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Flute of Chicago White Corrugated Cardboard Table Lamp Mid-Century Modern 1980s
By Flute Chicago, Gregory A van Pelt
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980s Mid-Century Modern antique white corrugated cardboard table lamp designed by Gregory
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Gregory Van Pelt Flute Chicago Floor Lamp in Corrugated Cardboard
By Gregory Van Pelt, Flute Chicago
Located in Miami, FL
American 1980s Mid-Century Modern-style Corrugated Cardboard Floor Lamp. The lamp was designed by Gregory
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Plaid or Wall Hanging Depicting the Skyline of Chicago
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wonderful 1960s wall hanging in beautiful bright colors. Photographic print of Downtown Chicago
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Water Street Market, Chicago Street Scene, Vintage 1960s, Chicago Modern Art
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Margaret Michel (American, 20th Century) Signed: Michel (Lower, Right) " Water Street Market ", c. 1960s Gouache and Watercolor on Illustration Board 20" x 30" Housed in a 3/4" ...
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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

Mid-Century Modern Style Buffet Made to Order Old Plank Chicago Optional Sizes
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern inspired buffet, made to order in our Chicago factory to your exacting
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

New Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Judy Chicago & Georgia O'Keeffe
By Judy Chicago, Georgia O'Keefee
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, Modern, Danish, Finnish, Cubism, Mid-Century Modern, Art Moderne, Eclectic, Industrial, Rustic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool, Angora

Mid-Century Modern Steel & Stone Coffee Table Custom Built to Order in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern designed coffee table built here in Chicago to your exacting specifications
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table Legs Made in Chicago in Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
We chose to construct the Coffee Table Legs out of Solid Stainless Steel and inserted a small decorative Brass Decorative Detail. The Stainless Steel has been Hand-Polished to a mirr...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Karl Mann Mid Century Modernist Assemblage Collage Sculpture Chicago Art
Located in Sarasota, FL
Sculpture by Chicago artist Karl Mann.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Vioski New Century Modern Chicago Lounge Chair in Tan
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Chicago Chair is as comfortable as it is stylish. Its pedigree from the mid-century with deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester

Chicago Railroad Yard
By Jack Delano
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed, titled and dated in pencil on print verso.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Sylvia Weiss Bronze Chicago Modern Dancer Figure on Wood Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand sculpted bronze dancer sculpture created by listed artist Sylvia Weiss of Chicago, Illinois
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Industrial Cityscape, Chicago" WPA Modernism Mid-Century Cityscape 20th Century
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwestern Chicago artist Aaron Bohrod painted in 1931 this modernist industrial cityscape during
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pablo Picasso Womans Magical Head Cubist Chicago Sculpture Maquette Mid-Century
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Hyattsville, MD
“Maquette” (after Pabloe Picasso) Very Old Maquette. Black enamel over different types of metal; steel, copper or brass. Unsigned.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Cast and Gilt Resin Propeller Tables after Knut Hesterburg
By Chicago Statuary Company
Located in Chicago, IL
interesting version of the aluminum propeller tables created by Knut Hesterburg. Custom-made in Chicago by the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Resin

William Sharp, Lincoln Park Marabous (probably Chicago)
By William Sharp
Located in New York, NY
of Lincoln Park Marabous is Chicago. There are several American cities with 'Lincoln Parks,' but
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Woodland Reflection — Mid-Century Modern
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
of Fine Art, Chicago Art Institute, and many other institutions. Internationally, his works have been
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Custom Hand-Made in Chicago Mid-Century Style Coffee Table in Any Size or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom steel and brass Mid-Century modern coffee table made to order by Old Plank and available in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Underwater — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
included in the Chicago Art Institute's exhibition, ‘Woodcut Through Six Centuries’, and the print ‘Still
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Swid Powell Dinner Set "Chicago Blues" Custom
By Swid Powell, Gwathmey Siegel & Assoc
Located in Chicago, IL
Gwathmey & Siegel inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright designed this pattern. Custom blue five-piece dinner set in original boxes. Dinner plate, soup bowl, salad plate, cup and saucer. 6 s...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mixed Media Sculptural Painting "Unicorn" Chicago Jewish Modernist
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Abstract Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Board Dimensions: 28.75 X 24 (size
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Original Watercolor Painting "Navy Pier - Chicago" by Benjamin Kelman
Located in San Diego, CA
An original watercolor painting entitled "Navy Pier - Chicago" by listed artist Benjamin Kelman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Stephen Deutch, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be f...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Stye Record Cabinet
By Drake Stuedemann
Located in Seneca, IL
Designed and crafted at our Chicago studio, the HiFi Record Cabinet is a must-have home for your
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Chicago Scene Modernist Architectural Lithograph, Nevada Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Jim McCormick was born in Chicago in 1936. He attended the University of Tulsa where he received a
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1980s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1960s Art Deco Stiffel Tulip Torchiere Floor Lamps Chicago
By Stiffel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Stiffel Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps Tulip with Lotus base Made in Chicago Il 64.63 h x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s 15 Piece Dinnerware in by Ingrid, Chicago
By Ingrid Atterberg
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Set of 15 vintage plastic dinnerware consisting of 7 dinner plates, 7 salad plates, and 5 bowls. Made of ABS. Some signs of age and use, light scratches to dinner plates, but in oth...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago
By Rand McNally & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
16 inch diameter telescoping adjustable world globe by Rand McNally, Chicago, wonderful color and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Still Life — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Philadelphia Print Club. His work was included in the Chicago Art Institute's exhibition, ‘Woodcut Through Six
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Work Bench — Mid-century Modern
By Charles Quest
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
was included in the Chicago Art Institute's exhibition, ‘Woodcut Through Six Centuries’ and the print
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Untitled mid century modern geometric abstraction
By William Fredericksen
Located in New York, NY
William Fredericksen Untitled mid century modern geometric abstraction, 1958-1959 Watercolor and
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

