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Mid-Century Modern Pine Corner Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Modern stained Pine Corner Shelf. Measures 13.5" in width, 8" in depth stands 62" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Danish Modern Tile Wall Shelf
Located in Forney, TX
, flanked by large scrolling support brackets, gracefully curved and supporting the overhanging shelf. Below
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit.
From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wrapped Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
Great shelf with glass inserts.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak coffee table with cane shelf, circa 1960. Wonderfully clean and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Arched Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
mid-century appeal. A wonderful design that captures the entire body while hanging on the wall. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wood Framed Stone Topped Coffee Table with Shelf
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Brutalist stone topped coffee or side table with wenge frame, lower shelf and
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
H 15.5 in W 35.375 in D 35.375 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Stand with Shelf
Dimensions. 45 W ; 17 D ; 16 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut coffee table With shelf.
Dimensions. 40W 18D 15H.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brushed Aluminum Chrome Frame Étagère Display Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brushed aluminum chrome frame étagère display shelf. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 74.5 in W 30 in D 16 in
Walnut and Black Steel Mid-Century Modern Shelf
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
The Severin Shelf combines 5 shelves on one side with a clothes hanging area on the other. It can
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Italian Teak Shelf / Bookcase, Around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid-Century Modern Italian Shelf / Bookcase was made around 1960.
It is made out of Teak and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Floating Nightstand/Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish floating nightstand/shelf, circa 1960's. Wall mount shelf/bedside with slim low
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Floating Nightstand/Shelf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish floating nightstand/shelf, circa 1960's. Wall mount shelf/bedside with slim low
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Wall Mirror with Shelf
By International Designers Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century teak modern wall mirror vanity.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet Removable Shelf Steel Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet Removable Shelf Steel Framed George Nelson in Style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Square Revolving Bookcase Shelf MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Coat and Hat Rack with Shelf
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian coat and hat rack with shelf. Mahogany panel of spare design supporting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular One Shelf Coffee Table
By Poul Jensen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak one shelf coffee table. Made in Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf System, Italy, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
balance modern creativity and classical elegance, but as this model shows, they found a way to overcome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern Shelf Cristal and wood Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian shelf from the 1950s very special design, sanded glass top, beech wood columns and brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
Dimensions. 66
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Tall Shelf Bookshelf Bookcase
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Vintage Danish modern teak wood tall shelf. Six shelves, five of which are adjustable. Overall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Iron Wire Book Shelf or Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple Mid-Century Modern atomic iron wire book shelf or rack, circa 1970s.
The piece has three
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Shelf Unit with Brass Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s small standing shelf unit is made of mahogany and features two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Etagere Mondrian Style Shelf Placement
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern chrome etagere with 6 glass shelves with Piet Mondrian shelf placement
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Solid Wood Double Sided Storage Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Media and The Like Double Sided Storage Shelf in sturdy condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cart with Two Shelfs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden cart with two shelfs, 1960s
Rectangular wooden cart with two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Side Table With Shelf
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple yet striking mid-century side table seamlessly combines style, functionality, and a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Coffee Table W/Shelf
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Coffee Table W/Shelf in very good condition for age and use
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet Dresser Removable Shelf Steel Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet Dresser Removable Shelf Steel Framed George Nelson in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in
Lane Alta Vista Sculptural Mid Century Modern Mirror Tile Shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Alta Vista Mid Century mirror with a greek key tile shelf after the sculptural designs of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Oak Vanity Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak wall mirror unique Gothic arch shape original vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Mirror
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Mid Century Modern Teak and Smoked Glass Etagère, Display Shelf
A very stylish piece with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Circular Rattan Wall Hanging Shelf, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted rattan and wood round wall shelf. Spain, 1950-1960.
This unusual shelf features 7
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Rattan
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Book Shelf Display Cabinet Adjustable Shelf
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Table with Brass Shelf, Sweden circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This petite Mid-Century Modern coffee table/side table was crafted in Sweden during the 1950's from
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Oak Shelf, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century shelf in oak was manufactured in the Sweden the 1970s. In the upper part there
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
Large Mid Century Modern Multi Tear Level Shelf Wall Unit Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern shelf wall unit.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Bast Magazine Rack with Heavy Metal Shelf
Located in München, DE
Exceptional rare Mid-Century Modern newspaper and magazine rack
made of braid and black metal
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Floor Lamp w/ Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chrome lamp with one glass shelf and silver shade.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table with Cane Shelf
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish medium size rectangular teak coffee table with rattan shelf.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Side or Telephone Table in Perforated Metal with Shelf
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century Modern side or telephone table in perforated metal with shelf is quite
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25 in W 10.75 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Smoked Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome and smoked glass étagère bookcase shelf. Item features sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 74 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table with Slatted Magazine Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.75 in W 44 in D 19.75 in
Douglas Vinyl Record Storage Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Shelf
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This walnut beauty is the perfect way to showcase your records, 84" long x 16" deep x 24" tall. This is an original design, and is handcrafted in Long Beach, CA by Pete Deeble Furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 24 in W 16 in D 84 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Wooden Bookcase with Shelf and Cabinets, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish mahogany self-supporting wood bookcase with a solid black steel frame.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 93.71 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Wall Shelf, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood, glass
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Modular Shelf Unit with integrated desk, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
and shelf, and the desk, which are made of birch wood with glass details in different colors.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.96 in W 52.56 in D 10.63 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Coffee Table with Double Shelf, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Solid wood coffee table, 1960s
Solid wood coffee table with double
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.08 in W 21.66 in D 13 in
Mid Century Modern Tubular Aluminum & Glass Chrome Etagere Shelf Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique vintage etagere in thick tubular aluminum with. 5" oval smoked glass shelves from the 1960s. Great Space Age form with nice lines.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 72 in W 34 in D 20 in
Large Teakwood Italian Mid-Century Modern hanging shelf attributed to Isa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This hanging shelf was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from teakwood and remains in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 56.7 in D 11.23 in
Early Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Bar Trolley With Glass Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Italian rectangular Mid-Century Modern two-tier bar trolley with glass shelf.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood
Rectangle Rattan Cane Shelf Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Mint!
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rectangle Rattan cane shelf glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table mint!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Mid century Brutalist shelf from the 1950s
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid century Brutalist shelf from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Mid century modern scandinavian Original Shelf walnut and lacquered steel
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Courbevoie, FR
original. Actually the model with metal shelves is not yet in production.
Modern people need modern
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 70.08 in W 48.04 in D 14.18 in
Gorgeous Pace Collection Floating Wall-Mounted Console Shelf, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Pace Collection floating architectural wall-mounted console table. The simple design, featuring two drawers and a burled olivewood case, as well as the emphasis on quality m...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 8 in W 54 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern, Solid Pine Shelf, Made by A Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
iconic Mid Century Modern aesthetic. Constructed from solid pine wood, the shelf showcases the natural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 25.2 in W 72.84 in D 9.85 in
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Modern Mid Century Shelf For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern mid century shelf you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modern mid century shelf — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a modern mid century shelf, we have 1268 options in-stock, while there are 44 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern mid century shelf, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern mid century shelf is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern mid century shelf over the years, but those crafted by Mathieu Matégot, Paul Evans and Nils Nisse Strinning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modern Mid Century Shelf?
The average selling price for a modern mid century shelf at 1stDibs is $1,850, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $58,277 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 Modern Mid Century Shelf
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-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, 2024There 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, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024There 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, 2019The 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, 2021There 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, 2023Some 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.
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