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Are the 1970s mid-century?
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No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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Impressionist Portrait "The Reader" by Yugoslav artist Vera Ćirić, Serbia 1940s
Located in Beograd, RS
This chromatic tension enhances the psychological depth of the scene, a characteristic feature of mid-century Yugoslav modernist painting. Painted in Serbia in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Serbian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Seated Nude in Inrerior", oil on canvas, Unknown artist, Yugoslavia 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
A compelling example of mid-century Yugoslav figurative painting—subtle, honest, and deeply human in its approach.
Category
Vintage 1950s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-century lounge armchair Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Lovely vintage armchair from the 1970s. Made in Yugoslavia.
Comfortable, stable. Perfectly complement the interior of your living room in a retro style.
Condition: While the wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1960s UNIS Portable Typewriter in Orange, Yugoslav Mid-Century Design
Located in Praha, CZ
A striking UNIS portable typewriter produced in Yugoslavia during the 1960s, featuring a vibrant orange body and clean Mid-Century Modern styling.
Category
Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Folding Lounge Chair made in Yugoslavia after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century folding lounge chair, made in Yugoslavia, after the iconic Wegner design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench in Solid Beech, Yugoslavia, Circa 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted mid-century modern slatted bench produced in Yugoslavia during the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Beech
