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651,231
115,043
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328,083
791,831
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746,386
295,803
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22,520
21,643
10,685
7,610
7,571
7,422
6,904
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4,772
4,408
4,353
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4,064
3,432
3,022
2,874
34,367
106,008
510,198
145,876
55,283
264,889
102,116
2,965
1,184
2,937
4,999
8,671
65,210
84,894
50,266
9,868
3,228
294,140
254,724
130,732
106,888
92,263
477,684
164,049
152,030
130,156
101,071
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Art Deco Twelve Drawer Dresser by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Art Deco style dresser by century Furniture features brass hardware and heavy, solid construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chin Hua Dresser Credenza by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Century Chin Hua Dresser Credenza Sideboard buffet or dresser manufactured by Century Furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Burl & Smoked Glass Extendable Dining Table by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Burl & smoked glass extendable dining table by Century Furniture. This table is a show stopper for
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of White Lacquered Matching Nightstands Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Original brass hardware. By Century Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ebonized Chin Hua Mid-Century Nightstands by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of Asian inspired nightstands by Century Furniture. Ebonized with brass pulls on drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

93" Black Lacquered Chin Hua Headboard by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Black lacquered chin hua headboard by Century Furniture. Carved details on corners of headboard
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

King Burl Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
wood nightstands by Century Furniture Approximate measurements in inches 32.5" high 39.5" wide at
Category

Late 20th Century Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a
Category

20th Century American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Art Deco 12-Drawer Dresser by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage 12-drawer dresser by Century Furniture Company features art deco style detailing and brass
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bronze Large Tree Trunk Table Base by Century Furniture Co. Grand Tour
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze large tree trunk dining table base by Century Furniture Grand Tour Collection. 44" wide x 37
Category

20th Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Console Table in Walnut with Pewter Accents by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive console table in walnut with pewter stretchers and accents by Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Console Tables

Materials

Pewter

French Empire Biedermeier Mahogany Center Table by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exquisite French Empire Biedermeier style mahogany center or side table by Century Furniture
Category

2010s North American Directoire Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English rolled arm and rolled back sofa by Century Furniture includes 3 matching throw pillows and 2 arm
Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE With heavy Cotton Damask fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Regency Blond Burl-Wood Nightstands by Century Furniture, a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning vintage pair of blond burl-wood nightstands made by Century Furniture, 2 drawers and a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Night Stands

Materials

Wood

French Empire Figural Ebonized Giltwood Armchair with Dolphins by Century 20thC
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Empire style chair by Century Furniture offers maple frame with upholstered seat and back
Category

20th Century American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
By Century Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chippendale style secretary by Century offers mahogany construction with drop-front desk over
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Reproduction English Georgian Walnut Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 reproduction English Georgian walnut armchairs by Century Furniture. An amazingly
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Hollywood Regency James Mont Style Lacquer Lounge Armchair by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style lounge accent chair by Century Furniture. This James Mont style armchair
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Nightstands Side End Tables Oversized by Century Furniture a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Tables Solid Wood by CENTURY FURNITURE Approximate Measurements in Inches 29" high 30" wide 30
Category

Vintage 1970s Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Faux Bois Dining Chairs Lacquered by Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chairs by Century Furniture. Approximate Measurements in Inches 36.5" high at back 22" wide 24
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Ming Style Chairs with Upholstered Cushions and Ottoman by Century Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of lovely "ming style" chairs in a very light stain by Century Chair Company of Hickory, NC
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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Six Goatskin Lacquer Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs from Century Chair Company
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Approximate Measurements in Inches 41.5" high at back 24" wide
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Damask Italian Provincial Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Century Furniture Damask Italian
Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Seats are made of a shiny, stain-resistant fabric. Approximate
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of English Style Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made in a honey tone antiqued wood finish. With two long drawers (looking like four with the carved panels) with silver tone metal drop pulls. With a slide pull above the draw...
Category

20th Century Rustic Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Ball & Claw Armchairs by Century Furniture Co With hand-carved wood accents and a heavy cotton
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Os De Mouton Wingback Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mouton wingback dining chairs by Century Furniture Includes 2 wingback armchairs and 6 side chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Custom Leather Wrapped Console Bookcase by Century Furnture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ultra chic Century Furniture custom console bookshelf having speckled cream and brown faux leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Walnut Table with Wicker Drawer by Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid Century Modern walnut side table by Century. The table has four tapered legs & a single woven
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Elegant 1960s Club Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and sophisticated, this pair of art deco inspired club chairs, often misattributed to Harvey Probber, have been completely restored from the ground up. Refinished to match th...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Art Deco Burlwood Bar Cabinet by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Saint Paul, MN
A stunning Art Deco style maple burlwood dry bar cabinet designed by Raymond Sabota for Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dry Bars

Materials

Burl

James Mont Lacquered Horse Shoe Chairs w/ New Silk Upholstery by Century, a Pair
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Germantown, MD
Opulent pair of large James Mont Ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Carved Marble Top Console Table by Century Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover timeless elegance with our French Provincial Carved Marble Top Console Table by Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Fine Set of 8 Vintage Asian Style Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including 2 arm and 6 side chairs in an elegant high gloss black finish. With classic splats with faux incised characters. The square seats raised on shaped skirt rails mounted on sq...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Jay Spectre 7 Drawer Oak Dresser by Century
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, this dramatic 7-drawer dresser from his "Eclipse" collection
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Set of Midcentury Chinoiserie Style Lounge Chairs by Century Chair Company
By Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of horseshoe armchairs with "scrubbed white" finish by the Century Chair Company, 1987. Please
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

James Mont Style Horseshoe Ming Style Lounge Club Chair by Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Mont style Horseshoe Ming style Lounge club chair by Century. Item features solid wood frame
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Burl Wood Veneer Three Tier Console Table by Century Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Century Furniture. A blend of sophistication, practicality, and luxury. Opulent gold legs seamlessly
Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Console Tables

Pair of Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Black Lacquer Armchairs by Century
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of unique vintage James Mont style armchairs feature stylish sculpted backs, brass feet, comfortable seats, and make a great addition to any interior space. Please confirm ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pr. Chinese Modern Ox Bow Chairs in Faux Jade Finish by Century Furniture
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pure voguish style pair of chairs in the Chinese, or Asia Modern style - executed in an unusual Jade faux finish. Both are in very good, original clean and ready to use condition - b...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Pair Of Century Burled Asian Motif Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of nightstands made by Century featuring Asian styling. Burled and ebonized wood with brass
Category

Late 20th Century American Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Century Carved Oak Side Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Set of four carved oak palm frond motif side chairs by Century with upholstered seats.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Century Furniture French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial tall sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands By Century Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Brass

2 Vintage Century Furniture Chippendale Gooseneck Red Mahogany Arm Accent Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
2 vintage Century Furniture Chippendale gooseneck red mahogany arm accent chairs Pair of
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands Pair of Century Furniture Chin Hua nightstands
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Century Furniture Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Bench
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency faux bamboo bench By Century Furniture USA, Circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut, Lacquer

Century Furniture Chippendale White Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chest or dresser By Century Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
By Century Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Find many varieties of an authentic by century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every by century was constructed with great care. Find 130197 options for an antique or vintage by century now, or shop our selection of 32144 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect by century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A by century made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one by century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co., Edward Wormley and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, 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 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mid-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Century Furniture still exists. The brand operates from its corporate headquarters located in Hickory, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1947, and RHF Investments, Inc., acquired the company in 2013. You'll find a range of Century Furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

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

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.