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Vintage Mid Century Modern Brass Cat
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Modern Brass cat Statue. Dimensions. 12 W ; 2 1/2 D ; 7 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century fat cat sleeping sculpture with blue/green glaze and terracotta red eyes
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood 24" Cat Art Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Carved Wood 24" Cat Art Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Cedar Witco Tiki Cat, c1960s
By Witco
Located in Chino Hills, CA
piece of art showcases the distinctive style of Witco, a renowned manufacturer of the mid-century period
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cedar

Cat - Drawing by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Drawing in watercolor realized in the Mid-20th Century by Giselle Halff (1899-1971
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Brueton Mid-Century Modern Tubular Steel Cat Eye Chairs, a Pair
By Brueton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brueton Mid-Century Modern tubular steel cat eye chairs - a pair. Item features brushed
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Rex Clawson Abstract Cat Oil Painting, Signed, 1956
By Rex Clawson
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rex Clawson Abstract Cat Oil Painting, Signed 1956 Offered for sale is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Mid-20th Century Large Italian Ceramic Cat Figure
Located in Charleston, SC
Now this is a fun and funky cat. Immediately upon seeing the face, it has that Italian look, almost
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bosse Baller Cat Bronze Corkscrew Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bosse was an Austrian designer known for his contributions to the Mid-Century Modern style. He was born
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cat - Original Watercolor by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Drawing in watercolorl realized in the Mid-20th Century by Giselle Halff (1899
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Cat - Woodcut by Simon Haret- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Woodcut Print Cat is a woodcut print realized by Simon Haret in the Mid-20th Century. Good
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Cat - Original Woodcut by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Black Cat is an Original Woodcut Print realized in the Mid-20th Century by Giselle Halff (1899-1971
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Cat - Original Drawing by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is a charcoal drawing realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Giselle Halff
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Edition of 4/13. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid 20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Hand-Signed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Numbered
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Numbered
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Cat - Original Lithograph by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an Original Lithograph realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Good conditions. Numbered
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Pen

Cat - Original Watercolor by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an original watercolor realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Hand signed on the lower right
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor

Nude with Cat, Mid-20th Century, Modern, Oil on Board, Figural, Interior
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Nude with Cat" by R. Walker is a charming portrait of a woman and cat posed by a window.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment Swan Bar Cat
By Aldo Tura
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Aldo Tura Swan bar cart in Goatskin Parchment. Two glass shelves for serving and display. Large brass wheels with a pivoting castor wheel in the back. Brass handles. In exce...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Wow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture Gorgeous! 25" Tall! Mid Century Modern One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plaster Black Panther Cat Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern plaster panther table lamps. These have been newly wired with 3
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Sleeping Cat - Original Watercolor by Giselle Halff - Mid-20th Century
By Giselle Halff
Located in Roma, IT
Sleeping Cat is an original watercolor on paper realized by Giselle Halff (1899-1971). Not signed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Meow Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Sculpture, blending mid-century modernism and feline charm. Captures the essence of the cat with detailed
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

1953 Francis Jennings Mid Century Modern Painting "Fat Cat and Bird" Oil/ Board
Located in Miami, FL
board in 1953 while residing in NYC. In vivid colors, Jennings depicted a large cat with a large bird in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Masonite

Cats and Riders - Original Drawing by Norbert Meyre - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cats and Riders is an original Drawing on paper realized by French painter Norbert Meyre in the mid
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen, Pencil

The Cat - Original Watercolor on Paper by Carl Kubler - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Cat is an original drawing in watercolor realized by Carl KÜBLER in the Mid-20th Century. Fair
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Mid-Century Brass Handled Cat Doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd.
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century brass handled cat doorstop, by Sarreid Ltd. Spain, Circa 1970s A rare and unique
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Sculpture of Cat/ Royal Dux, 1960s
By Royal Dux
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of ceramic - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Wicker Transport Basket Cat or Dog France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Transport wicker basket for cat or little dog circa 1950 Mid-century France Door opening
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wicker

Cat - Original Woodcut by Simon Haret- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cat is an original Woodcut Print realized by Simon Haret in the Mid-20th Century. Good condition
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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Mid-Century Roche Bobois Attributed Cat’s Eye Quartzite Coffee Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ItFrench Mid-Century quartzite coffee table. This striking table has an elegant cat's eye shape and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Cast Iron Siamese Cat Door Stop with Gold Remnant
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Art Deco Modern cast iron Siamese Cat door stop with gold paint remnants. Rare hard to
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Iron

