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1990s Modern Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and
brass.
Category
1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
1990s Modern Abstract Bronze and Different Marbles Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s modern hand carved abstract sculpture using a bronze half moon piece inlaid on a curvy red
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1990s Modern Abstract Art Geometric Sculpture Iron and Bronze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Modern Abstract Art Geometric Metal Sculpture
Iron and bronze
Beautiful composition and form
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1990s Modern Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet 7 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, mod style cuff bracelet is sterling silver.
The face of this cuff measures 7/8 of an inch at its widest point and tapers down to 3/8 of an inch.
It has an inner circu...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Expressionism Female Art Page Boy Pablo Romo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
female subject artwork by Pablo Romo
blue acrylic painting on wood.
19.75 x 23.75x 1.5D
Original very good vintage condition.
Please refer to images present.
Category
1990s American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Other
1990s Modern Design Silver Plated Italian Centerpiece by Mesa
By Mesa, Lino Sabattini, Francesco Bettoni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic silver plated round centerpiece designed by Francesco Bettoni and manufactured by Mesa Italy in the Nineties, it's marked on the bottom and in good conditions overall.
In ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
1990s Modern Style Hanging Glass Globe Pendant Light, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Mod Style Hanging Glass Ball Fixture Fashioned after those found in modern late 60s and early
Category
1990s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
1990s Modern Design Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Adam Tihany
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish three-level round silver-plated box, designed by KT Studio for Christofle in 1998 with input from Thomas Keller and Adam Tihany, is a remarkable piece of modernist craftsma...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
David Bromley Aussie Pop Art Silk Screen Painting ‘Boy Leaping’ 1990s Modern Art
By David Bromley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Bromley immigrated with his family as a child to Australia where he still lives. Self-taught, he began his artistic career as a potter, and then, with a focus on painting, beca...
Category
Late 20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 26 in D 1 in
1990s Modern Carlo Moretti Style Red White and Black Murano Glass Spheric Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, and black, reflecting the design trends of the 1990s. These colors have been applied in swirling
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
A 1990s Modern Hand Blown Glass and Silver Vase By Sottsass Associati for Egizia
By Sottsass Associati, Egizia
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the 1990s postmodern design movement. As both a functional item and a sculptural work of art, it would
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
H 11.82 in Dm 4.73 in
1990s Polished Modern Abstract Sculpture in Pure Belgian Black Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s modern abstract sculpture hand carved in pure Belgian black marble, where the interior of the
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
H 40.16 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
1990s Ligne Roset French Line' Leather Chair by Didier Gomez
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Boston, MA
Ligne Roset 'French Line' chair by Didier Gomez, circa 1990s. Modern design with angular silhouette
Category
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Atlas Bracelet, circa 1990s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
earrings available.
Designer: Tiffany & Co.
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Age: 1990s, Modern, Pre-owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Atlas Necklace, circa 1990s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
: Tiffany & Co.
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold
Age: 1990s, Modern, Pre-owned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1990's 18k Yellow Gold Italian Made Snake Skin Design Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 18K Yellow Gold Italian Made Snake Skin Design Bracelet - The bracelet measures 3/8
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990's 18K Yellow Gold 2-3 Row Croissant Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 18K Yellow Gold 2-3 Row Croissant Link Bracelet - The bracelet is made up of heavy
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scandinavian 1990s Silver Signed BlackThickWoolFeltDiscs PiaWallen Link Bracelet
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
Swedish artist Pia Wallen made this modern bold black overlapping-discs link bracelet from her
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Silver
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H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 0.2 in Dm 2.76 in L 7.49 in
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Omega Bracelet - The Italian made bracelet is 3/8" wide and 7" long
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Khaki Logo Strap Bracelet 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An ultra cool statement with this Vintage Dior Khaki Strap Bracelet.
Featuring an embroidered khaki grey fabric strap set with wonderfully high quality rhodium plated hardware. Rhodi...
Category
1990s Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Omega Bracelet - The Italian made bracelet is 3/4" wide and 7.25
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Wide Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Wide Link Bracelet - The Italian made snake design bracelet
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Wide Bold Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Wide Bold Link Bracelet - The Italian made bracelet measures
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flexible Wide Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Six rows of perfectly matched, precision set and expertly engineered diamond beauty. The flexibility is second to none resulting in an extraordinarily comfortable and mesmerizing sh...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
12 Carat Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire 18K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Stone(s): Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
✔ Diamonds: Round-Brilliant Cut, 28pc
✔ Emeralds: Princess
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Go...
Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Bracelet
A white gold bracelet with 14 pear-shaped diamonds and baguette-cut diamonds.
Approximate Diamond Weights:
Pear Shape: 3.08 carats
Baguette Shape: 1.20 carats
A...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Pelouse' Bracelet French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire 'Pelouse' Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
The bracelet has circular- cut sapphires & circular- cut diamonds approximately 15 carats all set in 18k yellow gold, ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artist Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Omega Chain Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold 6mm Omega Bracelet Measuring 7.1 Inches Long. Polished Finish with Flex-Spring Design. Box Clasp with Double Figure 8 Safetys. Finished Weight is 16.7 Grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.07 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval Sapphire and round diamond Hinged bracelet. Set with 11.05cts of fine bright blue certified Sapphires, simple heat only, each surrounded by 3.02 carats of full cut diamonds. Bui...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bracelets
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Designer Art Glass Gemstone Biwa Pearl Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This huge, gorgeous designer bracelet features a sterling silver focal with beautiful art glass, a peacock biwa pearl, tourmaline, onyx and amethyst.
It is the creation of Aurora Gla...
