What is mid century modern furniture?

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.

What defines mid-century modern furniture?

Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?

Mid-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.

What year is mid-century modern furniture?

There 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.

Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?

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.

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European Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

and open look which is a signature characteristic of European mid-century modern furniture design. The

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 28.35 in W 27.37 in D 26.38 in

Salvador Dali European Rug Mid-Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

-provoking and visually striking. This rug would have been a bold statement piece in a mid-century modern

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Mid-20th Century European Western European Rugs

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Wool

Salvador Dali European Rug Mid-Century

W 54.73 in L 78.75 in

Mid Century Modern European Carpet ( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 )

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern European Carpet with Kandinsky Design Influences ( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 )

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Modern European Carpet ( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 )

W 94 in L 132 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade European Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage European flat-weave Kilim throw rug handmade in Poland during the mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade European Flat-Weave Kilim Throw Rug

W 41 in L 71 in

Mid-century Rug European Soldiers Design , 1920-1950

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a modern European pictorial hand-knotted rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th

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Early 20th Century European Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-century Rug European Soldiers Design , 1920-1950

W 47.64 in L 70.87 in

Bobyrug’s Vintage Desso European Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A beautiful Scandinavian Desso modern rug with an abstract design and light colors, wool velvet on

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Desso European Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Rug

W 78.75 in L 118.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Carpet, Rug by JJB

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Handmade Artisan carpet, rug. Wool knotted carpet in a geometric

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Carpet, Rug by JJB

W 101.5 in L 71 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

Dm 77.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug

Located in Milan, IT

An unusual hand-knotted carpet woven in two tones of red, with an all-over pattern of perfectly executed roundels. Patterns such as this one were clearly influenced by Op-Art designe...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug

W 78.75 in L 118.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Art Rug, Hand Tufted in Wool

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Modern wool hand tufted pile rug is like an abstract expressive painting of circular

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Art Rug, Hand Tufted in Wool

W 41.34 in L 57.49 in

French Mid-Century Modern Rug Signed Leleu

By Paule Leleu

Located in Milan, IT

for Mid-Century Modern French design. The present was woven in the Savonnerie technique at the Lauer

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Mid-Century Modern Rug Signed Leleu

W 108.27 in L 144.1 in

French Mid-Century Modern Rug 1950's

Located in Milan, IT

fashion icons like Pierre Cardin design furnishing textiles. This carpet speaks the Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Mid-Century Modern Rug 1950's

W 102.37 in L 151.58 in

Mid-Century Modern Rug Geometric Pattern Beige & Black

By Marnois

Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia

reflect your unique aesthetic. Marnois, your exclusive destination for high-quality furniture that

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk, Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Rug Geometric Pattern Beige & Black

W 94.4 in L 62.9 in

Mid-Century Modern Carpet with Geometric Wool Design

Located in Lucca, IT

Mid-Century Modern carpet with geometric wool design, in bright colors.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Carpet with Geometric Wool Design

W 47.25 in L 66.93 in

Midcentury Geometric European Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century geometric European rug Size: 7'0" × 10'4" (213 × 314 cm) This Art Deco style rug

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Geometric European Rug

W 84 in L 124 in

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Design French Wool Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Influenced by the abstract patterns of Berber weavings from the Middle Atlas called 'Boujad', which were avidly collected by many French artists during the colonial period, this rug ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Design French Wool Rug

W 52.37 in L 68.9 in

Mid-Century Modern Design Textural Ivory Geometric Shoowa Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Shoowa is part of our Textural collection of contemporary carpets inspired by Mid-Century Modern

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Design Textural Ivory Geometric Shoowa Rug

W 97.25 in L 120.08 in

European Art Deco Blue Rug

Located in New York, NY

European Art Deco Blue Rug Size: 8'3" × 11'1" (251 × 337 cm) This unique vintage rug dating back to

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

European Art Deco Blue Rug

W 99 in L 133 in

Pair of Ivory French Mid-Century Modern Wool Rugs

Located in Milan, IT

This pair of rugs is characteristic of the French Mid-Century Modern style developed after World

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Ivory French Mid-Century Modern Wool Rugs

W 35.44 in L 61.82 in

Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish, Soft Colors, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Port Washington, NY

1950s Swedish Rya rug with plush wool pile. Measures: 2'11" x 9'9".

