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Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak "Dunvegan" Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern credenza model "Dunvegan" designed by Tom Robertson
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Hutch by A.H McIntosh Ltd
By A.H. MacIntosh & Company
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British Mid-Century Modern teak hutch-bookcase manufactured by A.H McIntosh Ltd
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Afromasia Teak Credenza by Richard Hornby
By Richard Hornby
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and beautiful british Mid-Century Modern sideboard in afromasia teak designed by
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern "Astro" Teak Ottoman by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very special British Mid-Century Modern foot stool from the "Astro" collection of G Plan
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Teak

Pair of British MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Ball Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of British Mid-Century brass ball lamps in the modern neoclassical spirit with a
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Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of British Mid-Century Modern Brass Baluster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of English modern traditional brass ball lamps. Provenance: Mac Dermott Castle
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of British Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Baluster Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of solid brass English table lamps in a baluster form. Height with shade is 38". Brass table lamp diameter is 8". Shades are for demonstration purposes only.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Vintage British Mid Century Modern Teak Vanity by Elliotts of Newbury
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British MCM dressing table in afromasia teak manufactured by Elliotts of
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Pair of British Mid-Century Modern Nickel Helix Form Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern candle holders were realized in England circa 1960. They
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Nickel

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Compact Credenza by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern credenza in teak manufactured by G Plan in England in the
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Mid Century Modern "Fresco" Teak Credenza by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful MCM "Fresco" sideboard in teak designed for the renowned E Gomme / G-Plan factory by V.B. Wilkins in 1960s in UK. This sideboard, recently imported from England t...
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

British Mid-Century Modern Pair of Tractor Stools by Rodney Kinsman, 1960s
By Rodney Kinsman, OMK
Located in Renens, CH
). Kinsman’s pieces are regarded as icons of 20th century British furniture design. We have a matching
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair British Mid Century Modern Bronze Python Wall Sconces by Wilson Laidlaw
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Stunning 1960's Designer Bronze Python Mirror Back Wall Sconces by "Wilson Laidlaw". These are amazing. The detail is incredible. These sconces are heavy and ready to hang.
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Compact Teak "Fresco" Credenza by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is from the acclaimed "Fresco" collection of G plan a collectible mid century modern compact
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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage British Mid Century Modern Afromasia Teak Dining Table by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British MCM dining table in African teak manufactured by A. Younger Ltd in
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

British Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass, Marine Desk or Table Lamp, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant British midcentury teak and brass desk or table lamp from a luxury marine vessel featuring
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Set of Four Vintage British Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a set of four beautiful British MCM teak dining chairs manufactured by G Plan in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

70's British MidCentury Modern Chairs with Chrome Bases, Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This pair of British mid-century Mod chairs with chrome bases has the sleek style and minimal
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage British Mid Century Teak "Dunvegan" Compact Credenza by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful British mid century modern compact credenza model "Dunvegan" designed by Tom
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Table by John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd.
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive british mid century modern dining table designed by John Herbert and
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Vintage 1960s Scottish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

S.G.Morris Modernist Bracelet & Earrings Enamel Sterling Silver Midcentury Rare
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Bracelet and Earrings marked S.G.M., which I believe is the esteemed
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Mid-20th Century British Modernist Modern Bracelets

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Mid 20th Century Signed Oil Painting Still Life Flowers in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British mid 20th century, signed Title: Still life of flowers within an interior
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20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Man - Modern British Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's Modern British oil on board portrait of a young man wearing a blue jacket
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1950s Portrait Paintings

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Board, Oil

Founded on Sand, Gouache and Ink Artwork, British School Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
Gouache and ink on board, inscribed on reverse Image size: 12 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (31.75 x 37 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Ink, Gouache, Board

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Sombre Gentlemen, Mid 20th C. Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting
By Modern British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sombre Gentlemen, Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting British School, Mid 20th
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1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century Modern British Loveseat by Ercol
By Ercol
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century wooden upholstered sofa produced in the United Kingdom, standing on slender tapered
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern British 'Construction collage' by British German Kapp, 1960
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Constuction collage Paper collage Signed and dated ‘Kapp
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Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Modern British 'Listeners' by British German illustrator Kapp, 1959
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Listeners Inkpen Signed, inscribed and date ‘Listeners
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Mid-Century Modern British-Burmese Colonial Teak Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
the British Empire. We call these pieces by different names; "mid-century", art moderne" or just
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Modern British 'What's the Time?' by British German Kapp, 1975
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Eduard Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) What’s the Time? Pen and crayon, tondo Signed and dated
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen

Mid Century Modern British 'Hot Soup' by British German illustrator Kapp, 1938
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Eduard Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Hot soup Pen on paper Inscribed and dated ‘Hot Soup / 15
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Paper

