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Oak Mid-Century Modern Magazine Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak Mid-Century Modern magazine rack. Sold and sturdy with great patina and elegant lines. Handsome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Oak
Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern Credenza Server Two Door Compartments Cabinet Mint!
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern Credenza Server Two Door Compartments Cabinet MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
$4,000
H 32 in W 66.5 in D 19 in
Oak Mid Century Modern Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary design. Skillfully crafted from reclaimed oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Small Oak Mid Century Modern Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterful blend of rustic charm and contemporary design. Skillfully crafted from reclaimed oak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Square Side Table in Solid Oak, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural square side table / pedestal in oak. Made in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Tremendous Round Brutalist Coffee Sofa Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Odense, DK
A truly amazing large round brutalist sofa / side table in solid oak with a beautiful carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,824 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 42.13 in
Round Brutalist Dining Table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Made in France, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
by a French cabinetmaker. This mid-century modern piece features a robust and minimalist design with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 47.25 in
Oak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Room Table by Architect Bart van Kasteel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern round dining room table.
Design by Architect Bart
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,730 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.94 in W 58.27 in D 57.68 in
Brass Oak Mid Century Modern Vintage Floor Lamp Rupert Nikoll Austria circa 1950
By Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak brass Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, which was designed and manufactured by Rupert Nikoll 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$10,154
H 64.57 in W 19.69 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Style Large Coffee Table, massive oak, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Massive oak Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Atypical size.
The table was made circa 1970 with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
French Coffee Table, Massive Oak and Metal, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Massive oak Mid-Century Modern coffee table with metal frame and feet.
The metallic frame support
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Lounge Easy Chairs MCM - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Mid Century Modern Lounge Easy Chairs - a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
$8,900 / set
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Midcentury Finish set of 4 oak and chrome door handle rectangular shape 1950's
By Erik Gunnar Asplund
Located in Forest, BE
Elegant and fine oak mid century modern Finish door handle. Made out of massive oak wood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$1,911 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 9.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Oak Frame Sofa by Ranch Oak
By Ranch Oak
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oak frame tan supple leather upholstery Mid-Century Modern sofa. Artistic adze cut wood finishing
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of oak bar stools, black leather with white leather fringe, designed and produced by A
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ranch Oak Desk and Matching Chair by Brandt
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Lafayette, IN
Great little desk in the "Ranch Oak" style and manufactured by Brandt Furniture Co. of Fort Worth
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
$695 Sale Price
44% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 20 in
Century Furniture Burlwood and Oak Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Burlwood and Oak Credenza
This credenza measures: 76 wide x 19 deep x 30.25
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Burl
Guillerme et Chambron Drop Front Cabinet, France, Circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in San Antonio, TX
Solid oak mid-century modern drop front cabinet designed by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Spindle Back Rocker
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kick back and relax with the vintage comfort of this mid-century modern oak rocker. The sloping
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern coffee table featuring an inlayed top and rich oak wood grain throughout.
Please
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Loveseat Sofa with Textured Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
This Mid-Century Modern loveseat features a solid oak frame with clean lines and a sturdy build
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Mirror
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century Danish mirror, circa 1960's. The perfect compliment to any interior especially in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Mid Century Modern Lou Hodges Oak Wood Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Mid Century Modern Lou Hodges Oak Wood Side Table—where timeless design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Oak And Velvet Sofa
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Oak and Velvet Sofa.
