What are the defining characteristics of mid-century modern design?

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.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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.

Century Design

Studio Chair

60s Chair

Midcentury Rocking Chair

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Xxi Century Design Cabinet

H 90.16 in W 16.34 in D 41.34 in

Xxi Century Design Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN CABINET IT IS MADE OF LACQUERED WOOD AND POLISHED STEEL. VARIOUS COLORS 120L x

Category

2010s Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Xxi Century Design Cabinet

H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in

Xxi Century Design Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN SIDEBOARD IT IS MADE OF LACQUERED WOOD AND POLISHED STEEL. VARIOUS COLORS 227L

Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Xxi Century Design Sideboard

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 89.38 in

Xxi Century Design Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN SIDEBOARD IT IS MADE IN LACQUERED WOOD AND BRASS. VARIOUS COLORS 231L x 50W x

Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Xxi Century Design Sideboard

H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 90.95 in

Xxi Century Design Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN SHOWCASE IT IS MADE OF LACQUERED WOOD AND IRON. VARIOUS COLORS 100L x 40W x

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Xxi Century Design Cabinet

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 39.38 in

XXI Century Design Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN CABINET IT IS MADE OF LACQUERED WOOD. MEASURES: 100L x 40W x 180H cm. VARIOUS

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Softwood

XXI Century Design Cabinet

H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 39.38 in

XXI Century Design Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI Century design cabinet. It is made of lacquered wood and wrought iron. Measures: 120 L x 45 W

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

XXI Century Design Cabinet

H 68.9 in W 17.72 in D 47.25 in

21st Century Design Cabinet

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI century design cabinet It is made of lacquered wood and steel handles. Measures: 110 L x 45 W

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

21st Century Design Cabinet

H 215 in W 45 in D 110 in

Yellow mid-century design armchairs

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Yellow mid-century design armchairs after professional renovation.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yellow mid-century design armchairs

H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 26.78 in

Mid-century design brass etagere

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design brass etagere in very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid-century design brass etagere

H 66.93 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in

Mid-century design console table

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design console table in very nice condition. Glass top is missing.

Category

Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century design console table

H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in

Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs

By Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Black mid-century design armchairs by TON Bystrice pod Hostýnem 1950s. Professionally stained and

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Design Black Armchairs

H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in

XXI Century Design Cabinet Bar

Located in Madrid, ES

XXI CENTURY DESIGN CABINET BAR IT IS MADE OF LACQUERED WOOD AND WROUGHT IRON. THE INTERIOR IS

Category

2010s Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

XXI Century Design Cabinet Bar

H 74.81 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in

Mid-century design Napako hanging lamp

By Napako

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design Napako hanging lamp with white plastic balls.

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-century design Napako hanging lamp

H 28.35 in Dm 11.82 in

Coffee Table Italian Mid-Century Design

By Cassina

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Coffee table Italian mid-century design, attributed to Cassina design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Coffee Table Italian Mid-Century Design

H 20.08 in Dm 25.6 in

Mid-century design tubular steel etagere

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design tubular steel etagere in very nice original condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Shelves

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-century design tubular steel etagere

H 69.69 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in

21st Century Designed Bedroom Hanger Oak

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

21st Century Designed Bedroom hanger oak wood Handcrafted in Portugal in Oak, this Bedroom

Category

2010s Portuguese Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

21st Century Designed Bedroom Hanger Oak

H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Especially Italian Chairs Mid-Century Design

By Gio Ponti

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Especially Italian chairs mid-century design, the style and design of this chair reminiscent of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Especially Italian Chairs Mid-Century Design

H 45.28 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Mid-century design chest of drawers

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-century design chest of drawers

H 24.02 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Design Chandelier, 1960's

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-century Design Chandelier, 1960's. Made in Germany Made of glass, brass, marble. 3x E27 or

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Design Chandelier, 1960's

H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Mid Century design ceiling lamp , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design ceiling lamp , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid Century design ceiling lamp , 1970’s

H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal

By Arredoluce

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Sconces Italian Mid-Century design 1950s minimal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sconces Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s Minimal

H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in

Mid-century design hanging lamp by Lidokov

By Lidokov

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design hanging lamp by Lidokov with white plastic lampshades.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-century design hanging lamp by Lidokov

