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Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Abalone
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cups Set
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this mid-century Mexican silver plated cups set in the style of Los Castilllo
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
Rare Mid Century Mexican Woven Bar and Stools Set, Attributed to Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this beautiful and rare mid century Mexican woven bar and stools set
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 50.4 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Mid Century Mexican Headboards in the Style of Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We Offer this Pair of mid century Mexican Headboards in the style of Michael Van Beuren
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine
H 17.33 in W 41.74 in D 1.38 in
Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decorated by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Pitcher with Frogs decoration by Los
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
1950s Mid Century Mexican Tin Mirror
Located in Victoria, BC
We're excited to introduce this incredibly rare and unique Mexican mirror from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Folding Magazine Rack
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine rack in mahogany wood and brass details, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Mexican Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Mexican club chairs with a beautifully textured fabric and
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Mexican Magazine Rack Attributed to Charles Allen
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this folding magazine and books rack attributed to Charles Allen made in mahogany first class wood and steel details, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Modern Mexican Silver Coffee Set by Williams Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
ebony handles and knobs, the stylish mid-century modern set was designed and made by William Spratling
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of Eugenio
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Ken Beldin Large Scarab Design Pendant, Mid-Century Mexican Mixed Metal
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Modern scarab design vintage mixed metal necklace made in Mexico by ex-pat artist Ken Beldin 1940s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mexican Mixed Metal Copper & Brass Lion Attributed to Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to: Sergio Bustamante (Mexican, born 1949), circa 1970.
The lion features the unique
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Giant Mid Century Mexican Modernist Table Lamps Attributed to Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Giant an amazing pair of midcentury Mexican modern table lamps in the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Mexican Modern Iron Leather Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist Mexican lounge chairs circa 1950s
Enameled iron frames / leather strap sling
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in
Vintage Mid-Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Pitcher or Ewer by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican sterling silver pitcher by the maker, C. Zurita. With a nod
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century, Mexico, Chandelier from J. T. Kalmar, Design by Jonathan Browning
By Jonathan Browning
Located in Vienna, Austria
The Mexico Chandelier was designed by Jonathan Browning in the 1940's, it gently hangs from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 27.17 in
Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent set of four rare original Mid-Century Modern Mexican bocote wood and black leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Midcentury Mexican Modernist Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic mid century mexican table lamp in mahogany wood and brass details, recently
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Mahogany Steel and Copper Modernist Bookends Emaus of Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
pair of Bookends, Mid Century Mexican Modernist.
Unmarked, attributed to Emaus
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid century large onyx & brass coffee table by Roberto & Mito Block for Muller
By Muller
Located in Hastings, GB
Large rare mid century Mexican lacquered onyx and brass coffee table by Roberto & Mito Block for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
1950s Abstract Art Oil Painting on Canvas Miguel Alvarez Acosta INBA Mexico
By Pedro Coronel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
INBA National Museum of Art in Mexico.
Midcentury Modern Mexican Art 1950s
Untitled #2
28.38 x 22.5 x
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 28.38 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Salvador Teran Brass & Copper Terrazzo Seven Piece Tea Service, 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid-Century Mexican Modern solid brass and glass tile Mosaic coffee service by Salvador Teran
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Mosaic Center Table made with Precious Stones
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
precious stones creating a beautiful texture characteristic of the Mid Century Mexican Modern age and with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Precious Stone
Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 32.5 in W 30 in D 34.25 in
Mexican Foot Stools Ottoman Leather Seat & Straps Clara Porset Style, Circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of mid-century Mexican mahogany and leather stools, circa 1940-1950.