Frame has some dings and wear but is structurally sound
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet by G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined mid-century oak cabinet by G-Plan, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of form and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Oak Scandanavian Slat Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century Modern coffee table. Features a sculptural oak form with an open slatted base and
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.5 in W 24 in D 54 in
The Forma Bench in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Forma Bench by Stamford Modern—an embodiment of Mid-Century Modern elegance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Modern Art Deco White Oak & Chrome Dresser
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern Art Deco long dresser, credenza, or sideboard
By Jay Spectre for Century
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
$3,295
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Pedestals, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak pedestals. Each pedestal has black lacquered bases.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Oak
$4,270 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 39.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Hans Wegner Mid-Century Modern Oak Club Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-century modern oak Hans Wegner Club table
Produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1960's. Tuck produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Oak dining table in mid-century modern style, oak kitchen table
Located in ZIELONA GÓRA, PL
Oak dining table in mid century style with tapered legs with brass feets. Table made of solid oak
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,855 / item
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
GIO Bench Series 32 in Blackout Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut & Oak Sculptural Curved Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$395 / set
H 32 in W 21.25 in D 20.5 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Natural Oak Buffet
By De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description:
This stunning mid-century modern buffet in natural oak epitomizes timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets
Materials
Oak
Mid-century Modern Italian Oak Coffee table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Bean-shaped coffee table, in oak and beech wood, Italian production from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Oak
$907 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 19.3 in
Pierre Chapo French Mid-Century Modern Oak Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century Modern (1960s) oak dressing table /side chair chair.having a 3-leg design over a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Carved oak oval mirror, 1970s mid-century modern
Located in San Francisco, US
organic and structured forms—a hallmark of Danish mid-century craftsmanship.
The generous proportions and
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
GIO Bench Series 32 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Klismos Saber Leg Oak Drop Leaf Dining Table. Item features a center
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
$650
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Oak Bench
Located in London, GB
A solid oak bench
France, mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
GIO Bench Series 60 in White Oak by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gio Bench by Stamford Modern: a perfect blend of Gio Ponti's timeless design and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Dining Chairs, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Mohair, Linen, Walnut
$2,867 / item
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Oak Modern Round Dining Table, Denmark, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The table was produced in Denmark in the 1970s. Table top made of oak. The furniture is after a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Oak Dry Bar with Brass Accents
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dry bar by Stanley Furniture features hardwood construction, oak veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
$1,162 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Solid Oak Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Sofa Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage solid oak upholstered Mid-Century Modern sofa chair with original vintage upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 28 in
Large Mid Century Modern Round Glass Dining Table, Oak
Located in Miami, FL
Large Mid Century Modern Round Glass Dining Table, oak veneered base, large glass top. Ten matching
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Vintage Kimball Mid Century Modern Oak Stacking Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Kimball Mid Century Modern Oak Stacking Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 3. Item features solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$595 / set
H 27 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Record Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Seattle, WA
This imported mid-century modern credenza features a rectangular wooden structure with a warm
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Oak Bentwood Entryway Table, c. 1960’s
By Ludvik Volak, Drevopodnik Holesav
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Oak Bentwood Entryway Table, by Ludvik Volak for Drevopdnik Holesov, Made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Pennsylvania house oak bedside chest of drawers nightstand featuring three drawers with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$626 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22 in W 22 in D 14 in
Earl Mid-Century Modern White Oak Bedside Table
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
nightstand is solid wood constructed, with turned legs, and handcut joints.
Wood options are natural oak
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
1060’s Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Oak Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish dresser, circa 1960's. Stunning book-matched teak veneer and solid wood edging
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Mid Century Modern styled HANDMADE Oak SLAT Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handmade Mid Century Modern OAK SLAT BENCH / COFFEE TABLE. Crafted from high-quality oak, the bench
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 60 in D 18 in
Original Rectangular Oak Table, Czech Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Oak table
Czech Mid-Century Modern
Material: Oak
Period: 1960-1969.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
1950s Mid-Century Modern Oak and Copper French Ice Bucket
Located in Aci Castello, IT
bucket exhibits characteristics of Mid-century Modern Style popular during that era. This wine cooler has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Brutalist Oak Bookcases Staved
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique mid century brutalist bookcases. Staved oak veneer bottom case pieces in nice patchwork
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
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Oak Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic oak mid century modern available at 1stDibs. An oak mid century modern — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an oak mid century modern, we have 7928 options in-stock, while there are 731 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right oak mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Børge Mogensen each produced at least one beautiful oak mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a Oak Mid Century Modern?
An oak mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,489, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Questions About Oak Mid Century Modern
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 25, 2024The 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.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
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