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Henry Cliffe (1919-1983): Monochrome Figures etching Mid Century print
Located in London, GB
artist you want.
Henry Cliffe (1919-1983)
Abstract
Etching
9.5x16.5cm
Mid 20th Century
Henry Cliffe
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
"Ancient Oracle" Etching or Aquatint
By Dorothy Krueger
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Etching Mid Century Modern
Ancient Oracle
Biography
Dorothy J. Krueger (1926-2011)
Studied
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint, Etching
Landscape - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an artwork realized in the Mid-20th Century.
Original print in etching technique
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Portrait - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an etching and drypoint on paper realized by an anonymous artist in the Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
Sunflowers - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sunflowers is an original etching realized by an anonymous artist in the 20th century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Figures - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an etching on paper by an Anonymous Artist of The 20th Century.
In good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized by an artist of the mid-20th century.
Etching.
The drawing
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized by an artist of the mid-20th century.
Etching.
The drawing
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original artwork realized by an artist of the mid-20th century.
Etching and Aquatint
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original etching and drypoint realized in the mid-20th Century by an anonymous artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Cityscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cityscape is an original etching and drypoint realized in the mid-20th Century by an anonymous
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original etching realized by an unknown artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching artwork by an anonymous artist.
Hand-signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching artwork by an anonymous artist.
Hand-signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching artwork by an anonymous artist.
Hand-signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching artwork by an anonymous artist.
Hand-signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching artwork by an anonymous artist.
Hand-signed on the lower right
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Ex-Libris - Hillinger - Etching - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex-Libris - Hillinger is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching on paper.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
No Reserve
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Female Figure - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Female figure is an original Etching realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Abstract Composition - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original Etching realized by an unknown Artist in the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Les Imprimeurs - Original Etching - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Les Imprimeurs is an original etching realized by an unknown artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern More Prints
Materials
Etching
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Les Imprimeurs - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Les Imprimeurs is an original etching realized by an unknown artist in the mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Portrait - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original etching realized by Anonymous Artist of the XX century. Artist Proof.
Hand
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
New York's Skyscrapers - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
New York's Skyscrapers is an original moder artwork realized in the half of 20th Century.
Etching
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Poor Italian - Original Etching - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Poor Italian is an original etching on paper, realized by Andre Marrot (birth 1895), Hand-signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.08 in
Ex-Libris - Fritz Tidelski - Etching - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex-Libris - Fritz Tidelski is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching print on paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
No Reserve
H 6.19 in W 4.93 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Etching
H 4.34 in W 2.96 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Etching
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.04 in
Lovers - Etching by Carlo Levi - Mid-20th Century
By Carlo Levi
Located in Roma, IT
Lovers is an original modern artwork realized by Carlo Levi in the mid-20th Century.
Black and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Etching
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
By Alberto Martini
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized by Alberto Martini in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.12 in W 3.35 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized in Mid 20th Century by Alberto Helios Gagliardo
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Angelo Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Angelo Balbi is an Artwork realized by Alberto Helios Gagliardo in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized by Alberto Helios Gagliardo in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized by Alberto Helios Gagliardo in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized by Alberto Helios Gagliardo in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Etching
H 3.75 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi is an Artwork realized by Enrico Vannuccini in Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Etching
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gaglardo in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Ex Libris - Giorgio Balbi - Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gagliardo in Mid 20th Century.
Etching.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Etching
H 6.7 in W 2.76 in D 0.04 in
Untitled - Etching by Aldo Turchiaro - Mid-20th Century
By Aldo Turchiaro
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is a contemporary artwork realized by Aldo Turchiaro.
Black and white etching.
Includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
H 18.9 in W 26.97 in D 0.08 in
Lovers - Etching by Amerigo Bartoli - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lovers is an etching and drypoint realized by Amerigo Bartoli in the Mid-20th Century.
Edition II
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Portrait of Woman - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is an original etching realized by an anonymous Artist in the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Dancers - Etching by Louis Leygue - Mid-20th century
By Louis Leygue 1
Located in Roma, IT
Dancers is an original etching realized by Louis Leygue in the Mid-20th Century.
Good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 0.08 in
Study of Figures - Original Etching - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Study of Figures is a black etching realized by an artist of the mid-20th Century.
In good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 8.47 in W 12.01 in D 0.04 in
Nude - Etching on Paper - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original etching artwork on paper realized by an unknown artist in the XX century.
Hand
Category
20th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Nude - Original Etching on Paper - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original etching on creamy paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Landscape - Etching by Enrico Paulucci - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original etching realized in the half of 20th Century by Enrico Paulucci.
Black
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Bretagne - Etching by Willy Anthoons - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bretagne is an Etching realized by Willy Anthoons in Mid-20th century.
The little artwork with
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
No Reserve
H 6.7 in W 8.78 in D 0.08 in
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original print realized by Mino Maccari in Mid-20th Century.
Beautiful black and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 17.52 in W 13.59 in D 0.04 in
Figures - Etching by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Figures is an original print realized by Mino Maccari in Mid-20th Century.
Beautiful black and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 17.52 in W 13.59 in D 0.04 in
Airplane - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Airplane is an original etching and drypoint realized by an anonymous artist in the Mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 0.08 in
Loneliness - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through deft strokes
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Figures - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through confident strokes by
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Figures - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through deft strokes, delicate
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Somersault - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through deft strokes
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
Landscape - Etching by Enrico Paulucci - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original Etching realized by Enrico Paulucci in mid-20th Century.
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
H 19.69 in W 28.35 in D 0.04 in
Painter - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of the Mid-20th Century.
In very good conditions.
The artwork created through deft strokes by
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Drypoint
H 9.85 in W 6.5 in D 0.04 in
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Surely you’ll find the exact etching mid century you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 189 abstract versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect etching mid century may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right etching mid century is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and white. An etching mid century from Mino Maccari, Josef Eidenberger, (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse and Joanne Freeman — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in etching, paint and engraving can add an especially memorable touch. A large etching mid century can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 2 high and 0.1 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Etching Mid Century?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an etching mid century in our inventory may begin at $46 and can go as high as $1,650,000, while the average can fetch as much as $601.
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Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
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Questions About Etching Mid Century
- 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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, 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.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-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.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-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.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-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.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-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.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The 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.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-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.
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