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Vintage Mid Century Modern Table. Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table. UK Import.
Dimensions. 27 1/2 W ; 17 D ; 14 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern Record Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern record cabinet. Height adjustable shelf not pictured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables, UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern nesting tables. UK Import. Possibly teak.
Dimensions. 22 W ; 16 D ; 19
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser. Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece has 6 Dovetailed Drawers, walnut tone and wood carved handles. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 62 W ; 18 D ; 30 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Wood Bar Cabinet, UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern teak wood bar cabinet. UK import.
Dimensions. 30 W ; 11 D ; 40 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza Bar/Record Cabinet, Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern credenza bar/record cabinet. UK Import.
Dimensions. 72 1/2 W ; 17 1/2
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables on Casters. UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern nesting tables on Casters. UK Import. Three Nesting Tables as Pictured
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Unique mid century modern sideboard manufactured in UK, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Unique mid century modern sideboard designed and manufactured in the UK, circa 1960s. The piece has
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern Long Credenza/Buffet of Robert Heritage
Located in Seattle, WA
Imported UK Vintage Mid-Century Modern long credenza/buffet in the style of Robert Heritage for
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 90 in D 17 in
Modernist Fisherman's Hut architectural drawing design Mid Century Modern UK
Located in London, GB
V A Hards (British, c. 1930-c. 2012)
Design for Modernist Fisherman's Hut
Watercolour on wove
Signed and dated March 1956 and stamped for Brixton School of Building.
77x55cm
Hards w...
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern G-Plan Table Stand UK Import ( Online purchase only)
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern G-Plan Table Stand UK Import
Dimensions. 54 W ; 20 D ; 17 H
( online
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 54 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Tall and Narrow Teak Drinks Cabinet By Nathan Furniture UK
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall and narrow teak drinks cabinet with bar. Comes with lock and key.
Very good condition. Minor marks. There is a light at the top. Light bulb is missing and it needs to be rewire...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
H 76 in W 20.25 in D 17.5 in
Design for Modernist School Library architectural drawing Mid Century Modern UK
Located in London, GB
To see our other Architectural Drawings, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller."
V A Hards (British, c. 1930-c. 2012)
Design for Mod...
Category
1950s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Mid-Century Art Plate Poole, UK
By John Poole
Located in Pasadena, TX
From 1962 Poole produced a range of Studio Pottery that later became a model for the well-known, brightly colored Delphis range of the 1960s and 1970s.
Under the leadership of Rober...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Tiered Cart in Style of Poul Hundevad. Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3 Tiered Cart in style of Poul Hundevad. UK Import
Dimensions . 29 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Carlton Ware, Large Hand Painted & Embossed Orchid Vase, UK, Mid 20th Century
By Carlton Ware Ltd
Located in Chatham, ON
ceramic vase with brown clovers - gold gilding to the rim - signed on the base - United Kingdom - mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Credenza Sideboard
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian sideboard Mid-Century Modern
Stylish 1950s bar cabinet designed by Umberto Mascagni for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Plywood
Uk Imported Vintage Danish Modern Style Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This Cabinet Features Sliding Doors With wooden Handles. Tapered Legs. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age.
Dimensions. 39 W ; 17 D ; 32 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Extra Long Nathan Sideboard
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern teakwood credenza.
Teak sideboard by Nathan Furniture, UK, 1960s.
Symmetrical
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MiD CENTURY MODERN MAISON BAGUES GUERIDON OCCASIONAL TABLE
By Maison Baguès
Located in GB
feet and the rope twisted knot around the middle. The table top is some kind of mid-century lucite or
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Librenza Bar Serving Shelf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern tola bar display shelf unit.
From the 'Librenza' collection by G-Plan, UK, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Danish Modern Style Atomic Dining Table Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Folding Dining Table . Possibly Teak. Danish Modern Style. The Legs Interlock Under the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Claude Muncaster Landscape View UK Watercolour Modern British Art
By Claude Muncaster
Located in London, GB
We acquired a series of paintings from Claude Muncaster's studio. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller."
