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1970s Mid-Century Leather Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Mid-Century leather wrapped mirror. The leather has aged beautifully and has just the right
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Glass
1970's Mid-Century Modern Large Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern large pottery vase, in vintage original condition with minor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
1970's Mid-Century Modern Chrome Arch Etagere
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern chrome with 4 glass shelves arch etagere, In vintage condition with minor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Pinewood Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
1970s mid-century modern, pinewood coffee table. The table has beautiful woodgraining that makes
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern porcelain decorative vase by Rosenthal, in vintage original condition
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sheepskin Wooden Stools
Located in Miami, FL
1970s mid-century Scandinavian 21.5"H stools, refinished and customized with New Zealand Shearling
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Brass Toned Accent/ Side Table. Beautiful form.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Trumpet Table Lamp
Located in Kingston, NY
This beautiful 1970s Mid-Century Modernist table lamp. It features a trumpet form base with chrome
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970's Mid Century Modern Stacked Chrome Balls Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Chrome Table Lamp. Lamp shade included. Beautiful modern lamp.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier features an heart shape form design on a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modernist Atomic Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Kingston, NY
This superb 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier features an atomic form design on a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern World Globe Dry Bar. Top of globe opens to reveal interior storage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
1970's Mid Century Modern Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern 7 Drawer Campaign style Dresser by Thomasville. Beautiful hardware with a
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Vintage 1970s American Campaign Dressers
Materials
Wood
1970's Mid-Century Modern Burl-Wood Waterfall End Tables
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern burlwood waterfall end tables with glass shelf and brass detail, fully
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite & Chrome Folding Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 1970's Mid Century Modern Lucite with Chrome Folding Side Chairs. Attractive pair of moder
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Pair 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Atomic Sputnik Table Lamps
Located in Kingston, NY
This superb pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik table lamps feature an atomic form design
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet - Medium Tone Brown by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Storage Cabinet by Thomasville. Beautiful piece! 4 drawer, 1 adjustable shelf
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray
By Georges Briard
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 21 in
Grand 1970's Mid-Century Modernist Fifteen Lights Atomic Chrome Sputnik
Located in Kingston, NY
This grand 1970s Mid-Century Modernist Sputnik chandelier features an atomic form design on a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Floor Lamp design Adalberto Dal Lago by Bilumen 1970s Mid-Century Modern
By Adalberto Dal Lago, Bilumen
Located in Lucca, IT
Floor lamp design Adalberto Del Lago from Bilumen Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 82.68 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
1970's Mid Century Modern "United Solid Brass Co." Chrome & Glass Ice Bucket
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern United Solid Brass Company Ice Bucket. Glass liner. Chrome bucket
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
H 13 in W 8.5 in D 7.75 in
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown "Flame" Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern clear hand-blown glass "Flame" chandelier by Mazzega. the glass fits into
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Large Room Dividing Screen. 4 panels, decorative mirror on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Glass
H 80.25 in W 1.75 in D 55 in
1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Karl Springer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 28 in W 22 in D 22 in
1970's Mid Century Neoclassical 4 Panel Room Dividing Screen - Carved Wood
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Neoclassical style 4 Panel Carved Wood Room Dividing Screen. The carving is
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid Century Art Moderne Carpet ( 7'3" x 9' - 220 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970s Mid Century Art Moderne European Carpet ( 7'3" x 9' - 220 x 275 )
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's Mid Century
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
1970's Mid-Century Modern Brass Drum Dining Table Attributed To Brueton
By Brueton
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern solid brass drum base with 3/4 glass dining table attributed to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM
By Everest
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs by Everest
A stunning and extremely rare
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
1970's Mid-Century Modern Single Arm Reupholstered Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Craft Associates, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970's Mid century Modern daybed for sale. Has been professionally reupholstered in a teal
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
1970's Mid-Century Modern Hodges Mersman End Table
By Mersman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Hodges Mersman Oak & Smoked Glass Side End Table
We also have the matching
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Oak
1970's Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Brass Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of 1970’s Mid-century Modern dining chairs for sale. They have a brass base with the
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.75 in W 20 in D 24.5 in
Pair 1970's Mid Century 106" Brutalist Palm Tree Torcheres attrib. Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Amazing Pair French 1970's Mid Century Modern / Brutalist Life Size [106 inches high] Palm Tree
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 106 in W 38 in D 38 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Plexiglass Round Italian Ceiling Light
By Stilux
Located in Aci Castello, IT
. The fixture features a round design with a focus on geometric simplicity. The 1970s Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s, Mid-Century Dutch RAAK Chrome & Abstract Glass Cascading Hanging Light
By RAAK
Located in London, GB
1970s Mid century RAAK Amsterdam chrome and glass cascading hanging light. The light has 5 hanging
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Wire
1970s Mid Century Walnut Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut chair designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This fantastic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian 1970's Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome Brass & Glass Console Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, circa 1970’s Mid Century Modern chrome, brass
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 27.76 in W 57.68 in D 19.1 in
1970s Mid Century Reeded Bamboo Coffee Table in the manner of Vivai del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish 1970s Mid Century Bamboo Coffee Table. The bamboo is in a reeded style, very much in the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 18 in W 45.25 in D 23 in
1970s Mid-Century Modern Circular Mirror with Parchment Frame - 40" Diameter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your decor with our stunning 1970s Mid-Century Modern Circular Mirror, a remarkable piece
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Ashtray
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
-crafted in Venice in the Seventies. A striking testament to the glamour and creativity of the 1970s Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
Located in Aci Castello, IT
desk.