Very hard to find in
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 15.71 in W 24.4 in D 15 in
Forged and Cast Iron Savonarola Stye Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
. We are attributing the chairs to a mid-century Mexican origin. These are the perfect covered patio
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Marble Racetrack Dining Table by Muller's Onix of Mexico
By Muller of Mexico, Muller's Onyx
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This large Mexican marble dining or conference pedestal table is a 1970's modern piece that makes a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Stone, Onyx
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Steel Screen
Located in Mexico City, MX
Interesting 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern steel screen. The organic design can be used as the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Windows
Materials
Steel
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chair made in solid mahogany in the 1950s by Muebles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Armchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Armchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Rockingchairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven Rockingchairs made in the 1950s in Primavera wood and palm
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Embossed Copper Jewel Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
A nice Mexican Mid-Century Modern copper sheet jewel box in shape of a chest. The embossed designs
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s by Muebles Tropicales and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern woven lounge chairs made in the 1950s. Featuring simple but
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Bar Car by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950. We offer this Mexican modernist serving cart, made of mahogany wood black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Geometric Linked Choker Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern style. The thick sterling silver links are geometrically shaped in a stylized Aztec
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 15 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexican Geometric Linked Chunky Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver ladies bracelet was made in Mexico in approximately 1969 in the period Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 8.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Arturo Pani Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Obelisks
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mexico City, MX
Pair of Mexican Mid-Century Modern iron obelisks. The obelisks show green patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Obelisks
Materials
Iron
Large Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Aztec Calendar Wall Charger
Located in Portland, OR
A good, large, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling silver (probably Taxco) Aztec calendar wall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Los Castillo Silver, Lapis, Malachite Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern pitcher/ jug, made by Los Castillo of Mexico, circa 1960. We love the beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Modern Mexican pitcher sporting an amazing handle in a bird
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Muebles Toluxsena, Mexico 1960
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
, walnut, mahogany and brass, an exquisite design and ready to set the mood for a Mid-Century Modern space
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional one of a kind organic midcentury Mexican modernist fountain designed by Don Shoemaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Fountains
Materials
Cocobolo
H 25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Folk Art Mid-Century Modern Blown Red Art Glass Face Masks, México
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Folk Art blown red glass face masks made in México.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Magnificent Bronze and Onyx Coffee Table Muller of Mexico Restored
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Muller of Mexico Glamorous Modern Round Onyx Stone Coffee Table Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Room Divider with Shelves in Mahogany and Brass
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Mexico, DF
Amazing Mid-Century Modern Mexican room divider formed with two structures in mahogany and polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Copper Platter with Sterling Figures, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury copper platter with sterling, circa 1950s
Fantastic copper platter surrounded with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 19 in D 9 in
Marble Oval Tulip Dining or Conference Table Muller's of Mexico with Brass Inlay
By Muller of Mexico
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Stunning one of a kind artisan handcrafted 1970s Muller's of Mexico
green and ebony colour marble
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico
A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl by C. Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Mexican sterling silver bowl by the maker C. Zurita. With a nod to the eponymous design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine
Handwrought Mid-Century Modern Mexican Mosaic and Brass Box by Salvador Teran
By Salvador Teran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise/ blue colored mosaic glass tesserae and brass lidded box handmade in Mexico by noted
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Signed Federico Mexico Leather Parrot Perched on Brass Swing Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Signed 'FEDERICO in Mexico' leather parrot on a brass swing hand-crafted.
Beautiful animal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 14 in D 7 in
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Antoñio Pineda (1919-2009) Silver and Moonstone Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
This
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Tribal Art
Materials
Silver
H 1 in W 3.75 in D 0.88 in
Vintage Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Footed Bowl or Dish by Zurita
By C. Zurita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver three footed dish or bowl by the maker, C
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Mid Century Modern End Table by Edmond J. Spence for Industria Mueblera, c1950s
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chino Hills, CA
of interior styles. Pair it effortlessly with a classic mid-century modern decor, where it will sit
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 23 in W 22.75 in D 30.25 in
Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 (36 Pieces) Mid-Century Modern Style
By Taxco
Located in New York, NY
Mexican, sterling silver flatware set, similar to Los Castillo or William Spratling in design and
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Amazing Mexican sterling silver massive 7-piece tea set attributed to J. Lopez Reyes (marks vary
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Midcentury Modern Mexico For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern Mexico you’re looking for. Each midcentury modern Mexico for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern Mexico, we have 3528 options in-stock, while there are 220 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern Mexico, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern Mexico bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury modern Mexico has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Don S. Shoemaker, Los Castillo and Pepe Mendoza are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Mexico?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern Mexico at 1stDibs is $2,202, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $48,000 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 Midcentury Modern Mexico
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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