The Tree and Cat - Original Ink Drawing by Louis Touchagues - Mid-20th century
By Louis Touchagues
Located in Roma, IT
Touchagues in the mid 20th century. Drawing in ink and pen. Hand-signed on the lower by the artist, with
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

1950s Ceramic Rare Beige Panther Cat T.V. Mid Century Modern Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A great-looking early 1950s Black Panther TV Lamp. This long table or tv lamp has the best high gloss finish and is large enough to be the focal point wherever it is placed. It is in...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Tiger Cat Ceramic Table Lamp Portuguese 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
Mid-Century Tiger Ceramic Table Lamp, crafted by CLF Faiancas in Alcobaça, Portugal, during the
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Ceramic Sculpture Cat/Royal Dux, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of ceramic - good, original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Walnut Cats Eye Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Walnut cats eye dining chairs - Set Of 4 Each chair measures: 22 wide x 21 deep x 32
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960's AIDA Brown Beige Cat Tapestry UNUSED Modern Mid Century Rya Rug Wool
Located in Los Angeles, US
detail, this Danish-designed wool rug combines mid-century modern artistry with luxurious functionality
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century / Art Deco / Vintage Brass Stretching Hagenauer Cat Sculpture Figure
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid Century Lovely Stretching Hagenauer Sculpture, in the form of a cat. Made by Werkstätte
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

60's AIDA Turquoise Blues Green Cat Wool Modern UNUSED Rya Rug Mid Century Wool
Located in Los Angeles, US
from premium wool, this Scandinavian-designed rug captures the essence of mid-century modern aesthetics
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Original Oil on Canvas Entitled "Cat Face" by Patricia Sloane
By Patricia Hermine Sloane
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic original Mid-Century oil on canvas by listed New York artist Dr. Patricia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Black Panther Cat Ceramic Back Light Mid Century Desk TV Lamp
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a cool lamp, the panther looks ready to pounce, full of strength and energy!! I think this type of back lit lamp was made as a TV lamp to put on the newly invented telev...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Mid Century Large Ceramic Cat Sculpture 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This Bitossi large ceramic cat sculpture by Aldo Londi is a stunning example of Mid-Century Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Op-Art Lucite Cat Sculpture by Artist Abraham Palatnik Signed
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall cat animal sculpture by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik, Lucite bold graphic details. In
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mid 20th Century Oil Painting of a Cat by Madeleine Peters-Tombu
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An oil painting of a lying cat, painted on a wooden panel. In a wooden frame. Signed left under
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

1974 Vintage Mid-Century Interior Scene Cat Oil Painting - The Curious Encounter
Located in Bristol, GB
a moment in time where a black cat confronts a lush pot of blooming begonias on a table. The artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Bronze Welded Brutalist Mummy Cat Sculpture, Style of Jane Ackroyd
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique cast and welded bronze brutalist sculpture of a cat in the style of a mummy. Having cast
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sandstone Mid-Century Scandinavian Vase, with Cat Decor Pattern, Blue and White
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
animal, a cat, built with geometrical patterns. There is a stamp underneath.
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved wooden abstract cat head. The piece showcases two pointed ears and whiskers on each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture
Abstract Mounted Cat Sculpture
H 19 in W 14.5 in D 5.5 in
Large Coffee Table Sculptural Base of a Panther Large Black Cat Mid Century
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern era large sculpture coffee table base of a Panther.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Wood

Large White Glazed Ceramic Seated Cat or Fox Sculpture Italy, Mid-Century 1960s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fabulous larger than life cat or fox sculpture, seated on a pedestal, in white glazed ceramic with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cut Metal Brutalist Modern Abstract Cat Standing Sculpture
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Paul Evans
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Studio made artist signed Brutalist cut steel abstract standing sculpture standing on 15x15" square metal plate base. Paul Evans Erwine & Estelle Laverne decor complement/addition. M...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Tourmaline Coral Diamond Kitty Cat Brooch Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century tourmaline, coral and diamond kitty cat brooch in 18kt yellow gold, circa
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Llana Goor Israel Bronze Mid Century Table with Cat & Bird Dimensional Glass Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
style of Alberto & Diego Giacometti. A playful cat with a sparrow like bird sitting on the stretchers in
Category

Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Center Tables

Materials

Travertine, Bronze

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Mid Century Modern Cats For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century modern cats available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and ceramic, all mid century modern cats available were constructed with great care. Mid century modern cats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern cats bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mid century modern cats are appealing in their simplicity, but Walter Bosse, Hertha Baller and Aldo Londi produced popular mid century modern cats that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Cats?

Prices for mid century modern cats start at $59 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $750.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Cats
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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