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Exquisite Dutch Amsterdam Silver Midcentury Swans Hand Mirror
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Exquisite silver midcentury swans hand mirror marked with the year letter w for 1956.
Minerva head
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Silver
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Swan Sofa
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Style Mid Century Swan Sofa
This sofa measures: 84 wide x 33 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swan Armchair
By Swan
Located in Paris, ON
Relax into this Classic 1970's swan chair accompanied by its matching glass top coffee or accent
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Henning Korch for Swan ‘Caprice’ Leather Chair / Modular Seating
By Henning Korch, Swan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian leather “Caprice” chair by Henning Korch for Swan. Leather upper and textured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century French Swan Coffee Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Mid Century French Empire Regency Carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Swan Jardinier
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
of the mid-century will add majesty to any dining room table. Filled with a floral celebration or
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Large Swan Figurine
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Large Swan Figurine
This figurine measures: 33 wide x 45 deep x 28.25 high
We take
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Swan Planter by McCoy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic swan planter by McCoy Pottery. This rare piece will be a fabulous addition to any Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Swan Bimini Art Glass Vase, Mid-20th Century Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Classic mid-20th century hand blown glass vase in a metal stand, in the style of Bimini. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Brass Swan Console Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Italian Brass Swan Console Table
This console table measures: 59.5 wide x 22 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Abstract Painting, Mabel Swan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970's abstract oil painting on canvas, signed Mabel Swan. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Reconstituted Stone Swan Planter, English Mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This concrete swan planter embodies both beauty and functionality in a single piece. With its
Category
Mid-20th Century English Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Brass Double Sided Swan Candy Dish
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid-Century brass candy dish. Having double sided swans with beautiful details.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Mid-Century Modern Jansen Brass Swan Magazine Rack
By Maison Jansen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jansen brass magazine rack in the graceful form of a swan. The sturdy and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French Rope Swan Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet , Circa 1960.
Jardiniere or basket.
22 inches Lenght.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rope
Vintage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency / Chinoiserie Style Brass Swan Figurine
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage mid-century brass swan.
Lightly polished to bring out the shine of the brass without
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Swan Sculpture by Dara International
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern brass swan sculptor by Dara International, dated 1983. Displays a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Pair Solid Brass Mid-Century Modern Stylized Swan Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of solid brass stylized Mid-Century Modern swan lamps. I just love the mother swan
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs
Sold as pair. Above average
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Mid Century Modern Swan Chairs, Arne Jacobsen/Fritzhansen , Denmark 1968
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair of Mid Century Modern "Swan" Chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen , manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 30 in D 23.5 in
Sunshine Yellow Powder-Coated Decorative Swan Bowl, Mid-Century Modern England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
versatile freshly powder-coated bright sunshine yellow piece. This bowl features two swans that certainly
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
H 5.65 in W 9 in D 6 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 34.75 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Danish Black Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous pair of vintage mid century Danish modern black Swan chairs by Arne Jacobsen for
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.6 in D 26.5 in
Original French Mid Century Oil - Vibrant Green Lake With Elegant Swans
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Swans In Lakes'
by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Signed lower front and back
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair (no labels) in Red Upholstery on a Four Star Metal Base
Arne Emil
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Teak Swan Style Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern sculpted teak swan style table lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Empire Style, Mid-Century Modern, Side, End Tables, Mahogany, Swan Motif, Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
Empire Style, Mid-Century Modern, Side, End Tables, Mahogany, Swan Motif, Italy
Each having a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fountain with Gilt Brass Swans and Weeping Willow
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian fountain with gilt brass swans and weeping willow, 1970s
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solid Brass Swan Motive Oval Racetrack Shape Two Tier Coffee Table Mid Century
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian solid brass swan motive oval racetrack shape two tier coffee table mid century.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 44 in D 24 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Yellow Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Detroit, MI
The mid century Danish modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Swan” lounge chair was designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 30 in D 26 in
Italian Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Period Wall Mounted Open Winged Giltwood Swan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI period wall mounted open
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
H 11.25 in W 16 in D 8.75 in
Set of Salt and Pepper Shaker with Stand Swan-Shaped, France, Mid-century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French set of salt and pepper shaker on its stand. The glass salt and pepper shaker are into swans
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Chrome
H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Mid Century Set of 2 Swan Chairs by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful set of two original Swan Chairs.
