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"Poor Butterfly" - Mid Century Modern Abstract Serigraph
By Mil Lubroth
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique mid century modern abstract limited edition serigraph titled "Poor Butterfly" by Madrid
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Printer's Ink
H 27.25 in W 33.75 in D 1 in
.80 Carat Pear Opal Yellow Gold Butterfly Mid-Century Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's mid-century Filagree opal pendant necklace. 4 pear shaped cabochon greenish/blue opals set
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century Modern Metal Wall Light Butterfly Mid-Century Modern Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage metal wall light butterfly shape designed and executed in Austria, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 5.91 in W 19.3 in D 17.13 in
Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Mid Century Stool in Plywood Produced by Tendo, 1980s
By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century stool model "Butterfly" in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Framed Double Pewabic Butterfly Tiles Mid Century Modern Stamped
By Pewabic Pottery
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Add a touch of charm to your home with this beautifully crafted framed Pewabic Detroit butterfly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Doors Sideboard
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern butterfly doors sideboard.
Category
Vintage 1960s Sideboards
Materials
Wood
The Butterfly Flower - Lithograph By Jean Lurçat - Mid-20th Century
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
Bruyeres - 1966 St.-Paul-de-Vence)
Lithograph print, mid-20th century.
Good conditions. Not signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 14.57 in W 10.04 in D 0.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern welded iron butterfly chair
Offered is a welded iron 'Butterfly' chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Yellow Tufted Naugahyde Swivel Butterfly Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern yellow button tufted Naugahyde swivel butterfly club lounge chair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Yellow Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Butterfly Chair with Black Canvass Sling
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury butterfly chair with yellow canvas sling seat. Clean, ready to use condition. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Solid Iron Butterfly Canvas Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Chair are solid made, straight from manufacturer’s dead stock.
Style: Mid century
Materials and
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Butterflies Wallpaper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Butterfly - Original Lithograph By Jean Lurçat - Mid-20th Century
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Roma, IT
St.-Paul-de-Vence)
Lithograph print, mid-20th century.
Very good conditions.
Jean Lurçat (1892
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
No Reserve
H 11.42 in W 9.45 in D 0.08 in
Beautiful dish with Butterfly in porcelain by Piero Fornasetti. Mid-20th Century
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful dish with a Butterfly in porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti during the Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 4.34 in
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Countryside, IL
Curtis Jere Style Mid Century Copper Butterfly Sculpture
This piece measures: 4 wide x 5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Butterfly Lion in Frost Style Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite butterfly lion in frost style coffee table. Item includes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Top Lucite X Form Butterfly Side End Table. Item features Modern x
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18.25 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brutalist Mid-Century Bronze, T. Mori 1962 Butterfly.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Brutalist Mid-Century bronze, T. Mori Butterfly 1962. Spectacular, great color and patination
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Butterflies
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Oil Pastel
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Gray Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Bouclé, Beech
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Table from G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This British extendable dining table in teak was produced in the 1950s by G-Plan. Its wood elements have been cleaned from the old surface and painted in oak-coloured mordant and pol...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair in Mohair, circa 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
true representation of mid-century modern design, and has been given a new lease of life with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair in Peacock Blue Velvet
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering a newly restored Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair, circa 1960, in peacock blue
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dining Table With Butterfly Leaf Insert
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Dining Table with Original Finishes and Bevelled Edges. Mid Century Modern Lines Throughout
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Inge & Luciano Rubino
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern Butterfly chair by Inge & Luciano Rubino, 1963
This chair was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Dining Table by G-Plan with Butterfly Leaf
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
G Plan teak dining table
Mid-Century Modern G Plan round 48" dining table with a rich teak grain
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Lion in Frost "Butterfly" Lucite Glass Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Lion in Frost "Butterfly" Lucite Glass Table
30.5"W x 32"D x 28.5"H
Glass top 36" x
Category
Vintage 1970s Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Original Mid-Century Black Iron Leather Butterfly Chair Beautiful Patina
By Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original mid-century black Iron leather butterfly chair beautiful Patina. All original chair the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Red Butterfly Canvas and Metal Chair by Knoll
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This original vintage mid century modern Knoll (attr.) butterfly chair was originally designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Cylindrical Butterfly Motife Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lamp having a cylindrical shaped white etched glass base adorned with gold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Expanding Butterfly Dining Table
By Gene E. York, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 30 in W 35 in D 35 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pineapple Vegan Leather, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Four Mid-Century Dark Gray Boucle Butterfly Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray(col...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Vintage Mid-Century BKF Hardoy Butterfly Chair for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BKF Hardoy butterfly chairs for Knoll. New powder coat white finish, for indoor or outdoor use. New
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito and Butterflies. Sweden, 1950s
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Sculpted Stoneware Vase with Sgraffito Technique and Butterflies, Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid 19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Mid 19th Century hand embroidered and hand crafted “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” pattern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
H 75 in W 72 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Scarabeo Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century F675 Butterfly Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This stunning easy chair named "Butterfly" is designed by French designer Pierre Paulin in 1963.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 25.2 in
Eight Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
possibly) - mid 19th century.
Good antique condition - all original (including polychrome painted finish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Paint
H 29.25 in W 37.75 in D 17 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut Butterfly Accents Boat Shape Dining Table MINT!
3x12" Leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29 in W 62 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Vintage Faux Green Leather Butterfly Lounge Chair w/ Black Frame
By Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy attributed butterfly lounge chair with black enameled metal wire
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
American Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawers Dresser Credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern 6 drawers dresser credenza w Butterfly Joints MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid-Century G Plan Fresco Extendable Butterfly Leaf Teak Dining Table 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A good Mid-Century Modern G Plan teak extendable dining table from the "Fresco range", designed by
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Big Italian Rare Butterfly Detailed Green Glass Body Sconce
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Extremely rare Murano butterfly sconce. Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 17 in W 12 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Carved Lucite Butterfly Base Square Glass Top Accent Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Carved lucite Butterfly Base Square Glass Top Accent Table
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Six Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Pink Linen, Light Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Fine Art Sculpture Shaped Butterfly in Copper Terracotta Tile
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Mid-Century Modern handcrafted Fine Art sculpture shaped butterfly in copper on a terracotta
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 2.5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Butterfly Dining Table Lion in Frost Style
By Lion in Frost
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Butterfly Lucite dining table. Lucite base with 3/8”beveled glass in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 29 in W 71 in D 41 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Ivory Boucle, Light Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
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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 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.
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- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 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 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 mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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