H 26.78 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Mid Century design green hanging lamp , 1960’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design green hanging lamp , 1960’s

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century design green hanging lamp , 1960’s

H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Mid Century design wall lamp disc , 1970’s

By Honsel

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design wall lamp disc by Honsel , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century design wall lamp disc , 1970’s

H 16.5 in W 35 in D 35 in

Great Wall Lumi Mid-Century Design Italian Design

By Lumi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Great wall Lumi mid-century design Italian design, on request we can clean the brass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Great Wall Lumi Mid-Century Design Italian Design

H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek

By Jaroslav Smidek, Jitona

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek

H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek

By Jaroslav Smidek, Jitona

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small signes

Category

Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek

H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

21st Century Designed Bench Stool Oak Wood Rope

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

21st Century Designed bench stool oak wood rope Handcrafted in Portugal in Oak and Fabric, this

Category

2010s Portuguese Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

21st Century Designed Bench Stool Oak Wood Rope

H 17.72 in W 90.56 in D 17.72 in

Fiam coffee table Mid-Century design , 1970’s

By FIAM

Located in Delft, NL

Fiam coffee table Mid-Century design , 1970’s Dimensions: 139cm W, 80cm D, 36,5cm H Period: 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Fiam coffee table Mid-Century design , 1970’s

H 14.38 in W 54.73 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century design ceiling lamp flush mount , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design ceiling lamp , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid Century design ceiling lamp flush mount , 1970’s

H 14.77 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Mid Century design gold wall lamp disc , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design gold wall lamp disc , 1970’s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century design gold wall lamp disc , 1970’s

H 6.5 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautifully colored decoupage box with 17th century design motif. France, Circa 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif

H 4 in W 12.75 in D 8.5 in

Mid 20th Century Design Technics Lamp by Lee Rosen

By Lee Rosen

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Stunning mid century design technics lamp designed by Lee Rosen. Wonderful movement in its textural

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century Design Technics Lamp by Lee Rosen

H 25 in W 15 in D 15 in

Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s Dimensions: 33cm H, 24cm Diameter Material

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid-century design mushroom glass table lamp , 1970’s

H 13 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

20th century design large wall mirror bamboo 1980 decoration

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

MIrror - 20th century design Large wood and bamboo wall mirror Original good condition Height 74

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

20th century design large wall mirror bamboo 1980 decoration

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Mid Century design table lamp blue ceramic , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design table lamp blue ceramic , 1970’s Dimensions: 41 cm H , 30 cm Diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century design table lamp blue ceramic , 1970’s

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

XXI Century Design Sideboard

Located in Madrid, ES

Aparador Diseño Siglo Xxi Esta Hecho En Madera Lacada Y Acero Pulido.varios Colores 227L X 50W X 80H.

Category

2010s Sideboards

Materials

Fruitwood

XXI Century Design Sideboard

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 89.38 in

Great Wall 1950 Brass and Glass Italian Mid-Century Design

By Stilnovo

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Great wall 1950 brass and glass Italian Mid-Century design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Great Wall 1950 Brass and Glass Italian Mid-Century Design

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in

Accolay 20th Century Design Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Signed

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Accolay Original 20th century design ceramic table lamp by Accolay Potters Signed under the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay 20th Century Design Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Signed

H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in

21st Century Designed Stool Teak Wood Brown

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

21st Century Designed Stool Teak Wood Brown The design of the stool uses simple and strong

Category

2010s Indian Colonial Revival Side Tables

Materials

Teak

21st Century Designed Stool Teak Wood Brown

H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

20th century design brown stoneware ceramic table lamp circa 1960

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

France - 1960 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp Unique piece original perfect

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th century design brown stoneware ceramic table lamp circa 1960

H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Design Owl Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Cook, 1970

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Cook 20th century design ceramic table lamp signed at the base Original design Electrical

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Design Owl Ceramic Table Lamp Signed Cook, 1970

H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Mid-Century Design Chair No.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet

By Oswald Haerdtl, Thonet

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design chair no.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Design Chair No.515 by Oswald Haerdtl for Thonet

H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Minimal Geometric Magazine Holder Ashtray Brass Italian Mid-Century Design Red

