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Set of 8 Blonde Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs C1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west
Category
Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Francois Caruelle Style Blonde Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique blonde Mid-Century hardwood lounge chair with chromed round tubular steel legs featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swedish Midcentury Bookshelf by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Swedish-made blonde Mid-Century Modern bookshelf pair with three floating shelves each designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Side Tables or End Tables with Laminate Tops a Pair
By Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of blonde Mid-Century Modern side tables or end tables with light faux woodgrain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Oak
H 21 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
1950’s Conant Ball Modernmates Mid Century Dining Set. Table, 2 leaves, 4 Chairs
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Lutz, FL
1950’s Blonde Mid Century Modern Solid Birch Conant Ball “Modernmates” Dining Room Table with two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
By Parsons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Blonde Full Storage Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century blonde full storage headboard
The headboard measures: 55.5 wide x 10 deep x 40
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand
This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser by Red Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser by Red Lion Chair Co with 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Long Dresser Credenza by Red Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Long Dresser Credenza by Red Lion Chair Co with 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, Europe, 1960s
This kind of chair design was not meant to impress through extravagance, but through clarity. It is a humble piece, but in its shape, you see th...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 71 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Vinyl Blonde Wood Armchair w/ Pivoting Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Vinyl Blonde Wood Armchair w/ Pivoting Back. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde cabinet door nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting early pair of Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde wood cabinet door nightstands wood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Solid Maple Blonde One Drawer Side Stand
Located in Esperance, NY
Solid & Clean Mid Century Blonde one drawer stand.It is straight lined and has shelf under drawer.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple
Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Blonde Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel New Todays living Mid Century blonde dining table
This table measures: 61.5 wide x 40 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Andre Arbus Style French Mid-Century Credenza Blonde Sycamore
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning French mid-century credenza, sideboard or buffet in the style of Andre Arbus made of
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Crystal
Set of Three Mid-Century Blonde Oak Nesting Tables
Located in London, GB
the room separately.
Blonde Oak.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions taken for the tallest
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Mid-Century Blonde Oak Nesting Tables
Located in London, GB
nesting set or used around the room separately.
Blonde Oak.
Good vintage condition.
Dimensions taken
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Blonde
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On board.
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Blonde Knoll Style Lounge Chair with Pink Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century blonde wood Knoll style lounge chair with an exposed slatted wood back support and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Post Modern blonde brass 2 drawer nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid Century Post Modern blonde brass 2 drawer nightstands. Brass accents solid oak drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
Mid century American modern tall blonde Solid maple dresser 6 drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern blonde solid maple tall 6 drawer dresser. Has curved details with tapered dowel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid century American modern low blonde Solid maple dresser 11 drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern blonde solid maple low 11 drawer dresser. Has curved details with tapered dowel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Maple
Pair of Danish modern Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Blonde Bentwood Arms
By Rud Thygesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A nice pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs blonde bentwood arms designed by Rud Thygesen for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Wool
Mid Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Slatted Bench Maple Blonde
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid century George Nelson Herman Miller slatted bench with Amazing Patina. This bench is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 14.25 in W 72.25 in D 18.625 in
Mid century rounded rectangular blonde Solid maple wall or floor mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century large blonde Solid maple wall mirror. Mirror can hang vertical or horizontal. Rounded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style American of Martinsville mid century blonde highboy dresser
Dresser measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 44 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto with bent beech bentwood legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid century Paul McCobb Iron base Coffee Table Bench Blonde Maple top
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group solid maple 60 inch coffee table bench blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 6 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 6 Drawer dresser by Heywood Wakefield. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Large Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, Europe, 1960s
This kind of chair design was not meant to impress through extravagance, but through clarity. It is a humble piece, but in its shape, you see th...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Large Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, Europe, 1960s
This kind of chair design was not meant to impress through extravagance, but through clarity. It is a humble piece, but in its shape, you see th...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Blonde wood Square Dining Table By Ferdinando Meccani
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ferdinando Meccani Square Blonde Wood Dining Table, Italy, 1970's
A hand-crafted highly unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch
French Mid-Century Modern Palisander Cabinet with Blonde and Nickeled Accents
Located in New York City, NY
palisander with blonde trim and parquetry detail, along with sleek nickeled bronze hardware. The cabinet is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 19.75 in
Mid century Modern Blonde beech wood Daybed in the style of Holma
By Holma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple Mid century Swiss Modern chaise daybed in the style of Holma with beech blonde wood frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 drawer high tall dresser. A Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in
Vintage Bohemian Blonde Pressed Bamboo Mushroom Shaped Stool Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Organic modern bamboo plywood mushroom shaped stool, low chair Mid-Century Modern Period.
Stunner
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Low Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 drawer low dresser or credenza. A Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 54 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool ottoman studio craft
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool or Ottoman. studio craft. Great Design very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Cerused Oak Parsons End Tables Style Wormley Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern pair of blonde or cerused oak Parsons end tables or side tables. They
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 22 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style Mid Century Blonde Dining Tabl
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville style mid century blonde dining table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 56 in D 34 in
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Traditional Tabriz Accent Rug in Blonde
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a traditional design
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Set of 4 Tapiovaara Inspired Natural Blonde Wood Spindle Back Chairs
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century, Tapiovaara inspired, blonde spindle back chairs with slightly low seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blonde Bachelor Chests with Heavy Brass Hardware
By John Stuart, James Mont, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of vintage mid century modern design bachelor chests with heavy geometrical solid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid century Alvar Aalto Blonde Birch Bentwood Leg Coffee Table or Bench Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Stands on 4 birch bentwood legs and table top surface rectangle shape all in a blonde finish. Assembled
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Birch, Bentwood
H 17.25 in W 51 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with brass cone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Pecan Night Stand End Side Table Dovetail Joints Mint
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blonde pecan night stand end side table dovetail joints mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29 in W 22 in D 15 in
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 Drawers Dresser by Founders MINT!
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Solid Wood Blonde Pecan Veneered 4 drawers dresser by Founders MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
H 23 in W 48 in D 16 in
4 Mid-Century Modern Blonde Birch Dining Chairs with Bouclé Style of Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of (4) Mid-Century Modern blonde birch dining chairs with bouclé style of Cassina
Category
Vintage 1980s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid-Century French Watercolour Portrait of Blonde Girl With Green Bow and Dress
by Anne
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pastel
H 15.25 in W 12.25 in D 1 in
Low Profile One Drawer Mid-Century Modern Burgundy Leather Top Blonde Desk Mint!
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Low profile custom studio made one drawer Mid-Century Modernburgundy leather top blonde birch legs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 31 in W 44 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Oak Window Pane End Table and Coffee Table, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible pair of Mid-Century Modern blonde oak tables with a window pane leg design. One end
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak
H 15 in W 49.25 in D 25 in
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry Chest 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Clean Paul McCobb #1502 36" small chest of drawers in solid maple construction with blonde
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Pencil Sketch of A Blonde Women with Bright Red Lipstick
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Portrait
Signed by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
Medium: Crayon on artists
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Crayon
Mid-century James Mount Style 3-Tiered Blonde Bamboo Corner Shelf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
James Mont inspired Asian-inspired three-tiered bamboo Corner Shelf featuring a blonde wood finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Shelves
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Danish Blonde Wood & White Rolling Bar Cart Inspired by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Danish two-tiered rolling bar cart with blonde wood frame, inset white laminate trays and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Wood
H 22 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blonde mid century you’re looking for. Each blonde mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and maple. Your living room may not be complete without a blonde mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each blonde mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one blonde mid century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers 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.