Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Ceramic Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Salt Shaker, Portugal 60s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful and unique enameled ceramic salt shaker handmade in the shape of a cabbage leaf from Bordallo Pinheiro.
The salt shaker is missing enamel on t...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Sailor Fabric Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Fabric traditional sailor fabric hat.
Made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1950.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful p...
Category
1950s Asian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess set, brass, bronze, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful, modernist chess set made in the style of Italian artist Alberto Giacometti. The exceptional game of chess has a stunning look. Each...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Sculptural Italian Chess Game in Metal and Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess game, bronze, metal, glass, Italy, 1970s.
Exceptional game of chess. The board consists of bronze and mirrored cubes. All chess pieces are handmade and can be recognized as a ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless.
Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number).
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while.
Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist".
Her other awards include:
1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California)
1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film
1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council
1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University
1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award)
1986 Women’s Building Award
1984 Living Treasure of California
1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History
1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Genuine 1950's Antique BMW Enamel Dealership Wall Sign
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare Genuine Antique - BMW 1950'S Large Enamel Advertising Sign.
BMW Enamel Collectors Sign.
This a very rare antique collectible BMW Dealership Sign - Please see all images.
The ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Enamel
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Midcentury Organic Wood Turned Vase Sculpure
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic natural wood-turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. This work has such a great heft and textur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
1960s Emil Milan 21" Modernist Crane Sculpture in Walnut Modern New Hope Era
By Emil Milan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare form and size. Nice example of Emil Milan's sculpture work. Signed
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Walnut
Lisa Larson 'Mikey' Cat Fabric Cushions
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Cushions with zip on covers, fronts in 'Mikey' fabric designed by Lisa Larson, in typical Lisa Larson style, very reminiscent of her comical animal figures...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Jovial Rasta Woman Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large Jovial Rasta Woman head has an infectiously happy yet devious face. Traditionally wo...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Curious Grandpa Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Curious Grandpa" head resembles a man with white hair and curious facial expression, sadly the ...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Monster" head resembles a grumpy blue demon monster with red hair and little yellow tusks....
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Green Monster Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Green Monster" head resembles a sea creature or swamp monster, he originally had a smoking pipe...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Poodle Face Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Poodle Face" head resembles a poodle with a brown fur collar. Traditionally worn in the souther...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Blue Bulldog Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This "Blue Bulldog" head resembles a very grumpy little cartoon bulldog with a studded collar and loa...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
1960s Dutch Papier Mache Extra Large Sea Devil Carnival Parade Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century unique and wonderfully fun large painted papier mache carnival head. This extra large "Sea Devil" head with a seahorse sticking out of the top and an eel going through th...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Colombe Mate" Plate, Edition Madoura, 1948
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Madoura (1881-1973), Colombe Mate,
1948
Rectangular Plate,
W. 31 cm, L. 37.5 cm,
R.A. Terre de faïence blanche, décor aux engobes,
gravé au couteau sous couverte parti...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Fish Subject" Pitcher, Edition Madoura, 1952
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso madoura,
"Fish Subject" turned pitcher,
Edition Madoura,
A. R. red earthenware clay, decoration in engobes
Black, white
500 copies produced
1952.
Measures: Height 1...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Goat Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceramics in the shape of a goat stamped Dominique Pouchain.
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, dark, iridescent metallic volcanic lava crater luster (lustre) gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Antique Zsolnay Pecs Polar Bears Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Zsolnay Pecs Polar Bears Sculpture, ca. 1930s
Item e7282
An antique porcelain statue depicting a pair of polar bears, decorated with green and yellow iridizing eozin glace. D...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain
Ruelland: Signed coral orange-red glazed ceramic soliflore vase - Circa 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques and Dani Ruelland: Orange-coral red soliflore vase
Height = 12.5 cm
Diameter = 8.5 cm
Restoration of chips at the neck/body junction
Very good condition
Circa 1960
Sign...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Daimaru Thong Sandal New from the Original Box, Mid-Century
Located in Norton, MA
They feel like leather, new from the original box. They are 9" long, 3" wide, and 7" to the thong head.
Very high quality.
