French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Mirror Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
1950s Mid-Century Modern French champagne colored Lucite serving tray. Bottom of the tray is backed
Mirror, Lucite, Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Square Chrome Wall Mirror/ Convex Style Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern square chrome wall mirror/ convex style mirror. Diameter of the mirror
Chrome
Chaty Sunburst Wall Mirror French Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant handcrafted Chaty Vallauris France sunburst wall mirror Miroir Sorciere. Inside
Metal, Steel
French Mid-Century Modernist Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the mid-century Modernist style. This sleek piece has a large central
Brass, Chrome
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
Bamboo, Mirror
$666Sale Price / item|24% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sun Silver Wood French Mirror, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French sun-form mirror, hand carved and polychrome hand finished in a silver bath. Fully
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Golden Wall Mirror, France 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The glass of the mirror is curved, great quality.
Mirror
Gilac Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Plastic & Glass, France, 1960s
By Gilac Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French mid-century wall mirror by GILAC, France. Genuine from the 1960s. Plasctic and mirror
Mirror, Plastic
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid Century French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century French giltwood sunburst or starburst mirror with lovely gilt patina and
Mirror, Giltwood
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Leather Wrapped Mirror, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical leather wrapped mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet. The
Leather, Mirror
French Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. Infuse your home with the charm of Mid
Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Black Iron and Gilt Sphere Round Mirror, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by Modern French design, this exquisite mirror embodies the elegance and sophistication of
Brass, Iron
Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern Vintage Wall Mirror 1970s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Bamboo Rattan Mid Century Modern vintage wall mirror designed 1970s France. Beautiful shaped
Rattan, Mirror
Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
1950s French Mid-Century Modern handcrafted gold finish iron sunburst mirror. The round flat
Iron
Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century mirror in carved wood Manufactured in France. In original condition with minor
Wood
Early 20th Century French White Wood Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century White Wood Mirror By unknown designer. Manufactured in France In original
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror, Metal, French Design, 46" Diameter
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror, circa 1950 Traditionally manufactured in France. By unknown
Metal
Mid Century Modern Style Large French Wall Mounted Round Convex Silver Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
-century French decorative arts. The mirror measures 120 cm in diameter with a total depth of 12 cm
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wood French Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern gilded wood sunburst wall mirror. This amazing mirror was produced in
Wood, Giltwood
Brass Mirror Mid Century France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
mirror from the 1960s. Made in France. The mirror can be positioned vertically or horizontally. Outer
Brass, Chrome
French Mid-Century Bamboo Wall Mirror 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Bamboo Sunburst Mirror by Louis Sognot, France, 1950s — Original Vintage Wall
Bamboo, Mirror
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN FRENCH PORTRAIT PANELLED MIRROR WiTH ORIGINAL GLASS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Century circa 1960-1970 French style wall mirror with fabric painted portrait to the top Please note the
Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Brushed Steel Framed Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this square mirror has a brushed steel frame and blunted corners. Unknown maker
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lucite Brass Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
French brass and lucite faux bamboo wall mirror from Paris. This mirror is spectacular and has a
Brass
Mid-century French Sunburst Turquoise Ceramic Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century French turquoise ceramic sunburst mirror. Textured turquoise ceramic frame with inset
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Illuminated Mirror
Located in München, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern extra large illuminated mirror with perforated metal frame and brass
Metal, Brass
Elegant Mid Century Red Framed Mirror, France
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful and Special Red framed Mirror made in France. Very elegant with a beautiful and unique
Mirror, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Triple Oval Overlapping Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charm to any room. Showcasing mid-century design, these mirrors blend timeless elegance with nostalgia
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Frame Table Mirror, Spain, 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th Century antique metal table mirror. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition
Rattan
Mid-Century French Ceramic Leaves Oval Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Leaves Oval Mirror. Height / 9.8 inches.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-Century French Ceramic Round Leaves Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Round Leaves Mirror. Diameter / 11 inches.
Ceramic, Mirror
$721Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sun Silver Wood French Mirror, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
French mirror in the form of sun carved by polychrome hand finished in a silver bath.
Silver Leaf
Mid Modern Century Mirror by atelier Mithe Espelt
By Marion de Crécy, Mithé Espelt
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Important sunburst mirror from French atelier of Mithe Espelt. It’s made with enameled ceramic
Ceramic, Mirror
$1,042 / item
Mid-Century French Handcrafted Clam Seashell Mirror
Located in London, GB
This stunning mid-century French mirror is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, featuring a
Shell, Mirror
French Mid Century Brutalist Sunburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
This dynamic French mid century modern sunburst mirror in the “brutalist” style features a double
Iron
French Mid-century Modern Neoclassical Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror, style JM Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
French Midcentury Modern Neoclassical mirror composed of faux bamboo and rattan in the style of
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Sunburst Mirror Made from Patinized Brass, France Mid Century Modern
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice petit patinized brass mirror from France, circa 1960s in good condition. Measures: The mirror
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Round Wall Mirror, French Country Style
By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, Calif-Asia
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
separates the frame from the mirror, adding texture and visual interest. French Country style design
Rattan, Mirror
French Mid-Century Bamboo & Rattan Wall Mirror 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Wall Mirror, 1950s. This charming French mid-century wall
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960 Add a touch of vintage charm
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Sun Mirror, Antique Gold Finish, Convex Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
-Century Modern style, this striking sun-shaped convex mirror is sure to catch the eye in any interior. Ø
Brass
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wall Mirror, Owl in Gilded Patinated Metal, France Mid-Century Modern This vintage mirror from the
Metal, Gold, Brass
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Wood Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted mid-century wood mirror made in France, circa 1950. Manufactured in wood. In original
Mirror
French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Resin Sunburst Design, 1950s, France
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Wall Mirror, 1950s — Resin Frame with Radiating Design This elegant French mid
Mirror, Resin
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
Rattan
Bohemian Handwoven Wicker Wall Mirror Rhombus Shape French Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern wicker wall mirror in a handcrafted Rhombus shape. Oval handwoven Bohemian Chic
Mirror, Wicker
French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Round, Brass & Copper Mirror, Paris, 1970
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unique, one of a kind, hand hammered copper and brass French Modern Craftsman, Round
Brass, Copper
Mid-Century French Lucite and Chrome Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the mid-century in France made with a chrome structure that encloses the frame and
Chrome
French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Rectangular Ceramic Mirror Louis XIV. Height 12 by 9.8 inches.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-Century Sunburst Mirror, Gilt-Wood, France, Circa 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Mid century Sunburst Gilt-wood Mirror. Original gilt finish on the finely carved wooden trays, with
Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
Bamboo, Mirror
$1,249 / set
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Mirrors, France 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of Brass Mid-Century Mirrors, France 1950s. perfect vintage condition. mirror plates replaced.
Brass
Sunburst Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror, France, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Lovely brass sunburst wall mirror manufactured in France in the 1950s. Measures: diameter 19.3
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
Bamboo, Mirror
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.