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Totem - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Totem is an original contemporary artwork realized by Artist of late 20th century in the Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century bronze sculpture.
In the form of a stylized totem.
With a round plinth
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Bronze TOTEM Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supported by 4 legs.
Simply a wonderful sculpture.
Date:
Mid tolate 20th century.
Marks
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Totem - Woodcut Print Drawing - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Totem is an original woodcut print realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Totem Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden totem coat rack, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Small Totem Column Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp model 'Small Totem Column Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962.
Manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Cool, abstracted Owl, bird motif vase. 6 inches high.
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Irving Berg Signed Mid Century Modernist Monumental Wooden Carved Totem Pole
By Irving Berg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modernist wooden carved totem pole titled “Snowden” by Irving Berg. Identified on tag
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modernist TOTEM Carved Alabaster Table Lamp W/ Inlaid Onyx Detailing
Located in New York, NY
modernist lines, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
H 30 in W 14 in D 9 in
Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Accolay glazed ceramic vase à oreilles was part of the Maya collection made in the 1950s by Les potiers d’Accolay. It has a wonderful presence and will be beautiful in any ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern TOTEM Wooden Coat Rack, Italy, 1960s, Price Per Piece
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern TOTEM wooden coat rack, Italy, 1960s - Price per piece
Three TOTEM coat
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
H 76.78 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Era Signed West Coast Cedar Haida Indigenous Canadian Totem Pole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand-carved cedar totem is signed by an unknown artist and presumed to have originated from
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
H 22.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Mid-Century White Wood TOTEM Sculpture by André Pailler, France 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century white wood totem sculpture by André Pailler - France 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 77.17 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze with Wood Texture Brutalist Style TOTEM Form Sculpture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brutalist TOTEM bronze sculpture in the style of artist Joel Shapiro
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 81.63 in W 13 in D 13 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Large and Small Totem Column Floor Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp models 'Large Totem Column Lamp' and 'Small Totem Column Lamps' set designed by Serge
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Very Large 19th Century North-Western Indian Carved Wood Totem Pole
Located in Germantown, MD
A very large 19th century North-Western Indian figural Carved Wood Totem Pole.
This very rare Pole
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Native American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Anthropomorphic Wood TOTEM
By Luis Martinez Richier 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A tall wood Africanist TOTEM.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Tlingit, Native American
SIZE: 10 1/2"H x 4 1/2" x 2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Cedar
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Lamp, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A large, or oversize, ceramic TOTEM table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England.
A sculptural piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Modern Abstract TOTEM Sculpture by Bertrand Créach
By Bertrand Créac'h
Located in London, GB
Abstract Totem sculpture "Equilibre" by Bertrand Créac'h
Material: Burnished sipo wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina floor lamp mod. Totem
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Turin, Turin
of the city airport and all the bus shelters scattered around the city.
Here Floor Lamp mod. Totem
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Stone, Metal, Steel
"TOTEM" chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional "TOTEMS" in sculpted Murano glass and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Price for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Wood Totem Pole
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice hand carved and painted wood totem pole, circa 1970s. The totem stands and 26" H with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Laurel Dark Bronze Totem Lamps
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Custom finished totem lamps in a architectural dark bronze matte finish. Rewired for use in USA
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Heavy cast cement Tiki totem sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast in cement Tiki totem statue. Remnants of old paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
Contemporary Room Divider / Screen Totem Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Natasha Dakhli
Totems/Room Divider, 2021
Material: Stoneware, white enamel
Dimension; H 185 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room...
Materials
Stoneware
North West Coast Indian Totem Pole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This North West Coast Indian totem pole has fantastic carving and condition. It is unsigned or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1980s Wooden Craft Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mixed wood abstract sculpture or totem
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Jacques Darbaud Totem In Glazed Ceramic
By Jacques Darbaud
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The world of Jacques Darbaud. This Totem is like an homage for the flora and fauna. It can be
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
African Brass Ornate over Wood Totemic Sculpture
Located in Germantown, MD
African brass Ornate over wood Totemic sculpture animal in human or vice versa.