Mid Century Modern British 'Toccata 23' by British German illustrator Kapp, 1976
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Toccata 23 Ink on paper Signed and dated ‘Kapp 76
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Framed British Abstract Composition 1998 Coastal Town Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
S.Becker signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 13 x 18.5 inches canvas: 11 x 16 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil

The Art Model, 20th Century Oil Painting, Nude
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 51 cm) Original silver frame With her back turned to us, the viewer look across to a female artist facing us, whose gaze is fixed on t...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Canvas, Oil

Showstopper, 20th Century Ink and Watercolour Sketch, Wigan School
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (35.25 x 24.25 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan A...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Ink, Paper

Edinburgh Tenements - Large Modern Mid Century British Architectural Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
white photo attached! This is an excellent quality Modern British painting which is also an important
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1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
line during the 1960s in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the display is done in
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Clifford Ellis Mid-Century Abstract drawing Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
Guards. Rosemary, meanwhile, was an artist for the Recording Britain project. Following the war they
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century Modern British 'roses in a jug' by British German artist Kapp, 1955
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edmond Xavier Kapp (British, 1890 – 1978) Roses in a jug Signed and dated ‘Kapp 55’ (lower left
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Clifford Ellis Sheep Charcoal Drawing Modern British Art Mid Century Modern
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from
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1950s Modern Animal Paintings

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Charcoal

Modern British School Mid 20th Century Oil - The Fruit Bowl
Located in Corsham, GB
A dynamic still life study depicting a bowl of apples captures in expressive forms. Unsigned. Presented in a wooden frame. On board.
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20th Century Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century British Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
of the high level of British design of the mid-20th century, as evidenced by the shape of rounded
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Mid-Century British Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Mid-Century British Teak Sideboard, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century, modern British artist Sven Berlin, a strutting cockerel
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) A strutting cockerell Pen and ink 8 x 4.5/8 in. (20 x 12 cm.) (4
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20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Rosemary Ellis Lily watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Rosemary Ellis Snail watercolour Modern British Art Wildlife Mid Century Modern
By Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
or our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See
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1950s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper

Tours & Excursions Original Coach Travel Poster Mid Century Modern British
Located in London, GB
Anonymous Tours and Excursions Original Coach Poster 75x50cm Cool and crazy mid-century lettering
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1960s Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Angela Stones Helianthus Oil Painting Mid Century Modern British Art Surreal
By Angela Stones
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including more from Angela Stones, scroll down to "More from
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude Woman Abstract Oil Painting Mid 20th Century Modern British Artist
By Beryl Darton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Woman, Abstract Oil Painting, Mid 20th Century, British Artist By British artist, Beryl Darton
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Studio Vases by British Potter Bernard Rocke
By Bernard Rooke Studio
Located in New York, NY
Two Mid-Century Modern expressionistic ceramic studio vases by British potter and artist Bernard
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

'Form' Abstract Mid-Century Gouache Painting Clifford Ellis Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
. Rosemary, meanwhile, was an artist for the Recording Britain project. Following the war they trained art
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Acrobat - Mid 20th Century Modern British Circus Performer Portrait Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful signed and dated 1959 Modern British oil on board portrait of an acrobat by Charles
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1950s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rush Hour" British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman
By Sybil Andrews
Located in New York, NY
"Rush Hour" British Modern Mid 20th Century Vorticist European Vorticism Woman Sybil Andrews CPE
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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Linocut

Modern British mid century gouache painting by Derrick Latimer Sayer
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Keith Vaughan, whose style harnessed the spirit of the 19th century British landscape tradition with the
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20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Cornish Fishing Boats at First Light. Mid-20th Century. Cornwall. Modern British
By Joan Gillchrest
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
tremendous following and is recognised today as being one in a distinguished line of British naïve
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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Board

Clifford Ellis Abstract Painting Mid-Century Modern British Art Grey & Black
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
Guards. Rosemary, meanwhile, was an artist for the Recording Britain project. Following the war they
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Modern British, mid century, abstract gouache painting by William Black
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Black (British, fl.66-69) Burial Mound Gouache Inscribed with title, signed and dated
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Mid-Century Modern Club Armchair in the Style of British Designer Robin Day
By Robin Day
Located in Markington, GB
Mid-Century Modern club armchair in the style of British Designer Robin Day Original Dutch 1960
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

The British Residency at Hyderabad - Original Lithograph- Mid 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
The British Residency at Hyderabad is an original modern artwork realized in Italy in the Mid-19th
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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Mid-Century British Extendable Dining Table, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Extendable table, manufactured in Great Britain in the 1960s. The entire piece has undergone a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the British mid century modern you’re looking for. A British mid century modern — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a British mid century modern, we have 360 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer British mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each British mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. G Plan Furniture, A.H. McIntosh Furniture and Ib Kofod-Larsen each produced at least one beautiful British mid century modern that is worth considering.

How Much is a British Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a British mid century modern start at $75 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,321.
Questions About British Mid Century Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid 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 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most 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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.