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Pair Mid-Century Plywood Beech Chairs
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair mid-century plywood beech chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Plywood Nutwood Chairs by Velca Legnano, 1960s
By Velca Legnano
Located in Morazzone, Varese
, varnished originally in black color.
The seat and backrest are made of molded laminated nut-wood plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Plywood Serving Trolley by Campo and Graffi for Stilcasa
By Stilcasa, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Vienna, AT
This Charming Italian Midcentury Bar Cart or Serving Trolley was produced by Creazioni Stilcasa and designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi in Italy 1950s.
It features two removabl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 24.41 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Wood Foldable Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century plywood foldable arm chair. Measures: 33" H x 22.5" W x 28" D; seated: 16.5". In good
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Midcentury Beech Plywood Wood Children Rocking Toy Chair, Italy 1970s
By Peppe de Giuli
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury plywood and beech wood children rocking toy chair for children. Peppe de Giuli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
H 27.96 in W 35.04 in D 12.8 in
Set of 4 Birch Plywood Chairs, Sweden, Early-1950s
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 laminated birch plywood chairs, made in Sweden during the early-1950s.
Similar in form
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Early Oak DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
The DCW dining chair is a classic mid-century plywood design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rubber
Mid Century Mahogany Plywood Trash Can
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this mid century Mahogany Plywood trash can. Recently restored.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plywood
Plywood Mid-Century Modern Children Chair, 1950's
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Plywood Mid-Century Modern children chair, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern vintage bent plywood swivel chair in the manner of the famous CL9 Nastro (Strip
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Teak Paper Basket in Bent Plywood
Located in Leicester, GB
A mid-century bent plywood paper basket manufactured in the UK by Mallod in the 1960s. The bin is
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Round Plywood Frame Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern round plywood frame wall mirror, Germany, circa the 1960s.
Vintage wall mirror
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Plywood Lounge Rocking Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
sophisticated plywood bended frame with a deep and warm grain rosewood veneer.
The newly, with high quality
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
George Mulhauser Bent Plywood Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By George Mulhauser
Located in Chicago, IL
pieces). A wonderful combination of mid-century design and timeless comfort.
Plycraft was initially
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century modern beech plywood Hans Mitzlaff kid's/children's chair
By Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in Brooklyn, US
This children's mid-century chair, was designed post-war German architects Albrecht Lange and Hans
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 17.33 in W 11.82 in D 12.21 in
Modern Mid Century Bar Cart, plywood and brass, Brazil
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in PARIS, FR
aesthetics of the Mid century period.
It can accommodate bottles and a carved wooden handle allows you to
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Beech Stackable Plywood Chairs Mid-Century, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six stacking chairs in the style of Roland Rainer, beech, 1970s, Germany.
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
SIX VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERM PLYWOOD FOLDING STADIUM SEATING WITH NEW BASEs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of mid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Molded Plywood Barrel Back Armchair New Upholstery.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual mid-century modern molded plywood desk chair possibly after H. Wegner.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Plywood
Rare Pair of Sleek Molded Plywood Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sleek pair of molded birch plywood armchairs in the manner of Alvar Aalto having sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Tendo Mokko Bench Coffee table Brown Japanese Plywood
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A coffee table or a bench made of plywood, manufactured by Tendo Mokko, Japan, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Vintage Chrome and Plywood Folding Serving Trolley, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-Century Modern, vintage serving tea cart consisting of moulded plywood and chrome.
Produced
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 16.15 in
Original Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Leg Splint in Molded Plywood, 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
produced by Evans 1943. A true mid century collectible piece perfect as a wall sculpture etc.
Height: 42
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood, Paper
H 42.13 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Mid Century Stool in Plywood Produced by Tendo, 1980s
By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century stool model "Butterfly" in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century modern beech plywood Hans Mitzlaff children's table and chairs set
By Hans Mitzlaff & Albrecht Lange
Located in Brooklyn, US
This children's mid-century table and chairs set, was designed post-war German architects Albrecht
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 24.41 in
Jose Zanine Caldas Mid-century modern Brazilian Side Table marine plywood 1950
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
.
Marine plywood.
Measuremenents:
70 cm x 46 cm x 42 H cm.
27.55 in x 18.11 in x 16.53 H in.
