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Wonderful Beacon Hill Burl Wood Planter Table Mid-Century Modern
By Beacon Hill
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Beacon Hill burl wood planter table /chest from the mid-century. The removable brass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite 3 legged swivel bar stools
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Black Clear Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Black and Clear Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Hill Manufacturing Mid Century Lucite and Chrome Barstools - Set of 4
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Countryside, IL
Hill Manufacturing Mid Century Lucite and Chrome Barstools - Set of 4 Each barstool measures: 17
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Black Lucite Hill Mfg. Mid Century Modern Curved Sculptural Bar Stools
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lucite Acrylic Sculptural Bar Stools by Hill Manufacturing
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Dancers Resting - Mid-Late 20th Century Impressionist of Ballet by Frank Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Frank Hill is a professional artist living and working in North Norfolk. He studied art at Waltham
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Board, Oil, Charcoal

The Dingy Park - Mid-Late 20th Century Impressionist Oil Sailing Yachts - Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Frank Hill is a professional artist living and working in North Norfolk. He studied art at Waltham
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

The Red Dancer - Mid-Late 20th Century Figurative Elegant Ballet by Frank Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
, ballet, red, blue, white, arch, arches, elegant, mid, 20th century, pink, dress.
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Spring Dining - Mid Late 20th Century Oil of Garden Cafe by Frank Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Frank Hill is a professional artist living and working in North Norfolk. He studied art at Waltham
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pair of Beacon Hill Collection Mahogany Pedestal PlantStands
By Beacon Hill
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Beacon Hill Collection Mahogany Pedestal Tripod Fern / Plant Stands in great vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lucite Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of 4 Mid century modern Clear lucite dining chairs On aluminum bases With grey
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Jack Lenor Larsen Peck & Hills Lattice Basket Weave Loveseat
By Peck & Hills, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning lattice or basket weave velour loveseat by Peck & Hills, NYC. Fantastic colors with browns
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Modular Sectional Leather Sofas By James Hill & Co.
By James Hill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Black Leather Sectional Sofas by James Hill & Co Can be fashioned to make 3 separate
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Ashwood Chair
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Mid Century Modern Lucite and Oak Wood Butcher Block Top Wine Bar Table
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Lucite and Oak Wood Butcher Block Top Wine Bar. Item features. Thick butcher
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Lucite, Oak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser By Raymond Loewy For Hill Rom Walnut Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser By Raymond Loewy For Hill Rom , Walnut With Casters Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Coastal Landscape Oil Painting - Coastal Hill
Located in Bristol, GB
COASTAL HILL Size: 43 x 55.5 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas A soothing and inviting mid
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Slim Aarons 'The Beverly Hills Hotel Sign' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Beverly Hills Hotel 1957 C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Lambda

Terence Hill and Don Backy - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Terence Hill and Don Backy - Vintage Photograph is a vintage black and white photograph realized
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Terence Hill and Don Backy - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Terence Hill and Don Backy - Vintage Photograph is a vintage black and white photograph realized in
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Vintage Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug, Organic Modern Meets Subtle Southwest
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Eclectic, Black Forest
Category

Late 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug, Subtle Southwest Meets Organic Modern
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Santa Fe, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Lucite Oval Cameo Back Upholstered Vanity Side Chair. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape - San Francisco Hills in the Fog
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape - San Francisco Hills in the Fog Beautiful mid-century
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Vintage, Boxed Barmates by Glo-Hill Bar Tools, with Amber Bakelite Handles
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four piece boxed bar tool set by Glo-Hill for their Barmates line, in chrome with amber Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome "Traffic Light" Spirit Measure/Jigger w/Bakelite Handle
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage "Traffic Light" spirit measure / jigger, the cylindrical chrome measure with three plastic 'lights', green, yellow & red, each above the engraved words "SAFE", "CAUTION" & "D...
Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Mackintosh "292 Hill House 1" Italian Pair of Ashwood Chairs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of chairs model "292 Hill House 1" designed by Mackintosh. Made of black lacquered ashwood
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Miami, FL
Lucite swivel bar stools attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Three Pieces of Chrome and Red Bakelite Serve Ware by Glo-Hill of Canada
By Glo Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Three chrome and red Bakelite serving pieces by Glo-Hill: 1) a triangular welled relish tray with
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

