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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs. Seats and backs are covered in a vintage faux
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nighstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands, striking design with raised edges on the tabletops
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Chairs, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass chairs - 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite stools featuring a metal footrest and vinyl seating
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pair of Mid Century Modern Dressers
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-century modern dressers refinished with Alexander Girard colors of inspiration
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass light fixtures / pendants.
Measures: 31 H (top to bottom) Light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Arched Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass arched mirrors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Geometric Brass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern geometric brass and glass lamps.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cubist Murano Sconces
By Fontana Arte, Murano 5, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cubist Murano sconces.
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern cubist style
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Firedogs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Firedogs, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Firedogs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Firedogs, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive.
Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin
Category
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs. Has a walnut round base and the original
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern accent armchairs. Refinished in a rich walnut color and reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Propeller Side Tables
By Knut Hesterberg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Propeller side tables. The bases are walnut and are black lacquered with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tufted Turquoise Velvet Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs By Karpen Of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs By Karpen Of California.
This sculptural pair of mid
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rattan armchairs, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs combines black vinyl with a rich wooden frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Walnut Wall Mirrors
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut wall mirrors.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Corkscrew Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Corkscrew Club/ Lounge Chairs
Offered is a Pair of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lucite Pedestals
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern brass and Lucite pedestals.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style Italian commodes. Structure from the 1950s made of solid wood and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Unique curved frame design with matching foot stools in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron Armchairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid Century Modern iron chairs.
Reupholstered in fine material and fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage Parsons Style Benches
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage Parsons style benches in colorful abstract velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Corner Console Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern corner console tables. Foldable with a wooden top protected by an angled
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Console Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent arm chairs. American, circa 1960’s. Restored in beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier, Toni Zuccheri, J.T. Kalmar, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces. These stunning mid-century Murano glass block
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut framed mirrors. The mirrors are beveled with brass trim.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Billy Baldwin x Base Upholstery Benches
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Billy Baldwin X Base Upholstery Benches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Lounge Chairs
By Grosfeld House, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern James Mont style lounge chairs.
Glamorous and comfortable large pair of
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Bronze Wall Brackets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Bronze Wall Brackets.
This unusual pair of sold bronze wall brackets
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Bronze
Handsome Pair of Mid-Century Modern Woven Rattan Barstools
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A cool woven rattan pair of Mid-Century Modern barstools having comfy curved backs and ring shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered swivel chairs. Newly upholstered in luxurious beige textured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, RAAK, J.L Lobmeyr, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Kalmar glass sconces.
Great pair of midcentury Kalmar or Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sputnik Floor Lamps
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chrome Sputnik floor lamps. Having adjustable arms with both ends having
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mirrors with Gilded Frame
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural mirrors with gilded frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Brass And Wood Table Lamps
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern brass and wood table lamps.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Snake Firedogs, Wrought Iron, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Snake Firedogs, Wrought Iron, Italy, 1950s
Category
20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Parchment Paper
H 26.75 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in
Striking Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mixed-Metal Ram Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern recumbent ram sculptures composed of mixed metals.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Glazed Pottery Table Lamps
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our pair of mid-century modern glazed pottery table lamps takes inspiration from Picasso's
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Table Lamps
By Karl Springer, Van Teal, Les Prismatiques
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lucite table lamps.
Stunning pair of Art Deco style stacked lucite or
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Statement Table Lamps
Located in Bellport, NY
A striking pair of Mid-Century Modern black ceramic lamps and a rare find in these dramatic black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut End Side Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern two tier oiled walnut end side tables in stunning condition. Jens Risom
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern of Italian Wingback Armchairs, New Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces
By Salviati, Seguso, Venini, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces.
These vintage sconces have a bronze base with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls
A Fine Pair of Recently
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 35.25 in D 20.25 in
Stylish Pair of Mid-Century Modern Andirons or Firebogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern andirons.
Inspired by an opening flower, these heavy wrought
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern white ceramic table lamps in a rough texture.
Wired for the US and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair of Mid-Century Modern Antiqued Venetian Italian Mirrored Obelisk
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern antiqued Venetian Italian mirrored obelisk.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mirror
H 26 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchairs with Adjustable Backrest, 1960
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scandinavian armchairs with adjustable backrest - 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Doors Nightstands by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands tables by Henredon in medium walnut finish. Featuring large
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Captain's/Armchairs in Teak, 1960s
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern captain's/armchairs in teak, 1960s. The chairs having three backsplats
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Stools with Boucle Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern rosewood stools. Nice rosewood grain having triangular shaped bases with
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Pair Of Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pair of mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each pair of mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are 57902 variations of the antique or vintage pair of mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 886 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pair of mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair of mid century modern 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 pair of mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pair Of Mid Century Modern?
Prices for a pair of mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $909,507 with the average selling for $3,173.
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 Pair Of 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 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 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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