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Rare Curtis Jere A-Z Bookends Signed Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
CLASSIC CURTIS JERE A-Z IRON BOOKENDS.SIGNED C JERE IN NICE VINTAGE CONDITION. SURPRISINGLY HEAVY
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
base for the tabletop. The Z-shaped element is a sculptural, almost architectural feature. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 72.05 in D 73.23 in
Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Mid Century A to Z Brushed Steel Bookends
By Curtis Jeré, Tiffany & Co., Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of midcentury, solid brushed steel, "A to Z" bookends circa 1970s. Incredibly
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Stainless Steel
A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in a 1” thick lucite orange color
By Haziza
Located in Houston, TX
A set of four Z chairs by Haziza in an orange color. The Z Chair is recognized for its
Category
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Antique 3vol Book Set, Dictionary of English Furniture, Macquoid, Reference, A-Z
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Ralph Edwards. An English, bound antiques A-Z reference guide, dating to the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 16.15 in W 11.23 in D 1.58 in
C.Z. Guest Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
C. Z. Guest
1955
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
American socialite Mrs
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
C. Z. Guest Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
C. Z. Guest
1955
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
American socialite Mrs
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'C.Z. Guest' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C.Z. Guest' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print
American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Color
C Z And Friends Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
C Z And Friends
1955
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
American socialite Mrs
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'C. Z. Guest' Palm Beach SLIM AARONS ESTATE EDITION
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C. Z. Guest' by Slim Aarons
American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C. Guest (aka C. Z. Guest, 1920
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
'C. Z. Guest' Palm Beach SLIM AARONS ESTATE EDITION
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C. Z. Guest' by Slim Aarons
American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C. Guest (aka C. Z. Guest, 1920
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
'C. Z. Guest' Palm Beach SLIM AARONS ESTATE EDITION
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C. Z. Guest' by Slim Aarons
American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C. Guest (aka C. Z. Guest, 1920
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
'C. Z. Guest' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C. Z. Guest' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print
American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print, Color
Slim Aarons, Portrait of C Z Guest (Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
C. Z. Guest, 1955
Chromogenic Lambda Print
Estate edition of 150
American socialite Mrs. Winston F
Category
1980s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Lambda
C.Z. And Guest (1955) Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
C.Z. And Guest (1955) Limited Estate Stamped
(Photo By Slim Aarons)
American socialite Mrs
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Color
Minkus - Don Kishote Vintage Poster - Offset Print by Z. Celins - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Minkus-Don Kishote - is a vintage poster print in offset by Z.Celinsky.
Dimention: 98 x 66
The
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1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Offset
H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 0.04 in
C. Z. Guest With Her Great Dane Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
C. Z. Guest With Her Great Dane
1955
by Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
American
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
1943 Cantiere "Z-1007 bis" Italian medium bomber plane identification poster WW2
Located in London, GB
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1943 Army Cantiere "Z
Category
1940s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Matisse, Série Z, var. 2 (Duthuit 9), Dessins, Thèmes et variations (after)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.625 in W 12.875 in
Matisse, Série Z, var. 3 (Duthuit 9), Dessins, Thèmes et variations (after)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.625 in W 12.875 in
Matisse, Série Z, var. 1 (Duthuit 9), Dessins, Thèmes et variations (after)
By Henri Matisse
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
work spanning over a half-century, won him recognition as a leading figure in modern art.
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 9.625 in W 12.875 in
E-Z Street, Nashville, Tennessee by Morgan Silk - Black and White Photography
By Morgan Silk
Located in Brighton, GB
'E-Z Street, Nashville, Tennessee' is an atmospheric print by Morgan Silk.
It is available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
Mapplethorpe Z Portfolio, Dan S 1980 Male Nude Unique Gelatin Silver Print Photo
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"Dan S" is a well-known photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe, created in 1980 and part of the Z
Category
1980s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
'C. Z. Guest' 1955 Palm Beach Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C. Z. Guest' Palm Beach 1955
Slim Aarons Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print
American socialite
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
C Print
'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print
The swimming pool
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Color
Slim Aarons 'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Limited Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
'C.Z. Guest With Her Great Dane' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Print
The swimming pool
Category
1950s Modern Color Photography
Materials
Color
Chrome Glass Drinks Table
Located in New York, NY
A tubular chrome and glass side drinks table with a twist or 'Z' design, Midcentury Modern to early
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Coffee Table in Mahogany and Brass Poly-Z Series Art Deco A.Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Slender mahogany coffee table from the Poly-Z serie, designed by Abraham Patijn (during the late
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 17.33 in W 18.51 in D 47.25 in
Curtis Jere A to Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Curtis Jere A to Z bookends. Very nice vintage condition, circa 1970s. Complementary shipping in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal
C Jere A to Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Canaan, CT
Bookends.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Pair of Magazine Rack Z by French Sculptor François Arnal
By François Arnal, Atelier A
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two magazine racks or model Z from "Serie Fil" by French sculptor François Arnal for his
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Kai Kristiansen, a Set of Four 'Z-Chair' Chairs, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Kai Kristiansen, A set of four 'Z-chair' chairs, Denmark, 1960s.