These Swan chairs were designed in the 1950s by Arne
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Swan Cachepot Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
, beautifully rendered with stamp marks for Este. Italy, mid 20th century
Dimensions: 6.25” H x 8.75" L x 6” W
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern Italian Bronze and Brass Bench on 4 Swan Feet, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Small bench or sofa rest in bronze and brass on 4 legs with swan head on the top 1950-60 covered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Whimsical Maison Jansen Italian Swan Magazine Rack Brass Mid-Century Modern
By Maison Jansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical Maison Jansen brass swan magazine rack, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 17.75 in W 25.5 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Golden Swan Ring Table Sculpture by Dolbi Cashier 1984
By Dolbi Cashier
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a heavy Mid-Century Modern golden bronze swan ring table sculpture by Dolbi Cashier, 1984
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 16.75 in W 17.25 in D 2.25 in
Brass Swan Magazine Rack
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Magazine rack in the style of Maison Jansen, all brass construction. Fun, detailed head and swan
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid Century Modern Nickel "Swan" Magazine Rack attrib. Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Mid Century Modern Nickel "Swan" Form Magazine Rack. Very detailed and very beautiful. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Nickel
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Solid Pine Rocking Swan in the Style of Wisa Gloria
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Great Swiss quality manufactured Mid-Century Modern rocking swan made of solid pine wood with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Pine
H 22.84 in W 16.34 in D 30.71 in
Folk Art Carved Wood Swan Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art carved wood swan bowl
This is a stunning statement piece that will be a wonderful addition
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table with Glass Top and Bronze Swan Sculptures
By Empire Furniture
Located in Lisse, NL
elegant and stylized, bronze swan heads. Their grace and deeper meaning of being monogamous gives this
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
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H 16.5 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Vintage White Metal Swan with Hand Chased Details, U.S.a, Mid-20th Century
By Buccellati
Located in Chatham, ON
wings applied to the body) - open cavity - unsigned - U.S.A. (likely) - mid 20th century.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
H 2.88 in W 3.75 in D 2 in
19th century French Empire Swan Motif Sconce Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire three light brass sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Reconstituted Stone Swan Planter, English Early 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This concrete swan planter embodies both beauty and functionality in a single piece. With its
Category
Mid-20th Century British Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Leda and the Swan modernist mid century sculpture by French woman artist
Located in Norwich, GB
A unique piece: a hand modelled sculpture by French artist Jeannine Nathan (b.1924). Working in Paris, Jeannine was able to visit Picasso’s studio, and was impressed by the
Master’s ...
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 3.55 in W 4.73 in D 9.85 in
Chalet Art Glass Gold Swan
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Golden and clear glass can be used as a ornament or bowl, sticker Chalet in Canada
Material: Glass
Country Of Origin: Canada
Measurements: 12cm high, 12cm length, 7cm width
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Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Swan Library Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Blue Swan Centerpiece Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
finish. A ring of three swans gilt tipped beaks. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Swan Soup Tureen
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely Italian ceramic swan floral soup tureen. Maker's mark on reverse. This gorgeous tureen is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Soup Tureens
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Swan Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Monrovia, CA
The Swan Sofa Was Designed By Arne Jacobsen In 1958 And Manufactured By Fritz Hansen. The Swan
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gilded Carved Wood Swan Console Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Hand carved giltwood swan console table features double swan pedestals and a beveled glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Desk Accessories Letter Holder Swans Silver plated metal and Color. France 20th Century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Swan after work party
Located in MADRID, ES
Swan after work party
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Fratelli Paoletti Giltwood Swan Form Table Lamps
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of mid century Italian table lamps by Fratelli Paoletti of Firenze (Florence) feature a hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Arne Jacobsen Swan Settee, Model 3321 Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Arne Jacobsen
Swan settee, model 3321
Fritz Hansen
Denmark, 1958
leather, aluminum, plastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: Maine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
cream white paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25" x 10" x 21"H
Family Owned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Mahogany Curule Stool with Swan's Armrests
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French mahogany hand carved curule stool with four swan's heads decorating the armrests. It
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Swiveling Swan Chair after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury swiveling chair styled after Arne Jacobsen's "Swan Chair". Nice addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century swan you’re looking for. Each mid century swan for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century swan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century swan made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mid century swan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Maison Jansen are consistently popular.
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A mid century swan can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,475, while the lowest priced sells for $56 and the highest can go for as much as $34,037.
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- 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.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 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.
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