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Italian Mid-Century Parchment Dining Table, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Luxurious and stylish Italian midcentury parchment dining table with an illuminated black glass top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple, Parchment Paper, Mahogany
Italian Midcentury Parchment and Walnut Sideboard with Brass Legs, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian midcentury parchment and walnut sideboard with brass and walnut legs, 1940s.
A well
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 72.05 in D 16.54 in
Italian Midcentury Parchment and Walnut Sideboard with Brass Legs, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian midcentury parchment and walnut sideboard with brass and walnut legs, 1940s.
A well
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 72.05 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Parchment Top Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Parchment center table with wood marquetry inlay in a playing card motif.
Brass base with mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Parchment Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1930s) sideboard / bar cabinet with parchment veneer & a drop front with wood
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Parchment Paper, Glass
Jacques Adnet French Mid-Century Parchment Sideboard
By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940) parchment sideboard with doors flanking 4 short drawers and black
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 American Mid-Century Parchment Side Chairs
By Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Mid-century modern white parchment side chairs with "Chinese" design having a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper, Upholstery
Italian Midcentury Parchment Black Lacquered Sideboard, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian midcentury sideboard has splendid contrast movement of the lines, the lower part is lacquered in black, the design takes influence from the geometric rationalism form, t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Maple, Wood, Mirror, Glass
Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Parchment Veneer 9-Drawer Chest
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1930s) parchment veneer chest of drawers with three wide central drawers and
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Parchment Paper
Italian Mid-Century Parchment and Giltwood Feather Design Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) oval coffee table with a parchment top and platform base supported by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Mid-Century Parchment Style-Lacquer Table with Brass Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian Mid-Century table is done in a faux Parchment look with a hand applied lacquer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Dassi Italian Midcentury Parchment and Rosewood Dining Table
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury dining table with a parchment top having rounded corners on an hourglass-shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
Italian Mid-Century Parchment Dining Table Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish mid-century dining table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, from the 1950s. The top is made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Parchment Paper
H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Pair Italian Mid-Century Parchment Nightstands / Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables with parchment style doors by Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
1 French Mid-Century Parchment Coffee Tables , Style ofJean-Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
One French Mid-Century Modern coffee tables in parchment shaped in an inverted U form, a classic
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 16 in W 35.75 in D 27.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Parchment Bedside or Nightstands by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Osvaldo Borsani designed these splendid parchment and cherry bedside tables in the 1950s. The upper
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 24.22 in W 22.45 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury Parchment and Teal Upholstered Daybed, Manner of Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American parchment-covered rectangular daybed in a modern geometric style on a raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Goatskin
H 25.25 in W 78.5 in D 29.5 in
Large French Mid-Century Parchment Coffee Table in Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Large, elegant, timeless French Mid-Century Modern cocktail / coffee table in authentic goat skin
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Parchment Covered Upholstered Benches Style of Samuel Marx
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury American parchment covered rectangular benches in a modern geometric style with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Goatskin
H 22 in W 24 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Italian Parchment Sideboard
Located in Westport, CT
four parchment doors surrounded by a framed reeded walnut detailing and finishing on rounded and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Parchment Paper
Mid-20th Century Chinese Parchment Cabinet
Located in CABA, AR
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Orient with this exquisite mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid Century Italian Parchment Sideboard Au Millieu
Located in Westport, CT
Finely crafted mid century Italian credenza finished on both sides are mirror images of each other
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Parchment Paper
French Mid-Century White Parchment Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) white parchment narrow sideboard cabinet with canted sides and a stepped
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare Italian Mid-century Modern bed in parchment and maple of the 1950s. The bed has beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Brass and Parchment Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury brass and parchment floor lamp, in telescopic form, the lowest level with parchment
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Modern Parchment & Pearwood Queen Bed
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Mid-Century Modern bed headboard and footboard (no rails) featuring 6
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
H 33.25 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Style Parchment Dresser / Sideboard / Cabinet
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Parzinger Style Parchment Dresser / Sideboard / Cabinet
Tommi Parzinger
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Parchment Paper
H 35.25 in W 70 in D 20 in
Bologna Daghlia Italian Mid-Century Rosewood and Parchment Sideboard
By Daniel Ghiatza
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) rosewood and parchment 4 door sideboard elevated on a maple base with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood, Parchment Paper, Maple, Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Aldo Tura Parchment Dolphin Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century table lamp with a brown parchment veneer in the shape of a dolphin holding a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Demi-Lune Parchment Mirror with Brass Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century mirror with demi-lune frame in parchment (goatskin) with a high gloss finish. Large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser with Free Form Parchment Design
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian mid-century three drawer dresser in the manner of Gio Ponti's chests for the Royal Hotel
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Italian Mid-Century Ebonized Wood and Parchment Top Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1950s) round parchment top coffee table with four ebonized wooden legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper
Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Beige Parchment Side / Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American Mid-Century Modern dining / side chairs with lacquered beige parchment veneers
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 40 in W 18 in D 20 in
Italian Mid-Century Center Parchment Sideboard attributed to Ulrich , 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stilysh Italian mid-century center sideboard, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich produced in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
French Mid-Century Leather /Parchment Sideboard /Cabinet after Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
allow for generous storage.
