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Mid-Century Modern Watercolor signed 'Leclère', 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Watercolor signed 'Leclère', 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Night Fishing, " Mid-Century Modern Watercolor and Gouache Figures in a Boat
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Night Fishing" is a mid-century modern watercolor and gouache depicting fishermen bringing in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor

Mid-Century Modern Watercolor Abstract Leaf Artwork Painting Framed Colorful #3
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful colorful Mid-Century Modern 1977 watercolor abstract Leaf artwork painting #3 maple frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Maple, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Watercolor Abstract Leaf Artwork Painting Framed Colorful #1
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful colorful Mid-Century Modern 1977 watercolor abstract Leaf artwork painting #1 maple frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Maple, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Watercolor Abstract Leaf Artwork Painting Framed Colorful #2
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful colorful Mid-Century Modern 1977 watercolor abstract Leaf artwork painting #2 maple frame
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paint

Large Mid-Century Modern Print in Lucite Shadow Box Frame, "Crossed Legs"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
"Crossed Legs" 77/300 Mid-Century Modern watercolor print on handmade paper in large Lucite shadow
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Lucite, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Cubist Watercolor by William Henry Custom Framed
Located in North Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern one of a kind horizontal watercolor by William Henry is a combination of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

M. L. Wallace, 'Morning Haze', Modernist Watercolor Painting, Canada, 1972
Located in Chatham, ON
M. L. WALLACE (Unknown/Unidentified Artist) - 'Morning Haze' - Mid Century Modern watercolor
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting. Watercolor Kay Johnson Rare
By (after) Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous! Mid Century Modern Watercolor Painting By Kay Johnson 1970 This spectacular mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

20th Century John De Tore Vintage "Abstract Cityscape" Original Watercolor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern watercolor by John De Tore, circa 1960s Abstract cityscape. Signed lower
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Ship - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
mid-XX Century. Illegible Hand-signed and dated, on the lower left.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Church - Watercolor - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Church is an original artwork realized in the half of the 20th Century. Original Watercolor
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

French Landscape - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The french Landscape is an original drawing in watercolor by an anonymous artist in the early 20th
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Archer - Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Archer is an original drawing in watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century Modern Farmhouse Landscape in Watercolor and Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Farmhouse Landscape in Watercolor and Ink on Paper Bright, modern landscape by
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Portraits - Original Watercolor Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits 1 is an original artwork realized by an italian artist of the mid-20th Century. With the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

'Gloucester' — Mid-Century Modernist Watercolor
By Nathaniel Dirk
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, with the artist's notation verso G 24, indicating his 24th work of 1949. A mid-century rendering of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Portraits - Original Watercolor Drawing - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original artwork realized by an italian artist of the mid-20th Century. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Claude Muncaster Cardiff Castle Wales Watercolour painting Mid Century Modern
By Claude Muncaster
Located in London, GB
) Cardiff Castle Wales Dated May 1962 Signed lower right Watercolour 14x26cm Muncaster's watercolours
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Figures - Original Watercolor on Paper - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original modern drawing in watercolor on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is a drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916-1988
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolor by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Showstopper, 20th Century Ink and Watercolour Sketch, Wigan School
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (35.25 x 24.25 cm) Framed Created
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Paper

"Industrial Landscape, " WPA Mid-Century Modern Social Realist Watercolor
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in New York, NY
Louis Wolchonok (1898 - 1973) Industrial Landscape, 1925 Watercolor on paper 22 1/4 x 16 inches
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1920s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Laid Paper, Watercolor

Balinese Scene - Tempera and Watercolor - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
century. Mixed colored tempera and watercolor on canvas. Hand signed by the artist on the lower margin
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Paper, Watercolor

NYC Watercolor Drawing American Modern 20th Century Modernism Mid-Century WPA
By David Fredenthal
Located in New York, NY
NYC Watercolor Drawing American Modern 20th Century Modernism Mid-Century WPA. David Fredenthal
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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Lourdes - Watercolor and Tempera - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lourdes is al watercolor and tempera drawing on ivory-colorated paper, realized by Anonymous Artist
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Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Tempera

Female Nude - Watercolor by Luca Venna - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Female Nude is a modern artwork realized by Luca Venna in the half of 20th Century. Black and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rosemary Ellis Lily watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Italian Duke
Located in Corsham, GB
A watercolour with gum arabic depicting figures in 16th-century dress walking up a shaded path. One
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rosemary Ellis Snail watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
or our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Laid Paper

Tambourine Man - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Tambourine Man is an original watercolour Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Among Women - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Among Women is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Dream - Watercolor by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
The Dream is an original Watercolour realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th century. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Woman - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Woman - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Woman - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Couple - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Couple is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

French Landscape - Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
"French Landscape" is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the mid-20th Century by Jean
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nudes is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech (1916
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude - Original Watercolour by Jean Delpech - Mid 20th century
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor, realized in the Mid-20th Century by Jean Delpech
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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Mid Century Modern Watercolors For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern watercolors available for sale. Browse a selection of modern, abstract or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 2731 modern, 406 abstract, 131 contemporary, 97 Post-Impressionist and 64 Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the mid century modern watercolors that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and blue. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Mino Maccari, Kind of Cyan, Bernard Labbe, David Dew Bruner and Flor David are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, watercolor and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Watercolors?

Prices for pieces in our collection of mid century modern watercolors start at $36 and top out at $785,000 with the average selling for $708.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Watercolors
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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, 2023
    Some 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, 2019
    The 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.