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African Mid-Century Colonial Coffee Table with Inlaid Wood , circa 1960
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
hilly landscape.
Art Deco Colonial / Mid-Century Modern, Madagascar, circa 1960.
In good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Malagasy Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.48 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Colonial Tray Table Brass Bamboo Style Maison Jansen, France 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Tray Table Brass Bamboo Style Maison Jansen, France, 1960s.
colonial style
removable
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase or Shelves with Hinged Sides
Located in Nantucket, MA
century. Colonial British.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Vintage Colonial Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity Desk
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Colonial Style Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity with matching bench and mirror. Maker
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Colonial Williamsburg Brass Trumpet Candlesticks
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of trumpet shaped turned and polished brass candlesticks with a beaded shaft and unusual drip catcher 8.75" high, 13" with candle.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Colonial Williamsburg Serpentine Fender with Dolphin Andirons
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Asheville, NC
Serpentine shaped pierced work, polished brass fire fender, pair of andirons with left and right brass cast dolphins, smaller cast brass dolphins on the black iron fire dogs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench
A rare and highly evocative mid 18th-century Spanish Colonial
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Cushman Colonial Birch Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-century modern sideboard made from Birch by Cushman Colonial of Vermont. The top is made from
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch
Pair Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Mid-Century Maple Windsor Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair mid century maple windsor armchairs from Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty. Made in Cohasset
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Rare 19th Century Spanish Colonial Bishop's Bed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Rare! Mid Century Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Dark Wood
Located in Peoria, AZ
item in a contemporary or modern interior!
It's getting harder to find mid century Spanish candelabra
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Candle Sconces
Materials
Wood
Mid Century British Colonial SilverPlated Jardiniere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian silver plate on brass jardinière or planter with elephant head handles, perfect for orchid arrangements.
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shielded Terracotta Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of British Colonial painted terracotta lions from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Antique American Colonial Cherry Candle Stand or Side Table, Mid 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous American colonial or Queen Anne style cherry wood candle stand or side table
USA, Mid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Queen Anne Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 28.25 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This beautiful 18th-century Spanish Colonial chest embodies the rustic elegance and craftsmanship
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Saint Mary Magdalene - Spanish Colonial - 18th Century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An exquisite Spanish Colonial oil painting from the 18th century, depicting Saint Mary Magdalene in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Bolivian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Saint Joseph - 18th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century Peruvian oil on canvas is a masterful example of Spanish Colonial art
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Mid-Century Faux Bamboo British Colonial Style Nests of Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of British colonial style nests of tables or stands each with faux bamboo frames wrapped
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Reed
French Colonial Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Ceramic Vase/Urn
Located in New York, NY
An elegant glazed vase with 2 anthropomorphic symbols set in relief on each side. Nice size.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Vintage Classic Mid-Century Brazilian Colonial Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
colonial style, which is synonymous with the class and rich personality of its owner. Pieces of furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 21.66 in W 53.15 in D 33.47 in
18th-Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Oil on Canvas - Saint Christopher
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th-Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Oil on Canvas - Saint Christopher
This 18th-century Spanish
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 41.34 in W 30.71 in D 1.78 in
18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael Archangel
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A monumental and captivating 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Saint Raphael
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 65.75 in W 45.67 in D 2.37 in
Pair of cast brass pricket candlesticks by Colonial Williamsburg, c. 1960
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Kenilworth, IL
the maker's marks on the underside of the candle cup.
Virginia Metalcrafters for Colonial Williamsburg
Category
Mid-20th Century American Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Colonial Mid-Century Carved Wood Table Lamp Bases, 1930
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant pair of French Colonial carved and turned teak wood table lamp bases or
Category
Vintage 1930s French Spanish Colonial Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Rare Brazilian Colonial 18th Century Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
-century Brazilian devotional shrine from Minas Gerais, an exceptional piece of colonial religious art
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Brazilian Other Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Planter
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage British Colonial style burnt bamboo planter. Made well and kept in great condition. Bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Bamboo
18th Century Spanish Colonial Archangel in carved sabino wood.
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
A lovely and rare Spanish Colonial Statue of an Archangel in carved sabino wood, XVIII Century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Signed Early 19th Century Silhouette of Colonial Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Silhouette portrays the 19th century colonial gentleman plantation owner. This item has been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial More Folk Art
Materials
Paper, Wood, Glass
Rare 18th-Century Spanish Colonial Painting – Nun in Memento Mori Iconography
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 18th-Century Spanish Colonial Painting – Nun in Memento Mori Iconography
An exceptional 18th
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
18th-Century Mexican Spanish Colonial "The Mystical Lactation of Saint Cajetan"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 18th-Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Oil Painting "The Mystical Lactation of Saint Cajetan
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 39.18 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Colonial Mahogany Plantation Lounge Cane Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite mid-19th-century traditional Anglo-Indian Colonial plantation chair, sourced from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Chaise Longues
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Dutch Colonial Mirror from Indonesia
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Capturing the refined charm of mid-20th-century Dutch Colonial design, this vintage Indonesian
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Sarreid Spanish Colonial Handmade Brass Drum Table, Stool Mid-Century Modern
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Sarreid Ltd. Spain handcrafted Mid-Century Modern occasional brass drum table or stool.
