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1982 Down Town New York Signed Artist Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Large Wood Framed Down Town New York made in 1982 Mid-Century Modern Wall Painting, Fine Art
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
1950s Sideboard by Bowen Brothers, Camden Town
By Bowmans
Located in London, Lambeth
1950s Credenza designed and Manufactured by
Bowman Brothers of Camden Town founded by Thomas
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
"Blue Landscape with Town" by Boris Chetkov
By Boris Alexandrovitch Chetkov
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, 1926, to a family of successful peasant farmers in the small town of Novaya Lyalya in the Northern
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print of a Traditional Kyoto Town House
Located in Weesp, NL
. Modern printmakers have adapted this tool, and today barens are made of aluminum with ball bearings to
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
H 13.39 in W 18.51 in D 0.01 in
Clown Town, Found Object Table/Pedestal, Found Wood, Various Materials, Painted
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
recycled materials, this pedestal table represents the utmost in sustainable design. "Clown Town" is
Category
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Paint
H 39.5 in W 15 in D 16 in
34 Star Flag with Upside down Hand Sewn Stars, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
one. No one knows if this positioning bore any particular meaning. Both modern notions of the correct
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
H 36.25 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in
Modern Chester Pouf / Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Named after the town of Chester, England, the renowned classic of the industry, the Chester sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Tasselled Pillow Peach Brown "Lucca" by Evolution21
By Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A reflection of the quaint Italian town after which it's named, our Lucca pillow takes inspiration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Birds 1958
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish Modern Tilgmans Ceramic Wall Platter with Swans, 1958
Stunning handmade ceramic piece by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1940s Pair Modern Pottery Black Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Swedish Floral Organic Modern Ceramic Wall Plate / Centerpiece, 1950s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage handmade fully glazed Swedich midcentury modern wall platter / centrepiece with organic
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Modern Throw Accented Pillow "Lucca" Pistache Brown Grey by Evolution21
By Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A reflection of the quaint Italian town after which it's named, our Lucca pillow takes inspiration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Abingdon Pottery 1940s Mid Century Modern Pair Black Horse Head Bookends
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful designed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Handmade Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic bowl by Alingsås Ceramic
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Handmade Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic bowl by Alingsås Ceramic
A handmade Swedish Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Alingsås 1950s Hand-Painted Swedish Modern Floral Ceramic Table Lamp
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-sculpted and hand-decorated multicolored floral glaze Swedish Mid-Century Modern stoneware
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Abingdon Pottery Pair White Ceramic Mid Century Modern Horse Head Bookends 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 6.5 in W 3.38 in D 6 in
Don Shoemaker Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table with Leather Top
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Miguel Allende, Guanajuato, but finally he settled down in a little uphill town called Santa María de
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cocobolo
Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 6.5 in W 3.38 in D 6 in
Hand-Decorated Swedish 1960s Organic Modern Floral Butterfly Ceramic Pendant
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
One of a kind Swedish Mid Century Modern ceramic and opaline glass pendant by Tilgmans Keramik and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, innovative midcentury-modern wallpapers, fabrics and furniture -- designs that are rare today, yet coveted by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Fiberglass, Rosewood
H 44 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel telephone bench by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of a limed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Console by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Day (b. 1967) Plaster Street Scene Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
typical of Day’s unique style. Similar artworks of his include Metropolitana and Down Town.
Price
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Art Brut Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without haste or
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Slate, Stone
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' Multifunctional Station
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
florist’s display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without haste or
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Stone, Slate
Art Brut Center Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without haste or
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Center Tables
Materials
Slate, Stone
Art Brut Low Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Stone
Folio Lounger by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Copenhagen, he settled down in his home town Valencia where he's been leading his own studio since 2012. His
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' Multifunctional Station
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
florist’s display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Folio Coffee Table by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Paris and Copenhagen, he settled down in his home town Valencia where he's been leading his own studio
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Arte Dining Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
to a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without haste or
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Elm and Stone Oval Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' by Karakter
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the four
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Cushion / Pillow Lucca Bric Red by Evolution21
By Evolution21
Located in Mechelen-Noord, VAN
A reflection of the quaint Italian town after which it's named, our Lucca pillow takes inspiration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Stone, Metal
Bench "X" by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search engine without haste or
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Brut Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Zanotta "Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
furnishings, as well as town planning, since 1966. During the 1960s they focused especially on temporary
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 17.72 in W 74.81 in D 35.83 in
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large Enamel Plate by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' Multifunctional Station
By Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the four
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Danish Teak Sideboard by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in London, GB
sideboards are characteristic of the post-war Danish modern style, typically involving Fine woods like teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Gvpo Floor Lamp by Kutarq Studio
By Kutarq Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
living spaces with radial reflections.
The GVPO collection is the perfect balance of modern technology
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Fratelli Podestà high back chairs Model P5, Chiavari 1970s
By Fratelli Podestà
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, representing the time-honored craftsmanship of this charming Italian town.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Joué Side Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
avant-garde design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' Multifunctional Station
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
florist’s display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Walnut Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
avant-garde design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Cube Cabinet by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It is defined as “a search
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Tables
Materials
Iron
Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 'Rampa' Multifunctional Station
By Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
florist’s display stands found on Italian town squares. On one side, the steps serve as a bookshelf with the
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 31.5 in
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Surf Bench by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
design.
In 2002, he moved down to Albacete and then to a town in the province where he still works.
It
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the down town modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every down town modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a down town modern, we have 32 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a down town modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A down town modern, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made down town modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Achille Castiglioni, Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.
How Much is a Down Town Modern?
Prices for a down town modern start at $346 and top out at $48,764 with the average selling for $3,719.
Questions About Down Town Modern
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a modern home?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.
- Is a shag rug modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is the father of modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- Did Picasso found modern art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.
- 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
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