The 1970s Mid-Century Modern gilt metal and black plastic Italian adjustable desk lamp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid Century Maple & Walnut Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century maple and walnut dresser was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Mid Century Modern Chrome Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chrome & leather sofa designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Modern Swivel Stool
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern swivel stool designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Chrome Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Chrome Sputnik pendant lamp with 18 lights
Sockets: It needs E26 base
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Esperia Floor Lamp
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful floor lamp with carrara marble base made by Esperia, the lamp is in good conditions, nothing touches, nothing clashes, which gives this piece of furniture a completely peac...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
1970s Mid century Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian wall mirror made with brass frame and Original Patina.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
An Iconic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wood Mirror by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
environment. An iconic 1970s mid-century modern wood mirror by Gianfranco Frattini is a statement piece that
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 1.19 in
1970s Mid Century Gold Plated Pendent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
intricate mid century design to create this gorgeous and versatile pendent. You can never go wrong with a
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Anna Ehrner's 1970s Mid-Century Modern Linen and Bamboo Wall Lamp (Model 4016)
By Ateljé Lyktan, Anna Ehrner
Located in Søgne, NO
Anna Ehrner's 1970s Mid-Century Modern Linen and Bamboo Wall Lamp (Model 4016) - Swedish Design
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Linen, Bamboo
H 7.49 in W 11.62 in D 5.91 in
Industrial Lamp Mazda 1970s Mid-Century Modern
By Mazda
Located in Lyon, FR
Industrial lamp Mazda, 1970s.
Made of metal. Graphic design Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
1970's Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Pendant
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970s modern Murano glass pendant with chrome hardware, newly professionally rewired and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
1970s Mid Century Brass Bench or Stool
Located in Miami, FL
A 1970s modern brass bench or stool with upholstered seat cushion in the style of designer Paul
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
1970´s mid-century modern Danish ceramic table
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This Danish mid-century modern sofatable combines sleek, understated design with functional
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Ceramic
1970’s Mid-Century Sideboard by Schreiber Furniture
By Adolf Schreyer
Located in London, GB
turned teak feet.
Size
width 177cm x depth 43cm x height 73cm
Condition:
Excellent mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Circular Wall Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the 1970s allure with our stunning Mid-Century Modern Circular Vintage Sculpture
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Tapestry, Wood, Plywood
1970s Mid Century Half Bust Woman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian plaster sculpture representative half woman , the sculpture comes with a wood base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
1970's Mid-Century Modern Copper Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unveiling a timeless piece from the 1970s, our mid-century modern table lamp, crafted from a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970s Mid Century Wicker Hanging Lamp Pendant
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Illuminate your space with a touch of timeless charm. Vintage Rattan Hanging Pendant Lamp brings warmth and character to any room, blending natural elegance with retro allure. A capt...
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Vintage 1970s North American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
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1970s Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s midcentury you’re looking for. A 1970s midcentury — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 117524 variations of the antique or vintage 1970s midcentury you’re looking for, while we also have 328 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1970s midcentury you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1970s midcentury bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1970s midcentury has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, De Sede and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1970s Midcentury?
Prices for a 1970s midcentury can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $1,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About 1970s Midcentury
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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