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German Mid-Century Modern Tubular Metal and Glass Pendant
Located in New York, NY
German Mid-Century Modern pendant light with three cascading tubular metal lights. Each tube has
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Bay Keramik Lamp, W-Germany, Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
By Bay Keramik
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bay Keramik lamp, W-Germany
Mid-Century Modern, Circa 1960
Signed under the base: W-Germany 650-40
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Doria Leuchten German Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
German Mid-Century Modern brass chandelier / ceiling light with clear textured blown glass
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 8 in W 16 in D 16 in
Small Circular German Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Circular German Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Ice Glass, Brass
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage German Mid Century Modern Brown Blue Yellow Vase attr. Carstens Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Mid Century Modern Brown Blue Yellow Vase attr. Carstens Keramik. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Green German Mid-Century Modern Metal desk lamp with flexible shade
This desk lamp was
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
German Mid-Century Modern Four Tier Chandelier, Nickel / Brass, Geometric, 1970s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
German Mid-Century Modern Four Tier Chandelier, Nickel / Brass, Geometric, 1970s
Very pretty
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
German Mid-Century Modern Brass Frame Wall Mirror by Lenzgold, 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Mid-Century Modern brass frame wall mirror by Lenzgold, from 1964.
An elegant Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
German Mid-Century Modern Brass Twelve-Light Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern brass twelve-light sputnik flush mount chandelier, the 1970s.
An elegant German
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Wilkens & Söhne German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of German Mid Century modern three-light candelabra.
By M.H. Wilkens and Söhne.
Each
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Mid-20th Century German Modernist Candleholders and Candelabra
Materials
Sterling Silver
Free Shipping
H 7.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Extraordinary Large German Mid-Century Modern Brass and Metal Table Lamp
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary large German Mid-Century Modern brass and metal table lamp.
Very elegant design
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
West Germany Mid-Century Modern Vase
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Petite Mid-Century Modern West Germany vase. Wonderful glaze and motif.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German mid-century modern round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
By Arzberg
Located in MIlano, IT
German mid-century modern Round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
Round base teapot warmer in
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Vintage 1960s Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage West German Mid Century Modern Scheurich Keramik Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Gray Mid Century Modern Scheurich Keramik Vase. Marked West German Pottery 252-42. stands
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Articulating 'Bauhaus' Desk Lamp
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
German 'Bauhaus' desk lamp in solid brass designed in the 1930 period and attributed to Hillebrand
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rosenthal Studio Linie Art Glass Vase Germany Mid-Century Modern
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
German Blown Glass large clear sculptural art glass vase Rosenthal Studio-Linie.
Makers mark
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase Steuler Ceramic, Germany
By Steuler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Steuler Keramik
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Travel Poster Koln Cologne Cathedral Germany Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Koln / Cologne featuring a stunning mid-century illustration by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
German Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome and Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Mid-Century Modern chandelier was made in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of six unique glass
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
German Mid-Century Modern Clear Glass Globe and Chrome Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern pendant light with clear glass globe lampshade and chrome fitting. Germany
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950
By Voss
Located in New York, NY
Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in
Pair of West German Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Signed Ceramic Floor Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, and done in their signature Mid Century Modern style. The vases are composed of molded ceramic, with a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by OCA Kronach Kunst Bavaria 1950s
By Oca
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern German ceramic vase by Oca Kronach in Bavaria. With a design that
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Glass and Chrome Chandelier or Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
Impressive Mid-Century Modern crystal glass and chrome pendant light with three interior lights
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
H 27.56 in Dm 11.42 in
1962 German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lava Glaze Vase by Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Tactile Modern Lava glaze vase from 1962 by German Bay Keramik. With its more traditional vase
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Two German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Kreutz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Kreutz
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid Century Modern Deep Blue and Turquoise Art Pottery Vase by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
adds timeless vibrancy and style to a home.. The vase is inscribed West Germany and the number 553-38
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Beautiful German Mid-Century Modern Brass Table Lamps with Metal Shades
Located in München, DE
Pair of beautiful Mid-Century Modern brass table lamps with beige metal shades.