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish, Soft Colors, Mid-Century Modern

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W 35 in L 117 in

Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78106 Vintage German Herforder Teppiche rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'05 x 09'08. Showcasing

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 77 in L 116 in

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. Effortless Shibui beauty seamlessly merges with the ethos of Organic Modern style in this vintage Greek

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 70 in L 82 in

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

techniques. Effortless Shibui beauty harmoniously intertwines with the ethos of Organic Modern style within

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 61 in L 78 in

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug by Unikataeppe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Danish area wool rug made by Unikataeppe in Denmark circa 1960s. The bright colored rug features long shaggy fibers and remains in very good condition. On the background of...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug by Unikataeppe

W 55 in L 78 in

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78059 vintage Greek Flokati rug with Mid-Century Modern Design 05'10 x 09'08. Effortless beauty

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 70 in L 116 in

Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

every modern home in a lovely vintage condition. Would fit well in any home with 1960s-1970s decor or in

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s

W 35.5 in L 63 in

Mid-Century Modern Rug Finlandia with Nordic Traditional Symbols, Germany 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a round Mid-Century Modern area rug, featuring traditional Nordic

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Polyester

Mid-Century Modern Rug Finlandia with Nordic Traditional Symbols, Germany 1970s

Dm 88.59 in

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

Spanish mid-20th century beige, turquoise and dusty pink hand knotted rug Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand Knotted Rug

W 106 in L 144 in

Mid-Century Abstract Design Carpet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Colourful and vibrant mid-century carpet with stunningly beautiful and bold abstract design

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Abstract Design Carpet

W 76.78 in L 118.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Shape Geometric Pattern Hand-Tufted Rug Beige

Located in Porto, PT

Tapis Pastel #11 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Western Euro...

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Shape Geometric Pattern Hand-Tufted Rug Beige

W 118.12 in L 86.62 in

Hand-Woven Mid Century Modern Rug Kilim, Watermelon Pattern, Yugoslavia 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful hand-woven kilim in red and black wool. It features geometrical pattern, inspired by a watermelon or ladybug. Vibrant red in stark contrast ...

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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Woven Mid Century Modern Rug Kilim, Watermelon Pattern, Yugoslavia 1960s

W 51.19 in L 78.75 in

Mid-20th century Spanish Floral Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Spanish floral handmade wool carpet (size adjusted) Size: 12'0" × 15'8" (365 × 477

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th century Spanish Floral Handmade Wool Rug

W 144 in L 188 in

Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug Inspired by Art Deco, West Germany 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous large Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug, inspired by Art Deco

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Modern Woolen Rug Inspired by Art Deco, West Germany 1970s

W 112.21 in L 76.78 in

Mid-Century Modern Kelim Rug, Hand Woven Wool, Geometric Decoration, circa 1950

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-Century Modern handwoven kelim rug with red and black geometric ornament. The simple geometric

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Kelim Rug, Hand Woven Wool, Geometric Decoration, circa 1950

W 77.96 in L 110.24 in

Mid-Century Modern Irregular Oval Shape Hand-Tuft Rug Pastel Beige & Gray

Located in Porto, PT

Tapis Pastel #02 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Western Euro...

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Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Irregular Oval Shape Hand-Tuft Rug Pastel Beige & Gray

W 118.12 in L 125.99 in

Geometric Shape Hand-Tufted Modern Mid-Century Pastel Beige & Black Rug

Located in Porto, PT

Geometric shape hand-tufted modern mid-century pastel beige & black rug Tapis Pastel #04 is a

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

Geometric Shape Hand-Tufted Modern Mid-Century Pastel Beige & Black Rug

W 137.8 in L 90.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Shaped Hand-Tufted Rug Hand-Tufted Cream & Brown

Located in Porto, PT

Tapis Pastel #08 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Western Euro...

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Shaped Hand-Tufted Rug Hand-Tufted Cream & Brown

W 94.49 in L 118.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Design Hand-Tufted Rug Pastel Beige & Brown

Located in Porto, PT

Tapis Pastel #03 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Design Hand-Tufted Rug Pastel Beige & Brown

W 78.75 in L 137.8 in

Hand Tufted Woolen Mid Century Modern Rug by Teppich Siegel, West Germany 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extra large rug featuring Space Age and Mid Century Modern design

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand Tufted Woolen Mid Century Modern Rug by Teppich Siegel, West Germany 1970s

W 78.75 in L 118.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Vintage Wool Wall or Floor Carpet, 1960s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

An amazing handmade vintage wall carpet or floor carpet, which was designed and handmade in Austria 1960s. Lovely animal pattern with five fishes in brightly colors blue, yellow, re...

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Vintage Wool Wall or Floor Carpet, 1960s Austria

W 46.86 in L 39.77 in

Mid-Century Modern French Red Wool Rug in the style of Mathieu Mategot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Milan, IT

is in the quintessential French Mid-Century Modern style as seen on some of the weavings attributed

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern French Red Wool Rug in the style of Mathieu Mategot

W 78.75 in L 80.71 in

Mid-Century German Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mid-Century German hand-knotted wool rug with a beautiful all-over trellised pattern of

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century German Rug

W 49 in L 74 in

Portuguese Modernist Needlepoint Rug, Mid-20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Portuguese Modernist Green and Yellow Needlepoint Rug/Wall-hanging, Mid-20th Century This eye

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20th Century Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Portuguese Modernist Needlepoint Rug, Mid-20th Century

W 36 in L 36 in

French Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug in the style of André Arbus

Located in Milan, IT

Carpets woven with open fields surrounded by a leafy frame are typical of the so-called French 'neoclassical' artists, of which André Arbus is a leading representative. These artists...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug in the style of André Arbus

