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Mid Century Horse's Legs Centre Table
Located in London, GB
example of unique mid century design.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble
Walter Bosse Mid-Century Horse Brass Figurine, Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely horse foal sculpture made of brass from the 1950s. Designed by Walter Bosse, executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Beautiful Vintage Tribal Double Face Horse Cover Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century horse cover composed Kilim with nice geometrical and tribal design and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
By Bengt Edenfalk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Italian Travertine Marble Horse Sculpture, Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century horse sculpture made in Italy in Travertine Marble, by Fratelli Mannelli. marvelous
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 7.49 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Abingdon Pottery 1940s Mid Century Modern Pair Black Horse Head Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Horse Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century modern brass and painted metal leaping horse table lamp. Low cylindrical shade and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Sculpture of a Horse in great vintage condition.
Measures 11" in width
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid century Swedish pine gym horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish pine gym horse circa 1950.
Good quality gym horse made by swedish company ab
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Tang Horse Wall Sculpture
By Finesse Originals, J. Segura
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Substantial size. Vintage fiberglass Tang Horse wall sculpture. Great movement and depth. Richly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern White Horse Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century modern figure of a white horse on a marble base
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Matching Pair Of Metal Horse Busts, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Exquisite metal horse busts form a captivating matching pair that hails from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Prancing Horse Tv Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
painted details.
This particular lamp features a grey horse prancing down a country lane. The light is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Sculpture of Horses, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of ceramic
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-Century Modern Style 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Mid-Century Modern Style 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash.
Made of cast iron, the fireback
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
H 17.52 in W 17.33 in D 0.6 in
Mid-Century Tang-Style Chinese Ceramic Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully modeled glazed Chinese ceramic horse, in the Tang-style, golden brown body with buff
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Soldier on Horse
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice piece of Staffordshire. Horse and rider. Circa Mid 19th Century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Gilt Metal Horse & Chariot Wall Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gilt Metal Brutalist Horse & Chariot Wall Art by Hillside Original. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Coin Operated Horse Ride
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century coin operated horse ride for kids (of all ages).
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Carnival Art
Materials
Metal
Mid century Brass Horse Door Knocker Italiano 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid century Brass Door Knocker. Depicting a horse's head with moving hoof. Please watch the video
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Afshar Horse Blanket
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Afshar horse blanket with a beautiful whimsical pattern of
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large mid 20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large mid 20th century Scandinavian pine gym horse circa 1950.
Here we offer a Swedish made gym
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Fairground Horse Sculpture
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-Century Modern cast aluminum fairground horse sculpture with original polychrome wheatered
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Asian Chinese Mid-20th Century Carved Serpentine Stone Horse Sculpture Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the mid-20th century, this well executed serpentine stone carving depicts a rearing
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Serpentine
H 5 in W 2 in D 5.5 in
Mid century modern Wicker and Bamboo Rocking Horse
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Weesp, NL
Bamboo and wicker mid century modern rocking horse
Adorable rocking horse in great condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Mid-Century Modern Teak Stylized Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid teak stylized sculpture of a horse's head is unsigned but presumed to have been made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends
Materials
Brass
Han Dynasty Style Mid Century Terracotta Horse, Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Han Dynasty style mid century Terracotta Horse - pair
Each figurine measures: 7 wide x 23 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid 19th Century Antique Wooden Rocking Horse on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful mid 19th Century folk working wooden rocking horse painted in early white paint, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Toys
Materials
Wood
Tiles Horse under the Moon Mid-Century, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
French decorative ceramic representing a horse under the moon
Height Tiles glued on a wood board
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Faience, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century White Marble Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of mid-century white marble horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Alabaster
James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
. Designed by James Mont ,these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-century modern style with an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 30.25 in D 27 in
Mid-Century PMC Brass Horse Bookends. C.1970
By Philadelphia Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of brass plated brass horse bookends.
Original felt and lables.
Made by Philadelphia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Bookends
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Pressed Steel Hobby Horse, Western Mexico
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Mid 20th Century Pressed steel hobby horse.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Tessellated Bone Horses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
With a reference to the Tang Dynasty an impressive pair of Chinese horses, hand crafted in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
pretty mid century Turkmen chuval, horse cover, rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century chuval or bag faces rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
pretty mid century Turkmen chuval, horse cover, rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century chuval or bag faces rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Mid-Century Italian Travertine Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Very stylish pair of large mid-century Italian travertine horse head bookends, circa 1970's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Travertine
White Finish Ceramic Horse Head Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Graceful Mid-Century Modern Handmade Ceramic Horse Head sculpture in white finish.
Note the detail
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Mid-20th Century Chinese Stone Horse and Chariot Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
groomsman suggest ancient Chinese transportation using the horse drawn chariots. It is sculpted in relief
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg Wire Horse Bar Cart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg wire Horse bar cart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Porcelain Horse Sculpture by Saegusa Sotaro, Mid 20th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This porcelain horse sculpture, created by the esteemed Japanese artist Saegusa Sotaro, exemplifies
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Original "Rocking Beauty" Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse
By Gloria Caranica, Creative Playthings
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Creative Playthings Wooden Rocking Horse
Original "Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse designed in the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plywood
H 20.25 in W 25.25 in D 11.75 in
Mid 20th Century Brass Horse Head Equestrian Towel Holder Ring
Located in Burton, TX
This Mid 20th Century Horse Head Towel Ring was crafted from brass in the mid 1900's. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Brass Horse Head Equestrian Towel Holder Ring
Located in Burton, TX
This Mid 20th Century Horse Head Towel Ring was crafted from brass in the mid 1900's. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Rope Horse Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
French Rope Horse Audoux Minet Circa 1960.
Height / 13 inches.
10.5" by 4.5".
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rope
Mid-20th Century Chinese Xu Beihong-Style Framed Horse Ink Painting by Xiao Ling
By Xu Beihong
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century chinese Xu Beihong-style framed horse ink painting by his student Xiao Ling
By
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
H 25 in W 19 in D 0.5 in
English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
English single unusual mid-century bronze horse leg occasional chair.
A highly unusual horse
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century TV Lamp Base with Rearing Horse
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a rearing horse in front of a cobblestone wall or well. The 'well' area is planter and base is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Onyx Marble Horse Head Bookends Library Mexico
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking and sculptural, this pair of large Mid-Century marble horse head bookends exudes timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Mid-Century Hand Carved Wood Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of mid-century hand carved mahogany horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Mahogany
Mid century cast iron sculpture of mythical horse and figure.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage cast iron sculpture of a mythical horse with wings and a figure. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Prancing Horse Glazed Ceramic Majolica Sculpture
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Striking depiction of a pair of prancing wild horses.
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Height / 28.5inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Rope, Mirror
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Height / 34 inches.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rope, Mirror, Leather
Mid-19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid-19th century carved and painted wooden Tang dynasty horse
This is a superb piece of Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century horse you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century horse — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century horse, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century horse, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century horse that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Frederick Weinberg produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 2021Mid 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, 2021Mid 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.