Great 1950s German
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
German Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Red Pendant Light by Richard Essig, 1970s
By Richard Essig
Located in Barntrup, DE
Stylish Mid-Century Modern period pendant light fixture by Richard Essig, Germany, 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
German MCM Macassar Ebony Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful German Mid Century Modern Macassar Ebony Sideboard. Amazing wood grain and a quality
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sideboards
Materials
Macassar
Doria Midcentury Wall Lamp Sconce Glass Tubes Vintage, German, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with two clear textured glass tubes with brass base
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 7.38 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Large Mid-Century Chunky Red Fat Lava Studio Ceramic Vase, Jug 1970s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Expressive and very large German mid century modern handmade ceramic vase or jug in an impressive
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Round Glass & White/Gold Metal Ceiling Lamp by Doria, 1960s, Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round glass & white/gold metal ceiling lamp by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century Modern pendant
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tinted Glass Panes Wall Sconce Lamp Brass Vintage, German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with tinted glass panes in a brass base. Manufactured
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
German Mid Century Wood Single Shell and Chromed Steel Rods Legs Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern pair of dark wood single shell and chromed steel rods legs chairs, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Scheurich Rusty Red Ceramic Modern Vase, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegantly shaped German midcentury modern handmade ceramic vase with speckled rusty red matte glaze
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
German Industrial Wood and Metal Chair, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern Industrial wood and metal chair, 1930s
Industrial chair with seat and
Category
Vintage 1930s German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Vintage German Space Age Sconces or Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with cylindrical shaped glass, mounted on a square
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Pair of Brass and Glass Cube Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1970s
By Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari, Peill & Putzler
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of German Mid-Century Modern wall sconces with cubist design. The sconces feature brass frames
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Beech Stackable Plywood Chairs Mid-Century, 1970s
By Roland Rainer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of six stacking chairs in the style of Roland Rainer, beech, 1970s, Germany.
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Doria Murano Ice Glass Tube Wall Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with four clear textured Murano ice glass tubes. Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Miami, FL
Large Klinker German Mid Century Modern Pottery Vase 1960s. The body of the vase is painted with a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair Structured Ice Glass and Brass Wall Sconces by Doria Leuchten, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with two clear textured glass tubes and a brass middle
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Bauhaus Five-Arm Silver Plated Brass Candelabra by William Wagenfeld
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, German Mid-Century Modern candelabra or centrepiece by Former Bauhaus Student and
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Bauhaus Style Desk Lamp Attributed to Karl Trabert
By Karl Trabert
Located in New York, NY
An elegant German Mid-Century Modern desk or table lamp with pivoting stem and shade attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair Structured Ice Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant German Mid-Century Modern wall light with three clear textured glass plates, mounted on
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Unique Art Glass Ceiling Lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Colorful unique art glass ceiling lamp by Peill Putzler, 1960s, Germany
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Lamp Table Floor West German Figural, Lava, Massive, Pierced Motled
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Massive, West German, Mid-Century Modern, brown & white, pierced, motled ceramic, figural table
Category
Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Lamp Table Floor West German Lava Pierced Patterned Hexagonal
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
LArge, West German, Mid-Century Modern, brown & white, pierced & patterned, ceramic, hexagonal lava
Category
Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Lamp Table Floor West German Lava Original Shade Brown Stone Gold 62cm/24.5"high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
WEST GERMAN, MID-CENTURY MODERN, BROWN & STONE, CERAMIC VASE LAVA TABLE LAMP WITH ORIGINAL GOLD
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Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
H 24.41 in Dm 7.49 in
Set of 2 Vintage Bubble Glass Vase by Hirschberg, Germany, 1970s
By Kristallglaswerk Hirschberg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
second in a warm ochre tone. Very nice pair of German Mid-Century Modern interior, highly decorative and
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Round Ceramic Mirror by Villeroy & Boch
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round wall mirror by Villeroy Boch in orange glazed terracota, Germany, 1960s-1970s
German
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Terracotta, Pottery
Tiffany & Co. Herringbone Weave Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisitely made, finely woven 18 karat gold bracelet by Tiffany. It was made in West Germany which
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1955
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful handcrafted German Mid-Century modern umbrella stand or holder by the Vereinigte
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 16.54 in W 11.42 in D 8.08 in
Rare Vintage German Qualitasmobel Mcm 1950s Shrunk Glass Shelf Dry Bar Cabinet
By Karl Springer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare stunning German Mid-Century Modern dry bar or entertainment cabinet by
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
H 57 in W 16.25 in D 63 in
Large set Rolf Krüger Chrome and Bubble Glass Pendant for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
, was a renowned contributor to developing German mid-century modern furniture design during the 60s and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in Dm 7.88 in
Large set Rolf Krüger Chrome and Bubble Glass Pendant for Staff, Germany 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Rolf Krüger
Located in Almelo, NL
, was a renowned contributor to developing German mid-century modern furniture design during the 60s and
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in Dm 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Starburst German Catchall
Located in Charleston, SC
Great minimalist colors in this ceramic ashtray/catchall. This is one from my personal collection, I hope you love it as much as I do. I love the starburst effect made in this on...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
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German Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic German mid century modern available at 1stDibs. A German mid century modern — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 27208 options for an antique or vintage German mid century modern now, or shop our selection of 393 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer German mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each German mid century modern bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or modern hallmarks is very popular. Glashütte Limburg, Doria Leuchten Germany and Peill & Putzler each produced at least one beautiful German mid century modern that is worth considering.
How Much is a German Mid Century Modern?
The average selling price for a German mid century modern at 1stDibs is $1,556, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,000,000 for the highest priced.
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 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 German 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 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.
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