1960’s Mid Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom Nightstands or End Tables
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom nightstands, end tables, or
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Old Days Photo - Village on Top-hill - Vintage Photo - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old days Photo - Village on Top-hill is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the early 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Pair of Lucite Lounge Chairs Hill Industries , circa 1970
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of comfortable Lucite lounge chairs manufactured in the 1970s by Hill Industries. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Saint-Agnes Provence Hill Top Perched Village Signed French Modernist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed, 20th century Title: Saint-Agnes, Provence Medium: signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Glo-Hill 6 Piece Bar Tool Set with Carousel Stand in Cherry Bakelite and Chrome
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six-piece bar tool set with revolving stand by Glo-Hill in red/black mottled faux tortoise Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1960's
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Lucite & Brass Vanity Chair by Hill Manufacturing, a timeless piece from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Post-Modern Lucite Barstools by Hill Mfg, circa 1980
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stools would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Farmhouse on a Hill Landscape
By Thomas Theodore Craig
Located in Soquel, CA
) . Unsigned. Presented in a modern wood frame. Image size: 14"H x 18"W. One of two with one signed T. Craig on
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 4 High-Back Lucite Chairs by Hill Manufacturing Company
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturing Tall Back Lucite Dining Chairs. Chairs have a burl wood band around
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculptural Lucite Dining Chairs Armchairs by Hill Mfg. on Casters
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern clear Lucite sculpted armchairs by Hill Manufacturing Co. The design is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, crafted in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modular Sofa by Friedrich Hill for Walter Knoll
By Brayton International, Walter Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Original leather six piece modular sofa. This Plus 144 model sofa was designed by Friedrich Hill
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam

20th Century Modern British Landscape with fisherman, bridge, trees,
Located in Woodbury, CT
Robert W Hill, 20th Century Modern British Landscape with fisherman, bridge, trees. English
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Two Grey Hills Navajo Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Industrial, Artisan, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, and Lake Tahoe
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Danish Abstract Landscape Painting, signed on back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Danish Abstract Landscape Painting Signed With dimensions of 33 1/2 inches in width
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom pair of chairs
By The Hill-Rom Company, Raymond Loewy
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Offering a nice pair of chairs designed by Raymond Loewy for Hill Rom. These 1950's waiting room
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Mosaic Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern decorative cabinet or small credenza. Stylish and well made low cabinet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Art Glass

Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom Single Pedestal Student Desk
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s single pedestal desk by Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom composed of a walnut and brushed metal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
Gorgeous Hill House 1 Chair was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the year 1902. This is
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Bochum, NRW
: 10 cm Height: 30 cm Condition: Excellent. Similar model referenced in Mark Hill's book: Alla Moda
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
1970s Vintage Luigi Bardini Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool for Hill Mfg
By Hill Manufacturing, Luigi Bardini
Located in Miami, FL
Lucite and tubular chrome bar height stool designed by Luigi Bardini for Hill Manufacturing Co. New
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Navajo Adirondack Design and Two Grey Hills Style
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Adirondack, Black Forest, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite, Wood & Haitian Cotton Fabric Upholstery Hill MFG
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bent Lucite and wood rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Cotton, Wood

Century Furniture Contemporary Loveseat Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
photographed in our studio. Since our restoration shop is overwhelmed with mid century pieces, our contemporary
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lee Reynolds Large Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting Canvas Vanguard
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Dayton, OH
Large scale mid-20th century abstract oil painting on canvas signed Lee Reynolds, crafted in shades
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Two Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Birds White Ivory Stone and Fossil Stone
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Miami, FL
Hills. In good vintage condition with normal wear due to History.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Navajo Kilim Rug with Two Grey Hills Style
By Navajo, Native American Art
Located in Dallas, TX
, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Modern, Bohemian, boho chic, Eclectic, Adirondack, Black Forest
Category

Mid-20th Century American Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Century Furniture Traditional Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
is overwhelmed with mid century pieces, our contemporary furniture is sold in "As Is" condition for
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern hill mid century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each modern hill mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, lucite and metal. There are 209 variations of the antique or vintage modern hill mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern hill mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern hill mid century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Hill Manufacturing Co., Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Charles Hollis Jones each produced at least one beautiful modern hill mid century that is worth considering.

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Prices for a modern hill mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $51 and can go as high as $16,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,990.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.