Left in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Two 19th Century Spanish Colonial Brass Slipper Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Side Table by PJ furniture
By PJ Danmark, Ole Wanscher
Located in Basildon, London
their detail and his deep respect for materials.
Magnificent rare and highly desirable mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe
Located in Germantown, MD
A Cohasset Colonials by Hagerty American Colonial Style Maple Full Size Bedframe in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Giant Colonial Church Bench
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1800. We offer this Giant Colonial Church Bench. Made in mezquite and pine wood. Very antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Benches
Materials
Wood
Colonial Mahogany Side Table
Located in Washington, DC
A colonial mahogany side table with claw feet.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Colonial Revival Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Large 2' 4" Mid Century Fiberglass Cone Shade Spanish Colonial Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century modern lamp exudes a timeless charm, featuring a graceful fiberglass cone shade
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table Console
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Outstanding Spanish Colonial 18th Century Presentation Hall Table
Richly carved with motifs of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Dutch Colonial Rosewood Chest W/ Brass Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
Striking mid-18th century Dutch Colonial chest, handcrafted in colonial Ceylon (modern-day Sri
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Copper
Virginia Metalcrafters Harvin Colonial Williamsburg Brass Andirons Firedogs
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century iron and brass andirons / firedogs by Harvin / Virginia Metalcrafters for the Colonial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 13 in
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Table, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Denmark. Typical of the best Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Coffee or Sofa Tables, Colonial Series, Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1950s
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by OIe Wascher for the Colonial Series and manufactured by Poul Jeppensen in Denmark. Typical of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rare 17th Century Spanish Colonial Taquillon Cabinet Sideboard Buffet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An exquisite Spanish Colonial 17th Century Taquillón, a piece that epitomizes the craftsmanship and
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Peruvian Baroque Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 32.29 in W 39.18 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Colonial style chairs and armchair, having leather both seats and backs, and brass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial Armchair in Walnut by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Colonial armchair OW 149 in walnut by Ole Wanscher. Oiled walnut
Category
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
1950s Kling Factories Queen Anne Velvet Upholstered Bench
By Kling Colonial
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Kling Factories Queen Anne Velvet Upholstered Bench in good vintage condition. Aqua / turquoise velvet upholstery
Measures 24.5" in width, 17.5" in depth and stands 17" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Style Marquetry Fruitwood Gueridon Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Dutch Colonial Style Marquetry mixed Fruitwoods Gueridon Table in good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dutch Colonial Gueridon
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood, Walnut
Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Center Table with Marble Top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
did mine marble on the Coromandel Coast and in Indonesia in the 17th and 18th centuries, it was very
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century Spanish Colonial Exotic Tobacco Leaf 5-Light Candelabra
Peru, mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Ceylonese British Colonial Style Satinwood Ebony Mahogany Hutch Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, ornate pierced floral carved panels, 3 part construction. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 80" H x
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 80 in W 47.5 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Dutch Colonial Teak Chest With Brass and Copper Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
, early to mid 18th century.
Note: Chests were an important piece of furniture in the colonies. Chests of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
British Colonial Secretary Cabinet from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A tall Indonesian antique secretary with twin glass panel doors, mid-19th century. British Colonial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Triangle Cricket Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American cricket table brings timeless utility and charm to any space
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Maple
19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
Kittinger American Colonial Mahogany Drop Leaf Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial style mahogany drop leaf coffee table
By Kittinger
USA, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 19 in W 54 in D 34.5 in
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaption Colonial Queen Anne Cherry Square Side Tea Table
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Queen Anne legs, square top, classic colonial form. Original label on the underside. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Side Tables
Materials
Cherry
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid Century Drexel Esperanto Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Highly sought after Spanish Mediterranean, Esperanto, vintage Drexel Dresser. Oak, solid-wood craftsmanship boasts 5 large dovetailed drawers for ample storage. Drawers feature the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Devotional Cabinet
A rare and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Brazilian Other Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 92.92 in W 25.99 in D 13.86 in
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Mid Century Colonial For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century colonial for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every mid century colonial was constructed with great care. There are 1489 variations of the antique or vintage mid century colonial you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century colonial, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century colonial, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century colonial that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ole Wanscher, Francisco Franco Foundation and Poul Jeppesen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Colonial?
A mid century colonial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,523, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $368,000.
Questions About Mid Century Colonial
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- 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, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.