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Richard Hersberger Pace Mid-Century Modern Leather & Chrome Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Richard Hersberger
Located in Wayne, NJ
Brown leather and polished chrome, lounge chair and ottoman, by Richard Hersberger for Pace. In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.38 in W 28.25 in D 35 in
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Glass Side Table or End Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern classic designed by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. It consists of chrome plated steel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Large Writing Table / Executive Desk, Pace, Ebony
By Pace Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood large writing table / executive / desk
A large and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Pace Collection Triangular Burled Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent triangular shaped burl side table by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection. This fine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Burl
H 26 in W 29.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pace Style Lounge Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual pair of vintage modern lounge chairs that feature Lucite sides connected by chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Unusual Pace Collection Curved Edge Credenza, Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pace collection curved brass edge credenza. This piece is veneered with a taupe laminate
Category
Vintage 1960s American Credenzas
Materials
Laminate
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
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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
Pair of Pace Collection Mid-Century American Modern High Back Mahogany Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
rolled arms, brass caps, arched feet and a cut out profile. (Pace Collection) (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lead
H 44 in W 31 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Faleschini for Pace Tucroma Leather Chairs
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of 3 Faleschini for pace tucroma red leather chairs are an elegant and modern seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern Demi-Lune Sideboard in Metal & Glass
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pace Collection Mid-century Modern sideboard in demi-lune shape with a metal chromed structure and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Two-Tier Brass and Glass Boomerang Cocktail Table, Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Mid-Century Modern two-tier tubular brass-plated and glass coffee table. This boomerang
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Octagonal Mid-Century Modern Glass & Brass Coffee Table Heavy Glass Top
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Original Pace Collection Mid-Century Modern large elegant and very heavy cocktail table in brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Style Mid-Century Modern Oak and Chrome Dining Table, with Leaves
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic midcentury dining table. Table is identical to a pace style table but there is no
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Curved Glass and Stainless-Steel Console Table by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern curved glass and stainless-steel console table by PACE. America, circa 1970’s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 26.75 in W 44 in D 14.75 in
Mid Century Modern Lucite Cylinder Leg Brass Glass Coffee Cocktail Table by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large vintage 1970s coffee table by Pace collection. Item features a large square .75" thick glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16 in W 48 in D 48 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Dining Room Table with Glass Legs in the Pace Style
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern glass dining room table with glass legs and metal cylinder like an stretcher.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Pace Collection Modern Chromed Metal Frame Mirror
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Modern chromed metal frame wall mirror by Pace collection, made during the mid-to late 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Pace Collection Mid Century Italian Modern Thick Black Marble Granite Top Desk
By Pace Collection, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality mid century modern black granite desk with shelf or bookcase in the back.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
H 30 in W 54 in D 24 in
American Mid-Century Pace Collection Burlwood Black Lacquer and Chrome Credenza
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century black lacquer credenza with 4 burl ash front doors having chrome handles (PACE
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 25 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
Unique Mid-Century Molded Glass Coffee Table by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
truly unique fluid style of this all glass table makes a wonderful modern statement in any interior
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Buffet by Pace with Lacquered Maple Finish, c1980s - Labeled
By Pace Collection
Located in Chino Hills, CA
-century modern design and the unmistakable craftsmanship of Pace.
