Sunburst Mirror from Taxco by "Taller de los Mejia"
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
sold their pieces there (Los Castillo, W. Spratling, Don S. Shoemaker, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe
Brass, Copper
Unavailable
W 46 in L 76 in
Tamacani hand hooked wool rug in the style of Cynthia Sargent “Bartok” model
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully hand knotted rug in the style of Cynthia Sargent. Hand made in wool in 1984 with a
Wool, Latex
Tamacani Rug after Cynthia Sargent
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in Mexico City, MX
Tamacani rug "Acapulco en Oros" after Cynthia Sargent. Cynthia Sargent was inspired by the vibrant
Wool
Tamacani Rug after Cynthia Sargent
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in Mexico City, MX
Tamacani rug "Bartok en Rojos" after Cynthia Sargent. Cynthia Sargent was inspired by the vibrant
Wool
Tapetes Tamacani Hand Hooked Wool Rug in the Style of Cynthia Sargent
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tapetes Tamacani hand hooked rug with a latex backing. Dated 1979. Amazingly bright brilliant colors! Overall very good condition. Shows signs of edge wear, as seen in photos!
Wool
Sunburst Mirror from Taxco by "Taller de los Mejia"
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
sold their pieces there (Los Castillo, W. Spratling, Don S. Shoemaker, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe
Brass
Mid Century Modern Sunburst Mirror
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
sold their pieces there (Los Castillo, W. Spratling, Don S. Shoemaker, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe
Mirror, Wood
1960s Carpet for Tamacani S.A
By Tamacani S.A., Cynthia Sargent
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Carpet for Tamacani S.A. A colorful work of functional art with rich texture and modern abstract lines woven into the hand hooked wool pile. Ships from London.
Wool
Large Cynthia Sargent Modernist Rug, circa 1960s
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Cynthia Sargent Modernist rug circa 1960s. A large scale and colorful work of functional art
Wool
Sold
H 76.5 in W 54 in D 0.5 in
Midcentury Red Black Foot Wall Hanging, Tapestry ART after Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Chula Vista, CA
textile designer Cynthia Sargent. A Black foot on red background in wool. The Dimensions: 76 1/2" x 54" W
Wool
Cynthia Sargent Signed Modernist Carpet / Rug
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb Cynthia Sargent signed/designed rug for the Riggs/Sargent studio of Mexico, dating to 1968
Cynthia Sargent Mid Century Modern Carpet / Rug
Located in Southfield, MI
Fantastic signed Cynthia Sargent carpet designed in Mexico for Riggs/Sargent, dating to 1968. 100
Sold
H 22 in W 29.5 in D 17.7 in
Lacquered Mahogany Table with Brass and Bronze Details by Frank Kyle, circa 1960
By Frank Kyle
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
Mendoza, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe, and Los Castillo in Taxco (among others) to create the very best
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Table Lamps Designed by Frank Kyle, circa 1960
By Frank Kyle
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
commission, surrounding himself with talented artists like Pepe Mendoza, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe, and
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 34.6 in W 95 in D 19.6 in
Sideboard Buffet with Mother-of-pearl Hardware by Frank Kyle, circa 1960
By Frank Kyle
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
with talented artists like Pepe Mendoza, Cynthia Sargent, Maggie Howe, and Los Castillo in Taxco (among
Bronze
Cynthia Sargent Mexican Modernist Carpet, 1960s
By Cynthia Sargent
Located in San Diego, CA
A hand-hooked rug by Cynthia Sargent (1922-2006). Handmade in Mexico City during the 1960s. Wool
Wool
19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered & Riveted Copper Tub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Mexican Hammered and Riveted Copper Tub. An extraordinary and unique late 19th century hand-hammered, hand- crafted, and hand-riveted heavy gauge copper tub acquired ...
Copper
$2,975
H 29.5 in Dm 20.5 in
Rare Oriental Style Chinese Pagoda Shape Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, early 1900s Arts and Crafts light fixture. This antique and extraordinary pendant is another one of our recent, great finds. If you are decorating a room with an orie...
Brass
$2,850
H 32 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Iron
$8,500 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of Six Harvey Probber Ebonized X-Base Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of six X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the dark ebonized mahogany. Cushions are in nice vintage condition and are easily reuphols...
Brass
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Carved Rack Hall Tree with Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early carved wood Art Deco wooden entryway hall tree with a bottom umbrella stand featuring 6 large hooks, a mirror, and a centerpiece wood relief of geometric botanical details. 19...
Bamboo
$5,625
H 31.5 in W 52.75 in D 23.25 in
1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A two door server designed by Edmond Spence for Industria Meublera for the Aztec Line. Mexican Modernism at its finest, this piece consists of solid mahogany. Not a veneer present. D...
Mahogany
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider Circa 1930. We offer this rare and beautiful Antique Mexican Hand painted Olinalá Screen Divider made in Olinalá Mexico. About Ol...
Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright, Coffee Table, Mahogany, USA, 1950s
By Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany coffee table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Heritage Henredon, USA, 1950s.
Mahogany
MCR Chaise Longue By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a contemporary chaise longue that evokes a sense of fluid movement. inspired by the organic profiles of dance movement, its curated form captures the language of mid century designs....
Fabric, Ash
$3,483 / set
H 13.39 in W 3.55 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm Dating to the time of the Art Deco period in the first quar...
Silver, Brass
$6,500
H 36 in W 127 in D 21 in
Frank Kyle King Headboard & Nightstands Pepe Mendoza Pulls Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza, Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a king bed headboard with nightstands. Made in Mexico circa the 1950s. Mexican Modernist Frank Kyle King Size Headboard with Nightstands features Pepe Mendoza ...
Bronze
Pair of Brutalist Cast Brass Hanging Hall or Porch Lanterns
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of heavy cast brass Brutalist style porch or hall lanterns. Hammered finish with amber granite back glass inserts.
Brass
Rare Marble and Inlaid Brass Table by Pepe Mendoza
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual table crafted by Mexican artist Pepe Mendoza, circa 1965. Mendoza normally worked on smaller scale to produce metal works with ceramic inlay as lamps and furniture accesso...
Marble, Brass
Bronzed Tole 14-point Buck Trophy Head Wall Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronzed Tole 14-point Buck Trophy Head Wall Mount A striking Bronzed Tole 14-point Buck Trophy Head Wall Mount, an great vintage sporting art sculpture. This impressive wall sculpt...
Metal
Mexican Stamped Metal and Ebonized Wood Pediment Top Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Mexican (1920s) stamped metal wall mirror with an ebonized wood frame, a lattice design border, and a swag motif with a pediment top.
Mirror, Wood
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.