The seat and backrest are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Magnificent Milo Baughman Z-Form Chrome Accent Table or Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A magnificent, modern, Milo Baughman z-form chrome accent table, or coffee table, circa 1970. Good
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Poly-Z, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z.
Striking Dutch design from
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Sideboard by A.A. Patijn in Walnut for Poly-Z, Netherlands
By Poly-Z, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Poly-Z, Netherlands. Made of European walnut with rounded
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Modern Architecture A-Z
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An opus of building design, this two-volume publication compiles the most significant architecture from 19th-21st century. Detailing key architects as well as the groups, movements, ...
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2010s Books
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Desk by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern desk by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s.
Walnut with solid brass feet
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Flat Screen Credenza by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish walnut Mid-Century Modern flat screen credenza by A.A. Patijn for
Poly-Z, 1960s.
Solid
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by a.a.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s.
The original plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 57.29 in D 29.73 in
Mid-Century Modern Poly-Z Credenza or Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Poly-Z credenza or sideboard.
Design by A.A. Patijn for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 17.52 in
Poly-Z Desk by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century office desk designed by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra in the Frisian Joure in the 1950s. Walnut veneers with brass hardware and glass shelving.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Abraham A. Patijn Executive Desk Poly Z Serie 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful dark Walnut executive office desk. From the wanted Poly Z serie looks like the top is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
'Poly-Z' sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z serie, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides are
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in
'Poly-Z' Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z series, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in
'Poly-Z' Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, The Netherlands 1950's
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z series, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Abraham A Patijn Poly-Z Dining room set in Walnut, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abraham A Patijn Poly-Z Dining room set, The Netherlands 1950s. The tabel is extendable from round
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in L 34.65 in
Set Of 4 Zijlstra Joure "Poly Z" Chairs, Abraham A. Patijn 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Bunnik, NL
chairs comes from the Poly Z line, which was produced in the fifties and sixties of the last century. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set Of 6 Zijlstra Joure "Poly Z" Chairs, Abraham A. Patijn 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Bunnik, NL
these chairs comes from the Poly Z line, which was produced in the fifties and sixties of the last
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Curtis Jere A-Z Bookends
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern solid iron with gold leaf finish. Both of them are signed and labeled.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
C. Jere Gilded A-Z Bookends, 1970s
By Curtis Jeré, Artisan House
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt solid metal A-Z bookends by C Jere for Artisan House, signed.
Category
20th Century American Modern Bookends
Materials
Metal, Gold
Vintage Lucite Z Cantilever Chairs, a Pair
By Les Prismatiques
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of wonderfully designed lucite Z chairs that work beautifully as side chairs or desk chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Signed Brutalist Sculpture of a Tree
By R.Z. Decker
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Brutalist sculpture of a tree by R.Z.Decker. 1stdibs parcel shipping is $45 for this.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron, Metal
A set of six Milo Baughman "Z" Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six chrome Z dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman
The back and seat float on a chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Mid Century Thick Lucite Z Shaped End Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage z-shaped end side or end table constructed of thick Lucite that is sectioned into five
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Pair of C. Jere Gilt A-Z Bookends 1971
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of gilt iron A-Z bookends signed C. Jere and dated 1971 on each bookend. Each are mounted on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
Poul Jensen for Selig Mid-Century Z Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Poul Jensen for Selig mid-century Z lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair measures: 29.5 wide x 33
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
LEIGH LEE / THE Z PORTFOLIO
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
.
Of the portfolios, X explores homosexuality and sadomasochism; Y features floral still life; while Z
Category
1980s American Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Z
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase Z by Ettore Sottsass,
edited by Design
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 13 in W 25.99 in D 9.45 in
Milo Baughman Style MCM Brass and Glass Z Side End Accent Tables, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century brass and glass z side end accent tables - a pair
Each table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic a z modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every a z modern was constructed with great care. Find 805 options for an antique or vintage a z modern now, or shop our selection of 715 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the a z modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An a z modern made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made a z modern over the years, but those crafted by Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd., Poul Jensen and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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An a z modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,767, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $5,127,904.
Questions About A Z Modern
- Who designed the Z Chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024The difference between Z Zegna and Zegna is that the two are different lines. Zegna is the main luxury line produced by the maison that Ermenegildo Zegna founded in Trivero, Italy, in 1910. Z Zegna is the fashion house's line of more affordably priced pieces geared toward a younger demographic. Explore a selection of Zegna and Z Zegna apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024No one knows for sure how much Jay-Z's Patek Philippe is worth. It's difficult to determine the value of any timepiece unless a certified appraiser evaluates it. However, there are estimates as to how much the rapper's timepieces may be valued. Jay-Z is known to own three Patek Philippe watches: a Grandmaster Chime 6300G, a Nautilus “Tiffany” 5711 and a 2499/101J. These watches are each likely worth $2 to $7 million. Find a diverse assortment of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.
- 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
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 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern furniture design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style 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. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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