Spanning 82"W x 18.5"D x 32"H, this
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Maple
Exquisite Pace Collection Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exquisite burl wood credenza by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection with polished steel rounded
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 35.75 in W 84 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Chrome & Frosted Lucite Fireplace Tool Set by Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. It is in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Chrome
H 35 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Modern Glass Coffee Table by Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek mid-century modern glass and chrome coffee table by Pace, featuring a teardrop designed glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Crisply framed in polished stainless
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 35.75 in
Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Coffee Sofa Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace Mid Century brass and glass coffee sofa table
Measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x 26.5 high
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Floating 3/4" Glass Top Brass Base Coffee Table Mid Century
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern floating top 3/4" thick glass coffee table with real brass base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Pedestal Base Coffee Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace mid century brass and glass pedestal base coffee table
Coffee table measures: 18 wide x 15
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
L. Davanzati American Modern "Bounty Group" Pace Collection Sectional Sofa
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American Modern (1980s) \"Bounty Group\" three piece sectional sofa upholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Lucite, Chrome and Glass Cocktail Table after Pace
By Pace Collection, Charles Hollis Jones, Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Albrizzi, Pace.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Pace Mid Century Brass and Glass Foyer Entry Console Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Pace mid century brass and glass foyer entry console table
Table measures: 54 wide x 18 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Pedestal
By Pace Collection
Located in Denton, TX
Pace Collection Pedestal / Plant Stand. Modern Glass Architectural Column that can be used for
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Chrome
Pace Side Table
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pace round side table in Cherry with X base and inset beveled glass top by Adam Tihany for The Pace
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Modern Round Metal and Glass Coffee Table by Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in North York, ON
Modern round metal and glass coffee table by Pace Collection. Iconic Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Magnificent XL Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Chrome Credenza Mid-Century
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent XL Mid-Century Modern burl wood and chrome credenza designed by Leon Rosen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
By Pace Furniture Company, Jack Freiden
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Freiden for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Desk
This desk measures: 72 wide x 34 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Marvelous Pace Collection 3 Piece Burled Walnut Aluminum Credenza Mid-Century
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Leon Rosen Pace Collection 3-piece burled walnut and aluminum credenza buffet. We love
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 104.25 in D 19 in
Pair of Modern Lucite And Chrome Club Chairs by Pace
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Lucite and chrome club chairs by Pace. One half inch thick Lucite frame with chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Square Glass and Brass Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern glass coffee table by Pace Collection.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Leon Rosen for Pace Style Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Credenza
By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Leon Rosen for Pace Style Mid Century Brass and Burlwood Credenza
This credenza measures: 71.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set by Pace Mariani
By Pace Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage lounge chair and ottoman set by Pace Mariani features a cushioned, oversized design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Thick Glass and Chrome Round Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick 3/4 glass and chrome tripod style base round glass top coffee table by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset brass handles. Nice condition for its age with minor wear to the brass holder.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sculptural Brass Side Table by Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Post-Modern brass colored round side table with glass top, circa 1970s-1980s by Pace. This
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Pace Stainless Steel and Thick Glass Modern Dining Table
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel and thick glass Mid-Century Modern dining table, designed by Leon Rosen for Pace
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Pace Style Polished Aluminum Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pace style coffee table with chunky polished aluminum rectangular shaped legs and new inset glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pace Style Polished Aluminum Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Pace style coffee table with chunky polished aluminum rectangular shaped legs with inset 54" x 24
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Console Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass plated console or sofa table featuring a sleek double banded design
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Leg Boca Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
This unique and brilliantly proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Boca Desk in Bookmatched Walnut W
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 26 in
Vintage Chrome and Glass Coffee Table after Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely angular coffee table features impressive Mid-Century style with quality chrome and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pace Collection Oval Marble Console Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s-1980s Pace Collection oval marble console table.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pace Collection Side Table in Brass Finish
By Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern side table by Pace Collection. Looks great on side of chair or sofa or tucked under sofa as
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Square Glass and Chrome Tube Side Tables
By Pace Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square thick clear Glass and Chrome Tube side Tables. Very high quality
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Low HUGE Square Tinted Glass and Chrome Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern low HUGE 54" square tinted glass and chrome coffee table. Very large modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pace Collection Chrome and Marble Coffee Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Dorchester, MA
This sleek coffee table by Pace sets four creamy white marble tiles into a large square chrome base
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Polished Aluminum and Glass Orba Wall Unit Janet Schweitzer for Pace
By Pace Collection
Located in Ferndale, MI
Janet Schweitzer for pace orba system
Burl wood cabinets: 36" wide x 18" deep x 18" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Fume Glass Table by Pace Collection.
By Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s smoke glass table by Pace Collection. Table can be reassemble when bronze glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass
Pace Collection Brass and Glass Console Table
By Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant console in brass finish and glass top by Pace. Very well made. Brass finish is shiny and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pace Collection Chrome And Glass Dining Table, 1970
By Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Pace Collection chrome ad glass dining table, 1970. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tubular Metal Lounge Chairs from the Pace Collection
By Pace Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of tubular armchairs from Pace Collection featuring matte black finished metal frame with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Pace Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic pace mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and chrome, every pace mid century modern was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pace mid century modern — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pace mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pace mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Pace Collection, Leon Rosen and Guido Faleschini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pace Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a pace mid century modern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,129.
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 Pace Mid Century Modern
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 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.
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