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal geometric magazine holder ashtray brass Italian mid-century design red.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Minimal Geometric Magazine Holder Ashtray Brass Italian Mid-Century Design Red

H 25.99 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

3 mid-century design armchairs in perforated metal from the 50's. They may well have been made in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in

Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass

By Aldo Morbelli

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass Velvet fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Aldo Morbelli Armchair Orange Yellow Italian Mid-century Design 1950s Brass

H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

Nathan Nest of Teak Tables, Mid Century Design

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Nathan Nest of Teak Tables, Mid Century Design with elegantly curved legs and a sleek top. Crafted

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Teak

Nathan Nest of Teak Tables, Mid Century Design

H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in

21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Fabric

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

21st century designed by Collector Studio Jacob armchair fabric bronze This fun and

Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Fabric

H 29.5 in W 43.3 in D 35.4 in

Large XXth Century Design Brown Ceramic Vase Abstract Free Form 1970

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

XXth century design. Large abstract ceramic vase. Original perfect condition. Realised

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large XXth Century Design Brown Ceramic Vase Abstract Free Form 1970

H 14.97 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

abstract black metal 20th century design 1960 table lamp don quichotte

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

20th century design Handmade black metal table lamp Original good condition Electrical system is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

abstract black metal 20th century design 1960 table lamp don quichotte

H 13 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in

Mid- century design illuminated glass floor / table lamp , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid- century design illuminated glass floor / table lamp , 1970’s Dimensions: 73 cm H, 39 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mid- century design illuminated glass floor / table lamp , 1970’s

H 28.75 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Mid Century Design Hurricane, Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Custom Designed and Custom made for a designer in Los Angeles. The square base is cast in bronze

Category

Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Design Hurricane, Large

H 16 in Dm 11.5 in

Mid-Century Design Chandelier, 1950s

By Drukov

Located in Praha, CZ

Glass chandelier made in 1950s in Czechoslovakia. Very good original condition. Rewired: 3x60W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring compatible

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Design Chandelier, 1950s

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in

20th century design grey stoneware perforated sculptural ceramic table lamp 1960

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

La Borne - Circa 1970 Unique handmade stoneware ceramic table lamp 20th century design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

20th century design grey stoneware perforated sculptural ceramic table lamp 1960

H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

21st Century Designed Side Tables Teak Wood Brown

Located in Castelo da Maia, PT

21st Century Designed x+l 08 Side Tables Teak Wood Brown The x+l Side Tables are made entirely

Category

2010s Indian Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Wicker

21st Century Designed Side Tables Teak Wood Brown

H 13.78 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in

Danish Mid-Century Design 'GE 290/3' Sofa by Hans Wegner

Located in London, GB

Mid-century design sofa by Hans Wegner, circa 1950s, with wool upholstery and oak. Model 'GE 290

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Design 'GE 290/3' Sofa by Hans Wegner

H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 33.08 in

Mid Century design ceiling lamp by Solken Leuchten Germany , 1970’s

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Delft, NL

Mid Century design ceiling lamp by Solken Leuchten Germany , 1970’sDimensions: 41,5cm Diameter

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid Century design ceiling lamp by Solken Leuchten Germany , 1970’s

H 11.82 in W 16.34 in D 16.34 in

Large 20th century design wall ceramic mirror vallauris flower les argonautes

By Les Argonautes

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Vallauris Large 20th century design colored wall ceramic mirror Original perfect condition Height 42 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Large 20th century design wall ceramic mirror vallauris flower les argonautes

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Ligth brown 20th century design ceramic table lamp by Pierre Pigaglio

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pierre Pigaglio 20th century design stoneware ceramic table lamp by Pigaglio Realised in Saint

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Ligth brown 20th century design ceramic table lamp by Pierre Pigaglio

H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

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Century Design For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal century design for your home. Each century design for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. There are 18124 variations of the antique or vintage century design you’re looking for, while we also have 6043 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a century design — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each century design bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made century design has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Leucos Design Lab, Dansk Designs and Bentu Design are consistently popular.

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Prices for a century design start at $1 and top out at $594,569 with the average selling for $2,384.

Questions About Century Design

What are the defining characteristics of mid-century modern design?
1 Answer
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.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
1 Answer
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.