Bulldog Cigar Ashtray, 1940, Chicago. Usa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Central Die Casting & Mfg Co. Chicago- Usa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Chicago Modernist Line Drawing Reclining Nude WPA Artist. Exhibited Work
By William S. Schwartz
Located in Surfside, FL
artist who lived and worked in Chicago. Schwartz was born in Smorgon in Belarus, then in the Russian
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Architect Bertrand Goldberg Bench from Marina City Chicago 1962
By Art Metal Co., Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
Architect Bertrand Goldberg Bench from Marina City Chicago 1962, Polished tubular and flat aluminum
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Rosemary Zwick Chicago Modernist Ceramic Yin Yang Duo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract modernist Yin-Yang ceramic sculpture entitled "Duo" created by Chicago sculptor Rosemary
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern, Sheep Sculpture, Resin, Wool, 2000
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Francois Lalanne Style Sheep Sculpture, Wool / Resin One large wool
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Sheepskin

80's Patrick Nagel Merrill Chase Gallery Chicago Silkscreen Print
By Patrick Nagel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 1980's stylized framed art gallery poster of a sexy women from that iconic era of disco , Wham and George Michael when life was happening during that period . This highest quality ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Clyde Burt Signed Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Art Bowl
By Clyde Burt
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-Century Modern artist / potters or make for a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Eyes, Chicago by György Kepes, 1940, Silver Gelatin Print, Photography
By György Kepes
Located in Dallas, TX
found in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress Brass Medal Badge Pin 4.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century brass medal / badge / brooch pin from the 1957 Chicago World Metallurgical Congress
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Early Phil Rowe Torched Metal and Copper Chicago Brutalist Sculpture
By Phil Rowe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Chicago, Illinois. Sculpture can be hung both vertically and horizontally and is equipped with built in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eugene Deutch Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
By Eugene Deutch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
States and establishing a studio in Chicago. His work was exhibited in solo shows at the Dallas museum of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Custom Mid century Vintage Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman. A Good design Lounge Chair with nice proportions either
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags
By Alexander Raymond Katz
Located in Surfside, FL
mandate Palestine era early state of Israel. Genre: Modern Subject: Figurative (stained glass style
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The "Interlock Table" Custom Plywood Table / The New Bauhaus Chicago
Located in Oakland, CA
Bauhaus Chicago School of Design and Art founded in 1937 by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy taught and influenced many
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

"White Roses" Still Life Painting by Chicago Artist Stanley Mitruk
Located in Chicago, IL
Painting on board of an atmospheric still life of roses in a glass vase by Chicago artist Stanley
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Surrealist Architectural Landscape "Fall for it" 1970s Chicago Modernist
By William Schwedler
Located in Surfside, FL
This serigraph has never been framed. Chicago born Modernist. Showed at Andrew Crispo Gallery and
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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Polia Pillin Mid-Century Modern Footed Studio Bowl
By Polia Pillin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
painter and ceramist. Born in Poland, 1909, she immigrated to Chicago in 1924. She studied there at the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Knotty Pine Low Back Dining Chairs from The Chicago Athletic Association
Located in Chicago, IL
interior designers Roman and Williams for the bar at the Chicago Athletic Association. Knotty pine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Welded Expressionist Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Center, Chicago). The idiom was considerably boosted by an important exhibition -The Art of Assemblage
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture corner bookcase record console. Made of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Bertrand Goldberg Chicago Architecture Model Marina City Building, Beam Bottle
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful piece of decor, a hard to find retro Chicago skyline model of the famous Marina City
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models

Materials

Porcelain

Leather Club Chair with Bronze Base Labelled "Mandel Bros, Chicago"
Located in Palm Desert, CA
labeled "Mandel Bros Chicago". Mandel Bros became one of Chicago's leading department stores. The company
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculpture by Albers Henselmann
Located in North Miami, FL
This heavy bronze abstract Mid-Century Modern sculpture entitled "Worshipper" is by a sculptor
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Mid- Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Erik Pløen, Norway 1960s
By Erik Plöen
Located in Bergen, NO
Erik Pløen was one of the leading figures in modern Norwegian ceramics. He had an exceptionally
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Edith Heath Mid-Century Modern Large Ashtray
By Heath Ceramics, Edith Heath
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray by Edith Heath Mid-Century Modern large vintage pottery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone, Stoneware, Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar stool The rockwell unscripted
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Sarah Leonard Krepp Large Mid-Century Modern Boats Painting
By Sarah Leonard Krepp
Located in Chicago, IL
Urbana-Champaign Director, DIALOGUE CHICAGO, 2003-present Visiting Professor, Artist, School of the Art
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

'Lakeshore Drive, Chicago', Modernist Cityscape, Woman Artist, Crocker Museum
By Muriel Backman
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A mid-century, Modernist view of Chicago, seen in the evening with the lights of numerous buildings
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Mid-Century Modern Curved Palm Springs Sofa by Nancy Corzine
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber style custom symmetrical curved palm springs sofa by
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chicago mid modern for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and steel, every chicago mid modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chicago mid modern, we have 35 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chicago mid modern — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chicago mid modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chicago mid modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Art Specialty Co, David Segel and Andrea Lera are consistently popular.

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A chicago mid modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,405, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.
Questions About Chicago Mid Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 25, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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, 2021
    Mid 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-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, 2024
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    There 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some 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.