Category
1990s American Artisan Modern Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate ROMAN 18K Pink Blue Sapphire Diamond Circle Link Bracelet 10.26cttw 7.25”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fashionable and well made bracelet done in 18K yellow gold and set with alternating blue and pink sapphires as well as diamonds. In pink sapphires, you have 3 stones weighing 1ct, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.45 in L 7.3 in
Kutchinsky Diamond Ring, Hallmarked 1990
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
: Kutchinsky #2268
Designer: Kutchinsky
Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, 18ct White Gold
Age: 1990s, Modern
Size: M
Category
1990s Unknown More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Plated Swarovski Crystal Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bracelet. Crafted in the 1990s, this bracelet is a stunning fusion of femininity and drama, showcasing a
Category
1990s Modern Bracelets
Coil Bracelet with Jewelled Caps
Located in New York, NY
terminals. 1990s USA. Excellent Condition.
2.5" wide, .5" tube, 2.75" int diameter
Category
1990s American Modern Bracelets
Vintage Chanel Starburst Medallion Logo Bracelet 1990
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An iconic Vintage Chanel Starburst Bracelet from 1990. And here we have Chanel and the 1990s. A
Category
1990s Modern Bracelets
Cartier Margot Complete Set, Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings and Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
: 1990s, Modern, Pre-owned
Category
1990s Unknown More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Industrial Steel Ceiling Lamp, Post-Modern, Chandelier, Pendant, 1990's
Located in Antwerp, BE
French design, Industrial, Post-modern, chandelier, pendant, 1990's.
Industrial steel ceiling
Category
1990s French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Post Modern Side End Table by Brayton International c 1990's
By Brayton International
Located in New York, NY
Post Modern end, side table manufactured by Brayton International. The table features a thick
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1990's Jaime Hayon Pink Sideboard
By Jaime Hayon
Located in LYON, FR
1990's sideboard/cabinet by spanish designer jaime hayon. Some very small chips of paint. But over
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Pair of Post Modern Armchairs with a Swivel Base, USA 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchairs with a Swivel Base, crafted in the USA in the 1990's. These sleek and stylish chairs feature a
Category
1990s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Black Rattan Armchair Dining Chair w/ Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1990s Modern design, characterized by its natural-colored wicker wrapping and a distinctive two-tone
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 103.55 in D 35.44 in
1990's Thomas O'Brien Vintage Modern Black and Chrome Task Lamp
By Thomas O'brien
Located in San Carlos, CA
designer, Thomas O'Brien. This stunning piece hails from O'Brien's exclusive "Vintage Modern" line
Category
1990s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1990´s Design Chair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
75 cm bred
38 cm siddehøjde
Højde 70
Dybde 51.
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Handmade Art Glass Tray, United States, 1990's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Art Glass Tray, United States, 1990's.
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Penguin Table Lamp by Massive, 1990's
By Massive Lighting
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Penguin table lamp was designed and produced by Massive, in Belgium, during the 1990's. It is a
Category
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Set 6 Mid Century Italian Post Modern by Cattelan Italia in White circa 1990's
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek post modern set of six dining chairs by Cattelan Italia circa 1990's. They feature
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Italian modern Decorative metal sphere, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative metal sphere, 1990s
Decorative metal sphere.
1990 approx.
Vintage
Category
1990s Italian Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Apple Sculpture by Per Hammarström, Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s
By Per Hammarström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Apple sculpture by Per Hammarström,
Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Per Hammarström
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds - The necklace contains 181 round diamonds
Category
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Large Standing Sculpture by Josep Canals, Spain, 1990's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large standing sculpture by Spanish artist Josep Canals, 1990's. Carved Carrara marble with black
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Marble
Dining Table/ TON, 1990's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of wood
- good, original condition.
- the board is scratched from use
Category
1990s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
1990s Post Modern Charcoal Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful charcoal textured post modern table lamp. Rough finish of black grey charcoal.
Category
1990s Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Sculptures by Per Hammarström, Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s
By Per Hammarström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of sculptures by Per Hammarström,
Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s.
Stoneware.
Signed "Per.H"
Large
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Stephen Kilborn Art Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, United States, 1990's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Stephen Kilborn Art Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, United States, 1990's.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Heuer Stainless Steel Chronograph with Original Dial circa 1990's
By Heuer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1990's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Damien Hirst Butterfly Original Drawing on Paper, ca. 1990’s
By Damien Hirst
Located in Hampstead, QC
one of the Young British Artists (YBA) movement of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. This iconic
Category
1990s English Post-Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Floor Lamp in Opaline Glass by Shigeru Uchida, 1990's
Additional Information:
Material: Opaline
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Italian Modern White Plastic Column Radio, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic column radio, 1990s.
Column radio covered with a white plastic
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
1990's Italian B.R.F. Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern two-tier Italian bar cart. Made of lacquered wood, this vintage piece is
Category
1990s Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1990s modern for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every 1990s modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1990s modern, we have 6721 options in-stock, while there are 1124 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1990s modern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1990s modern made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1990s modern that is appealing in its simplicity, but R & Y Augousti, Knoll and Deanna Comellini produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a 1990s modern at 1stDibs is $2,207, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $3,800,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1990s Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 15, 2024Famous fashion designers in the 1990s include Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler.
For collectors and fashion lovers all over the world, ‘90s fashion has become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, 1990s fashion trends and apparel — vintage '90s clothing, handbags and accessories — have a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.
Find 1990s Chanel bags, Moschino pants, Margiela jackets and other vintage garments and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024How much Chanel bags cost in the 1990s varied from piece to piece and from year to year. For example, in 1990, the iconic Chanel flap bag's price was $1,150. When adjusted for inflation, that is around $2,280 in today's money. Shop a diverse assortment of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cannot find an answer
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 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 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. - 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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