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting, vibrant, and colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Large Vintage Turned Christmas Tree, English, Decorative Festive Centrepiece
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage turned Christmas tree. An English, mahogany decorative festive centrepiece, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
A treat of tactile turning with fine...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Luster Crater Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed work by famed American California Studio master ceramist Beatrice Wood featuring a gorgeous, sumptuous, iridescent luster (lustre) volcanic lava crater glaze (...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Crimson Vine Vintage Red & Vintage Red 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever envisioned the richness of vintage red infusing your space with warmth? Dive into the elegance of our hand-knotted rug, where understated arabesque foliage intertwines with dain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Abstract Metal Midcentury Sculpture by Alain Douillard Black Metallic Form
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Alain Douillard
Famous French metal abstract sculptor, circa 1975,
mid-20th century art sculpture
Black abstract freeform by the artist, signe...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Serenity Blossom Oyster & Oyster 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a palace, its floors adorned with exquisite carpets whispering tales of bygone eras? This hand-knotted masterpiece from brings that dream to lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Serene Sonata Sea Mist Green & Dark Ivory 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Ever dreamt of bringing the serene hues of rural India into your modern sanctuary? Dive into the captivating allure of the Tattvam rug from the Gauri Khan collection. Hand-knotted wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Autumnal Heirloom Russet & Medium Navy 210X315 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping onto a piece of history, where intricate Persian motifs whisper tales of a bygone era. This handknotted rug, crafted with meticulous care, is a testament to timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Lirio Pebble & Mood Indigo 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Are you seeking to adorn your space with a tapestry of unparalleled elegance? Look no further than Lirio, a masterpiece from the Woven Gems collection by and artist Jocelyn Burton. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Ethereal Lagoon White & White 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Elevate your living space with the timeless charm of this exclusive carpet from our Thyme collection. Immerse yourself in the pure sophistication of this handcrafted masterpiece, whe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pearly Shores Ivory & Beige 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace exquisite artistry and a touch of nature with this hand knotted rug from our Thyme collection. This magnificent piece, crafted from the finest wool, features a beautiful inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Whispering Windscape Antique White & Dark Ivory 168x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Can a rug embody the timeless allure of rural India while seamlessly complementing modern aesthetics? Introducing the Modern rug from the Gauri Khan collection - Tattvam. Hand-knotte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Dimensional Depths Colorado Clay & Granite Green 170x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever wondered where warmth and history intertwine? This hand-knotted rug whispers tales of the past, each knot a testament to tradition, its design imbued with memories wait...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Starry Skyfall Indigo Blue & CastleRock 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Dive into the regal allure of this handcrafted beauty from our Savana collection. This hand knotted carpet introduces an indigo-blue symphony seamlessly blended with castlerock hues,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Duskfall Tapestry Dark Ivory & Spice Brown 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Evocative of a twilight sky where deep ivory shades gracefully blend into a rich spice brown border, this handknotted rug exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from the finest materials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Frosty Illusion White & Medium Blue 270x375 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a realm of fine elegance with this beautiful handmade carpet from our Kairos collection. Imagine the gentle whisper of windswept plains captured in the soft hues of white a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Smoke Blush Ashwood & Light Peach 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Indulge in the first-hand artistry of Gultarash with this beautiful rug from our Savana collection. Ashwood, a smoky taupe shade, forms the foundation, grounding the design with a se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Statement Simplicity White & White 270x360 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace contemporary elegance with this hand-knotted rug. Its modern design transcends fleeting trends, featuring minimalistic geometric patterns in a crisp white color scheme. The a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
UrbanVintage Indigo Blue & Blue Mirage 180x270cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Take a captivating journey through history and style with our Hand Knotted Wool Rug. This remarkable piece seamlessly blends traditional heritage with modern living. Its stunning des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Muted Contours Clay & Soft Beige 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping onto a cloud of pure serenity. This carpet from our Erbe collection is hand knotted by skilled artisans in India and offers exactly that. This exquisite piece, craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Arjumand Aruba Blue & Jasper 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introduce yourself to a realm of romance, artistry, and cultural fusion with Arjumand, a mesmerizing rug from the Majnun Collection crafted by Pavitra Rajaram. Drawing inspiration fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Arjumand Charcoal Slate & Shadow Gray 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Unveil a world of romance, artistry, and cultural fusion with Arjumand, a captivating rug from the Majnun Collection designed by Pavitra Rajaram. Inspired by the timeless love story ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Earthy Enigma Natural Soot & Natural Taupe 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting one of the finest creations from our Azalea collection. The rug features a subtle yet inviting pattern that echoes the simplicity and beauty of nature. The Natural Soot an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Samudra Ki Sair Pearl Blue & Powder Blue 180x270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine a rug that whispers stories, not just of its weavers, but of the very depths of the ocean. This is "Samudra Ki Sair Pearl Blue & Powder Blue 180x270 cm Handknotted Rug" (Hind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Persian Noir Silk Elegance Charcoal Gray 195X285 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Unwind in the lap of luxury and elevate your space with this embodiment of opulence. This hand-knotted rug, crafted from the finest pure silk, is a captivating testament to the endur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Lunar Lining Smoke Gray & Smoke Gray 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing the epitome of sleek elegance, this handmade beauty from our Far East collection is a mesmerizing creation. Imagine running your fingers over the luxuriously soft texture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Bahaar Wasabi & Gray Brown 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Forget the chase, embrace the joy of nature! Bahaar, from the Majnun Collection, reimagines the traditional Shikargah rug, a design typically depicting scenes of hunters chasing wild...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Bahaar Peach dust & Amethyst 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Shift your focus away from the chase and embrace the sheer joy of nature with Bahaar, a standout from the Majnun Collection designed by Pavitra Rajaram. Departing from the convention...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Sipahi Bristol Blue & Golden Glow 120X270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
The Sipahi rug from AD 100 Designer Pavitra Rajaram’s collection Majnun for is more than just a floor covering; it's a poignant tapestry of history. Drawing inspiration from Afghan d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Enchanted Rustic Reverie Antique White & Dark Ivory 240x300 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
How can one encapsulate the essence of rustic allure within modern spaces? Behold the handknotted rug from the Gauri Khan collection Tattvam. Its hand-knotted intricacy weaves untold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Ashy Enigma Ashwood & Capri 198x249 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing our beautiful hand knotted rug from our Far East collection for those who says the floor can't be a runway for style. Imagine this: a soft, muted gray palette that's not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Silvered Serenade Classic Gray & Caviar 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Get ready to be swept off your feet by this exquisite handcrafted luxury rug from our Kolam collection. Your floor deserves to make a statement, and boy, does this handmade rug know ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern folk art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern folk art for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Albert Chubac, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, La Borne Potters, and Beatrice Wood. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $41 and tops out at $64,764 while the average work can sell for $1,325.