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Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Mahogany
Mexican Midcentury Ashtray on Foot
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mexican midcentury ashtray on foot made in mahogany wood and brass accents, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Mahogany
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Ashtray Italian Design 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Fontana Arte Mid-Century ashtray Italian design 1960s
Intact and in good condition, small signs of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Atomic midcentury ashtray with magazine holder.
Beautifully shaped with brass feet and a blue
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Ashtray by Vladislav Urban, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Urban Glass
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century ashtray produced from pressed glass. Designer is Vladislav Urban who produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Small Brown Orange Marble Onyx Swirl Mid Century Ashtray
Located in Toronto, CA
This vintage mid-century ashtray showcases the natural beauty of brown and orange marble onyx
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Onyx
Midcentury Ashtray by Montelupo in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Flavia Montelupo, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed Mid-Century ashtray in a fantastic vibrant blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Ashtray, Ca.1970
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Vintage ashtray made of metal and green glass. with some nice sculpture of a fish in the base and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Ashtray by Peggy Jean Nagel
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful mid century ceramic ashtray with glass and a black glaze. The unglazed bottom is signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Mid-Century Ashtray by Josef Hospodka, 1950's
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metallurgical glass
Re-polished
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Ashtray by Zelezno Borske Sklo, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition
-Metallurgical glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Ashtray - Diamond by Bohemia Glass, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Crystal Glass
Re-Polished
Good Original Condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Ashtray by Zelezno Borske Sklo, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of glass
- Re-polished
- Has some signs use
- Good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-century Ashtray by Josef Hospodka for Chribska, 1960's.
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Blown glass
Re-polished
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-century Ashtray by Josef Hospodka for Chribska, 1960's.
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Blown glass
Re-polished
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Ashtray Murano Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful red and white encapsulated crystal design with a polished flat base.
Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, only minor wear.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray in Murano, Steel and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray made of steel structure and Murano glass, the ring where the glass fits and the top handle
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Large Brown Marble Onyx Swirl Mid Century Ashtray Cream Red heavy
Located in Toronto, CA
This vintage mid-century brown onyx ashtray is a stunning example of timeless design, featuring a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone, Onyx
Midcentury Ashtray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ashtray in faux tortoiseshell lucite in the style of Christian Dior
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 5.01 in D 5.01 in
Midcentury Ashtray from Metallurgical Glass, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.96 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
Midcentury Ashtray from Metallurgical Glass, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Ashtray from Metallurgical Glass, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Art Glass
Re-polished
Good Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
MidCentury Ashtray Made in Ceramic
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, We offer this MidCentury Mexican Ashtray made in Ceramic by Ceracto, Tlaquepaque
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ashtray Ultima15 by Backström & Ljungberg for Diverse Ting in Sweden
By Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Holger Bäckström & Bo Ljungberg are the designers of this iconic Mid-Century Modern ashtray. That
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Midcentury Ashtray by Fontana Arte Crystal Glass and Leather Italy, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite ashtray, crafted in Italy during the prestigious Fontana
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Midcentury Ashtray Acrylic, Rattan and Copper Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ashtray or vide-poche in acrylic, rattan and copper in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 1.97 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Midcentury Ashtray in Lucite, Rattan & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful vide-poche or ashtray in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style of Christian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Midcentury Ashtray in Curved Leather and Glass Jacques Adnet Style, Italy 1970
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing curved ashtray in brown leather and glass in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 3.15 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury Ashtray in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared vide-poche or ashtray in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi
Shell and brass ashtray by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ashtray in Brown Leather and Brass, 70s
Located in Catania, IT
Set of Floor Ashtrays Brown Leather and Brass Mid Century Standing Portable Pair Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mexican Midcentury Brass Ashtrays, c. 1960
By Los Castillo
Located in colima, MX
Set of 4 brass midcentury ashtrays in the style of Los Castillo. One has a tiny dent, otherwise
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Werkstätte Hagenauer Modernist Brass Ashtray, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful midcentury ashtray, executed in the 1950s by Werkstätte Hagenauer, Austria, in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Black and White Nude Woman Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Mid Century Ashtray with a nude feminine body of a young women sitting on the edge of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Sculptural Werkstätte Hagenauer Modernist Brass Hand Ashtray, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful midcentury ashtray, shaped as a hand,executed in the 1950s by Werkstätte Hagenauer
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Murano Style Glass Ashtray
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century ashtray features a square thick clear glass body with a reddish orange swirl throughout
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Ashtray Pipe Holder Plexiglass Vienna Straw Tobacco Accessories 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rectangular pipe holders/ashtray made of plexiglass and Vienna straw. Made in Italy in the 70s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Straw, Plexiglass
H 1.38 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche. Italy 1960's.
Aldo Londi was born in Montelupo in 1911, and started working for a ceramics manufacturer when he was 11 yea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury Christian Dior Lucite and Vienna Straw Ashtray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century ashtray made in clear lucite and Vienna straw. This charming ashtray is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass, Straw
Adnet Brown Curved Leather and Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century ashtray in curved brown leather and crystal glass. The design of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Pate de Verre Daum Art Glass Triangular Dish Midcentury Ashtray Blue Dot, French
By Daum
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful design, great table prop/decor. Signed on top side, Daum, then the Cross of Lorraine symbol, and Nancy and also Signed on the bottom; Daum Nancy France.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
H 1.25 in W 6.13 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Erymanthian Boar, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
wall decoration, as you would a nice English plate.
The theme of this mid century ashtray is of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 5.32 in D 3.67 in
Vintage Brass Ashtray Depicting the Mythological Nemean Lion Skin, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
wall decoration, as you would a nice English plate.
The theme of this mid century ashtray is of
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
collection is the 1950s-era Rimini Blu (1955-1965), a now-iconic Mid-Century Modern series encompassing over
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ashtray
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern ashtray, It has some chips, for more photos or video upon request
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Crystal Leaf Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century Italian rock crystal large ashtray/soap dish with fluted leaf form design.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Cut Crystal Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern cut crystal round ash tray (signed MATS JONASSON MALERAS).
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Brass Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Ashtray, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959.
Additional
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Tall Metal Ashtray
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tall metal ashtray. With a functional and elegant design, it reflects the aesthetics of the modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Ashtray, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Additional information
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Bronze Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Bronze Ashtray, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959
Additional
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Crystal Cigar Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century modern (Scandinavian) 1950s round crystal cigar ashtray. (signed: KOSTA)
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray, 1960s
Located in KUTNO, PL
quarried for centuries. With its subtle milky color and natural, delicate patterns, alabaster ashtrays are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
Signed Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Signed mid century ceramic ashtray, Circa 1965.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Alabaster Ashtray, Italy Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Alabaster ashtray is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Alabaster
Mid Century Ceramic Ashtray & Matchbox Bowl
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century Ceramic Bowl (ideal use as matchbox holder) with matching ashtray, ca. 1960. Emerald
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Italian Ceramic Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice mid-century modern Italian ceramic ashtray circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Smoked Glass Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this pair of vintage smoked glass ashtrays. Sleek mid-century design and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
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Mid Century Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century ashtray for your home. Each mid century ashtray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. There are 1654 variations of the antique or vintage mid century ashtray you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century ashtray, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century ashtray made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century ashtray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Carl Auböck and Cenedese produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Ashtray?
Prices for a mid century ashtray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $17,784, while the average can fetch as much as $600.
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 Ashtray
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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