lamp in the Style of Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful large accent lamp in the style of Gerald Thurston with round base and brass hardware accents. Three-way switch located on top, illuminate bottom, top or both. Great origina...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
French Industrial Mid-Century Tubular Stools, 'Up to 20'
Located in London, GB
Industrial tubular metal cafe style stools.
France, c1950s.
In original red vinyl which
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Space Age Yellow Tubular Desk Lamp
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Woodford Green, GB
Space age tubular 'Elbow' desk lamp by E.Bellini for Targetti Sankey, produced in Italy in the 70's
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Armchair
Located in Draper, UT
Introducing a true icon of mid-century design, this striking tubular aluminum armchair from the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
French Mid Century Plastic String Chair with Tubular Steel Frame
By Woodard Furniture Co., Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
Stylish mid century side chair having a tubular steel frame and plastic string wrap upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Set of Tubular Steel Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style dining chairs feature tubular steel and upholstered chairs with wooden
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs.
Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs.
Vinyl
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Tubular For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern tubular you’re looking for. A mid century modern tubular — often made from metal, chrome and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern tubular, we have 791 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern tubular, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern tubular, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Doria Leuchten Germany each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern tubular that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Tubular?
Prices for a mid century modern tubular can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,949.
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 Tubular
- 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 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 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 Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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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