W 78.75 in L 98.43 in

Mid 20th Century Danish Art Modern Carpet ( 5'7" x 7'9" - 170 x 236 cm )

Located in New York, NY

A Danish modern mod rug with bold interlinked rounded open rectangle pattern in yellow and olive on

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Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Danish Art Modern Carpet ( 5'7" x 7'9" - 170 x 236 cm )

W 60 in L 84 in

Mid-20th Century Bold French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Bold French Art Deco handmade wool rug. Size: 6'8" x 10'0" (203 × 304 cm) A French

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Bold French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug

W 80 in L 120 in

Mid-Century Scandinavian-Style Flatweave Carpet

Located in London, GB

A sleek contemporary flatweave rug, inspired by mid-century modern Swedish design. The field ranges

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Scandinavian-Style Flatweave Carpet

W 133.08 in L 100.79 in

Floral European Portuguese Needlepoint Embroidered Arraiolos Rug in Blue & Cream

Located in Coimbra, PT

Beautiful Portuguese rug from Arraiolos, with a decorative design and light colors in cream and blue entirely hand embroidered with Portuguese needlepoint method, with wool on jute f...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Tapestry, Wool

Floral European Portuguese Needlepoint Embroidered Arraiolos Rug in Blue & Cream

W 86.62 in L 118.12 in

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rya Carpet ( 4'6''x 6'6'' - 137 x 198 )

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rya Carpet 4'6''x 6'6'' - 137 x 198

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rya Carpet ( 4'6''x 6'6'' - 137 x 198 )

W 54 in L 78 in

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Memphis Style Hand-Tufted Rug in Viva Magenta & Pink

Located in Porto, PT

Tapis Magenta #04 is a trendy viva magenta rug chosen for the Pantone color of 2023. The bold pinkish-red hue is brave, bright, and extremely beautiful, perfect for an irreverent int...

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21st Century and Contemporary Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Memphis Style Hand-Tufted Rug in Viva Magenta & Pink

W 118.12 in L 90.56 in

European Carpet Minimalist Design Brown Color, ca. 1950

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a Mid-century European carpet that was woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 and

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Mid-20th Century European Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

European Carpet Minimalist Design Brown Color, ca. 1950

W 95.67 in L 138.98 in

Art Deco European Contemporary Design Rug, 1950-1970

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a semi-antique European Art Deco rug with a signature in the bottom right corner woven

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco European Contemporary Design Rug, 1950-1970

W 79.14 in L 116.93 in

Swedish Mid-century rug "Kärrmark" by Judith Johansson

By Judith Johansson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Swedish Mid-Century Rug called Kärrmark by Judith Johansson. Designed in 1955 and featuring a blue

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Mid-century rug "Kärrmark" by Judith Johansson

W 47 in L 72.5 in

Rya Rug Mid Century Op Art Shag Rug Scandinavian Wool Carpet

Located in East Hampton, NY

. Op Art shag carpet is a great 1970s mid century rug. Rya rug, Op art rug, Mod rug. Scandinavian wool

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Mid Century Op Art Shag Rug Scandinavian Wool Carpet

W 54 in L 78 in

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden circa 1950 Handwoven.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug

W 54 in L 86 in

Zabihi Collection North African European Influenced Deco Carpet

Located in New York, NY

quarter of the 20th century. Purchased from a private European collector who had in his collection for the

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection North African European Influenced Deco Carpet

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W 97 in L 118 in

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-century Light Salmon Color

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a vintage European rug woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 and measures 141 x 72CM

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Mid-20th Century French Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-century Light Salmon Color

W 28.35 in L 55.52 in

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color

By Savonnerie

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a vintage European rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa 1920- 1950

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color

W 28.35 in L 55.52 in

Midcentury French Modern Blue Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century French Modern blue handmade wool rug. Size: 7'2" x 14'0" (218 x 426 cm) This solid

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury French Modern Blue Handmade Wool Rug

W 86 in L 168 in

Vintage Abstract Design European Wool Carpet, ca. 1950

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a semi-antique European carpet woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950’s and measures

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Abstract Design European Wool Carpet, ca. 1950

W 98.43 in L 135.83 in

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European Mid Century Modern Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of European mid century modern furniture for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every item from our selection of European mid century modern furniture was constructed with great care. There are 26145 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of European mid century modern furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 2445 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of European mid century modern furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of European mid century modern furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Kalmar Lighting, Glashütte Limburg and Doria Leuchten Germany each produced at least one beautiful piece of European mid century modern furniture that is worth considering.

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Prices for a piece of European mid century modern furniture start at $1 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $2,199.

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

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 legendary 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.

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 European Mid Century Modern Furniture

What is mid century modern furniture?
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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, 2021
Mid 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.
What defines mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
Why is mid-century modern furniture so popular?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Mid-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.
What year is mid-century modern furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
There 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.
Who were the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers?
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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.

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