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Mid-century Modern Cross Cut Oak Wood Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Cross Cut Oak Wood Table Lamps, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
Large French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Console, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Large Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Cross-Form Console / sofa table, in the style of Jacques
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$15,900
H 34 in W 72 in D 14 in
Mark Cross Brown Suede and Leather Jewelry Box, Italy
By Mark Cross
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
by designer Mark Cross. Box interior is a brown suede. Exterior is brown suede and leather. Hinged
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
1960's Mark Cross Velvet Covered Jewelry Box With Psychedelic Designs
By Mark Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
rare and wonderful psychedelic design, this mid 20th century box is quite the collectors piece. Yes it
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Mark Cross Luxurious Vintage Wood Box Italy
By Mark Cross
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mark Cross Italian wood yellow box. Stamp present.
Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Cross Banded Cocktail Table With Inlaid Dots
By Lane Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is classic Mid Century.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,295
H 15.25 in W 54 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Bell Wind Chime by Jeff Cross
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful mid-century modern bronze bell or wind chime by Jeff Cross of Harmony Hollow Bells
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Cross Leg Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
heads. This classic mid-century design is still perfect for your modern home.
Please confirm location NY
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Jerusalem Celtic Irish Cross Door Knocker
By Terra Santa Guild
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Jerusalem Celtic Irish Cross Door Knocker
Vintage 60s
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$480
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 1 in
Cross Pen Company Leather Double Compartment Magazine Rack
By Cross Pen Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely magazine rack of leather by the Cross Pen Co. - the piece has brass accents on top and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
Christ on the cross - Drawin- Mid-20th Century
By Georges Rouault
Located in Roma, IT
Christ on the cross is a modern artwork realized in the style of George Rouault in mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Tempera, Watercolor
Mid Century Cross-Banded Crotched Mahogany Pembroke Rolling Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Cross-Banded Crotched Mahogany Pembroke / Drop-Leaf Rolling Table. Brass cup
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass
$1,295
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Top Heavy Cross Base Coffee Table
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern teak heavy solid base coffee table. Beautiful teak wood pattern.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Brass Cross Stretcher
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
1950s Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional sofa on tapered legs with round brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,900
H 32.75 in W 77 in D 31.25 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Sakral Cross Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Sakral Cross Sculpture, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Polished Chrome Cross Shape Base Mid-Century Modern 4 Way Floor Lamp Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished Chrome cross shape base Mid-Century Modern 4 way floor lamp Parzinger attributed, studio
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
$2,800
H 50 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Cross & Chain Wall Hanging or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Mid-Century Modern handcrafted metal cross and chain was made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$3,395
H 24 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa with Wooden Cross Legs, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Generally speaking, Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an open design
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,900
H 28.75 in W 83.47 in D 33.47 in
Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay
By Lane Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of rectangular walnut side tables with cross banding and oak dots. The tables resting upon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
$895 / set
H 22 in W 20.75 in D 26.75 in
Wooden Fruit Basket - Decorative Bowl - Mid Century Modern, France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Fruit Basket - Decorative Bowl - Mid Century Modern, France 1960s
Braided wooden basket
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Olive
$548
H 3.15 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Bamboo & Oak Serving Tray - Breakfast Tray - Mid-Century Modern, France 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bamboo & Oak Serving Tray - Breakfast Tray - Mid-Century Modern France 1960s
Large serving tray
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Birch, Plywood, Oak
$1,038
H 3.35 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Large Mid-Century Era Brass Plated Christian Church Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century style. The cross is composed of a brass plated steel with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Era Brass Church Cross or Crucifix with Stepped Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, in approximately 1970 in a Mid-Century Modern style. The cross is believed to be composed of solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
$799
H 16.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
French Faience Wall Cross with Holy Water Font Henriot Quimper, 20th Mid-Century
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Labrit, Landes
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The Henriot Quimper manufacture was created in the 19th mid-century.
This wall cross attests to its
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Faience
$421
H 12.6 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Widdicomb Banded Mid Century Modern Side Table Tapered Walnut Leg
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice banded walnut side table by Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th Century Italian Walnut Crossbanded Inlaid Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Italian Walnut Crossbanded and Inlaid Jewelry Box with scroll legs. Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Pair Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Multi-Colored Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Striated Blown, Yellow, and Clear Vases
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
$7,800 / set
H 15 in W 12 in D 7 in
Modern Cross, Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture by Antonovici c1950
By Constantin Antonovici
Located in Long Island City, NY
master sculptor in his studio until he emigrated to the USA in 1953.