Details
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
H 16.54 in W 18.12 in D 29.93 in
Set of Three Mid Century Swedish Modern Molded Birch Plywood Chairs Dowels Legs
By Norman Cherner, Herman Miller, Bruno Mathsson, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Three Mid Century Swedish Modern Molded Birch Plywood Chairs Dowels Legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 35 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair
These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Molded Plywood End Tables Magazine Racks Mint!
By Norman Cherner, Sori Yanagi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern molded plywood end tables magazine racks mint!
Eames era decor match
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plywood
Pr. Mid Century Wrought Iron and Bent Plywood Arm Dining Chars After Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural pair of mid century dining height arm chairs, having wrought iron frames with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Mid Century Rectangular Teak Plywood Framed Wall Mirror with Oval Glass, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This beautifully modest 1960s plywood mirror is the perfect piece to inject some retro charm to
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak, Plywood
H 0.6 in W 14.77 in D 27.96 in
Mid Century DCW Red Plywood Chair by by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
mount support. The DCW has become a mid century modern design classic and a favorite of artists and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Birch Plywood Mid-Century Modern Armoire by Cor Alons for Den Boer Gouda, 1949
By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Mid-Century Modern armoire or wardrobe.
Design by Cor Alons for Den Boer
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Birch, Plywood
H 68.9 in W 47.64 in D 19.89 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Plywood Armchairs by Malatesta and Mason, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
center piece of every Mid-Century Modern project.
The listed chairs are in a wonderful vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 87 in W 60 in D 64 in
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Plywood, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning midcentury round serving cart in bamboo and metal. This unique piece was produced in Austria in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Post Modern Studio Bar Stools by Joe Manus in Laminated Plywood
By Joe Manus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
birch plywood.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
H 29 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century 1940s Walnut DCW Plywood Chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1940s Brown walnut DCW plywood chair by Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller
Beautiful and really
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Walnut
H 29 in W 19 in D 21 in
Midcentury Danish Bent Plywood Dining Chairs
By Plycraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern aesthetic. Lightweight dining chairs are perfect for apartments or other small
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery, Bentwood, Wood, Plywood
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...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plywood
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Chairs with Sculpted Plywood Back
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice set of Mid-Century Modern solid frames moulded plywood backs chairs with newly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
1950s Design and Mid Century Design Style Plywood, Black Metal and Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design and Mid-Century Modern style black metal feet, plywood, and fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
1950s, Design and Mid-Century Design Style Plywood, Black Metal and Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s design and Mid-Century Modern style black metal feet, plywood, and fabric chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Maple Plywood Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
plywood, metal, brown velvet upholstery
- Condition: Excellent; wood scratches on side
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Plywood
Four Plywood Dining Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four dining chairs,1950s.
Measures: Height seat 42 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Magazine Rack in Plywood, Teak Stained
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian magazine rack in beech plywood, teak stained. Chromed steel base.
Category
Early 2000s Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
H 20.28 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Plywood Birch Dining Chair 10 Available
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(1) Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch dining Chair with handle. Has original label. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Bentwood
Danish Plywood Arm Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Comfortable Danish stackable armchairs in ash with bent plywood seat and back.
Very similar to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Mid-Century Bentwood Plywood Chairs Stackable by Royal Germany Set of 4
By Royal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bentwood plywood chairs are produced by ROYAL in Germany around 50ties/60ties.
The chair has
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wood, Lacquer
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
PIERRE PAULIN Plywood Tripod Chair
Located in Forest, BE
structured of three wooden plywood feet and backrest, with a leather seat. This model was presented at
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Mosquito Dining Chair in Cobalt Blue, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Italian Plywood Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, solid oak and plywood, Italy, 1940s
Unknown and unusual
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Studio Craft Lidded Plywood Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free form rectangular studio craft wood plywood box c.2001. This piece features a layered plywood
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cork, Plywood
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Mid Century Plywood For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century plywood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century plywood — often made from wood, plywood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2444 options for an antique or vintage mid century plywood now, or shop our selection of 94 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century plywood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century plywood bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century plywood over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Plywood?
The average selling price for a mid century plywood at 1stDibs is $2,487, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $220,763 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Plywood
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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. - 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 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. - 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.
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