Question 1

What is the name of prints made so the artist can see the progress of the print?

Accepted Answer

The name of prints made so the artist can see the progress of the print is an artist's proof. Since they are made to test the printing process, artist's proofs sometimes vary slightly from regular edition prints. In some cases, the artist's proof is more valuable than a standard print due to its rarity. Shop a wide variety of prints on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is a mid-century sofa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is mid-century artwork?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is mid century decor?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is mid century furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is mid-century jewelry?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is a mid-century chair?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What does mid century mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Is Eames mid-century modern?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What years are mid century modern?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Question 12

What years are considered mid-century?

Accepted Answer

The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.

Question 13

Does Century Furniture still exist?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Are the 1970s mid-century?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

In which century did Realism develop in Manila?

Accepted Answer

Realism developed in Manila during the late 20th century. Filipino artists working in the 1970s and ’80s began producing works with elements of Social Realism to comment on the social and economic conditions that resulted from the martial rule of the Marcos regime. One of the leading figures of the movement was Nestor Garcia Leynes, Sr, a painter who brought awareness to the plight of rural Filipinos through his works depicting mothers and children. Find a selection of realist art on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What is mid century modern furniture?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What does mid century modern mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Why is mid century modern popular?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

What time is considered mid-century??

Accepted Answer

Mid-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.

Question 20

How do you identify mid century lamps?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Century Of Progress

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Three Original Watercolor Paintings "Century of Progress" by Benjamin Kelman

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

"Federal Building, Century of Progress Exposition, " Brilliant Art Deco Painting

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Lawrence GipePanel #16 from "The Century of Progress Museum: The Robert Moses Project, 1994

1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings

A. George MillerMid-Century Painting of a Car Driving Through a Mountain Pass by A George Miller, ca. 1950s

1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Anthony Cooper'Still Life of Daffodils', Lithuanian, Art Institute of Chicago, Circa 1955

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Carts and Bar Carts

Early Heywood Wakefield Wicker and Wood Drinks/Bar Cart, circa 1910

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Katherine FraserThe Illusion of Progress, 2016

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Paintings

"Nature Most Natural" Important Painting by Radio City Music Hall Artist

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

James Allen St. JohnJames Allen St. John, Portait of a Lady, Early 20th Century

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

"Six Scenes in Arcadia", Art Deco Paintings w/ Female Figures, Radio City Artist

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Marianne Willisch Custom King-Size Headboard w/ Nightstands/ Bookcases

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

Kurt Versen Gooseneck Table Desk Lamp! Mid Century Modern Red 1950s Atomic Decor

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

"Arcadian Scene with Lute, Lyre & Guitar, " Detailed Art Deco Drawing by Ulreich

Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Magazine Racks and Stands

McKay Co. Machine Age Art Deco Chrome and Painted Steel Magazine Holder

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Important, Rare Pair Art Deco Polynesian-Themed Sculptures or Lamps by Powell

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Benefits of Progress Painting by Artfux, 1992

Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Alexander Raymond KatzMixed Media Sculptural Painting "Juggler" Modernist

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Richard Chase'High Sierras', California Mountain Lake Oil Landscape, Chicago Art Institute, Circa 1925

1960s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Alexander Raymond KatzTEXTURES WITH GOLD Avant Garde Mixed Media Construction, 1965

1930s Modern Abstract Paintings

Alexander Raymond KatzChicago Modernist Gouache Painting Shabbat Hebrew Calligraphy WPA Artist Judaica

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Eduard Buk UlreichEduard Buk Ulreich WPA Artist Proposed Mural, 1940s, Freedom of the Seas, 1940s

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Alexander Raymond KatzChicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags, c.1940s

Mid-20th Century Modern Mixed Media

Alexander Raymond KatzMixed Media Sculptural Painting "Unicorn" Chicago Jewish Modernist

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Paintings

After Fragonard French 19th Century Oil on Canvas Progress of Love-Lover Crowned

1920s Figurative Paintings

William GrauerScrub and Pines, Early 20th Century Landscape, Cleveland May Show Exhibition, 1929

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Alexander Raymond KatzChicago Jewish Modernist Mixed Media Surrealist Painting WPA Artist Mosaic Tiles, c.1940s

2010s American Books

Samson Young: Silver Moon or Golden Star, Which Will You Buy Of Me? 1st Ed

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanities

Art Deco Widdicomb Chicago Worlds Fair Illuminated Vanity

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Picture Frames

Rare 1872 Edition of the Pilgrim's Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan

20th Century Landscape Prints

Fishing boat, Spain

1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Rudolph WeisenbornA ca. 1940s Graphite on Paper Mural Study of a City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn

1940s Cubist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Rudolph WeisenbornA Cubist, Untitled Mural Study of a City Scene by Artist Rudolph Weisenborn, ca. 1940

1940s Cubist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Rudolph WeisenbornA Graphite on Paper Mural Study of a Rail Yard by Rudolph Weisenborn, ca. 1940, ca. 1940

Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942

1930s More Prints

"The Story Map Of The West Indies" 1936, 1936

1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

William C. Graueruntitled (Rocks along the Coast), c. 1950

1950s Art Deco Animal Paintings

Lawrence Gipe
Panel #16 from "The Century of Progress Museum: The Robert Moses Project, 1994

A. George Miller
Mid-Century Painting of a Car Driving Through a Mountain Pass by A George Miller, ca. 1950s

Anthony Cooper
'Still Life of Daffodils', Lithuanian, Art Institute of Chicago, Circa 1955

Katherine Fraser
The Illusion of Progress, 2016

James Allen St. John
James Allen St. John, Portait of a Lady, Early 20th Century

Alexander Raymond Katz
Mixed Media Sculptural Painting "Juggler" Modernist

Richard Chase
'High Sierras', California Mountain Lake Oil Landscape, Chicago Art Institute, Circa 1925

Alexander Raymond Katz
TEXTURES WITH GOLD Avant Garde Mixed Media Construction, 1965

Alexander Raymond Katz
Chicago Modernist Gouache Painting Shabbat Hebrew Calligraphy WPA Artist Judaica

Eduard Buk Ulreich
Eduard Buk Ulreich WPA Artist Proposed Mural, 1940s, Freedom of the Seas, 1940s

Alexander Raymond Katz
Chicago Jewish Modernist Judaica Painting Simchat Torah WPA Artist Israeli Flags, c.1940s

Alexander Raymond Katz
Mixed Media Sculptural Painting "Unicorn" Chicago Jewish Modernist

William Grauer
Scrub and Pines, Early 20th Century Landscape, Cleveland May Show Exhibition, 1929

Alexander Raymond Katz
Chicago Jewish Modernist Mixed Media Surrealist Painting WPA Artist Mosaic Tiles, c.1940s

Rudolph Weisenborn
A ca. 1940s Graphite on Paper Mural Study of a City Scene by Rudolph Weisenborn

Rudolph Weisenborn
A Cubist, Untitled Mural Study of a City Scene by Artist Rudolph Weisenborn, ca. 1940

Rudolph Weisenborn
A Graphite on Paper Mural Study of a Rail Yard by Rudolph Weisenborn, ca. 1940, ca. 1940

William C. Grauer
untitled (Rocks along the Coast), c. 1950

Eduard Buk Ulreich
'Consort', Modernist Equestrian Gouache, AIC, WPA artist, Benezit, 1954

Eduard Buk Ulreich
'Navajo Family', Santa Fe, Modernism, Corcoran, Whitney, PAFA, AIC, WPA, Circa 1945

Eduard Buk Ulreich
'Birds in Flight', Modernist Equestrian Gouache

David Hockney
David Hockney, The Rake's Progress 100% Silk British Pocket Scarf in bespoke box, 2020

Charles Turzak
'North Bank of the Chicago River' — WPA Graphic Modernism, 1935

(William) Davenport Griffen
Rare & Special Painting by Important Chicago Modernist Artist Davenport Griffen, 1936

Andrew Karoly
Alice in Wonderland, 1960s Large Mural by Andrew Karoly & Louis Szanto, 1960

William C. Grauer
untitled (Hillside in Spring), c. 1965

William Grauer
untitled (The White Barn with Farmers and Horse)

William C. Grauer
Gaspe Homes, c. 1970

William C. Grauer
Canyon Country, c. 1965

William Grauer
untitled (Street Scene Mexico), c. 1930's

George Melville Smith
Shopping Day

William S. Schwartz
"Mums" William S. Schwartz, Yellow Flowers, Cubist, Modern Still Life, circa 1950

William C. Grauer
The Model, c. 1930

Charles Turzak
'Dancers' — 1930s American Modernism, 1939

Karl Albert Buehr
Rocky Inlet

Karl Albert Buehr
Woman on a Patio, c. 1915