Modern Cross, Constantin Antonovici
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 13 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Ivory
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Germany
Item Type
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,345
H 9.06 in W 18.11 in D 4.33 in
Scandinavian mid century teak inlaid sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century teak inlaid sideboard circa 1950.
Stunning mid century Swedish buffet
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Teak
Timeless Elegance: Vintage 20th Century Color Cross-Stitch Sampler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade
By Allermuir
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bench, Modular Seating By Allermuir, Cross Shape, Modern, Commercial Grade, Office, Gym, Postmodern
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,700
H 19.5 in W 53 in D 53 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Space Age Cross Oyster Style Wall Lamp by Klaus Link, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Additional information:
Material: Metal
Color: Silver
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Country of Origin: Germany
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$6,618 / set
H 9.06 in W 18.11 in D 4.33 in
Baker Furniture Cross-Banded and Burl Fold Top Console Card / Game Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid-20th Century Baker Furniture Cross-Banded Walnut and Walnut Burl Fold-Top Console / Game
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$3,500
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 17 in
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler with Alphabet & Numbers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through time with our antique cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Antique 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler with Alphabet & Numbers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through time with our antique cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Upholstered High-Back Armchairs with Cross Stitches, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
decorated with seven, yellow cross stitches arranged symmetrically, which further adds to the modern edge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
$15,000 / set
H 40.56 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Mari Simmulsson "cross-hatched" Bowl for Upsala Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in New York, NY
A Mari Simmulsson “cross-hatched” glazed bowl in blue, black and touches of yellow, for Upsala
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish mid century walnut chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid century walnut chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1950.
Good quality chest of drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Nostalgia: Vintage 20th Century Cross-Stitch Sampler - Red on White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Transport yourself to a bygone era with our vintage cross-stitch sampler from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
$649
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 0.4 in
Sculptural Wall Art Abstract Modernist Wood Cross
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Modernism Vintage Wall Art Abstract Wood Cross Crucifix
27H x 18.75 w x 1.75 D
Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Iron Cross Form Table Lamps, Jacques Quinet
By Jean-Michel Frank, Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
A sober and elegant pair of French Mid-Century style Modern Neoclassical table lamps composed of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$15,990 / set
H 36 in Dm 8 in
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by SMF Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1960.
Good quality chest of drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid century Scandinavian walnut and birch inlaid metamorphic work table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century walnut and birch metamorphic work table circa 1944.
Beautiful side/work table from
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Birch, Walnut
$2,473
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 19.75 in
Abstract 20th century grey and black stoneware ceramic cross signed circa 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French unique piece
Signed under the base
Circa 1950
Grey and black stoneware ceramic cross
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$950
H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
MCM Minimalist Walnut Marriage Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM minimalist walnut marriage cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 12" high x 4" wide and is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
1950s Silver Malachite Abstract Cross Pendant Taxco Mexico Mosaico Azteca
By Emaus
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Modernist Silver Malachite Abstract Cross Pendant Taxco Mexico
Stamped 925
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
$260
H 2.13 in W 1.38 in D 0.5 in
Large Minimalist MCM Brass Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Large minimalist MCM brass cross, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brutalist Brass Cross
Located in Milano, IT
Rare brass cross designed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and his brother Giò Pomodoro in the 1950s, of fine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
14K Gold Chain with 10K Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant 14K Gold 18" Chain with 10K Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant. The cross is delicately
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Stainless Steel
CHANEL Vintage Cross CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications:
Designer: CHANEL
Total Weight: 21.6 Grams
Earring Length: ~1.75"
Plated: Gold Plated
Stamped: "CHANEL "Made in France"
Closure: Clip on
Condition: Preowned
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
1970's Religious Cross Bookend
Located in San Diego, CA
Black lacquered wood with resin cross bookend circa 1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Resin, Wood
Celeste Polycroniadi “Cross Scape” Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a clay over wood sculpture titled 'Cross Scape' by Greek artist Celeste Polycroniadi (1904
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Clay, Wood
Vintage Wooden Hand Painted Cross.
Located in Seattle, WA
Cross with Beautiful Aging and Petina to the Paint and Wood. Floral and Angel Motifs. Pink and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Large Minimalist Solid Walnut Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Large minimalist solid walnut cross, circa 1984 signed & dated .
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Cross For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern cross for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every mid century modern cross was constructed with great care. Find 157 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern cross now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern cross — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern cross made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern cross that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Hans J. Wegner and Calvin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Cross?
A mid century modern cross can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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 Mid Century Modern Cross
- 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024There 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, 2024Mid-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, 2022Yes, 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.
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Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021There 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, 2019The 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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