References: Rustic Modern, MId-Century Modern, Sideboard, Shelving, Linen
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
H 31.5 in W 48 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Parchment and Mahogany Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A six drawer chest with parchment drawer fronts, brass legs and handles, in a ribbon mahogany case
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern pyramid metal and parchment chandelier, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern pyramid metal and parchment chandelier, 1960s
Chandelier with a pyramid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Parchment Bullnose Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Karl Springer Parchment Bullnose Mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Parchment Wall Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Karl Springer Mid Century Modern Parchment Wall Mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Parchment Pedestals
By Aldo Tura
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of stunning pedestals with wood bases adorned in lacquered green goatskin parchment and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper. This painting
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 41 in W 1.25 in D 79 in
20Th Century, Amazing, Mid-Century Modern Aldo Tura box in decorated parchment.
By Aldo Tura
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing Rectangular box decorated with an architectural whim, made by the Italian designer Aldo Tura.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Good conditions overall, original patina.
Our main g...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Boxwood, Parchment Paper
H 2 in W 12.6 in D 9 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Parchment Nightstands / Dressers / Chests
By Tommi Parzinger, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of John Stuart Three-Drawer Ebonized Mahogany and Parchment Dressers
A pair of 3 drawer Tommi
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Solid Oak & Parchment Square Coffee Table in Early Modern & Mid-Century Style
Located in New York, NY
Custom piece conceived from early modern and mid-century references. Solid oak construction with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
H 43.5 in W 43.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Italian Marquetry Wood and Parchment Credenza
Located in North Miami, FL
Versatile mid-century Italian sideboard or dresser beautifully crafted in a patchwork marquetry of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Goatskin, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lacquered Parchment Cocktail Table by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic petite cocktail table by Aldo Tura with a lacquered parchment top and a space age
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14 in W 32.25 in D 14.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard in Parchment with Marble and Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual Italian sideboard covered in parchment. The demi-lune credenza features a handprinted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
By Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and parchment highboard Palazzi dell'Arte, 1950s
High sideboard or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Parchment Paper
H 56.7 in W 90.16 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Tripod Floor or Table Lamp in Teak and Parchment 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Tilburg, NL
for your Mid-Century or Modern interior. Due to its elegant design and high quality this lamp fits a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Teak, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell
By Herman Miller
Located in Bay City, MI
by Charles and Ray Eames. The color is Parchment and it can also be described as eggshell or cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Sideboard in Parchment with Ebonized Base, c. 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek mid-century sideboard in neutral tone in the style of Karl Springer. Its sleek design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Mid-Century Modern "Fireplace" Console Table In Oakwood and Parchment - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Italian "Fireplace" console, oak brick pattern, parchment on top.
Italy, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Swan Bar Cat
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Aldo Tura Swan bar cart in Goatskin Parchment. Two glass shelves for serving and display
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 34.75 in D 21.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Coffee Table in Wood, Parchment Brass by Aldo Tura, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee table in wood, parchment and brass by Aldo Tura, 1960s
Coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Iron & Parchment Floor Lamps by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wrought iron floor lamps by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 63 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Bookcase in Parchment Handmade Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1950s Gorgeous bookcase in Parchment handmade made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Paper Luggages or Suitcases Set of Two 1960
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Two parchment suitcases from the 1960s owned by a Milanese nobleman. The details are all refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Leather, Parchment Paper
H 9.26 in W 18.9 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Mid-Century Enrique Garcel Parchment Platform Bed
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Pasadena, TX
parchment (goatskin) set in resin.
This stunning goatskin parchment platform bed is set in resin and
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Giltwood Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Parchment, Italian
By Aldo Tura
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern parchment and giltwood wall / console / pier mirror
Large Aldo Tura
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 54 in W 36 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 26.75 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
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Mid Century Parchment For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century parchment for your home. Each mid century parchment for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, parchment paper and metal. There are 1419 variations of the antique or vintage mid century parchment you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century parchment, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century parchment, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century parchment has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Parchment?
Prices for a mid century parchment can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,773.
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 Parchment
- 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.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern 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 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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 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.
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