Measures: 8" W x
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Figurative Large 20th Century Ceramic Brown and Black Table Lamp TOTEM
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large XXth century table lamp
Original perfect condition
Figurative design signed and dated
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale 18K Lapis Lazuli Pendant with Mayan Totem Motif
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and fanciful Totem pendant was crafted from an enormous slab of Lapis-Lazuli with
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Native American Animal Mythical Creature Redwood Totem Pole
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Almost 17 foot tall redwood animal totem. Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Serge Mouille - Small Totem Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
In his post black shapes period, Serge Mouille experimented with color and columns. With the Totem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Modern Totem marble sculpture from the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
The Modern Totem ” In Equilibrio Precario” sculpture made of different shapes of marble and colours
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved Gnome + Deer Woodland Totem
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If great art is meant to inspire and provoke, this beautiful carving of a gnome with a deer on it's head may be the greatest piece of art ever made. Hand carved by the artist "R.S." ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic Totem Lamp, England [II]
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century totem lamp by ceramicist Bernard Rooke, England.
An early piece, and unusual
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille Large TOTEM Column Floor Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp model 'Large TOTEM Column Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1962.
Manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic Totem Lamp, England [I]
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century totem lamp by ceramicist Bernard Rooke, England.
An early piece, and unusual
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Lamp, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A large, or oversize, ceramic TOTEM table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England.
This design is an early
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Kwahu Eagle Kachina Terracotta Totem 78 Inches Tall
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
condition. One of a kind piece. 6'6"H x 14" x 12"
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Hopi
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Nerone Ceccarelli abstract wooden Totem sculpture, Italy 1970s
By Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique abstract Totem sculpture by Nerone Ceccarelli (1937 - 1996), Italy 1970s. Exceptional work
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Totem Lamp by Bernard Rooke ceramic , England, 1960
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Paris, FR
Totem lamp by Bernard Rooke England 1960
Dim with shade : 150 cm height diameter 40 cm without
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Albert Chubac, TOTEM Sculpture, circa 1980, France
By Albert Chubac
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Albert Chubac (1920-2008), TOTEM sculpture,
Unique piece,
Iron and plexiglass,
circa 1980, France
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Bernard Rooke Studio Ceramic TOTEM Lamp, England
By Bernard Rooke
Located in London, GB
A large, or oversize, ceramic TOTEM table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England.
This design is an early
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
collections in the US, Europe and Australia.
PERIOD: mid 20th century
ORIGIN: British Columbia, Canada
SIZE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood
Paolo Ventrella Plexiglass Totem Floor Lamp, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
Totem Memphis floor lamp, created by the Neapolitan sculptor and artist Paolo Ventrella.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
By Jose Mariano de Creeft
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Alessandro Mendini Contemporary Modern Colored Ceramic Italian TOTEM
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Madrid, ES
TOTEM "Criso" made in enameled ceramic, designed by Alessandro Mendini. Signed and numbered at base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Scul...
Materials
Enamel
Serge Mouille - Large Totem Floor Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
In his Post Black Shapes period, Serge Mouille experimented with color and columns. With the Totem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Serge Mouille - Small Totem Floor Lamp in Black
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
In his Post Black Shapes period, Serge Mouille experimented with color and columns. With the Totem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Stuccoed Plaster Table Lamps, Model " TOTEM"
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
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With custom made shades in fabric.
France, modern production
Model: "Totem"
Wired for
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Plaster
Post Modern Chrome and Black TOTEM Floor Lamp
By Sonneman Lighting, Kovacs
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and impressive cylindrical floor lamp, having a tubular insert shade, vertical chrome supports, on a black metal base. The light features two interior sockets, which operate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, circa 1970.
By Alain Douillard
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Douillard (1929-2017),
Totem sculpture,
unique piece,
brazed gold metal with two patinas
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Abstract wooden Totem sculpture by Frans Nielen, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract wooden sculpture by Frans Nielen (1933-2010), The Netherlands 1974. Nielen started his career as a painter and later went into the direction op sculptor. This sculpture is a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Serge Mouille - Black Large Totem Floor Lamp - IN STOCK!
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
In his Post Black Shapes period, Serge Mouille experimented with color and columns. With the Totem
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Vintage TOTEM Ceramic Floor Lamp by Bernard Rooke, 1970s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This ceramic 'TOTEM Lamp' has four decorative main parts. It was designed by Bernard Rooke during
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
R van 't Zelfde Abstract TOTEM Sculpture Holland 1970s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Like TOTEM poles tell a story, this sculpture in particular is a representation of the transformation
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Elm
Contemporary Dimmable Table Lamp - "Totem" by Nicola Cecutti
By Nicola Cecutti
Located in London, England
Primitive table lamp. Unique piece.
Material: clay, fabric, reclaimed plastic, PVA, sand, acrylic paint, pigment, polyurethane, electrical components, LED dimmable globes.
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric
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- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 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. - 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture 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 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
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