Claude Munca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in
Mid Century Modern Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Acid Etched Coffee Cocktail Table
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 40.56 in D 40.56 in
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Petite Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Opaline Glass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid century modern Danish lounge chair by Kanari
Located in London, GB
A 1970’s mid century high backed swivel lounge chair. Made by ‘ Kanari’ in the 1970’s. 3 separate
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Side Table on Casters. Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a classic Danish Modern design, especially in regards to the wood carved handles. Single
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Modern Nesting Table With Flip Top Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
UK Import Nesting Table Three Piece Set. Makers Mark on the Bottom as Pictured. Swiveling Flip Top
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood
Marguerite Wildenhain Signed Pond Farm Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl
By Marguerite Wildenhain
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Marguerite Wildenhain/ Pond Farm or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ ceramics
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Claude Muncaster Factory Scene UK aquatint print Modern British Art
By Claude Muncaster
Located in London, GB
We acquired a series of paintings from Claude Muncaster's studio and - unusually - this aquatint. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in
Mid Century Modern Black & Brass Disderot Desk Lamp
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Woodford Green, GB
Mid century black & brass adjustable desk lamp attributed to Pierre Guariche for Disderot, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bamboo Parquetry Coffee Table Mid-Century modern style
Located in Oxford, GB
luxurious feel. striking coffee table that's mid-century modern in style. perfect table to anchor a room
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER ROCHE BOBOIS MID CENTURY MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOFA
By Roche Bobois
Located in GB
collectable Roche Bobois Mid Century Modern aged brown leather two seat sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Mid Century Modern Atomic Sideboard by Elliotts of Newbury
By Eon Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern mahogany credenza by Elliotts of Newbury, UK.
Floating legs with little brass
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Green Diabolo Table Desk, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Green Table Desk, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960’s Mid century modern Italian floor arc lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid century modern arched floor lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. Double shaded lamp head with one
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp with a very stylish period design.
Three legged steel base
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970’s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
depth 59cm x height 74cm x knee hole width 52cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
collection. When you choose for used mid-century lighting, you use what is already there, making it
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
Dimension
Height: 11.81 in (30 cm)
Width
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dining set by Schreiber Furniture - 1960’s mid century modern
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
82cm x seat height 47cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition, only minor signs of wear
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Style Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Oxford, GB
Bentwood rattan on a metal frame lounge chair style mid century influenced lacquer finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Split Cane Bamboo Console Table mid-century modern style
Located in Oxford, GB
-century modern
stvle. "console table" this architectural
style, piece of functional art has been designed
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Composition
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada), although it may be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MILO BAUGHMAN CHROME & SMOKED GLASS NEST OF TABLES
By Milo Baughman
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Chrome
H 16.74 in W 22.25 in D 13.78 in
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
By Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Mid Century
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 35.63 in
Antique Table Stand Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Table Stand. Uk Import. This Table has Primitive Style and hand Carved Floral Design on
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
1960’s mid century modern extending dining table by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Depth 112cm
Feight 74cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor signs of wear consistent with
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Table Stand, Uk Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique table stand. Uk Import. This Table has Primitive Style and hand Carved Floral Design and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass, 1950s
The lamp needs 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Italian Mid-Century Modern minimal sculptural chrome chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy, 1960s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Buffet Cabinet UK Import
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Buffet cabinet UK Import
Dimensions. 39 W ; 17 D ; 31 1/2 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wall Ceramic Mask by DYBDAHL, 1960s Denmark
By Margrethe Dybdahl
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Wall Ceramic Mask by DYBDAHL, 1960s Denmark
Dimensions
Height: 5.11 in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Pendants, Steel and Opaline Glass, Europe, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
-restaurant) interior. They have fitted with porcelain E27 sockets. The lights are compatible with US/UK/ ASIA
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Flushmount with Bubble Glass Shade, Germany, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
impressive size. The stylish elegance of this lamp suits many environment, from Bauhaus to Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Leather
Located in Søborg, DK
Stylish Mid-Century Modern table lamp in brass and leather.
Cast iron base with a brass covering
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fine 1950's English Oil Grand Interior Room Scene Ancestral Portraits signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Guildhall, Worcester
English School, mid 20th century
indistinctly signed verso
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Amethyst Ring Finland 14 Karat Gold 1957 Modernist Eames Era
Located in New York, NY
The stunning Amethyst 14 Karat Gold mid-century modern ring was made in Finland in 1957. A piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Artisan Prototype Teak Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish artisan prototype teak table lamp.
This is an amazing lamp that i
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
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Uk Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal uk mid century modern for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every uk mid century modern was constructed with great care. Find 143 options for an antique or vintage uk mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the uk mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right uk mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one uk mid century modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke and Robin Day produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Uk Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a uk mid century modern at 1stDibs is $1,114, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $19,500 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Uk 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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